Attimi by Dario Manca – Degustation Menu

Attimi by Dario Manca brings contemporary Italian fine dining to Given Terrace in Paddington, guided by a philosophy of presence: to savour the here and now. In a chic, welcoming room with attentive service and a curated calm, the experience unfolds with measured poise.

One degustation, the 'Giro d' Italia', traces a journey through Italy’s regions. From Sardegna’s whisper-crisp oregano carasau with smoked stracciatella to the soft landing of Veneto’s vanilla pannacotta with braised pears, it is a passage of textures and restraint. Along the way, carnaroli rice with trifolati mushrooms hums with earth, a chickpea waffle with veal nods to Piemonte’s rustic elegance, and nduja and pumpkin tortelli meet burnt butter in a silky crescendo. A corn-fed duck roulade with celeriac and chestnut purée lingers long after the bite.

Oltre, as its name suggests, looks beyond tradition with deft, modern touch. Cicchetti might pair a parmigiana tart with scallop crudo; pasta e pane brings sourdough focaccia (10 year old starter) beside squid ink tonnerelli. Secondi glide from cured coral trout to wagyu 9+, before dolci play with green apple and a vertical tiramisu.

Settle in, surrender the clock, and taste each moment as it arrives. Book a seat, breathe, and let the present tense be delicious.

ATTIMI X C’EST BON - What could be better than one talented chef preparing your dinner? Two, of course. On Wednesday, May 20th, Andy Ashby, Head Chef of the renowned French restaurant C’est Bon in Woolloongabba, will join ATTIMI’s Head Chef, Dario Manca, for a special ’ATTIMI Edition’ of the Chef’s Table series. Expect an evening of refined European flavours and culinary creativity, this is a menu you won’t want to miss.