Itō x Santini presented by QT

For one night only, Santini Bar & Grill becomes something unexpected - part Italian trattoria, part Tokyo izakaya, and entirely delicious.

In this special collaboration for Good Food Events, only, Culinary Creative Lead Nic Wood and Executive Chef Jake Lynch of Santini join forces with hatted Sydney chef Erik Ortolani of Itō, whose subtle and modern take on Japanese cuisine has won him a loyal following.

The menu is a meeting point - not a mash-up - where comfort and complexity live side by side. Handmade pasta takes on the deep umami of dashi-rich sauces. Charred vegetables meet miso, bottarga or shiso. A snack might feel like Nonna made it… until a burst of yuzu says otherwise.

Why do Italian and Japanese food play so well together? It comes down to shared values: seasonal produce, technique-led cooking, and a deep reverence for simplicity done well. Both cuisines let ingredients lead - but never without flair.

It’s a menu that honours craft and culture without ever losing its sense of play. Each course will be paired with Kirin’s finest pours, the impeccably crisp, malt-driven Kirin Ichiban and a line-up of bespoke Kirin Hyoketsu cocktails, built on Hyoketsu’s clean shōchū base and bright citrus lift. Together they weave a seamless thread of precision, freshness, and Japanese artistry through the entire evening.

This is a one-night-only event. A rare chance to see three sharp culinary minds at work - blending tradition, curiosity and just the right amount of rule-breaking.

Tickets are strictly limited. Book now to secure your seat at the table.

Date: Thursday, 22 May
Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Address: Santini, QT Perth, 133 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000
Inclusions: Three-course meal plus snacks and paired Kirin Ichiban and Kirin Hyoketsu beverages

This event offers a set menu with limited dietary options.

This event is strictly 18+. Attendees must carry with them valid photo ID as proof of age and will be required to present this upon entry.

A Humanitix ticket administration fee of 2% per transaction + $1.50 per ticket, will be payable on each booking (inclusive of GST). This will be displayed as ‘booking fee’ upon checkout.

We only accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards for credit and debit card purchases. No other card types will be accepted for payment.

Full terms and conditions can be found here.

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