Lucetta (Sydney)

By day, Lucetta is a funky lunch spot in the road which leads to the Observatory Hotel, and thence [albeit by a slightly convoluted route] to the Rocks. It’s got an Italian-cafe sort of feel, and the food was what you’d expect from an Australian-Italian cafe.

Whilst not in any way leading edge, it was nonetheless pleasant and wholesome. Entrees included Fettuccine with chicken, pancetta and sundried tomatoes [$18], and Spinach, wild mushroom, capsicum & pinenut risotto [$18], while notable amongst the mains were Salmon with roast beetroot and apple potato rosti [$25], and Herb roasted chicken with smashed chats, seasonal vegetables and rosemary pan jus [$21]. The special – Seafood Pie, with salmon, shrimps, tuna and calamari, was filling and hearty, and the [chilli crab] Linguine was OK, whilst not being delicious.

There was a selection of pizza’s [ranging from $15 - $22] – including Four cheese with Gorgonzola, parmesan, mozzarella and goat cheese, Vegetarian [grilled eggplant, marinated artichoke, capsicum & goat's cheese on a pesto and olive oil base, and Marinara [with salmon, barramundi, prawn & herb] – overall, we’d give this a ‘thumbs-up’ as a pleasant cafe/bar serving pleasant, if not exceptional, food. [AF]

127 Kent St, Sydney
Tel: (02) 9251 1011

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