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107 The Scenic Road, Killcare Heights, NSW, 2257 
http://www.bellsatkillcare.com.au/

Spanning the years 2007 – 2017 and at the heart of Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa, the award winning restaurant Manfredi at Bells delivered a concept, developed by Stefano Manfredi and Julie Manfredi Hughes for John Singlton in the refurbishment of his property Bells at Killcare.

In a unique partnership between Bells at Killcare, Manfredi Enterprises and John Singleton’s Coast and Country property group, proprietors Brian and Karina Barry, and restaurateurs Stefano Manfredi and Julie Manfredi Hughes developed Bells at Killcare into a world class tourism destination.

Set amongst manicured gardens and orchids, the restaurant occupied the main building with its ‘Hamptons styled’  main dining room and a number of other smaller more private dining spaces, including the cocktail bar, lounge and covered veranda. A 120 seat Conservatory with a separate entrance was added to the building and opened in 2011 to cater specifically for large parties and special events. The property is set high on the ridge of the Bouddi Peninsula surrounded by the ancient native bushland of the Bouddi National Park, pristine surf beaches, bays and coastal walking trails. The menu remained grounded in core values of simplicity and freshness featuring seasonal dishes inspired by the produce grown and harvested in the estate’s vegetable garden.

It was this garden – some 500 square meters and supplying the restaurant with more than 15% of the produce on its menu – that saw Manfredi at Bells honoured with the Good Living Sustainability Award at the 2012 Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards. In addition to this estate-grown produce, the Manfredi at Bells menu featured locally harvested seafood including Hawkesbury River oysters and crayfish caught off nearby Macmasters Beach, Gundooee Wagyu beef from the Central Tablelands and Bangalow Sweet Pork from the Northern Rivers.

Manfredi at Bells won numerous awards over the ten years, including consecutive one chef hat wins at the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide from 2007 to 2014 and the 2014 National Restaurant and Caterers Awards Best Restaurant in a Hotel/Resort.

Manfredi at Bells Accolades:

2012    SMH Good Food Guide – Regional Wine List of the Year
2012    SMH Good Food Guide – Good Living Sustainability Award
2012    Australian Gourmet Traveller – Wine List of the Year Awards – Three Glasses Award
2011    Australian Gourmet Traveller – Top 10 Regional Restaurants
2011    Australian Gourmet Traveller – Wine List of the Year Awards – Three Glasses Award
2011    The Australian – featured in Top 50 Restaurants in Australia
2010    The Luxury Travel Bible – listed in Top 10 Gourmet Retreats
2010    NSW Restaurant and Catering Awards – Best Restaurant in a hotel
2010    NSW Restaurant and Catering Awards – Restaurant of the year
2008 – 2010 Fine Wine Partners – Listed in Australian Wine list of The Year
2008    NSW Restaurant and Catering Awards – Best New Restaurant (Central Coast Region)
2008    Australia Traveller Magazine – listed in 100 Greatest Australian Gourmet Experiences
2008    Good Food Guide – Maintained One Chef’s Hat Award every year (2008 until present)

Stefano Manfredi said: “After 10 years, I felt it was time to move on and pursue new challenges. We have handed over the reins and  left the food and beverage team and restaurant in great shape.”