MODA ITALIA

A pescatarian menu and a revamp brings the Amalfi Coast to Sydney’s north, writes KARLIE VERKERK.

- KARLIE VERKERK

In our current world, a change is as good as a holiday. And while we may not be able to travel to the sun-drenched Mediterranean just yet, we can slip into our finest linen and slink down to D’Albora Marinas for a leisurely waterside lunch at Ormeggio at The Spit.

Post-lockdown, the longstanding Italian fine-diner underwent renovations and resurfaced as a more laidback, “alla moda” version of itself. Less drab, more fab. No meat, all seafood.

Inside, stuffy upholstered armchairs have made way for on-trend rattan and timber ones. Complementing them are vintage Turkish rugs, sheer curtains and a hint of brass. An impressive marble cocktail and gelato bar stretches down one side of the room; behind it, vases decorate a textured stucco wall. The updated space is fresh and fashionable – a far cry from the original 2010 fit-out.