Top Restaurants in Bondi
Top 10 Italian food in Bondi, New South Wales, Australia
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Bondi including Pompei's Bondi, Bondi Trattoria, A Tavola Bondi, Cipri Italian, La Spiaggia, Da Orazio pizza + porchetta, Pizza Boccone, Bondi Pizza Bondi Junction, Lucio's Italian Restaurant, Osteria Riva
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10. Osteria Riva
Overall Ratings
4 based on 194 reviews
Authentic Italian Restaurant focused On Emilia Romagna Cuisine. Fully Licensed and BYO (Wine ONLY) from Sunday to Thursday
Reviewed By 357ScottL
A great little restaurant in the heart of Bondi Junction. We tried their specials and loved them. The veal scallopini was to die for and they had a really good creme brûlée to finish off an excellent dinner. Add some awesome wines and you see why we had to book even for Monday night.
9. Lucio's Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 277 reviews
Lucio's Italian Restaurant was established in Paddington in 1983 and enjoys a remarkable reputation for exceptional Italian food and magnificent Australian Art. "Food and art for me is like the air that I breathe," says Lucio Galletto OAM. "The combinatio
Reviewed By Aussie11
I donât like leaving bad reviews and so I thought a lot about doing this, but having had a couple of experiences lately where the great reviews donât match the experience, I donât understand the positive reviews for this restaurant. I had dinner here with my friends, one of the entree pastas was on the much too chewy side of al dente, the prawns were on the verge of not being fresh; the fish was ok but the Jerusalem artichokes it was served with were rubbery on the outside and slightly slimy on the inside - they tasted like they had been reheated several times. The duck was grey and over cooked. The dessert list was unappetising so none of us ordered any. The service was overbearing, and the restaurant itself was too brightly lit. It was terribly overpriced for what was significantly below average food. The nicest thing was the outside entrance, which was pretty. We had tried to eat there a few times before and it was fully booked, and the night they had a table available the restaurant filled up so it seems pretty popular, but I really donât understand why.Thank you for your feedback Aussie 11.I am sorry you have had some recent bad experiences, apparently including your meal at Lucioâs.As you mentioned the majority reviews of our restaurant have been great, and for good reason.Our hard working staff in the kitchen and on the floor are in this industry and in our restaurant to bring the best experience possible to all of our guests. Your review is so very disappointing for all of us.Your criticism of our food is completely at odds with current dinerâs comments and our commitment to freshness & quality, but of course mistakes can happen. Our staff would have been more than happy to replace or offer an alternative to any dish, however it would seem in this instance there was very little you were happy with.For that we are sorry but ultimately it is clear we are not the restaurant for you and we wish you happier dining elsewhere.RegardsSally Galletto
8. Bondi Pizza Bondi Junction
Overall Ratings
4 based on 217 reviews
Bondi Pizza was born in 2009 out of a passion not only to bring you authentic thin pressed pizza, but also to create a dining experience that captures the essence of what is Bondi Beach... relaxing, vibrant and Fun!
Reviewed By G9584FYjasond
Seriously how hard is it to cook a pizza correctly and add ingredients you actually pay for? Well clearly Bondi pizza Bondi junction canât. No callback from the manager of the store and emailed and still no response. Care factor from them is zero. Not happy, canât even add shallots and undercooked base bottom.
7. Pizza Boccone
Overall Ratings
4 based on 400 reviews
Reviewed By Silvio S
The best Italian restaurant in Sydney. Delicious handmade ravioli, generous and tasty portions of pasta. Pizza is like the one you eat in Naples, if not better. The chef is an Artist. Excelent service and friendly and helpful staff, if you could give more stars I would give it, go to Pizza Boccone and you'll come back for sure. Thank you!
6. Da Orazio pizza + porchetta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By Globetrotter767
Pizza was soggy, slightly burned and totally tasteless, and for what we were given the bill actually took my breath away. Staff were quick and efficient but the noise levels made having any kind of conversation hard going. Would not repeat the experience. The coffee and cake shop opposite however was altogether more enjoyable.
5. La Spiaggia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 380 reviews
Reviewed By margaretannmay
Consistently Good food & good atmosphere. The before 6.30pm deal Monday to Friday is excellent value. I keep going back when in Sydney so I must think itâs pretty good. Took friends there the other night & they said they will also be back
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4. Cipri Italian
Overall Ratings
4 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By ArmaanHCMC
I had dinner here with a friend this week. The menu was purpose prepared to showcase Italian dishes matched with traditional Italian wine varieties. From the beginning to end everything was spot on. Highlights for me included from the entrees the Heirloom beetroot & buffalo mozzarella salad, pickled green tomatoes, puffed wild rice and the Grilled calamari with preserved lemon, crispy herbs and toasted breadcrumbs served with Stefano de Pieri Fleurieu Vermentino 2018 and the Stefano Vino Rosato to the main dishes favourites: the cooked to perfection Paccheri pasta, slow braised duck and swiss brown mushroom ragu, and the Potato & chestnut gnocchi with Tuscan cabbage, porcini mushrooms, parmesan & burnt butter served again with choice of either Altero Sangiovese or Montepulciano 2018. The Italian cheese platter and assorted mignons at the end were just the prefect way to end a delicious and relaxed evening meal. The service is also spot on. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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3. A Tavola Bondi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By Kozzad
Had dinner here with 7 friends. Was excited at the set dinner menu.Canât fault the food (5/5)However, the service and delay in drink orders (sometimes needing 3 reminders) was hugely disappointing. They could benefit from a great manager that can instil some really good service principles in the wait and bar staff (1/5).Also had issues with a final bill - they added a compulsory gratuity.Overall disappointing. Giving this place a 3/5 ratingThank you for your feedback.
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2. Bondi Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 379 reviews
Looking down over the iconic Bondi Beach, the Tratt is a true Sydney local. For 32 years this restaurant has served modern Italian food made from the best Australian ingredients and a full bar offering Australian and Italian wines, spirits and liqueurs. U
Reviewed By Tamarama_Sally
The Bondi restaurant scene is constantly changing, but the Tratt remains a reliable local favourite. After the most recent facelift itâs cooler and more expensive than before. But the prices are still reasonable, the service is high standard, and the food ranges from good to very good. If in doubt, the pizzas and pasta never disappoint.Thanks for your kind words. We took over the Tratt just over two years ago now and we did give it a little facelift, but we wanted the space to continue being relaxed, but professional and overall welcoming. Somewhere for a fancy date night, somewhere for a bowl of pasta and a glass of wine, somewhere for a breezy breakfast, and many things in between. We make pasta in house now, and the sourdough culture for our pizzas is two years strong now too. We hope we're not too cool though!Thanks again, we look forward to welcoming you again soon at the Tratt.
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1. Pompei's Bondi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 353 reviews
Reviewed By 954JamesS
I always considered this place the bees knees of pizza... and gelato in Sydney.... but having been back after many years Iâve since had much better/more traditional pizza and gelato.Iâm not sure if this place has changed hands or lost touch but the pizzas were bland and lacked flavour. The price was also ridiculous for what you got... tiny portionsGelato as so watery..... not creamy and tasty like I remember it being on par with Messina. Iâm sad to say this place has gone down hill since the early 2000s when it opened! Only thing that was good was the service, nice people & helpful. So the 2 stars are for the staff not the food! Or value for money
