The Best Italian Restaurants In Sydney

Flaminia, a harbourside Italian dining room from the team behind Pilu After more than two decades defining coastal fine dining at Pilu at Freshwater, Giovanni Pilu and Marilyn Annecchini have opened the doors to their next chapter: Flaminia, a harbourside Italian dining room that brings the flavours, rituals and easy elegance of Italy’s great port-side…

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…

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…

After months of anticipation for Paddington locals, Civico 47 has officially opened boasting a modern European refurbishment and menu led by a celebrated Italian chef. A lot of pressure comes with introducing Sydney to a new restaurant, especially when it's located within the original site of Sydney's oldest and most adored Italian restaurant. For 40 years,…

Travel to the Southern Italian coast at Capriccio Osteria & Bar, where the food is delicious and the service is friendly and relaxed. Positano is a small coastal town situated on the rocky cliffs of Southern Italy’s Amalfi coast. Positano is a beautiful beachfront destination frequented by holidaymakers, Hollywood stars and hikers. It is also…

Da Orazio Bondi, when you can't go to Italy, this is the next best thing Da Orazio Bondi is a one-hatted Italian restaurant at The Hub on Hall Street, from Naples-born Chef Orazio D'Elia, who has been cooking at the beach since 2014. Wood-fired pizza, rotisserie porchetta, handmade pasta and coastal Italian cooking that earns…

An Italian-style finish, on the house. Grana Sydney is located inside the renovated Hinchcliff House building. Italian fare is on the menu, with everything handmade. It's approachable and driven by fresh and high quality produce, with our drinks being simple, well made and tasty. Their Capelli pasta with broccoli, lemon, chilli and pangrattato has already…

Meaning 'Beautiful Ugly', meet Bella Brutta - Newtown's brand spanking new suave pizza joint. If you've been to LP's Quality Meats or Porteño, you'll be strongly familiar with the sense of cool that oozes from these dining hotspots. Now, the lord of meats Luke Powell from Chippendale’s LP’s have teamed up with Elvis Abrahanowicz and Joe Valore…

LuMi Bar and Dining lights up the night The sun beaming through the ceiling to floor glass walls, an open kitchen on your left and beautiful décor to your right, this restaurant exudes sophisticated personality. Did I mention it has a stunning view of Pyrmont Bay? Whether you are headed to LuMi Bar and Dining for an intimate…

Matteo Downtown offers a taste of authentic Italian charm in the heart of Sydney CBD. Nestled in the vibrant heart of the CBD, Matteo Downtown continues to capture the hearts of Sydney diners since its debut in 2020. Transitioning from the beloved Double Bay locale, Matteo's expansion has been met with widespread acclaim, attracting those…

Ormeggio at The Spit, where modern Italian dining meets Middle Harbour Ormeggio at The Spit is the two-hatted waterfront Italian seafood restaurant at D'Albora Marina in Mosman. With sweeping views over Middle Harbour and Pearl Bay, this restaurant has been an icon of the Sydney dining scene since 2009. It has recently entered a bold…

After the success of their Bondi outpost, the Totti's team is expanding with a new venue in the heart of the city. Since launching in 2018, Totti's has become a beloved favourite among Bondi locals. Taking up residence in the renovated Bondi hotel, The Royal, this casual Mediterranean-style kitchen has won well-deserved attention for its…

Discover the ultimate seaside dining at Pilu Freshwater A beautiful summer Saturday saw a group of us get the ferry over to manly and then on to freshwater. We arrived at a quaint little cottage on the hill overlooking the beach at the restaurant Pilu Freshwater. Here we indulged in a 7 course degustation for a…

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…

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…

For a fun, flavourful wine bar experience you can't go past the iconic Italian restaurant, 10 William Street. Set in the heart of Paddington, this cosy bustling spot is perfect for ordering a delicious bottle of wine and endless plates of snacks (and a bowl of pasta, of course).

While we usually reserve the term 'neighbourhood' for the suburbs, this CBD Italian restaurant brings this welcoming vibe to the heart of the city. Alberto's Lounge is a wine bar meets restaurant is a must-see with a classic Italian menu.

Since 1987, Paddington's Buon Ricordo has been serving authentic Italian flavours to Sydney foodies. This produce-driven menu champions classic Italian dishes with a stellar wine list of over 600 bottles to choose from. From burrata and buffalo mozzarella to classic pasta dishes, expect warming, generous hospitality at Buon Ricordo.

Fratelli Paradiso is one of Sydney's favourite Italian restaurants. If you're in the mood for a bowl of pasta and boozy tiramisu, you'll find it all at Fratelli Paradiso (along with exceptional service).

Boasting one of the best views in Sydney, Icebergs Dining Room and Bar is a waterfront Italian restaurant celebrating Australia's best local produce. With a focus on modern Italian eats and seasonal favours, soak in sweeping views of Bondi Beach from this iconic dining room, delivering sustainable seafood, artisanal produce and delicious drinks.