Best Pasta Places In Sydney

Fresh daily pasta and red-sauce comfort from the Grana team. Order the pipe rigate alla vodka, chicken parmigiana, then stick around as the DJs and cocktails kick in.

Menzies Bar & Bistro, European dining in Sydney CBD Menzies Bar & Bistro is a European inspired bar and bistro in Sydney CBD, serving refined all day dining, classic cocktails and an impressive wine list. Set within Shell House, it's a go to for everything from business lunches to evening drinks. There's an effortless charm…

Handmade pasta and a big wine list at Ragazzi Wine and Pasta Hidden in a laneway beside City Recital Hall, Ragazzi Wine and Pasta is a 38 seat Italian pasta and wine bar in Sydney’s CBD from the team behind Love, Tilly Devine and Dear Sainte Éloise. Expect concrete walls, leather banquettes and a buzz…

Italian, but not as you know it, and all the better for it at Bar Lettera. Tucked inside the Citadines Walker North Sydney hotel, Bar Lettera feels less like a headline-grabbing opening and more like the kind of place you hear about through a friend who “knows a spot.” It’s understated, a little bit unexpected,…

Scala Lane, the Italian pasta bar hiding in a Wynyard laneway Half the fun of Scala Lane is finding it. This intimate Italian wine and pasta bar is tucked away in Wynyard Lane in the heart of the Sydney CBD. With just 45 seats and a dimly lit, cosy vibe, it's very easy to fall…

A little slice of Rome meets Sydney CBD at Palazzo Salato Palazzo Salato brings a little Roman energy to Clarence Street, with a lively dining room, walk-in bar and plenty of reasons to settle in. The menu centres on hand-rolled pasta, seasonal snacks, and sustainably sourced Australian produce, with Italian classics given a polished, modern…

a'Mare Barangaroo, where Italian hospitality meets Sydney Harbour a'Mare means "by the sea," and at Crown Sydney's waterfront Italian restaurant, that is exactly where you find yourself. Led by Chef Alessandro Pavoni and Executive Chef Giuseppe Fuzio, a'Mare Barangaroo brings three distinct Italian experiences under one roof, the refined dining room downstairs, the casual Pizza'Mare…

A slice of Italy at Barbetta Paddington Tucked onto Elizabeth Street, Barbetta Paddington is an all day Italian cafe and provedore from the brothers behind Cipri Italian next door. Think a curved, chrome edged counter, a wall of Italian pantry goods and a kitchen you can watch through glass. It suits a quick espresso just…

Fresh pasta and good wine come together at Fabbrica in Darlinghurst Fabbrica Darlinghurst is the kind of Italian spot that keeps people coming back, and the menu is a big reason why. Expect Fabbrica favourites like zucchini flowers, cacio e pepe and tiramisu, plus a rotating menu of seasonal snacks and pastas. Darlinghurst also gets…

Alberto's Lounge blends the charm of Italy with the energy of modern Sydney. Tucked away in an intimate corner of the city, it serves up fresh handmade pasta, daily house-made gelato, and bold regional flavours from across Italy.

You might already be familiar with the Insta-famous parmesan wheel pasta, Chester White Cured Diner drawing this dish directly into the limelight. Sure, you can go for the cured meats selection or lamb shoulder, but the real star of the show is the Truffle Cacio e Pepe ($38).

Pasta Emilia is a love letter to the flavours and traditions of Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. Founded by Anna Maria Eoclidi, this Surry Hills gem is part restaurant, cooking school and certified organic food lab, known for its handmade pastas, slow-cooked sauces and commitment to clean, responsible produce.