Best Pasta Places In Sydney
The best pasta in Sydney, from handmade to heirloom
The best pasta in Sydney is being made fresh daily by chefs who’ve trained in Emilia-Romagna, Sicily and everywhere in between. We’ve twirled, tasted and tested our way across the city to bring you Sydney’s best pasta spots. Whether you’re craving a pillowy gnocchi or a classic cacio e pepe, these are the places serving pasta worth writing home about.
Want a slice of Italy right in the heart of Paddington? Look no further than Barbetta. Upon entering Barbetta, you will be taken back to ordering coffee and pastries on your last Italian holiday. Set up as a typical Italian coffee bar, the counter is brimming with freshly baked Italian pastries and sweets. Pull up…
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The crew behind Love, Tilly Devine are opening a new Italian pasta and wine bar. Say 'ciao' to Ragazzi. The crew behind Love, Tilly Divine in Darlinghurst and Dear Saint Eloise in Potts Point are no strangers to a great wine bar, and now they're adding a new family member to the hospitality mix. Say…
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Kensington Street welcomes the newest kid on the block, Olio Restaurant. Chippendale's Kensington Street is set to receive yet another injection of food talent with the launch of Olio Kensington. 'Olio', which is Italian for olive oil, is set to open its doors in early 2017. Running at the helm of this restaurant is Sicilian-born,…
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After 21 years, De Vine Food & Wine is clinking glasses to a new era with a million-dollar renovation A Sydney institution is raising a glass to two decades of success. De Vine Food & Wine, a beloved CBD wine bar and restaurant, is celebrating its 21st birthday with a stylish million-dollar renovation, ensuring it…
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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…
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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,…
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Vitelli's Upstairs brings old New York red-sauce dining to Wunderlich Lane The Grana team, House Made Hospitality's Stephen Seckold and Elliott Pinn, are behind this Italian diner built around fresh pasta made daily. The menu reads like a greatest-hits list: familiar pastas, crispy lasagne bites, porchetta ribs, Milanese and multiple takes on tiramisu. There's also…
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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…
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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.
Tucked into a cosy Woollahra corner, I Maccheroni is an intimate Italian osteria led by Michelin-trained chef Marcello Farioli. With roots in Emilia Romagna, the heart of Italian cuisine, Marcello brings a refined yet heartfelt touch to every plate. The menu blends time-honoured recipes with modern technique, showcasing seasonal and locally sourced produce.
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.
