A dining room that exudes island energy from the award winning service to the plates of pure comfort.
Breezy and assured, this is a restaurant that perfectly suits Rottnest Island. Giovanni Longo (WAGFG Excellence in Front of House 2026) leads attentive, well-paced service – it’s steady without feeling formal, even during the busiest times. Arriving by boat for lunch or dinner is sublime, and a natural choice for those staying on the island. Chef Andrea Sanesi’s long-term presence in the kitchen shows in the consistency and confidence of the cooking, drawing on southern Italian tradition. It’s generous, seasonal and easy to navigate. Begin with antipasti. Cool, soft burrata is paired with zucchini in agrodolce, mint and basil oil. Alongside, maritozzo filled with Cervantes rock lobster – the brioche light, the lobster dressed with mayo and saffron-pickled fennel. Taglierini with blue swimmer crab brings together tomato, chilli and garlic, keeping the crab front and centre. Rigatoni with slow-cooked pork sausage ragu is deeply savoury and comforting. From the grill comes market fish, served with sautéed greens, blistered cherry tomatoes and bagna cauda. Plates move across the table, portions are generous without being heavy, flavours are clear, and everything feels perfectly judged for island life.
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