81 Macleay St
Potts Point, SYDNEY
www.fratellifresh.com.au
One of the best things about going on holiday is coming home and having lots of gossip to catch up on. Just the excuse to visit old favourite haunts with dear old friends. Which is why I booked in for a good debrief with my mate Trudy at one of my favourite casual Sydney Italian joints.
The thing that makes Cafe Sopra different is that it’s housed in the Fratelli Fresh veggie & Italian produce shop. The Potts Point version is the second offering from the Fratelli boys and while it’s not as rustic and warehousey as the Waterloo store, it does have the benefit of being open for dinner. And closer to home for me.
loved
the shaved cabbage salad – one of my all time favourite salads. just perfect.
the simple cooking style & brilliant use of fresh produce
the tomatoes – so sweet and fully flavoured
the broccolini – fresh and vibrant – who needs vitamin pills when you’re eating greens like this
the buzz – always busy and lively like a good trattoria with efficient service
the menu – so many delicious sounding things – makes it hard to choose
that you can do your food shopping in the evenings while you wait for a table
didn’t love
getting really difficult to get a park in Potts Point – although I should take this as a sign to walk rather than being so lazy (!)
ate
orechetti with scallops & pan grattato
whole rainbow trout with mint, marjoram & butter
the most divine tomato salad
broccolini with lemon and olive oil
on previous visits have also enjoyed:
deep fried zucchini flowers with 4 cheeses
vitello tonnato
shaved cabbage salad with aged balsamic & parmigano reggiano
radicchio with aged balsamic dressing
the pannini
lamb ragu
sardines on toast
frittata with basil & ricotta
drank
orange juice
water
very abstemious – but I know from previous visits that the wine list is mostly Italian with lots of options by the glass
value
Excellent. $75 for 2 + drinks.
reservations
not taken but you can have a drink in the ‘bar’ area or catch up on some veggie shopping or take time to smell the mangos like my mate Trudes did.
perfect for
casual lunch or dinner anytime but especially when you’ve been out of town for a while