Jock Zonfrillo welcomes Adelaide bar Mollozzi - Latest News

Jan 04, 2019

The lauded chef is celebrating his Italian heritage with new bar Mallozzi.

Jock Zonfrillo may well be the King of the Adelaide dining scene. The lauded chef is the man behind award-winning fine diner Orana, as well as the more casual Bistro Blackwood. Now there’s a third venue in the mix — an Italian wine bar dubbed Mallozzi that’s just been welcomed into central Adelaide in conjunction with Orana sommelier Shaun Lau.

The new drinking den has been named after Zonfrillo’s great-grandmother (it’s her maiden name) and is an ode to his Mediterranean heritage. There’s no mistaking that this is wholeheartedly an Italian bar, considering the space is decked-out in red, white, and green.

Mallozzi

The two-level space consists of a bevy of different seating options. There’s a long bar surrounded by stools, smaller tables, banquette eating space, and a bonus underground drinking den. Within the bar, you’ll be able to sip on a selection of wines chosen by Lau, most of which are Italian by birth or varietal. There’s also a range of Italian spirits, aperitifs and digestifs to choose from for those so inclined.

Drinks come accompanied by a lengthy array of bar snacks. There are small plates and plates of pasta, as well as an impressive charcuterie situation, where the meats and cheeses available are available by weight.

Mallozzi’s intention? It’s a simple one. “We’re a lively Italian wine bar on Rundle Street in Adelaide, Australia. We also serve delicious Italian snacks,” the duo explain on the Facebook page.

Mallozzi
279 Rundle Street, Adelaide, South Australia
facebook.com/pg/barmallozzi