Otto Ristorante Woolloomooloo

Otto Ristorante Woolloomooloo, 25 years on the Finger Wharf and still one of the city's best

Otto Ristorante Sydney is a one-hatted Italian restaurant in Woolloomooloo, sitting on the spectacular Finger Wharf with unrivalled waterfront views and al fresco dining that has earned a fiercely loyal following over 25 years. Modern Italian food, approachable sophistication and a wine list that leans toward Italy in style and texture.

Chef Richard Ptacnik leads a kitchen built on the philosophy that great Italian food is delicious and unashamedly simple, with roots firmly in the classics and no interest in unnecessary complexity. The à la carte menu changes with the season, and the wine list pairs local wines with Italian bottles.

The setting does significant work: al fresco dining, harbour views, city backdrop and that long stretch of water that makes a lunch at Otto feel like a special occasion each time you dine.