Positioned to capture the striking vista, which also includes the cityscape and theatre of an open kitchen, the up-market Italian restaurant is a place that just feels good to relax into.

Professional, charismatic staff are keen to start diners off with a signature cocktail or glass of wine from the tome-like, European-centric list designed for the well-heeled; before menus even make their way to the table. But when they do, guests will find a tight, authentic Italian offering with a sophisticated twist.

Raw kingfish is just right to begin, splashed in olive oil and showered with pearls of finger lime and a dusting of chilli, before for the venue’s signature champagne lobster spaghettini available as an entree or main. The generous twirl of pasta and crustacean in a plate-scraping butter sauce epitomises the entire venue – understated luxury.

Desserts continue the theme of simple elegance with fresh figs topping a dulce de leche cream, with crumbled pistachios and a crisp, clean coconut sorbet. For the cashed-up, this is a restaurant made to impress.

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