Ravesi’s
Overlooking iconic Bondi Beach, this stylish restaurant (in a boutique hotel) has a simple shell motif extending to light fittings, wall hangings, chairs and large plaster spirals overhead. Piled high plates of salads like Tempura Soft Shell Crab ($25) are popular during the day on the large balcony. For an innovative tipple try a Bondi 8 Ball v.2 ($15.50), great all the way to the cinnamon sugar rim and crisp apple garnish. I suggest Oysters with Chilli Lime Dressing ($24 / six) or an upmarket Kilpatrick grilled with Jamon and Pedro Ximinez. In small plates, Trout and Ginger Dumplings ($18) show off the natural flavour of the fish; Duck Pancakes ($18) shine with a well-rendered hindquarter; and Salt Squid with Chilli Lime Sauce ($18) is tender and tasty. Signature ravioli tastes best in the option recommended by our waiter – Sweet Butternut Pumpkin, Goat’s Cheese and Sage Ravioli ($15/sm $25/lg) with a burnt butter sauce. I loved the main Venison ($35) served with golden eschalots, truffled gnocchi and morello cherries. Despite being responsible for meals throughout the hotel’s venues, the white-jacketed chefs in the immaculate open kitchen didn’t break a sweat!
Ravesi’s
118 Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach
Ph: (02) 9365 4422
Modern Australian $$$-$$$$
