Surry Hills residents rejoice! Craving a delicious meal after 9:00 p.m.? Look no further than Bar Conte! The owner of Australia’s first negroni bar has introduced a late-night dining menu, drawing inspiration from his Italian heritage.
Inspired by the Italian lifestyle where late dinners are the norm, Bar Conte will now offer patrons delicious food options from an acclaimed chef until 11:15 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. This comes as a welcome change for Mr Lombardi, who, like many others, found himself limited to fast food choices after a late night out or his son’s Sydney FC soccer practice.
“It’s been a struggle for me in Sydney to have dinner late,” says Mr Lombardi. “Even 9pm is too early for me, but so many restaurants close their kitchens before then.”
With the new menu, Bar Conte moves beyond smaller share plates to offer more substantial, satisfying dishes.
Head Chef and co-owner Steven De Vecchi, formerly of Potts Point’s famed Apollo, has crafted a menu featuring over seven pastas, including king prawn and squid ink spaghetti, alongside a showstopping 500g O’Connor rib-eye steak.
“Everything is made to share and comes in generous portions,” explains Mr Lombardi. “It’s high-quality food, but it’s not fine dining—that’s the Italian way.”
Taking a cue from traditional Italian bars, Bar Conte aims to be a one-stop-shop for all your cravings, from morning coffee and pastries to late-night digestives. With plans to extend their late-night dining options to earlier days of the week, Bar Conte promises to be a haven for those seeking a taste of Italy, no matter the hour.
Published Date 15-April-2024