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 (543)

$41 to $100

Italian

Sydney CBD

About the restaurant

Devine is one of the city’s most established wine bars, on the corner of Market Street and Clarence Street, in the heart of Sydney CBD and a short stroll to the QVB, State Theatre and Town Hall.
Devine is the spot to find tapas, Italian-inspired a la carte and an excellent wine by the glass selection. Long known for it’s popular lunches and after work eats, you’ll see the hustle and bustle of the city coming in to wind down; sinking into the banquettes or sitting up at the bar with some share plates.
Freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters, zucchini flowers and artisan salumi boards might be the best way to start.
Then any of the daily house made pastas, market fresh fish of the day, or the Wagyu Steak are a must!

Choose from over 400 wines on the Award winning wine list at Devine - with 40 available by the glass! European grape varieties and natural wine producers aplenty.

At just a stone’s throw from Darling Harbour, Devine is a must for corporate meals, social & family celebrations

Top review

Jeremy

Dined 5 days ago

Superb evening at Devine - absolutely delicious food, wonderful ambiance and very attentive staff and management, who despite being busy with larger Christmas groups, could not do enough for us. Amazing selection of wine to add to the enjoyment. Thank you for a truely wonderful experience. Very much looking forward to visiting the next time we are down from Tokyo.

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Olio Kensington Street

4.4

4.4 (369)

$41 to $100

Italian

Chippendale

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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David

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Very nice venue, staff were great, food was very good.

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Experience

$159 Seafood Platter

Experience

3-Course Set Lunch - $59

DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Sydney

4.8

4.8 (84)

$41 to $100

Italian

Surry Hills

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.

Top review

Martin

Dined 3 days ago

Unassuming from the outside, go in and have great pizza , good service and nice atmosphere.

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Three-course DOC Degustazione menu ($70)

Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

4.6

4.6 (146)

$41 to $100

Sicilian

Paddington

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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ThomasVIP

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

It was our first visit and it won't be our last! Excellent service and food with a nice wine recommendation to match.

Pellegrino 2000

4.7

4.7 (1008)

$41 to $100

Italian

Surry Hills

About the restaurant

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

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ChristopherVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Last night was my fourth visit. Continues to delight. Menu changes and is always delicious. The best pasta in Sydney, and the staff are lovely.

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Experience

$120 banquet 8 to 10 guest everyday

Experience

$85 banquet 8 to 10 guest everyday

Verace Pizzeria

4.5

4.5 (1353)

$40 and under

Pizzeria

Macquarie Park

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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Vince

Dined 2 days ago

Great pizza as always. Authentic. 4.2/5 I highly rate it.

Figo Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (406)

$41 to $100

Italian

Rushcutters Bay

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.

Top review

Monique

Dined 2 days ago

My visit to the restaurant is always very pleasant and food is always very good!

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4.6

4.6 (560)

$40 and under

Italian

Newtown

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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Brigitte

Dined 7 days ago

Fantastic food, pasta was amazing fresh and tasty reminded me of being in Italy would highly recommend, wait staff were very attentive and friendly.

OTTO Sydney

4.6

4.6 (316)

$101 and over

Italian

Woolloomooloo

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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Francois

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Food very refined. Great service. Location always good. We have been customers for years, we will still come back

Italo House

4.6

4.6 (54)

$40 and under

Italian

Bondi Beach

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 (1191)

$41 to $100

Contemporary Italian

Enmore

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.

Top review

Phillip

Dined 2 days ago

We had the Tutto Bene with the addition of half a dozen oysters. Everything was magnificent. The service was warm and friendly, and because we go there twice a year, the owner and his son have been able to recognise us and we are welcomed. The food is imaginative and very tasty, and the wine selection is great, with something for every taste and budget.

Ecco Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (469)

$41 to $100

Italian

Drummoyne

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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Samantha

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Always amazing. Food sensational and the service. Claude and his team are fantastic!

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Experience

NYE 2024 (7pm-12.30am)

Mammas And Papas

4.7

4.7 (263)

$40 and under

Italian

Randwick

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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Gavin

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Always great food! Went for a birthday celebration for my dad.

La Botte D'Oro

4.5

4.5 (149)

$40 and under

Italian

Leichhardt

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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Helen

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous service, ambience and especially food. Great night!

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Tuesday Special: Pasta e Vino!

Criniti's - Wetherill Park

3.0

3 (1)

$40 and under

Italian

Wetherill Park

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.