A Ligurian Lunch with Lucio Galletto OAM

Lucio Galletto OAM had a long and storied 38-year career at the much-loved (& missed) Sydney restaurant Lucio’s before recently retiring to enjoy more time with his family.

The Royal Richmond Hotel is delighted to host Lucio as part of our 'Culinary Icons' series.

Join us for Saturday lunch with a menu inspired by Lucio’s culinary heritage from his home region of Liguria located on Italy’s sun drenched ‘Riviera’.

Lucio will share the floor with acclaimed author and journalist David Dale who will entertain us with his famed Ligurian Trivia and divulge Lucio’s favourite anecdotes from the years spent at the helm of one of the country’s favourite Italian restaurants.

This event wraps up the series for 2022...stay tuned for more guest chefs, restaurateurs and industry icons in 2023….all are eager to come to The Hawkesbury to share their love of food, wine and hospitality.


Menu - $95 per person includes cocktail on arrival

In addition to The Royal Richmond Hotel wine list, a curated selection of Lucio's favourite Italian wines will be available for purchase

Seasonal Bruschetta - a constant from the menu at Lucio's Paddington

Testaroli al Pesto - Lucio will demonstrate the art of handmade pesto

Murray Cod in Cartoccio inspired by the recipe from Lucio's 'The Art of Traditional Italian’

Anatra alle Olive - Duck with Olives inspired by the recipe from 'Lucio's Ligurian Kitchen'

Amaretti Semifreddo, Mountain Lagoon Orchard Berries & Cherries 

Menu subject to seasonal availability