Flaminia

Inspired by Italy’s storied port towns, Flaminia is a coastal Italian restaurant cradled by the tides of Sydney Harbour.

It’s the second restaurant from Giovanni Pilu and Marilyn Annecchini, who introduced the refined flavours of their Sardinian heritage to Northern Beaches icon, Pilu at Freshwater, over two decades ago. 

Flaminia is a new chapter for the duo, mirroring the journey of the Pilu family from Italy to Australia in 1959 aboard a passenger ship of the same name.

The menu itself presents a voyage through different Italian regions from Venice to Catania, weaving together dishes such as oysters and raw fish from a dedicated crudo bar, alongside generous antipasti, handmade pasta and local seafood mains. 

Regional wines, aperitivo cocktails, espresso moments and gelato round out the seaside experience, begging for a long lunch or leisurely dinner in true Italian fashion. 

“You walk up the stairs and it feels like Italy,” says Giovanni.“That’s the feeling we’re chasing. The salt in the air, a glass of crisp Vermentino, oysters freshly shucked. It’s the spirit of the ports, brought to life with incredible local produce, right on Sydney Harbour.”

Flaminia is coming to Sydney's Circular Quay in late 2025. Stay up to date on the latest openings—get us in your inbox here.

Image credit: Flaminia | Supplied

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