Top Best Italian Restaurants in Cockatoo Island

"If your thing is dinner and a view, there is simply no better place than the Icebergs Dining Room and Bar. Elevated high above Bondi’s rough surf guests are greeted with an incredible view alongside equally incredible food. From the fresh-shucked rock oysters to the charcoal roasted spatchcock, each menu item is more delightful than the last."

"Views and Italian fare go hand in hand at Bondi's Icebergs Dining Room and Bar. Hit up the seaside stunner for a feast of buffalo mozzarella and eggplant frittis, pumpkin risotto plates, pea and pecorino salad and lashings of cocktails and fine wines."

"If you want to make a good impression, this is how you do it. But it’s not all about those panoramic beach views. Even if you’re not seated by the window, you’ll be just as impressed by Alex Prichard’s modern Italian menu."

"One of the best Italian restaurants in Sydney is offering up a whole heap of their menu highlights for pre-order and pickup, much to the fortune of Potts Point locals, and much to the envy of everyone else. And yes, that includes their mind-blowing pasta scampi, as well as their fried calamari, and even the pretzel with whipped roe from sister restaurant 10 William St. order.hungryhungry.com"

"This sophisticated Italian trattoria on a tranquil Potts Point side street has a simple dark interior with tan leather booths, walnut paneling, and retro lighting. Tables spill out onto the sunny pavement and a blackboard on the wall denotes the specials of the day. The restaurant opens at 7 A.M daily, so kick off with coffee and housemade pastries before moving on to a larger meal."

"Edging the harbour out on Wharf 10 in Pyrmont, LuMi Dining remains one of the most consistent and celebrated Asian-fusion restaurants in Sydney. Chef Federico Zanellato’s unfailing and gentle coupling of Italian and Japanese flavours. This isn’t a game of balance though – what you’ll typically get here is primarily Italian and soft accents of Japanese, on a menu that rotates so much that it’s hard to keep up with the level of ingenuity on offer."

"With a prime backdrop of the Pyrmont waterfront, LuMi Bar & Dining is an idyllic dinner destination for relaxed fine dining. The food is Italian with a Japanese twist, and served only in a degustation menu designed around seasons and market availability. Choose between a 5-course, 7-course, or 10-course feast, and pair it with something from the Italy-focused wine list."

"It’s only right that one of Sydney’s best chefs heads one of Sydney’s best restaurant’s. Known for cooking some of the best contemporary Italian Sydney has ever tasted with 10 William St, Dan Pepperell has single handily helped shape Sydney’s dining scene once again with Alberto’s Lounge. The unique restaurant brings all the passion for contemporary Italian cuisine and transforms the style into a fine dining experience you will never forget."

"Italian cuisine at its finest, Alberto's Lounge is the neighbourhood restaurant that nails the romantic dinner for two vibes. Tucked away in the back streets of Surry Hills, the relaxed and inviting atmosphere is reflected in the hearty, soul-warming dishes- think rigatoni with pork sausage and cow’s milk burrata with fresh figs. Intimate and refined, you need to get in early to get a seat."

"With its huge portions, low prices and buzzing atmosphere, Bar Reggio has long been considered among the city’s favourite Italian eateries. And you can now enjoy its excellent pizzas, hot and fresh out of the oven, from the comfort of your home. We recommend the Trecolore (mozzarella, rocket, garlic and prosciutto), the Reggio (chilli prawns and garlic) and the Alcatraz (broccoli, sundried tomatoes and garlic)."

"​If you loved the restaurant, which has been a Norton Street staple since 1952, growing up, chances are it still holds a special place in your heart today. There's no need to dine in to order a scoop. It still operates its dedicated gelato bar out the front of the restaurant."

"Enjoy the best taste of Italian Coffee at Bar Italia in Little Italy, Leichhardt, Sydney. It is one of Sydney’s best specialty coffee cafes, using full cream milk only in their hot coffees and rotating their signature blend every season."

"Perhaps not exactly a donut in the typical sense of the word, we’re adding this one to the list for your own benefit. A traditional Hungarian pastry – sometimes referred to as chimney cake – kürtösh is a cylindrical donut baked until it reaches a golden, crispy state before it is topped with chocolate, nuts, spices or sugar for an incredibly indulgent take on the donut. Add some chocolate brandy balls and biscotti and you have the perfect recipe for your next day-date."

"Kurtosh is widely known for their Hungarian Chimney Cake – a pastry that is soft and fluffy on the inside and flaky on the out, with a handful of topping options to choose from including hazelnut, almond, chocolate, pistachio and more. Though that’s not all. Don’t look past their cake slabs, which can range from $4 per 100 grams."

"A firm Sydney lunch favourite since opening, The Grounds of Alexandria has gone from strength to strength. This destination restaurant and café has a paddock-to-plate approach, and will have you munching down on the likes of buttermilk pancakes, Turkish-style eggs and toasted crumpets, or tempting you with the hearty Brekkie Burger served with a side of polenta chips. There is also a bakery churning out all kinds of delicious breads, muffins, cakes and tarts."

"Now celebrating its seventh birthday, Honey Rider has come a long way. Beginning as a cocktail bar, the venue added the tiniest of micro-breweries in 2015 before expanding into the ‘Thai Laundry’ next door and doubling its capacity. This “cool local joint” is a place to enjoy catching up with friends without worrying about being seen by the hip crowd."

"Bars Craft beer Neutral Bay. Named after the original 'Bond girl' played by Ursula Andress (Dr No, 1962), Honey Rider brings a bit of Melbourne laneway chic to Neutral Bay. Once tiny, the bar has now expanded into the neighbouring premises raising the bar’s capacity to 100."