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CARMELA Nonna of Piccolina

4.3 (97)
$40 and under
Italian
2C Cross St, Double Bay, AU-NSW 2028

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CARMELA Nonna of Piccolina

4.3
$40 and under
Italian
Double Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD + WARM ITALIAN VIBES Nonna style, casual dining. Welcome to our home.

Additional information

  • Location
    2C Cross St, Double Bay, AU-NSW 2028
  • Neighborhood
    Double Bay
  • Cross street
    Cross Street and Knox Lane
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Busses 323, 324, and 325 stop at New South Head Rd at Knox St
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan

All Experiences

  • Group Menu for large parties 9+

    9 - 18 people

    Multiple dates available
    We welcome large parties to join us. However, we require groups of 9+ to dine on a set menu. Please feel free to make your reservation and contact us for group options.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at CARMELA Nonna of Piccolina.

4.3

4.3
(97)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Carmela Nonna of Piccolina offers "fantastic food" and "great service" in a charming, European-inspired atmosphere. The restaurant is praised for its "warm, welcoming staff" and delicious, authentic Italian cuisine. While tables are close together, outdoor seating is recommended. Guests frequently compliment the "amazing" ambiance and "incredibly delicious" menu.
97 Reviews

  1. Mark

    Sydney4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We enjoyed our evening at Carmela however the tables inside are very close together so not very private and it is quite noisy. I would recommend a table outside weather permitting. It also took a long time to be served, in fact we had to ask and our waiter didn’t know the menu. Food was good!

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  2. Jack

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was amazing. The meal was delicious as it always is. The staff were friendly and respectful. The overall experience was just perfect.

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  3. Richard

    New South Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The hospitality is wonderful - you could be in an Italian village with warm, welcoming staff for whom nothing was too much trouble. Definitely a family business with family values. Good wholesome tasty no-nonsense Italian food. We will be back.

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  4. Nicole

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the service, food and efficiency were excellent. Thank you to all the staff of Carmela. XX

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  5. Jeremy

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal here. We’ve been a number of times and the service and food is amazing. Really enjoy the pizza

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  6. Robin

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 2, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely evening, friendly efficient service and good food. A bit too much rocket!!

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  7. Charles

    Sydney1 review

    1.0

    Dined on August 27, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    If you want your pasta al dente and your mushroom pizza filled with mushrooms, this is not the place.

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  8. Joy

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and tasty well presented food. I dined with my Italian friend and she was very happy and well fed -an achievement in itself! Tables a little close but inclement weather prohibited outside dining. We will be back again.

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  9. David

    Sydney4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The welcome, service and food was great and the restaurant was very nice. 10/10 would visit again. See you soon

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  10. Harry

    Sydney3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 4, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Can be a hit or miss. On this occasion the schnitzel was like leather, the pasta was average and the chicken was excellent.

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Additional information

  • Location
    2C Cross St, Double Bay, AU-NSW 2028
  • Neighborhood
    Double Bay
  • Cross street
    Cross Street and Knox Lane
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Busses 323, 324, and 325 stop at New South Head Rd at Knox St
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan

FAQs

CARMELA Nonna of Piccolina feels like a cosy, family-run trattoria, warm, welcoming and full of charm, sometimes lively with jazz-like music and a distinctly Nonna-style hospitality.

Casual dress, comfortable, relaxed clothing is appropriate at CARMELA Nonna of Piccolina; nothing formal is required.

Monday, guests praise the Monday pizzas and salads as a standout choice.

Portions are generous, guests frequently describe the serving sizes as ample and filling.

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CARMELA Nonna of Piccolina

4.3
$40 and under
Italian
Double Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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