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  • WINTER AT MANFREDI AT BELLS

    WINTER AT MANFREDI AT BELLS

    20 May 13
    It’s such a pleasure for our chefs to wander through the gardens and pick full, compact-headed...
  • Julie Manfredi  Hughes has just been to Dhaka in Bangladesh

    Julie Manfredi Hughes has just been to Dhaka in Bangladesh

    10 May 13
    I arrive in Dhaka on May Day, a public holiday for workers, and on this occasion, an unofficial day...
  • Espresso di Manfredi celebrates Sprezzatura winners announced

    Espresso di Manfredi celebrates Sprezzatura winners announced

    19 Apr 13
    Congratulations to Jessica Pedemont for winning a Rob's bespoke woodgrain bike . Second place goes...
  • BALLA ‘Italian Regional Menu Series’  Lazio May 14

    BALLA ‘Italian Regional Menu Series’ Lazio May 14

    19 Apr 13
    ​Travel to a new destination every month as Chef Stefano Manfredi takes you on a...
  • Autumn in Stefano’s garden at Bells – daily guided walks are available

    Autumn in Stefano’s garden at Bells – daily guided walks are available

    21 Mar 13
    This is our favourite time of year in the garden at Bells at Killcare . The blistering summer heat...
  • D.E. Master Roaster Wayne Archer and chef Stefano Manfredi launch new coffee blends

    D.E. Master Roaster Wayne Archer and chef Stefano Manfredi launch new coffee blends

    26 Feb 13
    Following the launch of their Classico blend in 2000, the duo will release Audacia and Chiaro...
  • Balla Italian Regional Menu Series kicks off on 12th March 2013 with Liguria

    Balla Italian Regional Menu Series kicks off on 12th March 2013 with Liguria

    26 Feb 13
    Join Stefano Manfredi and Gabriele Taddeucci and the team from Balla as they continue their...
  • Join Stefano Manfredi for an evening with Jacopo Pandolfini and the wines of Antinori  March 15th 2013

    Join Stefano Manfredi for an evening with Jacopo Pandolfini and the wines of Antinori March 15th 2013

    24 Feb 13
    Manfredi at Bells presents SCUOLA di Vino .Its all about good wine, good food and good company. ...
  • Celebrate Lambrusco Day at Balla

    Celebrate Lambrusco Day at Balla

    10 Dec 12
    Starting dinner on Monday 17th and on offer each of Balla's services, up to and including Friday...
  • Buon Natale at Balla writes Sheridan Rogers for InsideCuisine

    Buon Natale at Balla writes Sheridan Rogers for InsideCuisine

    3 Dec 12
    We started with a lovely light antipasto of Insalata di frutti di mare, a seafood salad composed of...
  • Crave  Sydney International Food Festival

    Crave Sydney International Food Festival

    15 Nov 12
    Manfredi at Bells , lunch and garden tour with Stefano Manfredi ...
  • Balla Regional Menu Series -Puglia

    Balla Regional Menu Series -Puglia

    15 Nov 12
    Journey to Puglia this November 4-course chefs dinner menu including $75 pp . ...
  • Balla Regional Menu Series -Emilia Romagna

    Balla Regional Menu Series -Emilia Romagna

    26 Sep 12
    Book Now For Emilia Romagna Dinner - Tues 9 October...
  • Siff Showcase Dinner at Balla with Tessa Kiros

    Siff Showcase Dinner at Balla with Tessa Kiros

    13 Sep 12
    We are very excited to announce that much loved Tuscan author Tessa Kiros will be hosting a...
  • Lunch and Garden Tour with Stefano – Saturday October 20, 2012 Bells at Killcare

    Lunch and Garden Tour with Stefano – Saturday October 20, 2012 Bells at Killcare

    10 Sep 12
    SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL Lunch and garden tour with Stefano Saturday October 20, 2012...
  • MANFREDI AT BELLS- SPRING IN STEFANO’S GARDEN

    MANFREDI AT BELLS- SPRING IN STEFANO’S GARDEN

    10 Sep 12
    You can always tell when Spring is just around the corner. Our self-seeding greens- borage, nettle,...
  • BALLA ITALIAN REGIONAL MENU SERIES  -Sicily

    BALLA ITALIAN REGIONAL MENU SERIES -Sicily

    6 Sep 12
    SICILY – Tuesday Dinner 11th September 2012 Book now and join us for last seats with signed...
  • Balla Regional Menu Series  -Piedmonte & Truffles – Tues 10th July

    Balla Regional Menu Series -Piedmonte & Truffles – Tues 10th July

    4 Jul 12
    Its that seductive time of year again when local black truffles are in season. ...
  • Manfredi at Bells – WINTER IN STEFANO’S GARDEN

    Manfredi at Bells – WINTER IN STEFANO’S GARDEN

    29 Jun 12
    As the weather gets colder our garden has surprised us with a last abundant flush of tomatoes. ...
  • Osteria Balla Italian Regional Dinners : Tuscany

    Osteria Balla Italian Regional Dinners : Tuscany

    27 Jun 12
    "My attention was captured right from the start. Salt cod is a palate favourite. " writes Rebecca...
  • Longing for a Roman holiday

    Longing for a Roman holiday

    27 Jun 12
    "I’m blaming Stefano Manfredi’s fabulous gnocchi gnudi." writes Sydney Morning Herald reporter...
  • The Italian Regional Menu Series at Balla kicks off on Tuesday June 12th at 7pm .

    The Italian Regional Menu Series at Balla kicks off on Tuesday June 12th at 7pm .

    31 May 12
    Join Stefano Manfredi and Gabriele Taddeucci on a Culinary Trip to Tuscany On Tuesday, 12...
  • AUTUMN IN STEFANO’S GARDEN

    AUTUMN IN STEFANO’S GARDEN

    4 May 12
    Autumn is my favourite time in the garden at Bells at Killcare . It’s cooling down a little but...
  • Balla makes the Conde Nast Traveller  Annual Gold List -Hot Tables  2012

    Balla makes the Conde Nast Traveller Annual Gold List -Hot Tables 2012

    3 May 12
    Chosen by star chefs from around the globe, this year's Hot Tables feature the best new restaurants...
  • The Last days of Romance

    The Last days of Romance

    11 Apr 12
    Bells at Killcare is unashamedly designed for two people writes Elicia Murray of SMH Trip Notes ...
  • The Food Sage reviews ‘Balla’s Star Performance’

    The Food Sage reviews ‘Balla’s Star Performance’

    10 Apr 12
    All up, Balla is a star in its own right at Sydney’s gentrified casino entertainment complex....
  • Balla year 12 vintage  EVO has  finally arrived

    Balla year 12 vintage EVO has finally arrived

    20 Mar 12
    Fattoria Franci’s Fiore del Frantoio's superb Italian extra virgin oilive oil from Tuscany has...
  • Feast’s Chef in Action this month is Stefano Manfredi at Balla

    Feast’s Chef in Action this month is Stefano Manfredi at Balla

    7 Mar 12
    Stefano Manfredi is this month's Chef in Action featured in SBS Feast Magazine ...
  • Pretty Beach House becomes a member of Luxury Lodges of Australia

    Pretty Beach House becomes a member of Luxury Lodges of Australia

    1 Mar 12
    “Pretty Beach House is an outstanding addition to the Luxury Lodges of Australia collection”...
  • The Star Attraction ; Businesschicks talks with Julie Manfredi Hughes

    The Star Attraction ; Businesschicks talks with Julie Manfredi Hughes

    5 Feb 12
    Business Chicks talks with this true restaurateur to find out what’s important and what it is...
  • Announcing BELLS AT KILLCARE Cooking School

    Announcing BELLS AT KILLCARE Cooking School

    4 Feb 12
    To kick off the schools openning, Manfredi at Bells head chef Cameron Cansdell will be hosting...
  • Sydney Seafood School

    Sydney Seafood School

    25 Jan 12
    Stefano Manfredi and Gabriele Taddeucci at Sydney Seafood School ...
  • Stefano Manfredi gets festive on The Morning Show

    Stefano Manfredi gets festive on The Morning Show

    21 Dec 11
    Stefano recently cooked up one of his favourite festive recipes from The Silver Spoon II on Channel...
  • Stefano’s Summer Bounty

    Stefano’s Summer Bounty

    14 Dec 11
    Summer Bounty from Stefano's Garden at Bells at Killcare......
  • An architectural narrative

    An architectural narrative

    6 Dec 11
    From architect Luigi Roselli, a telling architectural narrative for Osteria Balla Manfredi...
  • The Stars align

    The Stars align

    6 Dec 11
    Australian Gourmet Traveller's Pat Nourse tries his luck at Balla....
  • the(sydney)magazine reviews Balla

    the(sydney)magazine reviews Balla

    28 Nov 11
    Guy Griffin discovers Balla is "relying on class and taste over luck to pull in the punters." ...
  • A love nest in the treetops

    A love nest in the treetops

    28 Nov 11
    The SMH's "Traveller" recently described Pretty Beach House as a "love nest in the treetops".... ...
  • Balla to feature on SMH Good Food Guide website

    Balla to feature on SMH Good Food Guide website

    23 Nov 11
    The Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Guide website recently visited Balla to shoot a beautiful...
  • the(sydney)magazine’s Hot Dinner

    the(sydney)magazine’s Hot Dinner

    10 Nov 11
    Stefano Manfredi is hosting the(sydney)magazine's final Hot Dinner of 2011 at Balla....
  • All the bells and whistles…

    All the bells and whistles…

    28 Oct 11
    "Fine dining and a good night's sleep are both served with flair at top-notch restaurants that have...
  • Inside Cuisine’s review of Balla

    Inside Cuisine’s review of Balla

    17 Oct 11
    Blogger Rebecca Varidel recently posted a beautiful review of Balla on Inside Cuisine......
  • Spring in the Bells garden

    Spring in the Bells garden

    17 Oct 11
    Manfredi at Bells head chef Cameron Cansdell and sous chef Pepyn Meyboom have been busy planting...
  • Placido Domingo at Balla

    Placido Domingo at Balla

    11 Oct 11
    Balla recently played host to an exclusive evening with one of the most influential tenors in the...
  • Manfredi inducted into Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence Hall of Fame

    Manfredi inducted into Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence Hall of Fame

    10 Oct 11
    Stefano Manfredi was recently inducted into the Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence Hall of...
  • Stefano talks Balla at the Pyrmont Growers Markets

    Stefano talks Balla at the Pyrmont Growers Markets

    30 Sep 11
    Stefano Manfredi recently hosted a cooking demonstration at the Pyrmont Growers Markets… check...
  • Balla brings a little piece of Milan to The Star

    Balla brings a little piece of Milan to The Star

    26 Sep 11
    On September 15, Balla, the new Manfredi restaurant at The Star, opened its doors and signaled the...
  • Bells at Killcare and Manfredi values well rewarded at 2012 SMH Good Food Guide Awards

    Bells at Killcare and Manfredi values well rewarded at 2012 SMH Good Food Guide Awards

    12 Sep 11
    Manfredi at Bells was honoured with the Good Living Sustainability Award....
  • Balla – now taking bookings :

    Balla – now taking bookings :

    6 Sep 11
    Please call 1800 700 700 or e-mail balla@echoent.com.au....
  • Inside Cuisine’s ‘exquisite’ review of Stefano Manfredi’s Truffle Dinner

    Inside Cuisine’s ‘exquisite’ review of Stefano Manfredi’s Truffle Dinner

    30 Aug 11
    Food blogger Rebecca Varidel attended Stefano Manfredi's Manjimup Truffle Dinner at Pretty Beach...
  • BALLA recruitment

    BALLA recruitment

    19 Aug 11
    Stefano Manfredi's signature city restaurant, Balla, is opening in September 2011....
  • Manjimup truffles at Pretty Beach House

    Manjimup truffles at Pretty Beach House

    10 Aug 11
    On Friday 29 July, Pretty Beach House hosted Stefano Manfredi's annual Manjimup Truffle Dinner. ...
  • Balla – seven weeks until opening

    Balla – seven weeks until opening

    2 Aug 11
    Our last site visit to Balla was amazing. The restaurant is really taking shape, from the Aperitivi...
  • Balla

    Balla

    15 Jul 11
    On Thursday 14th July, Stefano Manfredi and Julie Manfredi Hughes announced the details of the...
  • Book now for the Winter Truffle Dinner 2011 at Pretty Beach House 29th July

    Book now for the Winter Truffle Dinner 2011 at Pretty Beach House 29th July

    21 Jun 11
    This year our annual celebration of fresh-out-of-the-ground Australian black truffles will be held...
  • SBS’s Food Safari visits Stefano Manfredi at Bells

    SBS’s Food Safari visits Stefano Manfredi at Bells

    6 Jun 11
    Food Safari’s Maeve O’Meara recently visited her friend Stefano Manfredi at Bells at Killcare....
  • Stefano Manfredi serves up the ‘reward’ of a lifetime on MasterChef – Thursday 2 June

    Stefano Manfredi serves up the ‘reward’ of a lifetime on MasterChef – Thursday 2 June

    3 Jun 11
    On Thursday 2 June, Stefano Manfredi treated two MasterChef contestants to the “reward” of a...
  • How to make Stefano Manfredi’s Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi.

    How to make Stefano Manfredi’s Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi.

    3 Jun 11
    After watching Stefano Manfredi's MasterChef masterclass at Bells at Killcare last week, we thought...
  • Limitless luxury – more than a pretty face

    Limitless luxury – more than a pretty face

    22 May 11
    When Karen Lawson from Yahoo!Xtra visited Pretty Beach House recently, she described her experience...
  • All hail Cavolo Nero

    All hail Cavolo Nero

    7 May 11
    Stefano Manfredi will be a special guest at Berta for one night only, delivering a winter feast...
  • Stefano’s polenta

    Stefano’s polenta

    6 May 11
    As winter knocks on our door, we inevitably turn to our favourite comfort foods to keep us warm –...
  • Stefano visits Fèlsina

    Stefano visits Fèlsina

    28 Apr 11
    Stefano Manfredi, a good friend of slp, is one of Australia’s leading chefs. Stefano heads up the...
  • Autumn in Stefano’s Garden at Bells

    Autumn in Stefano’s Garden at Bells

    12 Apr 11
    Autumn is our favourite time to harvest produce from our garden. The fierce heat of summer has...
  • Autumn recipe from Stefano’s garden.

    Autumn recipe from Stefano’s garden.

    7 Apr 11
    Tasmanian vongole with braised tondini beans...
  • I Lombardi Dinner 2011

    I Lombardi Dinner 2011

    1 Apr 11
    Manfredi at Bells invites you to book now for the Autumn Seasonal Event at Bells at Killcare ...
  • Stefano’s Garden at Bells

    Stefano’s Garden at Bells

    6 Jan 11
    "More and more the garden drives the menu at Bells. We are constantly learning to synchronise what...
  • Espresso di Manfredi Pop-Up Café

    Espresso di Manfredi Pop-Up Café

    3 Dec 10
    To kick off the 10th anniversary celebrations for Espresso di Manfredi by Piazza D’Oro, friends...
  • Beat Poët for Espresso di Manfredi by Piazza D’oro.

    Beat Poët for Espresso di Manfredi by Piazza D’oro.

    10 Aug 10
    For the 10th year anniversary Espresso di Manfredi by Piazza D’Oro have commissioned Beat Poët,...
  • Coffee Couture: The design of Drinking.

    Coffee Couture: The design of Drinking.

    1 Aug 10
    To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Espresso di Manfredi by Piazza D’Oro, Vince Frost and his...
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