Former MKR winner brings imaginative Italian small plates to Bulimba
Simone Presta has opened a new Italian restaurant called Romeo in Bulimba after a rapid renovation. The venue focuses on imaginative small plates, aiming to offer a unique dining experience distinct from traditional Italian restaurants. Presta, a former MKR winner, has previously opened several other restaurants in Brisbane and seeks to elevate casual dining with this new venture.
- ▪Romeo opened after a seven-day renovation in Bulimba.
- ▪The restaurant features a menu of Italian small plates designed for sharing.
- ▪Simone Presta has previously opened four other venues in Brisbane.
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