Scopri is an Italian-style dining spot I have always wanted to try, but it is usually booked out early. Finally managed to get in, and overall it was a very enjoyable experience.
Everything we had was simple but delicious. We started with the scallops and the quail. Both were unique and well executed in their own ways. The quail was wrapped in pancetta, and the scallop came with a very umami-forward sauce. When we asked to share dishes, they were more than happy to split everything for us, which made the experience even better and easier to enjoy without having to cut things ourselves.
The bread was nice, and the kingfish carpaccio was decent. It was a fairly standard kingfish dish, but still good.
For mains, we had the risotto, which I thought was perfectly balanced with a small amount of seafood. It was cooked as well as you could ask for. The agnolotti was probably my favourite dish of the night. The small pasta pockets filled with meat were excellent. One thing that really stood out at Scopri was how quickly the food came out. Everything arrived piping hot straight from the kitchen, which made a big difference.
The only dish I probably should not have ordered was the steak. The quality looked good, but for me the flavour was lacking and the texture was a bit chewy. It felt more like something you could buy from a butcher and cook at home, without much of a chef’s touch. That said, it is an Italian pasta-focused restaurant, so I was not expecting everything to be perfect.
We also ordered dessert, which was very good and clearly handmade by a skilled pastry chef.
Service was a bit hit and miss at times, but overall a solid experience with some standout dishes, especially the pasta.
Christopher Wu · 2026-01-16
Hands down, one of my favourite Italian restaurants of all time. Excellent service, outstanding service. A place to savour every dish and enjoy one of life’s greatest pleasures. Gotta book! Photos will never do it justice.
Katie Xia · 2025-11-26
24/10/25 - 5 stars
Scopri has been recommended to me so many times over the last couple of years and I'm glad I finally got the chance to visit. I'm usually a little dubious about fancy-ish Italian as haven't had amazing experiences in the past. Scopri isn't all that pretentious though. Pretty humble, but, tastefully neat interior. Staff (shoutout Giorgio) were excellent, knowledgeable and friendly.
Most importantly, the food. I think a group is a must as you'd want to try as many dishes as possible and you might be disappointed if only getting a couple. Price point wasn't as bad as expected and left satisfied (~$130-140pp). Glad they honour the tradition of complimentary bread as a lot of dishes had amazing sauces which otherwise may have gone to waste.
Beef carpaccio: A, 7/10. At $36, was not very impressed at the flavour or texture. Wafer thin as intended but small serving.
Kingfish crudo: SS, 9/10. Always a crowd pleaser and the tangy sauce here was no different. Fish was fresh and sweet.
Calamari: B, 6/10. Ok but pales a little in comparison. $38. Wouldn't really recommend.
Scallops: S, 8/10. Tasty but wouldn't say worth $12 each.
Quail: SSS, 10/10. The bird itself was nice, but, the sauce was exceptional. Very umami yet sweet.
Rabbit agnolotti: S+, 8.5/10. Sauce was the star here though a bit too much butter for my liking. Agnolotti was tasty but a bit small. $35.
Duck ragu: S+, 8.5/10. Pretty good and well balanced. Couldn't really tell it was duck but that might just be me. $39.
Lobster tagliolini: S, 8/10. Tasty and fresh but probably not worth $60.
Goat: SS+, 9.5/10. Umami, sweet and rich. Definitely a unique dish and done very well. $49 is worth trying.
Bistecca: SS, 9/10. $120 for a well cooked and juicy steak would ordinarily be a bit of a mid experience, but, I liked the table service of various mustards.
Tiramisu: SSS, 10/10. Definitely the best I've had so far. We had to get 2nds.
Panna cotta: SS, 9/10.
Apple tart: S, 8/10.
Chocolate torte: S, 8/10.
Ronnyeats0ut · 2025-11-07
We discovered this place when my husband was given a voucher by his sister. We held onto it for so long before making the booking. But boy when we came did we get blown away by the most delicious food we’ve ever tried. Every dish was faultless. It was a night to remember and we keep coming back. It’s pricey but worth it. We’ve dined in places that cost more but didn’t come close to the satisfaction you get from visiting Scorpi.
We truly appreciate the effort that’s gone into it and would eat here every night if we could. It’s THAT good. Anyone who hasn’t tried this place is missing out.
Kat Flammea · 2025-10-04
First time I’d been back here for some years, I was disappointed in aspects of the experience.
The entrees were good. They were nicely presented and flavourful. My main was quite a let down though, unfortunately. Osso buco is one of my favourite Italian dishes but the one here was quite ordinary, much to my astonishment. It was decidedly cool by the time it reached the table. The potato mash had a skin on it, the type you get when a dish has been left too long to cool, probably to allow my companions’ mains to finish being plated so all mains could be served together. The whole dish had lost its aura for me, the first time in my lengthy life that I didn’t enjoy an osso buco and failed to finish it. In retrospect, I made an error. I should have sent it back.
Things got better. The sides were nice. I really enjoyed the cheese platter - it was a beauty - and similarly the cannoli which was excellent.
I found the service uneven and almost too brusque at times. I also found the Friday afternoon atmosphere rather blokey and corporate. Lots of noise and numbers of very expensive wines being hunted out from back rooms. It just felt a bit too testosterone fueled to me.
This was a curious experience. I’d always loved this restaurant and had spent a delightful milestone birthday here once. But, it didn’t quite work for me this time
Two Sheds · 2025-09-16