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For those seeking a celebration centered around good food and great company, ring in 2025 in Surry Hills and start your night at Itō. Open for dinner from 5.30pm; last booking 9pm.

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This Black Friday Weekend, enjoy a 20% bonus on all gift cards. Simply purchase a gift card online between Friday 29th November and Monday 2nd December and we'll add a 20% bonus—on us!

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Join us this year for a Festive Feast and make your celebration truly special! Indulge in a four-course menu of chef’s favourites for $139 per person, from November 18th to December 31st. Plus, if you're celebrating with a group of 7 or more, enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival. Gather your loved ones and toast to the most wonderful time of the year!

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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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This Sunday 1st September, celebrate Father's Day at Ito! Treat your family to our À La Carte menu, featuring exclusive chef specials crafted just for the occasion. Perfect for lunch or dinner.

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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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Celebrate your corporate milestones, birthdays, or special occasions with an unforgettable dining experience at Ito. From private dining to full venue hire, enjoy a delicious banquet and drinks packages in a beautiful setting. This year, enjoy we’re giving away cashback vouchers when you book for 7 or more in June or July, before June 14th. Find out more below.

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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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Throughout May, enjoy a banquet at all five of ESCA’s Sydney restaurants to receive a $500 voucher or visit three venues for a $250 voucher. Plus, at each visit, you’ll also be treated to a complimentary glass of G.H.Mumm Champagne.

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Make this Mother’s Day memorable at Ito. Indulge in our exclusive Mother’s Day Special Banquet for lunch, which features favourites of charcoal king prawns with red yuzu koshō, agebitashi eggplant and Mochi Sorbetto and new dishes like sweet potato ravioli, black truffle ponzu, all at $119 per person. A la carte is available for those celebrating at dinner.

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Get ready to raise your glasses high because this Cinco de Mayo weekend, we're shouting $12 Olmeca Altos cocktails! Join us as we celebrate with a limited-edition menu featuring the Classic Margarita and Paloma, both crafted with Olmeca Altos Tequila.

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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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mardi grass passport

Journey across ESCA this Mardi Gras and enjoy a selection of limited-edition margaritas created in collaboration with Calle23. AALIA, NOUR, LILYMU, Ito, Henrietta Surry Hills (NSW), and Henrietta Windsor (VIC) have an exclusive cocktail for you to discover.

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Saké and serenade your Valentine at Itō, with a delicious three-course menu for $129 per person.

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Spend New Year's Eve in the heart of Crown Street exploring the world of Itō.

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Join us this November and December to toast to the holiday season in style. Whether it's a team long lunch or a festive gathering of friends, come celebrate in the heart of Surry Hill's Crown Street, at Ito.

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