Lunetta restaurant will open its doors on Friday 1 November, three years following the sale of the iconic mid-century Canberra landmark, 60 Red Hill Drive, to multi-award-winning restaurateur Tracy Keeley and sons Matthew and Nicholas.

The much-loved Red Hill site has long been one of the city’s most recognised locations. Originally built in 1963, the structure sits perched on Red Hill overlooking the capital, just minutes from the city centre.

The famously striking landmark will reopen as two new restaurants. Lunetta an elevated restaurant occupying the first floor and Lunetta Trattoria a relaxed neighbourhood bar located on the ground floor.

“This project not only revitalises a significant site but also redefines its role as a gathering place for both the local community and visitors alike,” said Tracy.

“Lunetta will be a truly unique offering — capturing the spirit and soul of the nation’s capital. We envision it becoming Canberra’s iconic dining destination, blending modernist design and Italian-inspired cuisine to create memorable shared experiences that connect and inspire in a place where memory, nature and community converge.”

Re-imagined by leading Sydney architecture studio ACME, the new iteration has been described as a sensitive intervention that honours both the original form of Miles Jakl’s futuristic restaurant and a distinctive layer of modernist expression later incorporated by renowned Italian-born architect Enrico Taglietti.

Lunetta is now open for bookings. Visit lunetta.au or follow @lunetta_canberra on Instagram for for info.