Matteo Downtown is an Italian restaurant in Sydney known for handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza, bringing the timeless charm of authentic Italian cuisine to the heart of the city.
Matteo Downtown is hosting a unique dinner with Curly Flat on Wednesday 21st July. Ideal for fans of Matteo Downtown and wine enthusiasts of Curly Flat.
The price is $209-$259 per person, all-inclusive.
Join us for an exclusive winemaker dinner celebrating Curly Flat, one of the Macedon Ranges’ most acclaimed producers. Over five courses, guests will experience a carefully curated selection of Curly Flat wines — including current releases and rare back vintages, paired with a seasonal menu crafted by our head chef.
OPTION 1 — FISH MENU Price: $259 pp all-inclusive (menu + wine pairing)
- Crostino Red Prawn — focaccia crostino, red prawn tartare, passion fruit, lime mayo, chives → Curly Flat White Pinot
- Swordfish Carpaccio — marinated swordfish, semidry tomato, pickled eschallot, dill & anchovy pangrattato → Curly Flat Pinot Gris
- Ravioli Bay Bug → Curly Flat Chardonnay
- Coral Trout — fillet, saffron beurre blanc, salmon roe, grilled asparagus → Curly Flat Pinot Noir 2020 (lighter, elegant style chosen to provide an interesting finish to the progression)
- Pane e Nutella — Nutella mousse, vanilla sponge, hazelnut frangipane, toasted bread gelato
OPTION 2 — MEAT MENU Price: $209 pp all-inclusive (menu + wine pairing)
- Veal Hash Brown — hash brown, vitello tartare, egg yolk, caper berry → Curly Flat Pinot Gris
- Beef Carpaccio — seared beef carpaccio, mustard leaf pesto, grated Parmesan, crouton → Curly Flat Chardonnay
- Tagliatelle with rabbit, black olives & Parmesan → Curly Flat Chardonnay
- Beef Cheek — slow-cooked, mashed potatoes, baby carrots, jus → Curly Flat Pinot Noir + back vintage side-by-side
- Millefoglie — puff pastry, vanilla chantilly, fresh berries