"Rovi is a vibrant and innovative restaurant offering simple, waste-free cooking and a balanced menu of plant-based and meat, fish, and seafood dishes. But what continues to set the restaurant apart is its stunning design—an experience in itself by internationally acclaimed architect and designer Alex Meitlis. It’s all been masterfully crafted and curated to harmoniously emphasize both the cuisine’s aesthetics and its creators’ ethos, featuring bold red statement sofas that overlook a colossal charcoal grill positioned at the restaurant’s center and surrounded by natural materials like travertine stone and pale oak to evoke a warm, timeless ambience. Head chef Neil Campbell showcases his passion for ethical, honest food through a unique process of fermenting and pickling often discarded ingredients to create imaginative dishes. Standout plates include grilled asparagus with watercress, dukkah, and sunflower and miso cream, but for something heartier, the 55-day-aged rump steak with rainbow chard and mushroom ketchup is a delight. For drinks, the large, curved central bar offers cocktails infused with seasonal spices and house shrubs, plus an organic wine list." - Dan Koday
