
Il Nido - The Nest
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Il Nido – The Nest is best known for its wood-fired pizza, authentic Italian comfort food, and being one of the Hills District’s trusted venues for both dining and special events
About Il Nido - The Nest
Located on Terminus Street, Castle Hill, Il Nido – The Nest is a much-loved, family-run Italian restaurant that has been welcoming locals since 1997. True to its name, Il Nido feels like a home away from home, offering casual Italian dining in a warm, relaxed setting. The menu centres on comforting classics and wood-fired pizzas, crafted with care and designed for easy enjoyment. Generous, familiar flavours and friendly hospitality create an atmosphere that suits everything from weeknight dinners to family gatherings. Unpretentious and enduring, Il Nido – The Nest is a place where tradition, community and good Italian food come together naturally.
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Il Nido - The Nest: The Hills District's Destination for Italian Dining & Events
For 29 years, Il Nido - The Nest has been a cornerstone of authentic Italian dining in Castle Hill — and increasingly, a premier destination for professionally hosted functions and events in Sydney's Hills District.
Renowned for its traditional wood-fired pizzas, pastas and generous Italian classics, the restaurant delivers consistent quality grounded in time-honoured recipes and premium ingredients. Guests return for the flavour — but stay for the atmosphere: warm, welcoming and unmistakably Italian environment.
Beyond its established dining reputation, Il Nido has evolved into a sought-after venue for private celebrations and corporate gatherings. From milestone birthdays, christenings and anniversaries to end-of-year corporate functions and business events, il Nido -The Nest offers flexible spaces, curated menu packages and attentive service designed to make every occasion seamless.
The venue's inviting ambience balances relaxed elegance with comfort — creating the ideal setting for both intimate dinners and exclusive-use events. Tailored function options allow hosts to customise their experience, while the experienced team ensures every detail is delivered with professionalism and genuine hospitality.
In a competitive dining landscape, Il Nido - The Nest stands apart not only for its authentic Italian cuisine, but for its ability to transform meaningful moments into memorable occasions.
For those seeking a venue that combines culinary tradition with event expertise, Il Nido offers the complete experience — where every gathering feels like coming home.
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Features & Facilities
Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash
Seats: 50 Chef: Mark Sabellico and David Dell'Aquila
Opening Hours
Dinner: Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat Group Function Dinner: Monday to Saturday Group Function Lunch: Sunday
Groups & Functions
NEST EXCLUSIVE Function We do home away from home functions. Where the restaurant is Exclusive to the customer. We do the food and customer can design there own idea like they would do if they had a party at home. The quality of our food and the affordable price point has made our Function menu a big success story in the last 29 years. We can sit 30 - 40 inside and 40 - 50 outside seat down – 60 plus stand up outside. Contact the restaurant for more information.
- Up to 50 Guests
- Birthday Party
- Charity Event
- Christmas Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Dinner Party
- Engagement Party
- Hens & Bucks Night
- Product Launch
- Banquets
- Set Menu


















Best pizza in town
Authentic South Italian cuisine. If in the area definitely try this place. Won’t disappoint.