A Wild Thyme opens in Civic

Posted on 26 October, 2020

As the Sebel Hotel has opened its doors on London Circuit in the city, so too has a new eatery—Wild Thyme.

The cleverly-named restaurant has a modern Italian cuisine, a large range of fresh seafood, in-house hand-stretched pizzas, and seasonal specials.

While it has only been open for less than two months, early customer feedback suggests the scallops, pan-seared and served on a bed of almond romesco and pear tartare, topped with Avruga caviar with a crispy polenta quenelle is a popular choice.

As is the pesto lamb cutlets, served with duck-fat chats and truss tomatoes, confit of black garlic and a tangy bearnaise sauce.

Quinoa and watercress salad.

For deserts, may we suggest the rosewater pannacotta which balances the flavours of rose water, peaches, raspberry and peppercorns perfectly, served with fresh and dried raspberries, a peach and peppercorn glaze and accompanied by pipette of rosewater served on the side.

The wine list focuses on cool-climate products and seeks to celebrate both local wines and wines from other Australian regions with a similar climate.

Rhuby Red Cocktail.

While the decor is quite high end—think elegant dark wood, charcoal chairs, full-length sheers against full-glass walls and hints of brass—Wild Thyme aims for a warm and slightly playful atmosphere.

Being positioned in a hotel means it caters to a wide range of diners—businesspeople, Members of Parliament, and families who have taken advantage of Canberra travel allowances to enjoy long-overdue reunions, as well as locals who want to try a new restaurant in a central location.

The other advantage of being located in a hotel as that Wild Thyme is open for breakfast and dinner seven days a week.