LOCATION
In the Rocks, short walk from the CBD. Close to Circular Quay.
DETAILS
Situated in the heritage listed building that was originally the English, Scottish and Australian Chartered Bank built in 1886.
GROUND FLOOR AMO ROMA RISTORANTE, PIZZERIA AND BAR.
The ground floor is welcoming, with polished floor boards, a floor to ceiling wine rack and the original bank vault cleverly converted into a bar. The courtyard provides the opportunity to dine 'al fresco'.
THE MIDDLE FLOOR 'LA CUCINA'
The middle level seats up to thirty people and features a view of our open kitchen and our Head Chef and his team at work. This area is perfectly suited to group bookings.
TOP FLOOR DINING ROOM, COCKTAIL LOUNGE AND OUTDOOR TERRACE
This occupies the entire top floor making it perfectly suited for private functions and special occasions such as wedding receptions and corporate bookings. The capacity for the top floor is 150 for our Canape menu and cocktails.
PRIVATE DINING ROOM - The private dining room features polished floor boards, marble fire places and gothic style windows. The heritage characteristics of the room remains, while the pale green and stainless steel of the cocktail bar introduces a uniquely modern element. The dining room seats a maximum of 70 people in a variety of tables sizes and floor plans.
FUNCTIONS
Spanning over three levels, the restaurant has a total capacity for up to 250 guests. Amo Roma is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner from 12.00 noon until late. For function enquiries please contact Emily (02) 9247-1920 or via email at amoroma@bigpond.net.au
Profiled by de Groots
As the mantra goes: location, location, location. Amo Roma sits smack bam on George Street as you enter The Rocks, opposite the Museum of Contemporary Art. Hungry wanderers from the city, the Quay and The Rocks are lured off the street by the pretty sandstone and stained glass facade of the heritage-listed building. Inside, three storeys and two outdoor dining areas give weary sightseers a place to put their feet up and try some hearty Italian food. Pizza, pasta and risottos are plentiful, and for the carb-conscious diner there is meat and seafood to satisfy. Ask about the daily pizza special or try the signature Amo Roma pizza with fresh tomato, mozzarella, Italian salami, capsicum, mushroom and smoked cheese.
The pasta list is too extensive to cover, suffice to say that all tastes are satisfied. If you’re in a briny mood choose from tuna carpaccio, lemon pepper calamari, grilled scallops or king prawn diavola. Chargrilled beef tenderloin with wild mushroom sauce adds a rustic touch, but to put some hair on your chest rip into the veal escalope with raw ham, mozzarella and chunky sage tomato sauce. If you’re dieting don’t even look at the dessert menu; with five different cheesecakes, tiramisu, profiteroles, sticky date pudding and chocolate mud cake (to name just a few) your self-control won’t stand a chance.
Sarah Theeboom, April 2007
