Pellegrino 2000
Sydney, Australia; 80 Campbell Street, Surry Hills, Sydney NSW 2010, Australia
Pellegrino 2000 takes the pleasures of an Italian trattoria and gives them a distinctly contemporary Sydney interpretation. Dan Pepperell, Mikey Clift and Andy Tyson bring cooking, hospitality and wine into a coherent whole, with familiar dishes providing the foundation for a more individual approach. Prawn ravioli with brown butter and sage is a documented example of the kitchen’s particular confidence with pasta. The Surry Hills corner terrace contributes much of the atmosphere. Warm red, orange and gold tones, vintage photographs and food-related objects give the upstairs room an inviting density. Below, a candlelit wine cellar offers a more intimate setting, while the bar encourages an aperitivo before the meal. Italian wines dominate, supported by Australian bottles and a substantial interest in amari and grappa. Broadsheet’s restaurant coverage supports its reputation as a notable Sydney address. It completes this selection through the strength of its overall experience: assured cooking, a room with personality and enough flexibility to suit a romantic dinner or an animated evening with friends.