Settimo Restaurant in Brisbane Announces Closure After Celebrity Chef Partnership Concludes
The award-winning Italian restaurant Settimo, located within The Westin Brisbane hotel and helmed by celebrity chef Guy Grossi, is set to close its doors permanently this Saturday, February 21. A formal announcement shared on the restaurant's official Instagram account this week confirmed the impending closure, marking the end of a three-year partnership between Grossi and the luxury hotel.
Partnership Reaches Natural Conclusion
According to a statement provided by The Westin Brisbane to Good Food, the closure coincides directly with the expiration of the current contractual agreement with Guy Grossi, which officially lapses on February 21. The hotel's management expressed profound gratitude for the collaboration, describing Settimo as a "collaborative vision" that brought a vibrant taste of Italy to the heart of Brisbane's city centre.
"Over the past three years, The Westin Brisbane has been proud to partner with chef Guy Grossi," the statement read. "We are incredibly grateful for what we have built together and for Settimo's contribution to Brisbane's dining scene."
New Chapter for the Venue
Despite the closure, the 150-seat dining space on Mary Street will not remain vacant for long. The hotel has confirmed plans to "reimagine and reopen" the venue with a completely new restaurant concept in the near future. A subsequent post on Settimo's Instagram hinted at this transition, promising an exciting new chapter led by the hotel's award-winning Executive Chef, Massimo Speroni, and the existing culinary team.
"Very soon, we'll unveil a fresh restaurant concept led by our award-winning Executive Chef Massimo and our talented culinary team," the post confirmed, adding, "Stay tuned, something special is coming."
Diner Reactions and Menu Hopes
The announcement prompted an outpouring of disappointment from loyal patrons on social media. Many expressed sadness at the loss of a restaurant celebrated as one of Brisbane's finest Italian dining experiences. Settimo, described on its website as "Guy Grossi's award-winning love letter to the Amalfi," featured a Mediterranean-inspired menu highlighting pastas, seafood, and a signature tiramisu dessert.
In their replies to the closure post, diners shared fond memories and made hopeful requests for the future establishment:
- "I loved Settimo. Guy's restaurant was amazing. Shame it's closing. We had some great nights there," lamented one follower.
- Another added, "I hope the new restaurant is still Italian and that you keep some menu items."
- Several patrons specifically pleaded for the retention of the popular tiramisu, with one writing, "I HOPE YOU KEEP YOUR TIRAMISU IT'S ABSOLUTELY TO DIE FOR."
Context of Grossi's Restaurant Empire
The closure of Settimo follows significant recent changes within Guy Grossi's restaurant portfolio. In October of last year, several of his prominent Melbourne venues—including Florentino, Cellar Bar, and Grossi Grill—were sold to the Edition Hospitality Group. This transaction leaves Garum at The Westin Perth as the sole remaining venue under Grossi's direct and sole ownership.
Beyond his restaurateur ventures, Guy Grossi is a well-known television personality in Australia. He has appeared as a judge on My Kitchen Rules and Iron Chef Australia, as a guest on MasterChef Australia, and as the host of Italian Food Safari.
Attempts by Daily Mail to obtain further comment from The Westin Brisbane's parent company, Marriott Asia Pacific, and from Settimo restaurant itself were unsuccessful at the time of publication.
