Best Italian Restaurants in Sydney

by OpenTable Team

Updated December 31, 2023

Featuring everything from local neighbourhood pizza and pasta joints to upscale restaurants, the best Italian restaurants in Sydney deliver it all.

Credit: Osteria Coogee

Devine Food & Wine

4.8

4.8 (558)

$41 to $100

Italian

Sydney CBD

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About the restaurant

Located at the corner of Market Street & Clarence Street in the heart of Sydney CBD, Devine is Sydney's oldest wine bar/restaurant. It’s just a short stroll from the QVB, State Theatre, and Town Hall.

The Spot for Great Food and Wine
Devine offers a selection of cicchetti, Italian-inspired à la carte dishes, and an excellent wine-by-the-glass list. Known for its popular lunches and after-work eats, it’s the go to place to relax. Whether you’re sinking into the comfortable banquettes or sitting up at the bar with share plates, Devine offers a welcoming atmosphere.
A Delicious Start
Kick things off with freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters, zucchini flowers, or an artisan salumi board. From there, try one of the daily house-made pastas, market-fresh fish, or the must-try Wagyu Steak.
Award-Winning Wine List
Choose from over 500 wines on the award-winning wine list, with 40 available by the glass! The list features a wide range of European grape varieties and natural wine producers.

Top review

Kieran

Dined 2 days ago

Food is always excellent. Beautiful wines and friendly unpretentious service and atmosphere.

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Olio Kensington Street

4.0

4 (375)

$41 to $100

Italian

Chippendale

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About the restaurant

Olio Kensington Street is a modern Italian restaurant opened by award-winning chef Lino Sauro in early 2017. Located in The Old Rum Store, it features a contemporary indoor dining room and a rooftop terrace overlooking Chippendale. The menu showcases Sauro’s passion for Italian cuisine, incorporating quality produce and fresh flavours. With a focus on seasonal ingredients and traditional Italian touches, Olio offers a menu that celebrates Italy’s culinary heritage in a modern way.

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Jeremy

Dined on Feb 21, 2025

Friendly and professional staff. Highly recommended

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Experience

$159 Seafood Platter

Experience

3-Course Set Lunch - $59

DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Sydney

4.9

4.9 (89)

$41 to $100

Italian

Surry Hills

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About the restaurant

D.O.C is real Italian eating and age old simplicity refreshed with contemporary flair. A celebration of heritage. A joy in sharing. Authentic, exuberant, and outrageously Italian.

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Justine

Dined 2 days ago

Service was excellent and the food was fantastic. One of our guests was unwell and they took time out to do what they could to make him feel comfortable. This was beyond what they needed to do. Great staff. Thanks for looking after us on a very busy Mardi Gras night. :)

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Three-course DOC Degustazione menu ($70)

Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

4.5

4.5 (152)

$41 to $100

Sicilian

Paddington

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About the restaurant

Here at Zafferano, we like to keep things a little old school, from sourcing to serving, our key values remain.
Simone, the Head Chef and co-owner of Zafferano grew up inside the kitchen of his family's restaurant in Porticello, Sicily and brings that passion and authenticity to his food.
We combine local, fresh, seasonal ingredients with passion and tradition, to create a menu that is endlessly devoted to flavour and quality. We have a love for food, for the whole experience. We believe in celebrating just how powerful food can be, from the seed to the plate. Because connection through food is our mission.
Our space is intimate with only 38 seats and the overall vibe of the restaurant really transports you to Sicily with an outdoor courtyard that feels like a traditional Italian piazza.
We have a few signature dishes however the Risotto Marinara & Spaghetti Marinara are definitely at the for front of our menu.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Feb 7, 2025

Absolutely amazing. Food is incredible. What a talented chef and fantastic fresh produce.

Pellegrino 2000

4.7

4.7 (1057)

$41 to $100

Italian

Surry Hills

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About the restaurant

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

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Ash

Dined 6 days ago

It’s all excellent - the food, the Staff, the vibe - and the ambience. It’s a great experience. You can tell that by looking at the other diners. They are having a really good time!

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Experience

$120 Banquet 5 to 7 guest Fri-Sat-Sun Dinner

Experience

$120 Banquet 8 to 10 guests

Experience

$85 Banquet 5 to 7 guest Fri-Sat-Sun Dinner

Verace Pizzeria

4.5

4.5 (1350)

$40 and under

Pizzeria

Macquarie Park

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About the restaurant

Verace Pizzeria is officially open and proud to bring to you the traditional flavours of the true Neapolitan pizza. Our recently crowned World Pizza Championship winning Pizzaioli bring with them an impassioned desire to produce for you the exquisite taste of this certified artisan handmade product right here in Macquarie Park.

Verace has won the following accolades at several rounds of the World Pizza Championships...

2015 Australian Grand Champion
2015 1st Place Pizza Acrobatica
2015 1st Place Gluten Free
2015 1st Place STG Margherita

2016 Australian Grand Champion
2016 1st Place Gluten Free
2016 1st Place STG Margherita
2016 2nd Place STG Margherita

2017 Australia’s Best Pizza
2017 2nd Place Dessert Pizza

2018 1st Place Dessert Pizza

2019 1st Place Gluten free
2019 3rd Place Dessert Pizza

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Flora

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

Verace is the place to go to for the most authentic Italian pizza that you can get without flying to italy. I would come here every week if I lived closer to them! I always order the diavola and it never lets me down, plus their home made chilli oil is to die for! Family run, Italian owners too so you know it’s legit. Family friendly, not stuffy and easy parking.

Figo Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (413)

$41 to $100

Italian

Rushcutters Bay

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About the restaurant

Casual Italian Restaurant with Friendly service and traditional food. Bar seating and dining tables with two different rooms. We are a small but vibrant place.

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Simon

Dined 2 days ago

Another great evening at FIGO . They never miss. Simon

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4.6

4.6 (566)

$40 and under

Italian

Newtown

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About the restaurant

Whether you like to play it safe with spaghetti or go crazy with casarecce, you'll find all your favourite pastas, fresh and homemade, at new Italian diner La Favola. Let the carb-loading begin.

So who's the master of pasta at La Favola? That would be Italian chef Fabio Stefanelli.
Stefanelli's recipe for success is simple — six pastas and six sauces, and patrons can mix and match as they please.

So La Favola's Family is committed to producing top quality Italian gastronomy, to the use of authentic ingredients, and to keeping the tradition of Italian culture and hospitality vibrant and passionate.

We look forward to serving you!

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Marty

Dined on Feb 21, 2025

Ls Favola is my favourite Italian eatery. Fabio and the team do an amazing job throughout the restaurant. The service, the ambiance and the food are second to none. Amazing experience, every time

OTTO Sydney

4.6

4.6 (316)

$101 and over

Italian

Woolloomooloo

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About the restaurant

OTTO celebrates people, place and la dolce vita. Situated in the spectacular surrounds of the Finger Wharf at Woolloomooloo, OTTO has an undeniable reputation as one of Sydney’s most respected dining institutions. At the heart of the restaurant is old world hospitality and long-standing relationships held with a fiercely loyal clientele. Approachable yet refined service greets modern Italian cuisine, alfresco dining and trademark waterside views. OTTO is the quintessential Sydney dining experience and has remained a local favourite for over 17 years.

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Lorraine

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

A wonderful dining experience. The food was amazing as was the service.

Italo House

4.5

4.5 (58)

$40 and under

Italian

Bondi Beach

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About the restaurant

A modern Australian take on classic Italian cuisine, curated by chef Sam Lane with a clean and confident wine & cocktail selection. Offering a large private party experience or a more intimate dining atmosphere, and everything in between. Our restaurant celebrates the fun of eating out and the joy of unexpected and unique experiences.

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David

Dined on Oct 24, 2024

Great food and service was exceptional. Loved the pappardele ragu, and negronis

Osteria di Russo & Russo

4.8

4.8 (1205)

$41 to $100

Contemporary Italian

Enmore

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About the restaurant

Enmore's Osteria di Russo & Russo is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its modern take on classic Italian flavours, served in its warm and charming restaurant. As snacks to start, the fiore di zucchini fried zucchini flower with goat's milk ricotta and lemon aspen and the cannolo filled with a duck liver parfait, date and hazelnuts are sensational selections.

Some of Osteria di Russo & Russo's specialty dishes include the saltbush gnocchi with pork sausage ragu and pecorino, the chargrilled beef flank with green garlic, nasturtium and smoked eggplant and the slow cooked freemantle octopus with chickpea, salsa rossa and native bush tomato, as well as vegetarian dishes.

Osteria di Russo & Russo's strawberry sorbet, davidson plum meringue and limoncello custard is the perfect dessert with which to finish your meal.

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Sabrina

Dined 2 days ago

Really nice and cosy place with legit Italian meals. Look forward to coming back in winter for some red wine and slow cooked ragù

Ecco Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (478)

$41 to $100

Italian

Drummoyne

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About the restaurant

Ecco Ristorante is a spectacular waterfront venue in Drummoyne specialising in a la carte dining, weddings, cocktail functions, corporate and group events. Come in and enjoy our top class italian dishes, range of local/Italian wines & desserts served in beautiful surroundings with a stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

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DianneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Our local Italian - it's like walking into a family home!! Food, service, location etc. is wonderful. Love, love, love...

Mammas And Papas

4.6

4.6 (271)

$40 and under

Italian

Randwick

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About the restaurant

We invite you all to enjoy the perfect dining spot. We are an authentic, traditional and family-owned Italian Restaurant in Randwick at The Spot. From pizza, pasta, seafood, veal or chicken we have something for all the family including gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan options. Our aim is to keep the guests delighted and coming back for more. We take great pride in our products, using only the finest ingredients, we strive to provide you a great meal, friendly service and most importantly make you feel at home, or why not enjoy the best Italian food from the comfort of your own home with our free delivery and take away option. Sit back, relax and enjoy the company of family and friends. Thank you for your support!

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Madeleine

Dined 5 days ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, food was delicious but it was noisy, due to it’s popularity

La Botte D'Oro

4.7

4.7 (154)

$40 and under

Italian

Leichhardt

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About the restaurant

Authentic Italian Cuisine Since 1977, La Botte D'oro has been combining the best of modern and traditional Italian cooking and service into a tantalising restaurant experience. Come enjoy Nonna's handmade pasta and our wood fired pizzas.

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Fernando

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food and the hostesses are so kind. One of my favourite restaurants

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Tuesday Special: Pasta e Vino!

Criniti's - Wetherill Park

3.0

3 (1)

$40 and under

Italian

Wetherill Park

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About the restaurant

Welcome to Criniti's Wetherill Park! Located in the busy Stockland Shopping Centre in Western Sydney, this family-friendly Italian restaurant offers a casual dining experience with easy access to public transportation and ample parking.

Our menu features a variety of classic Southern Italian dishes as well as contemporary Australian delicacies. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or an indulgent meal, Criniti's has something for everyone. Enjoy woodfired 1mts, 2mts and 3mts pizzas, prepared using our secret recipe dough, made with only the freshest ingredients. Plus, there are plenty of other dishes available to enjoy such as ribs, pasta, seafood, grilled fish, bruschetta and risotto.

Make sure to finish your meal with one of our authentic Italian desserts! Come and experience the true flavours of Italy at Criniti's Wetherill Park today.

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