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Caminetto Italian Restaurant

Address:
The Rocks
13-17 Playfair Street
Sydney CBD NSW 2000

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Contact:
Tel : +61 2 9247 5787
Fax : + 61 2 9247 6051
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Cuisine: Italian, Pizza or Woodfired Pizza

Chef: Italo

License: Fully Licensed (no BYO)

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Located in a cobblestoned street steeped in history, the building that houses The Caminetto restaurant is one of the original terrace houses in Sydney's old quarter. Here you can enjoy delicious home-style Italian food at reasonable prices.
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LOCATION
In the heart of The Rocks, close to Circular Quay.

PROFILED BY DE GROOTS MEDIA
Tucked away underneath a sandstone escarpment on a cobble-stoned street in The Rocks, Caminetto Italian Restaurant is a welcoming eatery that exudes cosy charm teamed with classic home-style fare. Housed in one of this historic district’s original sandstone terraces, Caminetto brings the past and the present together within its burgundy coloured dining room and relaxing alfresco area. The rustic decor and the aroma of cooking coming from the kitchen have led many regulars to comment that dining at Caminetto is about as close as you can get to a trattoria in Italy without jumping on a plane.

The chef at Caminetto, Italo, has been rattling the pans here for 15 years, which is as long as the restaurant has been open. Simple, fresh flavours showcased in traditional Italian dishes have won many fans on the menu. Begin with sizzling garlic prawns or an antipasto platter before making your choice from the pizza, pasta and succulent meat dishes on offer. Chef Italo recommends the pasta platter for two, which comes with a glass of wine or sangria for each diner, or tuck into the beef tenderloin with a brandy-laced peppercorn sauce. The tiramisu at Caminetto is famously good, and is just the thing to finish the evening with. Live music adds to the atmosphere on Thursday through to Sunday nights.

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DETAILS
Caminetto has always been a favourite spot in The Rocks for al fresco dining and now they are open for breakfast.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Beautifully decorated in rich, warm terracotta and wine red, Caminetto reflects modern Italian style and serves up a damn good brunch. The food at Caminetto is wholesome and traditional, from the home made pasta to the scrumptious pizzas to the chef's delectable daily specials. The menu has been put together with that certain Mediterranean flair all served by friendly Italian staff. Caminetto has always been a favourite spot in The Rocks for al fresco dining and now they are open for breakfast.

Caminetto offers live music Friday through to Sunday evening. Kids will love the food at Caminetto as well as the mums and dads.

FUNCTIONS
Functions up to 200 catered for with two private rooms upstairs for groups of up to 70 Set menus start at $42 per person.

entrees

Sizzling Oyster on the Rocks - served with garlic, tomato, shallots, chilli and mushroom | $19.90

Sizzling garlic prawns - in olive oil, white wine, garlic, spices and a touch of tomato | $22.20

Prosciutto and Melone - salt cured Italian ham with seasonal melon | $20.90

Antipasto - cold Italian cuts, cheeses, preserves etc.

mains

Saltimbocca alla Romana - covered with parma ham, fontina cheese, fresh sage | $27.90

Cotolette di Pollo - breast of chicken breadcrumbed & pan fried in olive oil. Served with vegetables. | $27.90

Mussel Napoletana - fresh mussels infused with white wine in a rich tomato sauce

Vegetarian Lasange - Layers of mushrooms, zubbhini, spinach, peas, carrots & pumpkin in between homemade egg pasta | $21.90

desserts

Black Satin Mud Cake | $8.50

New York Cheese Cake | $8.50

Tiramisu | $8.50

Various Italian Gelati (Baci, Cassata, Tartufi, Lemon, Mango Delight) | $8.50

winelist

white wine selection

Forester Estate Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (Margaret River WA)
bottle | $37.90

Glazebrook Sauvignon Blanc (Maryborough NZ)
bottle | $36.90

Briar Ridge Crop Thinned Verdelho (Hunter Valley NSW)
bottle | $35.90

Cowra Estate Chardonnay (Cowra NSW)
bottle | $34.90

red wine selection

Eagle Rock Cabernet Merlot (Cowra NSW)
bottle | $35.90

Di Georgio Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra SA)
bottle | $54.90

Gramps Shiraz
bottle | $39.90

Briar Ridge `Old Vines` Shiraz (Hunter Valley NSW)
bottle | $36.90

sparkling wine selection

Yellowglen Pinot Noir Chardonnay
bottle | $39.90

Riccadonna Asti Spumante
bottle | $40.90

Giancia Demi Sec Sparkling (Italy)
bottle | $32.90
glass | $6.90

dessert wine selection

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Restaurant Features

• Accessible by Wheelchair

• Breakfast

• Function for 100-300

• Historic Building

• Live Music / Entertainment

• Outdoor Dining

• Private Dining Area

• Something Different

• Suitable for Families with children

• Suitable for Groups of 10