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A photo of Karoo & Co. - Wahroonga restaurant
1. Karoo & Co. - Wahroonga
4.6
Exceptional(178)
$$$$
• Italian • Wahroonga
Booked 6 times today
Karoo & Co Wahroonga is located in the leafy street of Fox Valley Road. Offering home-baked goods, great coffee & seasonal menus. Our moody café is the perfect spot for breakfast & lunch. By night, our little café turns into a vibey pizzeria. Hand-stretched wood-fired pizza, pasta, and wine. Your perfect local.
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2. Karoo & Co The Old School
4.2
Awesome(455)
$$$$
• Italian • St Ives
Booked 10 times today
Karoo & Co The Old School, nestled in the historic St Ives Public School, offers a delightful Australian dining experience that perfectly blends tradition and innovation. With its charming ambiance that resonates with the local community, this restaurant is praised for its “authentic Australian historic ambience” and “consistently good” food. Diners rave about the “phenomenal” slow-cooked lamb shoulder and the “amazing” wood-fired pizzas. The attentive and friendly staff ensure a seamless dining experience, making each visit memorable. With a thoughtfully selected menu and impeccable service, Karoo & Co stands out as a “lovely neighbourhood gem” in St Ives.
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3. Sirculos Italian
4.3
Awesome(3)
$$$$
• Italian • Dural
Sirculo is a vibrant modern Italian and Mediterranean eatery in Dural, where fresh local produce meets bold European flavours. Italian and Mediterranean influences with a contemporary twist. With its warm atmosphere, exceptional service and beautifully crafted dishes, Sirculo is the perfect destination for relaxed brunches, memorable dinners, and special celebrations with friends and family.
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4. Neptune's Grotto
4.7
Exceptional(471)
$$$$
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 81 times today
Neptune’s Grotto, a basement Italian restaurant in the CBD.
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5. Verace Pizzeria
4.5
Awesome(1320)
$$$$
• Italian • Macquarie Park
Booked 19 times today
Verace Pizzeria, nestled in the heart of Macquarie Park, has made an impressive mark on the dessert scene with its award-winning dessert pizzas. Having clinched the 1st Place Dessert Pizza at the 2018 World Pizza Championships, it's no surprise that their sweet offerings are considered "extremely good" and "amazing." Diners rave about the authenticity and quality of their desserts, often highlighting the "perfectly balanced flavors" that make each bite a delight. The "real cooked cream texture" of their panna cotta is another crowd favorite, adding to the allure of their exceptional dessert menu. Verace Pizzeria promises an unforgettable dessert experience with every visit.
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6. Ragazzi
4.8
Exceptional(45)
$$$$
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 65 times today
Angel Place’s Ragazzi Wine + Pasta is one of the CBD’s most-loved dining spots, serving traditional hand-rolled, shaped and pinched Italian pasta shapes, with sauces and snacks that are uniquely our own. The menu, created by Executive Chef Alex Major and Head Chef Rajesh Bhandari, changes regularly, according to what’s in season. Much like in the kitchen, Ragazzi's 250 bottle-heavy wine list highlights both classic and contemporary Italian winemaking, while paying full respect to the growing use of native Italian varieties here in Australia.Ragazzi is lively and energetic with an open kitchen and bar and a warm, enthusiastic team.
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7. Palazzo Salato
4.7
Exceptional(36)
$$$$
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 79 times today
Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Palazzo Salato is an ode to the great trattorias of Rome. Spread over the heritage-listed building’s walk-in bar, dining room and hidden private dining room, there's a lively space to suit every occasion, big and small.To eat, Palazzo Salato's menu of snacks, hand-rolled pasta and sustainably sourced proteins from some of Australia’s best farmers, is devised by Executive Chef Alex Major and Head Chef Matthew Goddard. While seasonally led, a few classics remain on the menu always, including the Palazzo ham with colatura hot sauce and focaccia; stracciatella with anchovies; mafaldine with spanner crab, sea blight, uni butter and chilli; and the agnolotti dal plin to name a few. To drink, an 600-strong wine list focusing on low intervention Italian, Australian and French wines.
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8. Fabbrica Pasta Shop CBD
4.5
Awesome(9)
$$$$
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 21 times today
Fabbrica Pasta Shop is a vibrant restaurant and retail space in Sydney's CBD, serving seasonal snacks and house-made pasta, alongside minimal-intervention Italian wine. The first of the Fabbricas, it was in 2020 that the CBD swung open its doors. The pasta extruder became the heart of the concept, producing traditional Italian shapes, with a selection of innovative sauces, snacks, produce and wine, ready to take home or polish off on the spot.Today, Fabbrica CBD is a vibrant restaurant and while you dine, you can still find a selection of our favourite products on shelf, too.On the menu, there will always be the Fabbrica classics like zucchini flowers filled with ricotta and drizzled with hot honey, cacio e pepe and tiramisu, as well as a few dishes exclusive to our CBD venue.
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9. Mike’s Grill at Baulkham Hills Sports Club
4.8
Exceptional(286)
$$$$
• Italian • Baulkham Hills
Booked 6 times today
Mike's Grill, located in the heart of Baulkham Hills, offers an exceptional Asian dining experience known for its authenticity and quality. Recently revamped, this bistro within the Baulkham Hills Sports Club has garnered a reputation for its "great tastes" and generous serving sizes. Diners delight in the tender lamb dishes, including the renowned chops and Souvlaki, which are a "gem of a restaurant" find. The menu is extensive, offering something for everyone, from delightful specials to an array of classic Asian flavors. With "prompt service" and a "friendly" atmosphere, Mike's Grill is a must-visit for Asian cuisine enthusiasts.
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10. Mama & Papas Restaurant Parramatta
4.3
Awesome(12)
$$$$
• Italian • Parramatta
Where else, but Mama & PapasWhether it’s a date with that special someone, a night out with family and friends, or if you simply crave some delicious home delivered comfort food while you watch Netflix - we have it all. Mama & Papas will give you an exceptional Italian & Mediterranean experience, every time.
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  • Drew
    Sydney •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    What a great treat! The Team at Neptune’s Grotto really look after you
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    Neptune's Grotto$$$$• Italian• Sydney CBD
    •
    4.7
  • Michele
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Fabulous Italian Restaurant. The service and quality is top notch. Superb 🌟
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    Verace Pizzeria$$$$• Pizzeria• Macquarie Park
    •
    4.5
  • Kerry
    Melbourne •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 3, 2026
    Lovely restaurant; easy booking; table set up & ready for our party with staff on hand throughout the evening; food was excellent and plentiful with generous helpings. I had the arancini and barramundi which were both delicious dishes. Thank you for your attention to our table & experience of the evening.
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    Karoo & Co The Old School$$$$• Italian• St Ives
    •
    4.2
  • Caroline
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 25, 2026
    The food was just wonderful. We were a table of 6 and all of us were very impressed by the quality and large servings. Their day menu is extensive with lots of lunch time items and even an all-day breakfast menu to choose from as well. Also, Matthew, the staff member who served us was amazing. He is a hospitality mastermind. So professional and extremely friendly. We will all be back in the near future.
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    Karoo & Co. - Wahroonga$$$$• Australian• Wahroonga
    •
    4.6
  • Bob
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 20, 2026
    “Fantastic experience at Sirculo—warm service, beautiful plating, and flavors that land perfectly. The pacing was spot-on, and every dish felt thoughtful without being fussy. Easily one of the best meals we’ve had lately; we’ll be back.”
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    Sirculos Italian$$$$• Italian• Dural
    •
    4.3

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