Redfern is set to welcome a new culinary destination this July when Attenzione! Food & Wine opens its doors late July.
The venue is the brainchild of friends and former coworkers Felix Colman, Toby Davis, Toby Stansfield, and Dexter Kim, who have worked at various Sydney eateries over the years from Ragazzi and Yellow to The Old Fitz, and Lola’s.
There’s arguably no better group to launch a new concept given each member of the team has worked at some of the city’s most loved and frequented eateries.
“Attenzione! is the culmination of many years of friendship and experience combined with our very genuine love for great food, wine and all-round great hospitality,” says Colman.
“We know what makes a restaurant experience memorable, and we know what makes you want to return. We’re creating a fun restaurant that we’d all personally love to visit time and time again. It will be casual, approachable and lively, with delicious food and wine flowing.”
While the restaurant’s name is an homage to Italy, the venue’s overall culinary direction is broad, charting various Euro territory.
Launch plates include tonnato vitello, gnocco fritto with raw beef, dry-aged dairy cow from Emilio’s as well as a range of pasta dishes, too.
Davis and Colman have worked on the wine list together, selecting bottles from global producers who take a mindful approach to winemaking.
Guests can look forward to plenty of Burgundy, Nebbiolo, and Barolo, as well as a range of other drinks options.
Attenzione! is taking over the former location of The Sunshine Inn at 180 Redfern Street which will close at the end of this month before the venue undergoes a swift interior refit by Madeleine Coffey and Taylor Hallett.
Attenzione! will open Thursday to Monday from 5pm and serve lunch on weekends – official launch date to come.
