Delicious New Menu at The Pantry Manly
The Pantry Manly is one of Manly’s finest restaurants overlooking Manly Beach and serving modern Australian dishes.
Standing as a local favourite on one of Australia’s most famous beaches, the waterfront venue has recently added a new Head Chef, Francesco Armillis (ex Popolo), and a new and improved menu that lives up to the venue’s stunning views.
The new menu centres on modern Australian flavours with a traditional Italian twist, set to impress both their local regulars and travellers alike. Armillis’ food is all about creating a truly memorable dining experience. Having worked in various establishments throughout Italy and Europe and learning from the best chefs Europe had to offer, he now brings his expertise to The Pantry Manly.
The new and improved menu runs rich with expert cooking techniques and the freshest seasonal produce. Light dish highlights include delightful Pacific Oysters, Chargrilled King Prawns, Slow Roasted Wagyu Veal, Hiramasa Kingfish Crudo and succulent Seaweed Prawn Pillows, reminiscent of the vibrant street food from the Amalfi Coast.
It gets even better with the mains with standouts including Fresh Coral Barramundi, 250gm Grass Fed MB4+ Sirloin and our top pick – the exquisite house made Egg Squid Ink Linguine with king prawns, blue swimmer crab, asparagus and finger lime. A super delicious explosion of flavours that hits your palate from all sides.
The Pantry Manly is dedicated to quality, sourcing local ingredients, and supporting the community. Chef Francesco collaborates with Northern Beaches bakers for all their bread and sources beef, lamb, and chicken from within NSW. To ensure exceptional standards, meats are semi-dry aged in-house, and the kingfish and wagyu bresaola carpaccio are dry-cured on-site.
There’s plenty to explore on the menu with other highlights including the 250gm Lamb Back Strap, Boneless Spiced Spatchcock, Carnaroli Risotto and the amazing Atlantic Salmon with crispy potato, cucumber, apple aioli and chives. With its rich flavour and delicate texture, it’s a definite crowd-pleaser.
For dessert, the Chocolate Covered Cannolo is an absolute must-try featuring a luscious yoghurt mousse and served with both a pistachio and a strawberry coulis. This one is so tasty that it will transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Sicily. The staff at The Pantry Manly continuously celebrate the traditions behind each dish and encourage customers to embrace the authentic, Italian way by enjoying this treat with their hands.
To wash it all down, The Pantry Manly has an impressive cocktail list that celebrates its water-front location and features all the drinks you’d want while sipping by the water. Enjoy classics with a twist, like the “Mojito on the Beach” – a refreshing passion fruit infused mojito, or the vibrant “Shelly Spritz” named after nearby Shelly Beach and topped with fresh berries.
The Pantry Manly is an exceptional venue with world class views making it the ultimate location for casual family dinners, special social events, and everything in between. Boasting a rustic and cozy ambiance adorned with large windows overlooking the beach, The Pantry Manly is open daily for walk-ins or you can book a table via their website.
The Pantry Manly
Ocean Promenade, N Steyne, Manly NSW 2095
Open Mon-Thur (8am-9pm) | Fri-Sun (7:30am-9pm)