ITO. YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD JAPANESE IZAKAYA, WHERE TRADITION INSPIRES CREATIVITY. SIP SAKE OR COCKTAILS, AND REVEL IN RE-IMAGINED SHARE PLATES.

A four-course Valentine’s menu by Executive Chef Erik Ortolani, showcasing signature dishes and exclusive specials — $129pp. For the one who deserves it most.

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Celebrate the season with long lunches in the Sydney sunshine, a bright menu, generous share plates at Itō

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Peru meets Japan in a one-night-only Nikkei takeover at ITŌ. Five courses, two chefs, bold flavour.

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Celebrate Negroni Month at Itō with classic and creative twists on the cocktail icon.

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Itō’s Erik Ortolani brings his bold Japanese-Italian cooking to Perth for one night only.

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Warm up this winter at Itō with Chef Erik Ortolani’s signature Japanese-Italian fusion ramen.

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Indulge in a refined pairing at Itō with the Suntory Toki Highball, complimented by expertly crafted Japanese snacks. Available until May, this limited-time experience celebrates the exceptional balance of Suntory’s whisky and Itō’s exquisite flavours.

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Join the Mardi Gras adventure this February with esca's Margarita Passport. Experience seven unique margaritas crafted with Orendain Tequila, celebrating love, community, and festivity.

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We’re excited to announce the ESCA x Marionette Plum Liqueur—a blend of Victorian plums, Reed and Co Shochu, and Melbourne Sake. This vibrant liqueur offers bold plum acidity, savory undertones, and a fresh, sake-accented finish. Enjoy a bespoke Ume-Ricano, made with ESCA x Marionette Plum, Umeshu, Oscar Vermouth, Campari, and Soda, at ITO throughout January or purchase a bottle below.

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Celebrate ESCA’s Season of Spirits this November with Roku Gin at Ito! Enjoy $14 Southside Cocktails and $8 spirit mixers, paired with chef’s selections of $5 and $10 snacks. Available Monday & Tuesday from 5pm to 6pm, and Wednesday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Walk-ins only.

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For one week, we're partnering with Suntory Global Spirits to showcase its pioneering spirit in Japanese drinks culture. Signature Suntory beverages, from highballs to Minus 196, will be paired with a bespoke four-course banquet menu designed by Itō executive chef Erik Ortolani in collaboration with guest chef Khanh Nguyen of King Clarence. Available for dinner on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th November, this exclusive experience is priced at only $140 per person.

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Celebrate ESCA’s Season of Spirits this October with Toki Whisky! Enjoy $14 Toki Whisky Highballs and $8 spirit mixers, paired with chef’s selections of $5 and $10 snacks. Available Monday & Tuesday from 5pm to 6pm, and Wednesday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Walk-ins only.

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Celebrate Negroni month this September with ESCA, in collaboration with Four Pillars. Enjoy a Sukomo Negroni at Ito, crafted with Four Pillars Navy Strength, Marionette Blue Curacao, Yuzu, Bianco Vermouth. WEEKDAYS TIL 6 PM* - Get your hands on a Classic Four Pillars Negroni for $15.

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Itōmeshi - Mitch Orr (Kiln) x Erik Ortolani (Itō)

Renowned chef Mitch Orr will be joining Chef Erik Ortolani for the third instalment of Itōmeshi on Tuesday, August 20th. Rising from humble beginnings, Orr is a culinary icon in Sydney, known for pioneering ACME and Kiln, as well as his inventiveness with pasta flavours. His accolades include Time Out's Restaurant of the Year, showcasing his dedication to pushing boundaries. Orr's influence extends beyond the kitchen, as he champions social causes like Plate it Forward and Two Good.

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Celebrate ESCA’s Season of Spirits this August with Haku Vodka! Enjoy $14 Haku Vodka cocktails and $8 spirit mixers, paired with chef’s selections of $5 and $10 snacks. Available Monday & Tuesday from 5pm to 6pm, and Wednesday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm. Walk-ins only.

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On Tuesday 16th July, join us for an exclusive collaborative dinner with esteemed chef Adam Liston as he joins Chef Erik Ortolani at Itō. From Adelaide to China and Melbourne, Liston's culinary journey is a testament to innovation and excellence. As Executive Chef at Shōbōsho, Liston champions wood-fire cooking and immersive dining experiences. His accolades, including being named South Australia's 'Chef of the Year,' speak volumes about his unwavering dedication to his craft and his commitment to pushing boundaries.

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Itōmeshi - Andreas Papadakis (Tipo.00) x Erik Ortolani (Itō)

On Tuesday 4th June, Join Chef Erik Ortolani and esteemed Chef Andreas Papadakis for an exclusive collaborative dinner, unlike any other. With over 25 years of culinary experience spanning Athens to Melbourne, Papadakis is best known for elevated Italian cuisine at Tipo 00 and Osteria Ilaria. Grounded in simplicity and quality produce, his Mediterranean-inspired dishes captivate diners, earning acclaim and cementing his status as a Melbourne culinary luminary.

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Indulge in Itō's Toki Hour, a six-week celebration of House of Suntory's Toki Whisky. Enjoy two highballs best paired with our new and delicious snack—burnt capsicum and agrodolce smothered quail karaage. Served daily from 12PM – 6PM, it's the ultimate sip and snack celebration of fine Suntory Toki Whisky.

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Join our sister restaurant NOUR on International Women’s Day, as we honour and uplift the females of ESCA. Led by Group Wine Manager Eleonore Wulf, indulge in a $99 per person lunch featuring dishes curated by the talented females of AALIA, NOUR, LILYMU and Itō.

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