Restaurants near Lake Illawarra

373 restaurants available nearby

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1. Nardis Italian Restaurant

4.0

Excellent(100)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Shellharbour

Family owned and operated restaurant operating for over 10 years. Our head chef has over 25 years experience in Italian cuisine with his signature dish being the "Fruitti Di Mare". We have won multiple awards being;2011 South Coast New Restaurant Winner2011 National Finalist New Restaurant2012 NSW Italian Restaurant finalist 2013 Southern NSW Family Restaurant Winner2013 National Family Restaurant Finalist2014 Southern NSW Italian Restaurant Finalist2015 NSW Regional Italian Restaurant Finalist2016 NSW Regional Italian Restaurant FinalistWe cater for small groups to large parties. Come in and experience our family friendly restaurant. Bookings essential

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2. The Coffee Club - Shellharbour

(0)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Oak Flats

Coffee Club Shellharbour is your go-to destination for a cozy and welcoming café experience. As soon as you step through our doors, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the sight of our friendly team will make you feel right at home. We have a huge selection of specialty teas, hot chocolate and soft drinks, as well as refreshing cocktails, ensuring there's something on the menu for everyone to enjoy.Our menu offers an array of dishes to satisfy your cravings, from our hearty big breakfast to our famous Eggs Benny Croissant.For lunch, grab a Chicken Club Salad or Lemon Pepper Calamari.We also have a selection of cakes and biscuits in the cabinet to choose from.

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3. Amigos Mexican Restaurant Shellharbour

4.3

Awesome(40)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Shellharbour

Booked 1 time today

From our famous Wollongong store comes Amigos Shellharbour. Located in the CBD, next to Event cinemas, with plenty of convenient parking and only 2 minutes from Shellharbour Square, Amigos Shellharbour is the destination for your next fiesta! With plenty of dining options to suit large groups and intimate dates alike, Amigos Shellharbour looks forward to welcoming you!

4. Ain't Nonna's

4.8

Exceptional(300)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Wollongong

Booked 1 time today

WE AIN'T NONNA'S! It's a simple as that. We love and appreciate all the Nonna's out there and the beautiful food they create. We don't want to compete with your Nonna's cooking, so we won't. This is our take on home style Italian cooking.

5. Debutant

4.6

Exceptional(578)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wollongong

Booked 2 times today

Showcasing Australia's best and rarest cuts of beef dry aged in house and butchered daily. We are very proud to cook our steaks exclusively over iron bark the best and only way in our opinion. Soak up the feeling of opulence in our dining room or enjoy a drink in our upstairs lounge, dark and moody inspired a New York loft sit back and relax, enjoy a snack or burger.Indulge in the finest cuts and luxurious atmosphere, and savour the flavours that define this unparalleled steakhouse experience.Established relationships with our esteemed suppliers, nurtured since 2019, grant us access to the finest selection of wagyu beef.In our journey, we invite our guests to discover the diversity and profound taste profiles of the different breeds, cuts, and regions. Our extensive menu tells the story of our hard working farmers, offering an insight into the careful breeding, meticulous feeding, and dedicated care behind each variety.

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6. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

Awesome(2749)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 54 times today

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

7. Pippis Cronulla

4.0

Excellent(63)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Cronulla

Booked 32 times today

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8. BASTA Trattoria

4.1

Excellent(14)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wollongong

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to BASTA Trattoria, where the essence of Italy dances with contemporary flair! Delight in our signature cocktails, from refreshing twists to classic favourites, beautifully complemented by our authentic Neapolitan pizza that has been lovingly perfected over time and baked in our very own Marana woodfire pizza oven. Indulge in a thoughtfully curated menu of seasonal dishes, topped off with a cheeky dessert or two—because why not?! Under the expert guidance of Head Chef, Harry Tagg, we invite you to soak in the inviting atmosphere, whether you choose to dine al fresco or enjoy the charm of our cosy dining space. Our warm and friendly team is here to make sure you feel right at home. Join us at BASTA —where every meal is an invitation to savour life’s delicious moments! So come on in, bring your peoples, and most importantly, don’t forget your appetite! Mangiamo, amici!

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9. La Trattoria at The Fraternity Club

4.2

Awesome(159)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairy Meadow

Booked 5 times today

With its cosmopolitan menu and an authentic Italian flavour, the La Trattoria is the perfect place to unwind with family and friends over a steaming bowl of pasta or one of our succulent seafood dishes. The La Trattoria is quickly becoming famous within the Illawarra as a different club dining experience, with large portion sizes of quality meals at very affordable prices. With a dedicated bar and room to comfortably seat more than 300 people, the team in the La Trattoria pride themselves on the quality of their food, cooked and served fresh by our fantastic staff.Pull up a chair in our beautiful Al Fresco dining area and enjoy a meal outside while the kids play in the enclosed outdoor playground!Open for lunch and dinner dining with sun and shaded areas, it’s that relaxed restaurant experience enjoyed outdoors, with quality food and drinks the whole family can enjoy!

10. Rookie Eatery

4.7

Exceptional(704)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Wollongong

Rookie Eatery offers diners contemporary Australian cuisine in a casual context. A produce-driven menu centres on modern Australian food, as the kitchen serves an eclectic mix of local ingredients with multicultural influences. At Rookie, we believe that ‘Australian cuisine’ is a multicultural phenomenon that exists nowhere else in the world and so we aim to provide a contemporary interpretation with the local ingredients on offer. The result is a diverse inspiration of eastern and western cultures brought together with fragrant and fresh flavours. An on-site herb garden provides the kitchen with a range of indigenous and introduced herb species, whilst a commitment to strong supplier relationships sees the South Coast’s best produce showcased.

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Susie
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The noise levels were loud , likely due to the upstairs function and the busy Christmas season, which made it a bit difficult to hear each other. The food was so delicious that we ended up ordering a second serving! That said, the service from Nicole and the rest of the staff was outstanding!
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DebutantPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wollongong
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4.6
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Renata
New South Wales •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great value for even better food. Thanks Ain’t Nonna’s staff for a very enjoyable Christmas celebration.
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Ain't Nonna'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Wollongong
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4.8
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Corrine
New South Wales •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 11, 2024
Toilets are terrible and need a clean and small plates for fajitas would be good
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Amigos Mexican Restaurant ShellharbourPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Shellharbour
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4.3
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Irene
New South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 6, 2024
The meal was just simply delicious. I would not hesitate in recommending Nardi's restaurant to anyone
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Nardis Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Shellharbour
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373 restaurants available nearby

1. Nardis Italian Restaurant

2. The Coffee Club - Shellharbour

3. Amigos Mexican Restaurant Shellharbour

4. Ain't Nonna's

5. Debutant

6. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

7. Pippis Cronulla

8. BASTA Trattoria

9. La Trattoria at The Fraternity Club

10. Rookie Eatery

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