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Your Passport to Pasta Perfection


National Spaghetti Day, celebrated every January 4, provides a delightful occasion to embrace the simplicity and universal appeal of this beloved pasta. Crafted from the finest semolina flour, spaghetti has earned its place as a timeless classic on dinner tables around the globe.

Whether twirled with a rich, hearty sauce or dressed with a light, zesty topping, its versatility and comforting qualities have captured the hearts and appetites of millions. On this special day, pasta enthusiasts and food lovers alike can revel in the joy of picking their favourite sauce and indulging in the satisfying pleasure of twirling those long, thin strands of spaghetti.

Silvio’s Italiano, Coffs Harbour, is a delightful Italian-style deli, pasta bar and restaurant. Named as a tribute to the owner's Italian father, this casual café and bar nestled in Park Beach Plaza offers a wide range of tantalising dishes from breakfast to dinner in a stylish setting.

Your Passport to Pasta Perfection

Guests can enjoy wood-fired pizza and gourmet pasta creations, with one of the standout dishes being the spaghetti marinara. Featuring squid, pipis, fish, red onion, cherry tomatoes, Napoli sauce and housemade spaghetti; it's a flavourful celebration of the sea.

Bambino Ristorante, Benowa, offers a unique combination of Italian cuisine and live entertainment. This elegant Gold Coast dining destination is characterised by classic dark wood decor, maroon drapes and softly glowing chandelier lighting, creating a welcoming ambience.

Your Passport to Pasta Perfection

Indulging in a plate of spaghetti and meatballs at this establishment is like taking a comforting journey through the heart of Italian cuisine. Featuring Nonna's cherished meatballs cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce and served with perfectly cooked spaghetti, delivering a hearty and satisfying Italian classic.

In East Melbourne, Brentani Italian Restaurant is known for its truly authentic Italian cuisine, including fresh pasta made daily. The stylish dining destination features leather couches, neon signage, recycled timber and a well-stocked bar offering a tempting array of cocktails.

Your Passport to Pasta Perfection

The spaghetti and prawns dish at this establishment is a harmonious blend of ingredients that culminate in a truly delightful and flavourful experience. It starts with perfectly cooked spaghetti providing a comforting base for the dish. The addition of succulent prawns brings a delightful seafood element, imparting a slightly sweet and briny essence that pairs wonderfully with the pasta.

Bar Reggio in East Sydney is a family-owned and operated restaurant that serves good old-fashioned Italian home cooking. The rustic charm of the restaurant, with its fresco-style paintings and lively atmosphere, evokes the feeling of being in Nonna's kitchen back in Italy.

Your Passport to Pasta Perfection

The spaghetti with Italian sausage and porcini mushroom is the epitome of Italian comfort food. This dish combines the savoury richness of Italian sausage with the earthy depth of porcini mushrooms, creating a hearty and deeply satisfying experience. The al dente spaghetti serves as the perfect canvas for the flavourful sausage and the umami-packed mushrooms. Each bite is a taste of Italy's culinary heritage, delivering warmth and comfort in every mouthful.

Rosso Italian brings the authentic flavours of Italy to Gladesville. The restaurant's interior is adorned with wall murals depicting the canals of Venice, black and white images of Sofia Loren and art deco-style posters, creating a charming atmosphere.

Your Passport to Pasta Perfection

While the menu offers a delectable selection of gourmet pasta and wood-fired pizza to satisfy various tastes, it's the spaghetti marinara that truly stands out. This exquisite dish combines tender squid, succulent fish, cherry tomatoes and Napoli sauce, all served atop housemade spaghetti, delivering a delicious taste of Italy that's not to be missed.

In Adelaide, Coccobello offers a relaxing and authentic Italian dining experience. From antipasti to pizza, pasta and desserts, Coccobello brings the taste and vibes of Italy to the heart of South Australia. The warm hospitality of the staff adds to the experience, making diners feel like they're on holiday in the beautiful towns of Italy.

Your Passport to Pasta Perfection

The spaghetti mare is a Mediterranean-inspired seafood delight, featuring prawns, Australian blue swimmer crab, scallops, garlic, shallots, chilli and cherry tomatoes atop al dente spaghetti. It's a taste of the coast in every bite.

Featured Locations

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Bar Reggio

Good old-fashioned Italian home cooking is what you’ll find on the plate at Bar Reggio on Crown Street in East Sydney. This family-owned and operated restaurant exudes warm and rustic charm just li...

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Silvio's Italiano

Find an Italian-style deli, pasta bar and stylish restaurant at Silvio’s Italiano on Pacific Highway in Coffs Harbour. Named as a tribute to the owner’s father, who was an Italian immigrant, this c...

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Brentani Italian Restaurant

Savour truly authentic Italian cuisine with fresh pasta made daily at Brentani Italian Restaurant on A’Beckett Street in East Melbourne. Located at the north end of the CBD, this stylish dining des...

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Coccobello

For relaxing and authentic Italian dining, Adelaide diners head to Coccobello on Glen Osmond Road in Frewville. Starting with the antipasti, followed by pizza, pasta and mains and ending with the d...

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Rosso Italian

Discover an authentic taste of Italy in the heart of Gladesville at Rosso Italian on Victoria Road. Take a seat and admire wall murals of the canals of Venice, along with black and white images of ...

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