Step inside Da Orazio in Sydney’s Bondi and you’ll find yourself basking in the glow of owner and chef Orazio D’Elia. Recreate his flair for entertaining at home with these 8 classic Italian recipes.

Italian apple pie

“I have a beautiful family and we love to get together. For me, it’s all about putting love on the table.” Orazio D'Elia shares a family favourite dessert.

Vodka rigatoni

“I started making this pasta at Matteo [D’Elia’s former restaurant], and it gained cult-status. So we had to have it on the menu!” – Orazio D'Elia

Mortadella fritta cacio e pepe (Italian fried ham)

Did you know you can crumb and fry ham too? Italians really have it down pat.

Cheesy potato gratin

Chef Orazio D'Elia shares his easy cheesy potato gratin recipe, sure to bake your day!

Baby gem, fennel and orange salad

Orazio D'Elia shares a simple side salad, packed with citrus and texture.

Tuna tartare, stracciatella and pesto trapanese

Chef Orazio D’Elia shares his tuna tartare recipe, served with Italian classics - stracciatella and pesto trapanese.

Salt-crust snapper

“This is probably the best way to cook and eat fish. You bring it to the table, break the crust and serve it in front of everyone – people just love that.”