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Sydney Italian Restaurants

Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Express Lunch Monday to FridayBar Lettera elevates your weekday with its Express Lunch, offering a refined $49 experience served Monday to Friday from 12–3pm. Enjoy signature bread with herb butter, your choice of main and side...
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
No Minimum Spend Private DiningGroups of 9+Celebrate with friends or colleagues this January — our private dining rooms are available for group bookings and events with no minimum spend.* Simply enjoy your chosen food and beverages, plus a ...
Olio Kensington Street

Olio Kensington Street

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
The Olio Experience$80ppDiscover Taste the Flavours of Olio—a curated 9-course journey showcasing the restaurant’s most iconic dishes. For $80 per person, enjoy a shared experience featuring seafood bisques, handmade past...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
CHRISTMAS EVE & NEW YEARS EVE @ FIGOXMAS EVE & NYE @ FIGOLooking for Christmas plans or NYE plans? We are open for Christmas Eve and New Years Eve Dinner Only. See trading hours & secure your table via our website.
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Woolwich

12 Chef Hat Award
When only the best will do, head to Cucinetta on Woolwich Road, overlooking Lane Cove River, where guests embark on a culinary adventure like no other. Offering an abundance of natural light, retre...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
Events At EntrataEnquire NowWhether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our elegant and versatile event spaces provide the perfect backdrop for unforgettable experiences. From milestone birthdays and...
Sweet New Dessert Pizzas at The Pizza MakerA Must Try!Sweeten your pizza night at The Pizza Maker with two irresistible new dessert creations! Indulge in the Black Forest Dessert Pizza layered with custard, mud cake, and mixed berries drizzled with be...
Vino e Cucina

Vino e Cucina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Paddington

On Glenmore Road in Paddington, Vino e Cucina brings the warmth and romance of Italy to a charming neighbourhood setting. Home-style dishes inspired by cherished family recipes anchor the menu, fro...
LuMi Bar & Dining

LuMi Bar & Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Pyrmont

17 Chef Hat Award
Beneath a multitude of pendent lights creating an intimate atmosphere, LuMi Bar & Dining on Pirrama Road in Pyrmont comes to life under the guidance of Chef Federico Zanellato and his wife and Somm...
Divino Osteria

Divino Osteria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Elizabeth Bay

Nestled in the heart of Sydney, Divino Osteria is a celebration of Italy's vibrant culinary heritage, infused with a modern twist and a warm, family-style atmosphere. Once home to the iconic Sebel ...
"Each meal is a culinary journey."
Ormeggio at The Spit

Ormeggio at The Spit

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mosman

16 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
New Year's Eve at Ormeggio31st December 2025Join the Ormeggio team for the final sunset of 2025 and enjoy our Tribute to Australian Produce Plus Snacks menu for $225 per person.
Il Nido - The Nest

Il Nido - The Nest

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Castle Hill

Serving Southern Italian cuisine to loyal patrons for more than a decade, Il Nido – The Nest on Terminus Street brings authentic taste and flavour to Castle Hill. Owned and operated by the Dell’Aqu...
Arte Bianca

Arte Bianca

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Double Bay

Restaurant & Catering Association
Food has the ability to take you on a journey and at Arte Bianca in Double Bay you will be transported to a kitchen table in Italy, where Mamma has just set out a meal of simple, fresh and honest h...
Situated on Caloola Avenue in Penrith, Fratelli Pizzeria & Café is a family-owned favourite serving fresh, flavourful comfort food in a warm, welcoming setting. The menu spans classic pizzas, heart...
Dodici

Dodici

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chatswood

Situated on Beaconsfield Road in Chatswood, Dodici Restaurant offers a refined Italian dining experience elevated by sweeping views and elegant, contemporary interiors. Perched within Newgreen, the...
Da Mario

Da Mario

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Rosebery

On Morley Avenue in Rosebery, Da Mario brings the spirit of Naples to Sydney with house-made pastas, true Napoletan pizza and a warm, bustling Italian ambience. As Australia’s first member of the A...
Fratelli Pulcinella

Fratelli Pulcinella

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Parramatta

If you are craving Italian fare with flair in Parramatta head down Church Street to find Fratelli Pulcinella. Relax as tantalising aromas waft from the pizza oven promising slices to tempt all tast...
$20 Lunch Special Monday - FridayBig Flavour, Great Selection, Small Price
Glorietta

Glorietta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

North Sydney

Aperitivo Time (Glorietta's Happy Hour)$3 Oysters and More xxUnwind at Glorietta with Aperitivo Time now available Monday - Saturday from 3 - 6pm. Join us on the terrace or at the bar and enjoy everything for $12 or under including $12 Spritzes, $12 pints an...