The finest fresh Italian pasta is made from the hair of a Botticelli angel, baked in the Sicilian sun and sweetly serenaded by an opera singer before being lovingly cooked in the salty tears of the gods. Get the next best thing with today’s Groupon for Alio:

• $69 Italian degustation feast for two people with a cocktail each
  ($202 value)
• $138 Italian degustation feast for four people with a cocktail each
  ($404 value)
• $207 Italian degustation feast for six people with a cocktail each
  ($606 value)

Passionate lovers of Italian food fire up the emotions with a sublime feast in gorgeous Surry Hills restaurant Alio, where Jamie Oliver launched his book 'The Naked Chef' with an extravaganza attended by many international celebs.

Groupies enjoy a traditional Italian family banquet, showcasing a bounty of fresh seasonal produce with over 15 items from a special set menu. Groupies sample Alio’s famous antipasto plate, along with delicious shared entrées such as fried calamari or sticky Italian sausage. Save some room for exquisite hand-rolled pastas such as pumpkin gnocchi with toasted hazelnuts and Persian feta, or linguine with clams steamed in white wine, extra virgin olive oil, chili, parsley and garlic. Finish on a high over mouth-watering Italian desserts such as vanilla bean panna cotta, or cassata semi freddo with caramelised oranges.

 

Reviews

Chef Ashley Hughes has been acclaimed by Jamie Oliver and profiled by the ABC. Alio boasts uniformly excellent reviews on Urbanspoon, eatability, and The Sydney Morning Herald:

 Ashley does simple Italian food, beautiful salads, and great risottos
– Jamie Oliver, Alio website

 Had the August Degustation last night. Service was outstanding (a lovely, smiley and super-efficient waitress) as was the presentation. More food than one can comfortably eat (though we licked our plates clean) and the scallops and roast pumpkin ravioli clear winners.
– Benhila, Eatability, 14 Aug 2012

Opening Hours

Mon-Sat 6pm-Late