Tantalising trio of city-style dining options come to Camden area

A tantalising trio of unique city-style dining options, featuring some of Sydney’s leading chefs and restaurants, has launched a new age of dining in the Camden region.

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A tantalising trio of unique city-style dining options, featuring some of Sydney’s leading chefs and restaurants, has launched a new age of dining in the Camden region.

From esteemed restaurateur Antonio Tarzia’s Peca Restaurant in Gregory Hills to a new Oran Park cafe and restaurant from two former Otto Ristorante proteges and a unique Lebanese-style sushi train, the area’s hospitality scene has burst to life.

Peca Restaurant owner Antonio Tarzia and general manager Carmelina Catanzariti. Picture: Matthew Vasilescu

Peca Restaurant chef Mathew Ovington (R) and mastery chef Danielle Long. Picture: Matthew Vasilescu

Mr Tarzia, a leader in Italian cuisine in part due to his popular Grano restaurant at Wetherill Park, said Peca would deliver a city feel to the community’s doorstep.

“Peca Restaurant is a place for people to come for a great night out — to dress up, enjoy a cocktail and have some woodfired food,” he said.

“We want to have an ambience like it’s in the middle of the city.

“People need to become proud of where they live and where they come from, and I think Peca is a starting point to be proud of what we offer.

“We are proud to be here.”

Oran Park’s The Grid Cafe and Restaurant is a hidden culinary oasis, boasting the talents of a former UK Master Chef judge with Michelin Star experience.

Co-owned by Aron Johnson and Catherine Field’s Krishna Bhattarai, the pair saw a land of hospitality opportunity.

“I said to Aron, ‘why don’t we invest in something that we own and something that we know?’,” Mr Bhattarai said.

“The growth is exciting, with people saying Oran Park is going to be the centre of the west later on.

“You don’t have to go to really nice places to have nice food; you can visit our cafe and have the same tasting food.”

Aboud Wehbe, owner of Mezza Train which has expanded to Narellan, said there was a special energy about the area.

“When I first came to Narellan I was blown away,” he said.

“It felt young, vibrant and alive. We will bring our culture, our entertainment and food — all in one — and an experience for all.”

Mezza Train has now opened its doors in Narellan.

Mr Wehbe said the affordable housing market in the region made the region perfect for unique dining.

“The younger crowd aren’t like our Mums and spend 10 hours in the kitchen — they just want to eat and enjoy their life,” he said.