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1. Casa Nova Italian Restaurant & Bar, Circular Quay
3.7
Very Good(3)
$$$$
• Contemporary italian • Circular Quay
Booked 11 times today
Delicious woodfired pizza and enticing handmade pasta are waiting for you at Casa Nova Italian Restaurant and Bar.Whether you plan an intimate date night or a celebration with your friends or family, Casa Nova combines comfortable seating with talented Italian chefs and brilliant front-of-house staff.You’ll be hard-pressed to draw your eyes from the table once the food arrives. Casa Nova is a mecca for lovers of Italian cuisine. Handmade pasta and woodfired pizza are calling cards for the venue — but there’s more. Seafood, steaks, ribs, burgers, vegan, and vegetarian delicacies are also on offer.We celebrate our local produce with our wine list. Many New South Wales vineyards are featured here, with tap beer from around the world also readily available for you to try.Finally, you can finish your meal with a decadent dessert, be it a traditional tiramisù or a rich Nutella pizza.
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2. Palazzo Salato
4.7
Exceptional(34)
$$$$
• Contemporary italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 39 times today
Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Palazzo Salato is an ode to the great trattorias of Rome. Spread over the heritage-listed building’s walk-in bar, dining room and hidden private dining room, there's a lively space to suit every occasion, big and small.To eat, Palazzo Salato's menu of snacks, hand-rolled pasta and sustainably sourced proteins from some of Australia’s best farmers, is devised by Executive Chef Alex Major and Head Chef Matthew Goddard. While seasonally led, a few classics remain on the menu always, including the Palazzo ham with colatura hot sauce and focaccia; stracciatella with anchovies; mafaldine with spanner crab, sea blight, uni butter and chilli; and the agnolotti dal plin to name a few. To drink, an 600-strong wine list focusing on low intervention Italian, Australian and French wines.
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3. Bar Conte Surry Hills
4.5
Awesome(27)
$$$$
• Contemporary italian • Surry Hills
Booked 10 times today
Bar Conte is a true little piece of Italy in the heart of Surry Hills. It is the world's first dedicated Negroni bar and Italian restaurant, offering a unique selection of more than 30 Negronis, using only premium products. The most extensive list of unique Italian Vermouths and Bitters that you can find in Sydney, alongside the ultimate selection of rare Amari and spirits. The bar is accompanied by a menu of Italian dishes designed to be shared, from light Aperitivo snacks to generous pastas and mains. The space is intimate and designed to welcome our guests into what may feel like our own home, with the drinks and food being prepared from the heart.
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4. Fabbrica Pasta Bar Newtown
4.9
Exceptional(24)
$$$$
• Contemporary italian • Newtown
Booked 10 times today
Fabbrica Newtown is centred around a long, travertine topped counter overlooking an open kitchen and bar. There's banquette seating and sun-dappled tables beneath a series of skylights in the main dining area. We serve seasonal snacks, innovative pastas and an excellent selection of drinks.Led by Head Chef Keir Ballantyne, as well as the classics like zucchini flowers filled with ricotta and drizzled with hot honey, cacio e pepe and tiramisu, you'll also find some snacks, pastas and secondis on the menu - exclusive to Newtown - like ravioli of sweetcorn with 'nduja and sage, or barbecued chicken with Aleppo pepper and salsa verde.
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5. Verde Restaurant Bar
4.8
Exceptional(37)
$$$$
• Contemporary italian • Darlinghurst
For 18 years, Verde has been bringing the authentic flavors of Southern Italy to our Darlinghurst community.We're all about family, fresh local produce, and passion for traditional dishes with a creative twist. We're deeply grateful to our local loyal customers who have supported us over the years, and we're excited to continue sharing our love of good food with you. Whether it's your first visit or you're a regular, we will be delighted to have you here. Boun Appetito!Thank you,Chef Antonio and Verde Familia.
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6. Fabbrica Pasta Shop CBD
4.5
Awesome(9)
$$$$
• Contemporary italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 22 times today
Fabbrica Pasta Shop is a vibrant restaurant and retail space in Sydney's CBD, serving seasonal snacks and house-made pasta, alongside minimal-intervention Italian wine. The first of the Fabbricas, it was in 2020 that the CBD swung open its doors. The pasta extruder became the heart of the concept, producing traditional Italian shapes, with a selection of innovative sauces, snacks, produce and wine, ready to take home or polish off on the spot.Today, Fabbrica CBD is a vibrant restaurant and while you dine, you can still find a selection of our favourite products on shelf, too.On the menu, there will always be the Fabbrica classics like zucchini flowers filled with ricotta and drizzled with hot honey, cacio e pepe and tiramisu, as well as a few dishes exclusive to our CBD venue.
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7. Olio Kensington Street
4.2
Awesome(445)
$$$$
• Contemporary italian • Chippendale
Booked 12 times today
Olio Kensington Street is a modern Italian restaurant that opened in early 2017. Located in The Old Rum Store, it features a contemporary indoor dining room and a rooftop terrace overlooking Chippendale. The menu highlights quality produce and fresh flavours, with a strong focus on seasonal ingredients and traditional Italian touches. Olio offers a dining experience that celebrates Italy’s culinary heritage in a refined, modern way.
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8. Figo Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(476)
$$$$
• Contemporary italian • Rushcutters Bay
Booked 2 times today
Figo Restaurant in Rushcutters Bay offers an exquisite journey through Contemporary Italian cuisine that has diners raving about its authenticity and exceptional quality. Guests describe the experience as "like being welcomed into the home of Italian friends," with dishes that rival the best in Tuscany itself. The menu, featuring highlights such as the sublime lobster spaghetti and delicate squid ink pasta with crab, showcases the chef's skill and creativity. The vibrant ambiance and attentive service complete the dining experience, making Figo a "hidden gem" in Sydney. Perfect for intimate meals or family celebrations, it’s a place where “you will not be disappointed.”
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9. Ragazzi
4.8
Exceptional(45)
$$$$
• Contemporary italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 34 times today
Angel Place’s Ragazzi Wine + Pasta is one of the CBD’s most-loved dining spots, serving traditional hand-rolled, shaped and pinched Italian pasta shapes, with sauces and snacks that are uniquely our own. The menu, created by Executive Chef Alex Major and Head Chef Rajesh Bhandari, changes regularly, according to what’s in season. Much like in the kitchen, Ragazzi's 250 bottle-heavy wine list highlights both classic and contemporary Italian winemaking, while paying full respect to the growing use of native Italian varieties here in Australia.Ragazzi is lively and energetic with an open kitchen and bar and a warm, enthusiastic team.
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10. Fontana - Redfern
4.9
Exceptional(257)
$$$$
• Contemporary italian • Redfern
Booked 15 times today
Fontana - Redfern is a vibrant gem nestled on Redfern Street, renowned for its exceptional Contemporary Italian cuisine. With a menu that frequently changes, diners are treated to a delightful array of authentic Italian flavors that consistently impress. The restaurant's "superb" dishes like the pissaladiere and fish with lemon beurre blanc are often described as "perfectly balanced," showcasing the chefs' creative flair. The intimate atmosphere, paired with a well-curated wine list, enhances the dining experience, making it a "must-visit" spot. Patrons rave about the "attentive and friendly" service, ensuring every meal is memorable. Fontana truly elevates modern Italian dining in Sydney.
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