Grill americano reviews

That era? The long cavernous space on Flinders Lane is trimmed in navy and marble. A stunning bar overlooks the open kitchen — and the grill. You settle into thick comfy seating as Sinatra plays in the background, grill americano reviews.

So you thought they didn't make restaurants like this anymore? A splendid vision of terrazzo floors, royal-blue leather upholstery and a sweeping white marble bar twinkling with lamplight, Grill Americano brings retro glamour to its pursuit of produce-driven Italian perfection. There's a "hang the expense account" feel to it all, with white-jacketed waiters delivering Tuscan bistecca from the wood grill and scampi on saffron risotto. Mere mortals can paddle in the shallow end with the quotidian appeal of Bolognese-stuffed arancini, chilli-dusted octopus carpaccio drenched in fruity olive oil and velvety anchovies with puffy focaccia and green-olive butter. But why not splash out a little?

Grill americano reviews

Whenever Chris Lucas opens a restaurant on Flinders Lane, things tend to go pretty well. There was Chin Chin, which caused a tectonic shift — for a good few years at least — in the way that Melbourne restaurants looked and behaved. And now, there's Grill Americano, which opened last week. As the name suggests, the stars of the kitchens are a Josper charcoal grill and a custom-made woodfire oven imported from Naples, which are used across the majority of the broad menu's line-up of dishes. Grill Americano is inspired by Northern Italy's renowned steakhouses and namely Bistecca alla Fiorentina, the signature Tuscan dish of a thickly cut t-bone steak, traditionally cooked over hot coals. Alongside a host of other steaks on and off the bone , you'll also find woodfired pork belly, grilled swordfish and roasted scampi. Bistecca alla fiorentina. Photo: Adrian Lander. There's a robust roster of hand-made pastas, too — including wagyu pappardelle, saffron taglioni with scampi, and garganelli with pesto. The rest of the menu — from cicchetti, to sides and salads — is made up of classics from around Italy. Italian favourites also keep coming on the desserts menu: tiramisu, biscotti, gelato and vanilla meringata are all present and accounted for. Drinks from the Italian cocktail canon dominate the drinks list. The eponymous Americano is a looker — it's served with a chocolate dipped mandarin.

Photo: Amy Hemmings.

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Was a little concerned about going to this restaurant based on all of the negative reviews but we ended up having a good dining experience. Service was friendly and timely. They have an exceptional wine list but it is crazy expensive. Loved the ambiance. This place is tricky to evaluate properly.

Grill americano reviews

So you thought they didn't make restaurants like this anymore? A splendid vision of terrazzo floors, royal-blue leather upholstery and a sweeping white marble bar twinkling with lamplight, Grill Americano brings retro glamour to its pursuit of produce-driven Italian perfection. There's a "hang the expense account" feel to it all, with white-jacketed waiters delivering Tuscan bistecca from the wood grill and scampi on saffron risotto. Mere mortals can paddle in the shallow end with the quotidian appeal of Bolognese-stuffed arancini, chilli-dusted octopus carpaccio drenched in fruity olive oil and velvety anchovies with puffy focaccia and green-olive butter. But why not splash out a little?

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To learn more about the process, head over here. In a word… Yes. See our privacy policy for more information. Sums it up, really. The 1. Thanks for subscribing! The dim lighting, waiters clad in white coats, the perfect styling from start to finish. Celebrated somm and Lucas Restaurants beverage director Loic Avril has designed a wine list with over bottles, and there are plenty of by-the-glass and Coravin pour choices to get stuck into. You may also like. Travel News Seven crossbody bags that make slick travel companions Mar 03, Recipe Collections 5 simple cocktails for every occasion Feb 27,

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Latest News Listen Live. Whether a sirloin New York cut, wagyu bavette or Florentine-style Bistecca, your piece of protein on a plate does not come cheap — but look on the bright side of precision cooking on the charcoal grill and a sauce smorgasbord including black truffle butter and green peppercorn with Cognac. Watch Live. The mantra of simplicity guides a menu long enough it should come with a trigger warning for the indecisive. Get us in your inbox Sign up to our newsletter for the latest and greatest from your city and beyond. Pro tip: walk-ins are accepted at the bar. As the name suggests, the stars of the kitchens are a Josper charcoal grill and a custom-made woodfire oven imported from Naples, which are used across the majority of the broad menu's line-up of dishes. At the bottom of that 80s tower of power, Collins, Grill Americano is bringing sexy back. Written by Larissa Dubecki Monday 2 May The Grill Americano dining room. The dim lighting, waiters clad in white coats, the perfect styling from start to finish.