This restaurant is an oasis in the middle of the suburbs

Venture into a tropical oasis this weekend without even leaving Sydney! Canterbury Leagues Club, which is only a short 30 minute drive from Sydney city centre, will make you feel as though you have stumbled into a seaside resort along the coast of Oahu. You won't even suspect that you're in the heart of suburbia. Within the walls of this palm-tree-lined locale, you will find the impressive Lavico Italian Ristorante - a restaurant serving up the best in authentic Italian meals. Think wood-fired pizzas, delicious pasta dishes, and a to-die-for dessert menu.

With both indoor and outdoor seating, Lavico is the perfect location for year-round dining. Sit inside to dine beneath a canopy of bougainvillea, while admiring the outside of the club from the floor to ceiling windows. Or, dine outside, to take in the warm air and catch the sun setting on the horizon.

If you like Pina Coladas (and not getting caught in the rain), then Lavico is the place to be. Lavico offers up an impressive selection of cocktails which tie in to the League Club's tropical theme - think Pina Coladas, Lychee Mojitos and Strawberry Daiquiris. The Lychee Mojito is a must-try if you want a twist on the classic cocktail - it's both sweet and refreshing.

For your meal, choose from a selection of dishes with an Italian flair. If pizza is your thing, then the Prosciutto Pizza will be right up your alley. Prefer seafood? Then the Spaghetti Marinara and the Grilled Ocean Trout will be calling your name. You also can't miss Lavico's chicken dishes - whether it's the Saltimbocca or Piccata you're after, Lavico will deliver.

In true Italian style, Lavico offers up a truly mouth-watering dessert list which covers some of Italy's most iconic treats - think nutella pizzas, tiramisu crème brûlées, and limencello cannolis. There's always room for dessert, right? (Hint: the answer is yes!).

Dining at Lavico is a full experience, so take a break from your everyday routine and venture into the oasis that is the Leagues Club this weekend to see for yourself what all the fuss is about.