Top Best Italian Restaurants in New South Wales

"This upscale Bondi diner may be closer to the sand than the pavements of the concrete jungle, but is there a more impressive place to shake hands than in the aqua-hued dining room perched on a cliff overlooking our most iconic stretch of coastline?. White-waistcoated staff pour wine and usher plates from the kitchen, which could be chef Monty Koludrovic’s signature ‘surf ‘n’ turf’ bruschetta of sea urchin and foie gras, black ink spaghetti with WA blue swimmer crab, or steak of the day with seasonal greens. 1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach, idrb.com"

"Icebergs Bar & Dining is an iconic Italian style restaurant in Bondi. The menu here is full of Italian classics with a modern twist, with dishes such as pork belly with radicchio jam and beetroot, you can also try the fusilli with broccoli, anchovy and seaweed and many more tasty dishes. But that’s not all end your date with some amazing Tiramisù for two or taste some coffee sorbet."

"Restaurants Bondi Beach. Dining fashions may come and go, but drinking Spritzes with ocean views and a corps of Sydney’s most beautiful people at neighbouring tables will never go out of style. Even if the water is so cold you can’t feel your face, we still like to be near it, which is what makes Icebergs such a good-times triple threat."

"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"

"Great wine, delicious food and genuine service is all rolled into one at Fratelli Paradiso, a friendly One-Hat restaurant in Potts Point. Although not as swanky as other restaurants on the list, the hospitality here makes you feel right at home. Match that with a seasonal gourmet menu and you’ve certainly got one charming, laid back eatery worth visiting."

"From ex-pollies enjoying an espresso over the paper to couples in need of a late-night bowl of scampi spaghetti, this café-turned-trattoria is woven into many a local's weekly routine. There might be a wait. A glass of Tuscan sangiovese from the mostly Italian, largely natural wine list might take a while to arrive."

"You are confined only by the walls you create" reads the text printed on the glass walls hemming in LuMi. It's a little hammy, sure, but the mood is right on: in bringing a Japanese mood to bear on Italian cuisine, Federico Zanellato treads territory few chefs dare to. But his scope is far wider: a single scallop, sliced and put back together with interleaved slivers of rhubarb and jalapeño, for example, is listed on the menu as ceviche, but plays like sashimi, and spins in a new wave crudo direction with a base of buffalo curd and rhubarb vinegar."

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"Alberto's embraces its billing as Restaurant Hubert's Italian cousin with gusto: same soft-lit charm, smooth service, plush carpet and wood panelling, but a little more bustle, a little more jostling for space, and (just maybe) a little more fun. It's a return to new-wave Italo form for chef Daniel Pepperell, too, who keeps one eye on tradition and the other on how to advance it. The Amatriciana is proof of the former: house-made bucatini in a sauce of guanciale and its rendered fat with pecorino, chilli and tomato that's both rich and slippery, in a good way."

"Alberto's Lounge is an Italian venue in the back streets of Surry Hills. Operated by Swillhouse - who brought us iconic Sydney venues Restaurant Hubert, Frankie’s, Baxter Inn and Shady Pines - you’re in for a good time!. Once found, the long hallway entrance opens up into a bar-restaurant space full..."

"Restaurants Italian Sydney"

"Inspired by Napoli, Bocca Bocca on Kingsway brings true artisan pizza to Caringbah. This traditional pizza and pasta bar embraces a rustic fit-out of recycled timber, bright yellow accents and white s... "Traditional Pizze in Newtown."

"The approach here is “less is more” and high-quality Italian and Australian produce ensures every single Neapolitan-style pizza from here is authentic (you know you’re onto a winner when they nail the margherita recipe). The original shop is located in Waverley, but we like the more spacious Surry Hills location on the corner of Bourke and Fitzroy Street. Regardless of which you visit, it’s always bustling thanks to Vacanza’s delicious food and endless appeal."

"What could be better than sitting in the open air, a glass of wine and some heavenly pizza?. This authentic Italian restaurant is a local favourite, and you’ll often find queues out the door, a testament to its popularity and quality. Good news, Vacanza Pizzeria is BYO."

"With a Southern Cali spin on Americana style, The Eathouse pulls bold flavours and high quality produce together for a refreshing take on diner eats. Think less burgers, more trendy salad, with beetroot fattoush ($16) and roasted eggplant ($18) making way for mains of Southern fried chicken pieces ($19) and the baby quid and chorizo gumbo with green chilli, rice and a spicy tomato sauce ($19). The banana split ($14) with banana ice cream, dulce de leche, chocolate ganache and peanut crumble will stifle any hunger that rears its head."

"The red vinyl stools around a curved bar and crimson walls with a chalkboard menu on the wall conjure 1950s Americana, but there's no schtick here. The menu features Southern classics that aren't too heavy, such as fried okra in corn maize batter with spicy chipotle and tomato sauce and the delicious spicy Creole gumbo, as well as dishes with a more English or Australian heritage. The fun atmosphere and seriously good food means that, years in, this place is still full most nights of the week."

"Bringing some serious US diner vibes to Sydney, Valentinas is open for delivery. 📍 Valentinas, 132 Livingstone Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204"

"Mona Vale’s Modus Operandi is an all-in-one venue, think brewery, restaurant, bar and live music venue. Their core range beers, from pale ales to porters, are brewed on site and are available to sample alongside their delicious pub-style menu. With daily food specials and live music on the weekend, Modus Operandi is a popular hangout."

"Experience the island life by ordering Jamaican inspired takeaway from Rosie Campbell. 📍 Rosie Campbell’s, 320 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010"

"For pizza and pasta worthy of Sydney royalty, take a visit to Queen Margherita of Savoy Neapolitan Pizzeria, on Surf Road in Cronulla. Stroll up from the golden sands of the beach and follow the tanta..."

"The perfect beachside location, Blackwood Pantry keeps it light and casual. This whole place flows from inside to the outside sitting area. Pop down for breakfast with classics like French toast or lunch with a chicken salad."