Esteemed restaurateur Guy Grossi – famed for his restaurants Grossi Florentino, Grossi Grill Grossi Florentino, Grossi Grill, Cellar Bar, Ombra, Settimo Brisbane and Garum Perth – is threading the venue’s colourful past through the pub’s handsome front bar, as well as Clifton Hotel’s centrepiece: Puttanesca. It’s a vivacious and playful Italian Restaurant with classic family dishes.

His dishes and the Puttanesca experience pay tribute to the venue’s amazing history, while looking to the possibilities of the present.

Pop into the laid back dining room for a midweek bowl of pasta and glass of vino, or linger for hours over pizza and pasta at an al fresco terrace table that will transport you directly to languorous days in the Italian sunshine.

As well as the fun and flirty experience of dining in Puttanesca, guests can enjoy Clifton hotel’s handsome public bar, or catch a game in its sports bar. 

Welcome to your new local.

Private Events

Puttanesca is all about la famiglia – family and friends coming together over luscious food, great vino and cocktails. Let us welcome you to our intimate private dining room or buzzy dining room, where we’ll keep your group well-fed and watered with a menu of shareable Puttanesca classic.