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LuMi & Chef Federico Zanellato have been celebrated for their innovative approach to modern dining, offering a contemporary expression of Italian cuisine refined through Japanese philosophy, precision, and lightness of touch.
Our glass-walled home on the water showcases seasonal menus that evolve and inspire. This dynamic culinary experience has captured the attention of critics and diners alike, both in Australia and around the world.
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Trip Advisor
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The Gourmet Traveller
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While there, Zanellato also honed the art of shopping for fresh fish, a talent he now maintains during his daily morning visits to Sydney’s fish market…
“Yes, there are waterside restaurants with grander views, but clever lighting illuminates a parade of chefs in what is one of Sydney’s great theatre kitchens, while a soundtrack including William DeVaughn and Arcade Fire mostly tapers any stuffiness.”
“Italian cuisine enriched by Asian ingredients and a lightness of touch that’s distinctly Japanese.”
“Chef Federico Zanellato brings together two worlds with grace — Italian warmth and Japanese precision — to create a dining experience that’s deeply personal yet effortlessly modern.”
“A restaurant that defies expectation — casual yet refined, playful yet precise — where every season feels like a new chapter.”