Our coastal Italian restaurant, made for connection.
In the heart of Cronulla, just a short walk from the ocean, Pino’s al Mare brings a touch of Italy to the coast. The dining room is framed by olive trees and terracotta that glows with the light. There’s a wine cellar for intimate moments and a cocktail bar that hums from afternoon spritzes to late-night negronis. It’s lively, it’s local, and it always feels like home.
Our Chef
Our Chef, Cristiano Patacca, is not just an exceptionally talented chef but also a dear friend. Cristiano and I met when we first arrived in Australia, and when I decided to embark on this incredible journey, there was no one else I wanted to lead Pino’s kitchen.
We have been through thick and thin together, and it warms my heart and makes me feel proud to see how far we have come in pursuing our shared dream of creating a remarkable hospitality experience in Australia.
Tuscany-born and classically trained in Italy, London & Sydney, Cristiano blends tradition with creativity, shaping simple, honest ingredients into dishes that feel both familiar and new, fresh, seasonal, and full of heart.
At Pino’s al Mare, connection is found in every pour and every plate. Shared food, great wine, and those long, unhurried meals that stay with you long after the night ends.
Maybe it’s a spritz and a few olives at the bar while the evening hums around you, or a big dinner in the main room with family and friends, where the laughter carries and plates are passed from hand to hand. The courtyard’s perfect for a relaxed afternoon that turns into sunset, and our private wine room offers something a little more intimate for birthdays, small celebrations, or long lunches that run late.