Two new restaurants are set to make the Parramatta dining scene their new home, opening right next door to each other.
Opening simultaneously on June 8, new venues Hunter & Barrel and Italian Street Kitchen are planning to bring “premium dining experiences” to 180 George Street, Parramatta.
Part of the Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group, the restaurants hope to become the perfect location for family outings, post work gatherings and a catch up with friends.
A steak restaurant at its heart, meat lovers will be able to soon visit Hunter & Barrel for premium coal roasted meats and barrel aged craft beverages.
Featuring Tahini Chicken, Dry Aged Striploin and Honey Glazed Pork Belly, the venue has become known for its high-quality charcoal grilled Skewered programme.
“We are excited for the opportunity to open in this precinct, and see our Parramatta location as the ideal flagship addition to an already emerging and vibrant dining community,” Hunter & Barrel Brand Manager Joey Ibrahim said.
“We look forward to welcoming locals and providing them with a taste of our welcoming and inclusive service. We want guests to feel at home.”
The new Parramatta venue will serve up to 170 guests indoor and all-season outdoor dining.
For pasta and pizza fans, Italian Street Kitchen, by Isabella (ISK), plans to bring authentic Italian cuisine to the people of Parramatta.
Serving 150 guests for lunch and dinner, both indoor and outdoor every day, the new venue intends to embody the culture and ideals of present-day Italy. An “extensive” bar will also be on offer and is set to feature Italian classics such as the Negroni, as well as a range of Isabella’s twists on Spritz, aperitivo and mocktails.
ISK Head Chef Giulio Marchese is looking forward to serving up food with the staple Italian flavour ISK has become known for.
“The menu was inspired by the food of my family and my home region, and I’m excited to share it with our new community.” Marchese said.
A highlight of the menu includes the slow-cooked Lamb Ragu Casarecce pasta, with horseradish and pecorino cheese.
To find out more about Hunter & Barrel go to http://www.hunterandbarrel.com.
For Italian Street Kitchen, head to http://www.italianstreetkitchen.com.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.