Italian
- Review
- Fremantle
Freo’s newly hatted restaurant has the kind of pizza you attack with a team
Flour, sugo and cheese, oh my! But there’s more than that to this raw pared-back dining room in the resurgent west end of our port city.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Mount Eliza
The new Italian restaurant that Mount Eliza locals can’t stop talking about – with good reason
Dani Valent reviews Bau Bau, where regional Italian classics are reworked into elevated restaurant dishes, with impressive results.
- Dani Valent
- Exclusive
- Restaurant news
Legendary Lygon Street deli, restaurant and cafe set for extended closure – again
Despite undergoing extensive renovations in 2018, the Lygon Street landmark is about to be shuttered for another overhaul.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Ettalong Beach
Can’t get into Firedoor? Drive to this more affordable fire-driven Central Coast gem
Osteria il Coccia exclusively uses fire and coals, but unlike Firedoor, it happily accepts walk-ins and a $49 pork cutlet is big enough to share.
- Callan Boys
Fine Italian dining on a budget: 10 of Sydney’s best pasta nights
The servings are generous, the wine is flowing. These great-value deals make going out more fun, filling and affordable right now. Give them a twirl.
- Isabel Cant
- Review
- Leederville
Vegans take note: Family pizzeria brings Leederville great pizza, small plates – and a dedicated vegan menu!
Also on offer: house-baked focaccia, utterly comforting desserts and a chilli oil to be reckoned with.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Haberfield
It won the Haberfield pizza duel, but is this icon still one of Sydney’s best pizzerias?
La Disfida’s warm-lit dining room and wood-fired winter cooking has serious pulling power.
- Callan Boys
For a slice of Mount Eliza’s hottest opening of the year, head upstairs
A hospo group making waves on the Mornington Peninsula is dishing up saucy venison meatballs and choc-loaded tiramisu at Slim’s Upstairs.
- Tomas Telegramma
- Review
- Perth
This modern CBD pub puts the mate in maitre d
As this underground tavern enters its second decade, its triple-threat blend remains as reassuring (and welcome) as ever.
- Max Veenhuyzen
- Review
- Cammeray
This neighbourhood Italian adds a dash of lemony sunshine to winter (and tiramisu)
With its Amalfi-inspired aperitivi, focaccia and pasta, Nico is a mood-lifting place to hibernate.
- Terry Durack