Sydney with Scoot: Sydney Harbour Bridge BridgeClimb and Lunch at Otto Ristorante

On the second day of my trip to Sydney with Scoot, we visited Sydney Harbour Bridge to do the BridgeClimb in the morning and had lunch at a modern Italian restaurant, Otto Ristorante in the afternoon.

This is the second time I am doing the Express BridgeClimb on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. I would not be blogging in details about the climb this time round; you can read more about the BridgeClimb experience via my previous blog post.

BridgeClimb Sydney, the operater of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

The Express Climb is the fastest way to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It takes around 2 hours to complete and is catered at busy travelers who may not have 3 hours to spare for the standard climb.

How was it like the second time round?

I managed to climb easier this time, being more familiar with the procedures and routes. This gave me more time to enjoy the lovely Sydney scenery on the way up and the exhilarating view from the top of the bridge, with strong wind flapping into my face.

Nonetheless, the morning exercise from the BridgeClimb still made us very hungry.

At the forefront of modern Italian cuisine in Sydney, Otto Ristorante offers a harbourside location on Cowper Wharf, Woolloomooloo. Attracting both local and international acclaims for its ambience and style, Otto is one of Sydney’s most popular and best-loved restaurant.

Otto Ristorante

The menu

Bread to share around

AFFETTATO (AUD$29): Cacciatorini, Truffle Salami, Ossocollo, Wagyu Bresaola, Crispy Pig Ears

CAPESANTE (AUD$29) SEARED SCALLOPS, JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE VELOUTÉ, CAVOLO NERO, CROUTONS, PANCETTA

CAPESANTE (AUD$29): Seared Scallops, Jerusalem Artichoke Veloute, Cavolo Nero, Croutons, Pancetta

OSTRICHE (AUD$4.50) SYDNEY ROCK OYSTER NATURAL SERVED ON ICE WITH LEMON

OSTRICHE (AUD$4.50 each): Sydney Rock Oyster Natural served on ice with lemon

Beef main course which I didn’t get the name

Delicious yellow flounder which I ordered (there was only two servings of this dish that day)

Close-up of the fish

STRAVAGANZA DI CIOCCOLAT TO SHARE (AUD$40): Straciatella Mousse, Milk Chocolate Frangelico Brulee, Caramel Semifreddo, Soft Chocolate Nougat, White Chocolate Sorbet

Coffee to round up the meal

The meal was wonderful, with good food, excellent service and a great harbourside view. I particularly like the yellow flounder main which I had. It taste so good I cleaned up the whole plate, sides and all.

After lunch, I will be heading to Wild Life Sydney and Madame Tussauds Sydney at Darling Harbour to mingle with animals and celebrities. Stay tuned to my next Sydney with Scoot post.