After being sold in 2021, this 150-year-old pub on Henderson Road, Alexandria underwent a renovation and reopened with a new pizzeria headed by one of Sydney’s renowned Italian chefs.
Since acquiring the Camelia Grove Hotel from its long-time owner Adella Wright-Young, Public Hospitality Group made sure that the pub will not only get a makeover but will come with a fresh offering.
The hotel has recently reopened with a new restaurant and bar offering handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza. At the helm is Public Hospitality Group’s Italian chef Alessandro Pavoni along with his protegee, Michelin-trained chef Giuseppe Fuzio, who is taking care of the Italian-inspired food offerings.
Fuzio is particularly proud of his dough bases which are left to rest for about three days, which makes his pizzas lighter.
The pizza offering is divided into Stone Baked Pizza Rossa and Bianca. Some of the pizzas on tomato base options include Margherita (tomato, mozzarella and basil), Diavola (mozzarella, spicy salami, capsicum and basil), and Prosciutto (pama prosciutto, burrata, rocket and stracciatella).
Whilst the white base offerings include Funghi (mozzarella, mixed mushrooms, smoked provola, pork sausage and truffle oil), Caprese (buffalo, fresh tomato, bresaola and basil) and Pistachio (pistachio cream. buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomato, mortadella and stracciatella).
Meanwhile, House Pasta options include Gnocchi made with wagyu ragu, slow-cooked beef and parmesan cheese; and Busiate pesto with basil pesto, pine nuts and cacioricotta.
Google reviews:
“The woodfire bread is better than Totti’s. By a country mile. I eat here very regularly, and the food never disappoints. Please bring back the Amatriciana pasta. That was my favourite. Staff are very friendly and really look after you. Wine list is lit, with many good options. Courtyards are cute.” – S. DeBeers
“Alexandria’s 150-year old pub @Cameliagrove serves the best pizza and pasta. The modern Italiano bistro also includes live music and welcomes furry friends. 🐕 We also had the opportunity to try the latest edition Fiotente spritz. It’s light and refreshing, perfect for the summer holidays.” J. Truong
“Awesome place for food and drinks. The newly renovated building is very nice with a great atmosphere for outdoor dining. The woodfire pizza is very tasty. 100% recommend.” – K. Chan
Camelia Grove Hotel |146 Henderson Road, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia
