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The Attica Story
Attica is a restaurant of international renown — regularly appearing on the World's 50 Best list, Ben Shewry's intimate 40-seat dining room in Ripponlea is a pilgrimage destination for serious food lovers. The cuisine is a deeply personal exploration of Australian ingredients, from sea succulents harvested at dawn to kangaroo aged in-house. The 180-label wine list earned an AWLOTY Two Glasses (91/100), showcasing a deeply considered selection of Australian natural wines, orange wines and rare artisan producers that mirror the food's originality and soul.
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Attica is a restaurant of international renown — regularly appearing on the World's 50 Best list, Ben Shewry's intimate 40-seat dining room in Ripponlea is a pilgrimage destination for serious food lovers. The cuisine is a deeply personal exploration of Australian ingredients, from sea succulents harvested at dawn to kangaroo aged in-house.
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AI Wine Profile
This restaurant features a 180-wine program with an Three Glasses AWLOTY award. The list showcases contemporary australian-friendly selections with a focus on Australian producers.
AI Pairing Suggestion
“The raw Balmain bug with native pepperberry and finger lime is a revelation alongside a late-harvest Eden Valley Riesling — the off-dry sweetness, mineral tension and citrus zest are a perfect counterpoint to the saline, spiced crustacean.”
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Balmain Bug
Raw, native pepperberry, finger lime, sea succulents, dashi.
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Kangaroo
In-house aged, wattleseed, bush tomato, saltbush, bunya nut.
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Flavor DNA Summary
This kitchen leans bold — dominant umami and fermented notes, with a focus on rich, umami-forward preparations. Expect dishes that pair naturally with full-bodied reds and aged whites.
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