Il Pontile Restaurant

Introducing Il Pontile - an exciting new dining destination on Sydney’s iconic Woolloomooloo Wharf. Il Pontile, ‘the pier’ in Italian, aims to reinvigorate the restaurant scene in the Emerald City as it opens up after months of lockdown. Il Pontile was conceived during the hospitality industry’s most challenging time, COVID-19, and will launch to a much eagerly awaited NSW re-opening and the rebirth of Sydney dining on the world-famous wharf location. Inspired by its Italian namesake, Il Pontile will offer guests a top quality menu representing all the regions of Italy, with a strong focus on fresh seafood and the best of local produce. Helmed by fourth generation Italian restaurateur and chef Mario Percuoco, Il Pontile will debut with traditional meals prepared fresh with an innovative twist inspired from Naples which is a nod to chef Percuoco’s birthplace. Cuisine from other Italian regions including Tuscany, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Liguria, Sicily, Piedmont, Puglia, Lombardy, Abruzzo and Calabria will also be offered every few weeks with special plates showcasing that particular region’s dishes allowing patrons to sample the finest of Italian cuisine. A point of difference at Il Pontile will be its seasonal menu, which Percuoco promises will reflect the superior ingredients used to prepare and present dishes to its clientele. Australia is renowned for its quality produce and this will be highlighted in all dishes at Il Pontile. The idyllic waterside setting of Il Pontile, along with its spectacular CBD skyline and authentic quality menu, will ensure its place among Sydney’s finest upmarket restaurants. Set over two levels Il Pontile exudes sophistication and luxury, its architecture a reflection of Italian style with a décor of sandstone, chandeliers and an earthy colour palette throughout. Whether ensconced in the elegant inside or seated al fresco enjoying the beautiful Sydney weather and people watching on the wharf, Il Pontile customers will exp