Fratelli Roma

An Unmissable Culinary Destination in NSW – Worth Every Mile!
My family and I travel all the way from the USA to New South Wales, Australia, and every single time we visit, we make it an absolute point to eat at Fratelli Roma multiple times. Located at 305 High Street in historic central Maitland, this place has completely won our hearts and has become a mandatory stop on our Australian itineraries.The standout feature of Fratelli Roma is the outstanding quality and consistency of the food. No matter how many times we return, every dish—especially the handmade daily pasta and gnocchi—is executed to absolute perfection. And don't get me started on the beef cheeks or lamb dishes! You can taste the dedication to sourcing excellent, fresh local produce in every single bite.What makes the dining experience even more special is the atmosphere created by the kitchen team. Sitting in the beautiful dining room, you get a clear view of the prominent open kitchen. It is entirely obvious that Chef Dan runs a great kitchen because those working on the line are smiling all the time. You can genuinely tell they all enjoy putting out excellent food and take immense pride in their craft. The energy in this historic venue is always vibrant and full of joy.If you are anywhere near the Hunter Valley or Newcastle region, do yourself a huge favour and book a table. It is, without a doubt, one of the best dining experiences Australia has to offer.

Had a great lunch on a Tuesday. The dishes were fresh and flavoursome. Pasta is all made on the premises and it tastes wonderful. The arancini was cooked perfectly and the flavours came through. The whole barramundi was lightly coated in a delicately spiced batter and also cooked perfectly and served with chips and salad. The creme br?l?e was magnificent with a raspberry base and the shortbread exquisite. Service was efficient and welcoming. Enjoyed our lunch and highly recommend.

This has to be one of the best restaurants in the Hunter Valley and well worth a visit. The food is exceptional and Daniel and Christine put their heart and soul into delivering the best gastronomical experience. Definitely gets my vote for the 2014 awards.

What a fabulous addition to dining in Maitland. Hopefully some of the AGFG reviewers will get up to take a good look at this vastly improved restaurant. 305 is not far from Mailtland Art Gallery and is the perfect place to begin or end a viewing of the gallery. Service is country friendly and the food would be right at home in any eat street in any city. Chef, Daniel Kibble, combines flair with visual presentation. The wine list is exceptional in that 305 has shown great faith in presenting Hunter wines at home. To strengthen the list there are a selections from wine districts throughout Australia. Naturally the Kiwis get a mention too. Well worth the trip to Maitland.