Clamorous, bustling and lively, there’s always a sense that a good time is being had at this dark and moody Italian restaurant and bar along Noosa’s popular Hastings St.

While white tablecloths bring a sense of sophistication to the space – making it a destination for special celebrations and romantic dinners – benevolent staff ensure the vibe is relaxed with an indepth knowledge of the menu and the produce that drives it.

Part of the Ogilvie Group, the restaurant sources much of their ingredients from their associated Maravista Farm in Noosa Hinterland, ensuring fruit and veg picked within just hours ends up on your plate.

And the freshness is evident in dishes such as zucchini flowers bulging with the sweet curds of buffalo milk ricotta, alongside baby beets caramelised until saccharine and sticky with hazelnuts for crunch.

Pasta is hugely popular as either an entree or main and the goat’s cheese gnocchi has the pillowy quality constantly strived for.

While mains are protein based, and may include classics like frutti di mare or porchetta using free-range pork from nearby Gympie, roasted until its skin blisters and crunches, served with more of those Marvista Farm baby beets.

Sweet tooths will be impressed by the long list of desserts, while wine lovers have plenty of choice thanks to an Italian-led offering heavy with sparklings and champagne but style-diverse.