It was never going to be easy opening a restaurant during the pandemic. But renowned Sydney restaurateur Maurice Terzini (of Bondi’s Icebergs Dining Room and Bar fame) persevered to unveil this pastel-pink oasis of relaxed, seafood-centric Italian fare just in time for summer 2021/22. This is the kind of place you can arrive at with sand on your feet, fresh off the beach across the street, for some gamberetti fritti and a glass of prosecco when the mood strikes (that’s if you’re lucky enough to snag a walk-in table).

33-35 Childe Street, Byron Bay; (02) 8090 6962