Florence Guild is bringing Italian dining with a spice-route twist to Circular Quay when Spezia opens in April 2026.
Tucked inside The Lands by Capella, this 130-seat open-air restaurant draws inspiration from the forgotten flavours of the Silk Road that once defined trading hubs like Venice.Executive chef Jae Bang, who earned three Michelin stars at Norway's Re-naa and worked at El Bulli, is layering subtle spice into classic Italian dishes. Think Cavatelli alla Nerano with pink peppercorn and nutmeg, tiramisu with all spice, and a saffron martini that brings elegant complexity to familiar flavours.Head chef Aaron Caccia, a Lake Como native who also worked at Re-naa and noma, will permanently lead the Sydney kitchen. The hidden courtyard setting channels the timeless grace of Italian piazzas, serving everything from morning espressos to late-night cocktails. It's Florence Guild's first Sydney venue, following their hatted Melbourne restaurant Freyja.Quick Bites
EAT: Cavatelli alla Nerano with pink peppercorn and nutmeg, tiramisu with all spice, handmade pastas, and slow-cooked sauces inspired by Silk Road spices
DRINK: Saffron martini, morning espressos, and late-night cocktails
VIBE CHECK: Open-air hidden courtyard with Italian piazza vibes, channeling the timeless grace of Florence in the heart of Sydney
