AWARDS
Awarded one chef's hats 2009, Good Food Guide.
LOCATION
Southern End of Sydney CBD. Close to World Square and Town Hall.
DETAILS
Civic Dining is receiving rave reviews from the Sunday Herald Magazine & Sydney Weekender to Peter’s appearance on Mornings with Kerry-Anne. Peter Conistis has added some new dishes to the menu, such as the superb twice cooked fetta and zucchini soufflé with roast tomato sauce.
FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS
The Civic has a diverse range of spaces available that give off their own unique ambience and atmosphere. Call Karl who is now co-ordinating functions for both the Civic and Vault Hotels on (02) 8080 7013 – who will be more than happy to show you what the Civic has to offer!
CIVIC UNDERGROUND
The renovations in Civic Underground are now complete. Previously Civic Theatre, Civic Underground is now taking Sydney’s club scene to a new level with arguably the world’s best club sound system per cubic metre. Everyone in Sydney is talking about it, so come down and check it out on a Friday or Saturday night.
ELENI'S
Eleni’s, which is open for lunch in the Saloon, Monday to Friday from 12-3pm, was recently listed in the Sydney Magazine’s top 10 Best Pub Food in Sydney. They were so impressed with the quality and value of Eleni’s homestyle Greek cuisine (see top image)– leaving those wondering why the Saloon is always so packed during the working week at lunchtime! After work drinks are still as popular ever, with the Saloon being a great place to catch up over a drink with friends and colleagues. On Friday and Saturday nights in the Saloon, come down and enjoy some funk and soul to carry you on into the early hours of the morning. Resident DJ’s: Mikekon (Fridays) and Jorge Knight (Saturdays).
PROFILED BY DE GROOTS MEDIA
A sweeping staircase leads the way to Civic Dining, the newly revamped restaurant perched atop that classy old dame of a drinking establishment, The Civic Hotel. And what a revamp it has been; Civic Dining has enjoyed the sort of facelift that ageing socialites can only dream about. Fresh, easy and breezy, Civic Dining invokes images of a New York jazz club not least because a shiny baby grand piano sits in pride of place in the middle of the room. Curving tan leather banquettes line the walls and a cluster of ottomans and low tables across from the bar offers a place to relax with a cocktail and tap your foot to the tinkling tunes of the baby grand.
Swinging and stylish it may be, but the real jewel in the crown at Civic Dining comes in the form of Peter Conistis. There’s no denying it’s been a difficult slog for Conistis of late, with the liquidation of his much lauded restaurant, Omega, but Conistis is back behind the burners at Civic and doing what he does best. Conistis continues to wow diners with his modern Greek fare, adding a touch of Mediterranean influence. The dish that won him a thousand fans, moussaka of eggplant, seared scallops and taramasalata has a place on the short menu, as does his duck confit and quince pie served with potato walnut skordalia and pomegranate sauce. The menu has a seasonal focus and Conistis has plans to expand on it in the near future. The wine list is firmly planted in Australia with a few Spanish choices working their way in to compliment Conistis’ food.
Amy Looker, October 2007
Personal Statement
Chef Peter Conistis at Civic Dining is where modern Mediterranean cuisine reaches its zenith in Australia.
“Greek Chic” Gourmet Traveler
“Georgeous City Treasure”, “the arch prince of Greek culinary modernity, Peter Consists B&T Magazine
'Bestest' DinnerMonday 12th May
Fox Studios
Civic Dining is excited to be a part of the Bestest charity dinner to raise money for families in need. Proceeds will be distributed to Bear Cottage, The Benevolant Society, Camp Quality and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
