After reading a number of negative reviews, I decided to bite the bullet and try this restaurant out for a family anniversary.
Right off the bat, the view and position are probably one of the best in Sydney. We were greeted at the front door by a very friendly and professional gentleman, who proceeded to guid us to our table on the terrace over looking the Marina.
We were instantly given water, menus, and then a complementary starter of deep fried dates, which were amazing. Followed by warm fresh bread and yogurt butter with black volcanic ash and sea salt,, I know right??,, but it was devine.
After being told the specials, we received our drinks and our entrees arrived soon after. I ordered the Oyster Flight, 3x2 oysters, Pacific, Sydney Rock and Angassi, each paired with a Prosecco, Riesling and Vermentino. Probably one of the best entrees I've had in a long time. Definitely the best pacific oysters. The Calameretti was incredible, extremely lightly and finely crumbed, and cooked to perfection, and my son thoroughly enjoyed them. The duck fat fries were perfect, hand cut and rustic, a great addition for the table. And the pork and veal meatballs (Polpettine) were authentically Italian and delicious. My wife ordered the squid ink pasta, which was almost the size of a main, complete with prawns and scallops, and was very tasty.
For mains my son had the Barramundi Fillet, cooked to perfection, and from a 13 year old, that's saying a lot. I had the slow braised lamb shank, which was served on a bed of saffron and leak risotto, again, perfectly cooked and the meat just fell from the bone, highly recommended. My wife had the suckling pig. Again, an incredible portion, which she couldn't finish, but in no way was that a result of the flavour, absolutely tender and tasty.
For desert we enjoyed the Tiramisu, Gelato, Affogato and Pistachio Slice. Coffee arrived just before the dessert,, which I love and is a must whenever I'm out, but rarely receive. All of which made for a perfect end to a perfect meal.
I would thoroughly recommend Cala Luna in Mosman, at the spit. read more