Reviewed by Simon Thomsen and Catherine Keenan, The SMH Good Food Guide 2006, 2007. 'Excellent lunches and generous breakfasts. Try shaved brussel sprouts, prosciutto and poached egg; or Italian-inspired creations'.
Reviewed by Gourmet Traveller 2007 Restaurant Guide 'Former Sopra chef Luke Latimer has set up shop in the Southern Highlands, and it's something worth getting excited about. Forget flashy designs and slick finishes, Onesta is about the food. From modest Bowral digs, Latimer produces food from sun-up to sundown that'll make your heart sing.'

The Restaurant

Newly established Onesta Cucina provides fine Italian dining. Located in 'The Penders' (corner of Wingecarribee St and Station St). Enter via the sunny courtyard with it's large wooden tables where you may choose to sit back, relax in the sun and enjoy the many Italian specialties on offer forlunch and dinner.

The Food and Chef

Be tempted by the interesting, constantly changing dinner menu with a large number of specialties by the talented chef, Luke Latimer. You will always find the favourites, including Conchliglioni with Lamb, Red Wine and Rosemary Ragu and Corn fed Chicken with Prosciutto, Asparagus and Vincotto. However, you will find daily seasonal specialties such as Butter Poached Garlic Prawns with Orzo and Shellfish Bisque (Primi), Rabbit Cannelloni with Porcini Sauce (Secondi), Whole Barramundi with Spring Bay Mussels, Leek and Pangrattata (Secondi), Tagliatelle with Quail, Mushrooms and Peas (Secondi).