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Enjoy the best scotch at Enzo’s Cucina new outlet in Panania

A scotch room dedicated to the favourite tipple of its owner makes Enzo’s Cucina newest restaurant in Panania stand out from the crowd.

Enzo Marturano is introducing a private scotch room in his new Panania restaurant, a first for his restaurant chain. Picture: Matthew Vasilescu
Enzo Marturano is introducing a private scotch room in his new Panania restaurant, a first for his restaurant chain. Picture: Matthew Vasilescu

Traditional Italian restaurant Enzo’s Cucina will open its doors in Panania on Monday, with a scotch whiskey room a unique feature of the Enzo’s group’s 11th restaurant.

Founder and executive chef Enzo Marturano’s grandmother and mum Antonia’s dishes are very much part of the restaurants’ food offering — Antonia makes the meatballs for all of the restaurants. The family firm started off with its first restaurant in Chipping Norton in 2010. Mr Marturano said he got into the restaurant business because of his uncle.

From Monday, the family-owned and run restaurant brings quality Italian food to Panania, as well as a private scotch room, featuring 300 types from around the world.

Enzo Marturano: We have some whiskeys which are not easily available. Picture: Matthew Vasilescu
Enzo Marturano: We have some whiskeys which are not easily available. Picture: Matthew Vasilescu
There are 300 different types of whiskeys in the private room. Picture: Matthew Vasilescu
There are 300 different types of whiskeys in the private room. Picture: Matthew Vasilescu

“The scotch room is the first across our chain because we want to try something different in Panania,” Mr Marturano said.

“There is nothing like this out in the west.

“Customers can either enjoy their scotch in the room or have it while dining.

A selection of the dishes available at Enzo's Cucina.
A selection of the dishes available at Enzo's Cucina.

“We have some whiskeys which are not easily available and my current favourite is the Italian one, Puni, which is a bit sweet.

“I love drinking scotch and always unwind after my long day with a good scotch.”

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He said barrels of Canadian Club, which date back to the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, are among the rare whiskeys they are stocking.

The father of two, who lives in Chipping Norton, said the reason his chain is successful is because of the passion his family and staff put into the restaurants.

His wife Erin, sisters Catarina and Rosetta are all involved in the running of the restaurants along with other relatives.

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“We serve quality, good-sized meals with recipes from my mother and grandmother and we are passionate about our restaurants,” Mr Marturano said.

“Our food is fresh, we source our meats locally and it’s a good family restaurant.”

The restaurant, which seats 150, will be open for lunch from Wednesdays to Sundays (noon-3pm) and nightly throughout the week from 5pm-10pm.

Address: 142 Tower St, Panania.

Details: enzoscucina.com.au

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