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Darlinghurst, NSW

Avia, meaning "grandmother" in Latin, is a 60-seat European diner in Darlinghurst, Sydney. Founded by former Apollo chef Stefano Marano and front-of-house expert Jack Reid, the restaurant honors Marano's Italian heritage and his Nonna's influence. The menu features house-made focaccia with sugo, raw beef with potato chips, parmesan, and garum, and octopus with avocado and aioli. Pasta options include sedanini trippa alla parmigiana and bottoni with salted cod, potato, and mustard fruit. Mains like snapper tail with roast tomato piccante and grapefruit, and house-made sausage with cavolo nero pesto are also offered. Desserts include caramel semifreddo with banana and macadamia, and lemon sorbet drizzled in thyme oil. The venue's ambiance combines modern and lived-in elements, with indoor and outdoor seating, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.