MARKET BISTRO Leaders at Lunch restaurant review

and operated by hospitality veterans Tony Kelly, Luke Stringer and Peter Marchant, the muchanticipated Market Bistro in the emerging Maroochy CBD was destined to be a huge success story from the moment it opened its doors last year.

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A quintessential European-style bistro and market wine store, offering a classic bistro menu featuring housemade pasta, a great selection of dry aged meats and export quality local seafood. It’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal with an exceptional selection of wines to match every dish.

On the day of our mid-week, lunch-time visit, the restaurant was buzzing, with locals enjoying the relaxed vibe and delicious menu.

Restaurant manager Luke Stringer designed a delicious two-course menu for our leaders at lunch which really showcased the fresh, local produce prepared by revered chef Harry Lilai – who brings a passion for homemade, traditional European food.

With choices including seared tuna or smoked mortadella for entrée and gnocchi with gorgonzola cream or roasted quail for main, guests were spoiled for choice and judging by the empty plates around the table, they didn’t disappoint. I can vouch for the seared tuna and gnocchi, both of which were an explosion of flavour.

Lunch was perfectly matched with wines by sommelier Peter Marchant, who brings his vast knowledge of wines to Market Wine Store which is constantly evolving and features predominantly Australian and New Zealand wines.

Winelovers can buy wines from the adjacent wine store at retail prices to enjoy in the bistro for a small corkage fee.

Market Bistro is perfect for a special romantic dinner, lunch-time date with friends or after work cocktails with shared plates.

Entrée

Vitello Tonnato – seared tuna, poached veal, tuna mayonnaise or

LP’s smoked mortadella, peppered lavosh, truffle pecorino

Main

Gnocchi with gorgonzola cream, shaved pear and walnuts or

Roasted quail with chorizo sausage, grapes and green chilli www.marketbistro.com.au