I am a big believer that restaurant food should be fun.
The Melbourne Airport precinct has welcomed its newest dining establishment with the recent launch of Boccata Restaurant & Bar, which means 'a mouthful” and celebrates Melbourne's migrant heritage and rich Italian food culture.
We ate there last week and really enjoyed the fun vibe of dishes like deep-fried lasagne with paprika mayo, a mortadella pizza, a tomato-driven rigatoni and fior di latte soft serve with olive oil and Murray salt.
The dessert was unconventional, sure, but absolutely delicious.
There is an experienced team behind Boccata - and some friendly wait staff as well.
Consultant chef Rosy Scatigna from Hotel Morris in Sydney has crafted the menu. Executive chef Christian Corpuz heads the kitchen team with and F&B director Dylan Wisnesky manning the floor.
Puglian-raised Scatigna’s Italian roots are reflected in the modern trattoria-style menu which features plenty of Italian flavours like garlic, chilli, fresh herbs, citrus and high-quality olive oil.
“The inspiration for the Boccata menu comes from my own family's Italian roots and the stories of Melbourne's Italian immigrant community,” Scatigna says.
“When we set out to create this menu, we wanted to honour those cherished memories while celebrating the incredible produce from Victoria's local farmers.
“Each dish is a tribute to the past and a nod to the vibrant food culture that surrounds us, blending time-honoured Italian recipes with the best ingredients this region has to offer.”
Corpuz has worked at some of Victoria's best restaurants including Estelle Bistro, Lakehouse Daylesford and Miss Mi.
Complementing the food and wine, the interiors at Boccata are designed to embrace a classic Italian design with a modern twist.
There is a decent and affordable selection of wines by the glass, but nothing thrilling.
Boccata Restaurant & Bar is within the airport precinct at the brand-new Novotel & ibis Styles Melbourne Airport. Open for dinner Monday to Sunday from 5-10pm.
See https://www.novotelmelbourneairport.com.au
# The writer was hosted by Accor Hotels
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