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Wollongong & The Illawarra Italian Restaurants

Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award
Tucked away in the corner of a lively laneway in central Wollongong, find Italian-style bistro Restaurant Santino on Globe Lane. Expect a classic feel with an ambience ideal for a Dirty Martini and...
"Amazing Woodfired Pizza"
Kneading Ruby

Kneading Ruby

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Wollongong

Nestled in the heart of Wollongong and part of the town’s cheery seaside dining scene is Kneading Ruby on Crown Lane. Imposing from the outside with high brick walls, inside is unassumingly elegant...
Ciao Cucina

Ciao Cucina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wollongong

Discerning Wollongong foodies head down Corrimal Street to find Ciao Cucina to appease cravings for authentic Italian fare. This traditional trattoria-style restaurant is a lively buzz of conversat...
Osteria Lume

Osteria Lume

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wollongong

Discover Illawarra’s only wood-fire restaurant to offer authentic Italian fare at Osteria Lume on Kembla Street in Wollongong. A rustic, industrial-style vibe awaits indoors with whitewashed brick,...
Zia's Caffe

Zia's Caffe

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Kiama

Centro CBD

Centro CBD

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Wollongong

Fresh and home made mud crab Gnocchi
Ain't Nonna's

Ain't Nonna's

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

Il Nido Trattoria Pizzeria

Il Nido Trattoria Pizzeria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Balgownie

Woonona Pizza Kitchen

Woonona Pizza Kitchen

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Woonona

Kitchen 42

Kitchen 42

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Dapto

Menu may include: Seafood Platter for two - Moreton Bugs, Baby Calamari, Blue Swimmer Crab, Cooked King Prawn, Char Grilled Baby Octopus, Oysters Kilpatrick & Natural and topped with Fresh Fruit. L...