Sydney's Cronulla has a new hospitality precinct Parc Pavilion - Eat Out

May 22, 2025

Does Parc Pavilion cement the Shire as a must-do dining destination?

Cronulla has had a lot going on in the last 18 months. The seaside suburb welcomed a slew of new venues; Bobby’s and Benny’s were instant hits with locals, and two seasoned inner-city operators launched southern outposts: the Jane and Arthur crew from Surry Hills opened Fior, and Alexandria’s Pino’s Vino e Cucina opened Pino’s Vino e Cucina al Mare.

Its dining scene is firing up another notch with Parc Pavilion, a multi-venue precinct by the Feros Group. Overlooking Monro Park, an easy stroll from the train station and the beach, it’s looking to cement this Shire suburb as a must-visit dining destination.

The ground floor has two venues, both open now. Parc Bistro is all about casual, family-friendly dining. Think burgers, focaccias, schnitties, steaks and salads.

Mr Monro’s is the front bar, looking to become a destination for live sports, entertainment and after-work drinks. There’s an impressive cocktail list and the daily happy hour, from 7pm-9pm, is designed to catch commuters on the way home.

Upstairs you’ve got The Terrace, opening on May 26. It will be serving up fresh cocktails and Italian-inspired bites such as pork and fennel meatballs, fritto misto and pizza.

The cherry on top is Call Me Mamma, which opens on June 5. The menu is still TBC but the vibe will be an elevated, personality-packed Italian dining experience.

Chef Jamie Gannon is the culinary director overseeing Parc Pavilion’s kitchens and he says that “it’s a belter.”

“Cronulla needed a destination venue, this is the Coogee Pav of the Shire – it has a capacity of 800. It’s the kind of venue that ticks a lot of boxes. You can come here three times a week and a have different experience each time; go to the kiosk for coffee in the morning, come for a schnitty on Wednesday downstairs and take your partner for an elevated meal upstairs on the weekend.”

Gannon is excited about the menu for Call Me Mamma, which he dubs “comfort food that looks sexy on a plate.”

“It’s like sitting in Nonna’s lounge room and having a feast. It’s the kind of food that’s not overpriced and is accessible to everyone. We have a 1kg marble score 4+ bistecca on the menu for $200, it would be over $350 in a city venue. The lamb ragu will be a signature and the meatball sub is an absolute knockout.

“Think of an Italian version of Chin Chin, that’s what Call Me Mamma will be – casual, fun, loud and with great music.”

Credit: Supplied: Parc Pavilion

While the location and the view are drawcards, Gannon believes the main appeal of Parc Pavilion is its inclusivity.

“It’s not wanky food. It’s accessible and everyone can relate to it,” he says.

Feros Group executive chair Chris Feros is excited about what Parc Pavilion means for the neighbourhood.

“Cronulla has been waiting for a venue like Parc. We wanted to create an all-encompassing space that celebrates everything we love about this community – the energy, the lifestyle, the people,” he says.

“Parc Pavilion is designed to be a place locals feel proud of and becomes a highlight for visitors”.