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This is one of the best Italian restaurant I went in my life,and I am Italian so I know what I am talking about. The venue is perfect. Even though it was quite cold outside, inside was very comfortable to sit,very warm and cozy.
The focaccia bread is the most authentic Italian focaccia bread I ever had in Sydney.
It was the first time I tried Fiorentina and I was not disappointed. The steak was just finger-licking good, and the potatoes,oh my god...I wish I can cook them like that!The dessert was such a beautiful blend of flavours,it was the perfect cherry on top of an amazing dinner!
They have an huge wine list and,most important thing,you can put truffle in any dish on the menu.It is like a dream come true.
We celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary and I am looking forward to spend my birthday this coming Saturday.
And to top it all off, all the staff was really helpful, patient and courteous. A really perfect package if you want to spend a good night,with good food in a really lovely place!
We went for our wedding anniversary on a recommendation from a friend and we weren’t disappointed, the ambiance of the place was incredible, the service was brilliant and the food was amazing!! The handmade pastas are delicious, the lamb Raghu was mouth watering. I cannot cannot wait to book again.
Molto bene!! We will be back again , and again, and again, and again!! Thank you for making my father-in-laws birthday dinner so memorable. The candle on the affogato was just delightful. You’re staff are too lovely. Can’t wait to have your pasta again 🤤❤️
Fantastic little Italian restaurant
Bondi Junction is lacking in good food. It’s so nice not to have such a great place near home.. finally
Such amazing and authentic food, I would fly to Sydney just for a meal here! Highly recommend
Simply the best again and again and again........ great food, staff sempre!!!
Best Fiorentina ever!!! Can’t wait to try other dishes.
Staff very friendly and location just amazing!
Couldn’t ask more for my first wedding anniversary!
Stumbled upon this place on a rainy evening...Amazing food and service! Loved it..we will definitely be back soon. Italian as it should be. Thank you.
Best Italian in Sydney! I have never written a review before but i am sure this place deserves one! Really nice atmosphere, friendly staff and awesome food! You guys make me proud of my Emilian cousine abroad! Thank mates we' ll definitely be back :)
We had an amazing Sunday lunch...tipical italian food and excellent service! We ll definitely go back soon!
This is one of the best Italian Restaurants I have eaten in in Sydney. The food is simply amazing! There are also daily specials that keep us going back time and again.
It is a very cosy, intimate restaurant and the atmosphere is fantastic on any night of the week. Be sure to make a booking as they are always busy!
The restaurant is licensed but also allows BYO on Sunday through to Thursday.
A must do if you are in the area!
Our favourite!!!! Definitely recommend it. Great food and service!!!
I'm from Italy and the food was just like at home.. I loved it! We'll definitely come back!
Always good. Great local with authentic flavours. Don't miss the Calamari fritti
Found this place by absolute accident, visited them last night and fell in love with the place! The food, the service, everything was spot on. Would give them more stars if I could.
Pleasantly served...authentic handmade pasta...definitely the lamb ragù was delicious and grilled vegetables and finished with traditional tiramisu and creme brûlée....recommend you try...and their coffee is excellent!! Well done guys!!
So delicious, so authentic, and really fast delivery. Their ragu tagliatelle is second to none! They don't do that thing so many Italian restaurants in Australia are guilty of doing which is making all their sauces with condensed tomato paste and an overdose of herbs. This is just right.
Serving up traditional Italian food from the regional area of Emilia-Romagna, a visit to this Bronte Road restaurant is like a trip to Italy, without the jetlag. Emilia-Romagna – the area up the top of the boot – is known for its fresh produce, strong flavours and homemade pasta – and that’s what you can expect from Osteria Riva. No pizza.
I recommend the antipasto plate, which comes in two sizes. It sets the tone with a pile of Italian cured meats and cheeses that are of the highest and freshest quality.
Very traditional Italian dishes featuring many handmade pastas.
The crab and artichoke pasta was spot on.
Lots of fine Italian wines to choose from served with efficiency and care.
Perfecttttttttttt dishes with truffleeeeeeeeeeeeee! that's allllllllllllllllllllllllll ahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa(omg why have to write at least 140 wordssss)
Nice and cozy restaurant. It's a lovely place to catch up with friend in a cold evening. Their food was lovely, simple but flavourful. Staff was really friendly, made you feel very comfortable.
Was recommended this place by an Italian friend saying that the pasta here is just as good as what he had back in Italy, if not better than some, and definitely one of the best in Sydney.
Been back here three times since and the food and service never disappoints. I can't quite remember the names of the dishes I had each time but they were all amazing. The Entrees, Mains and Desserts were all good, along with their daily specials. The portions are great at reasonable prices.
Theres almost always street parking out front around dinner time so it's quite convenient. Though make sure you always book, or arrive just as they open otherwise there's a good chance they'll be booked out for the entire evening and waiting won't even be an option. Learnt that the hard way. ಠ_ಠ
Very good Italian restaurant. The entrees were delicious although small portions of the antipasto platter but I think plenty for 4. The pasta dishes were outstanding and very generous portions which we were all happy with because we thought after the entrees we'd recieve small mains. A bit pricey but had a lovely experience overall.
This tiny, adorable restaurant is everything you would expect from a genuine Italian trattoria/osteria. Good food, warm atmosphere, the limited number of tables help to create that nice buzzy environment without the noise that sometime big crowdy restaurant have. It's the perfect place to go if you wanna surprise your woman with a truly romantic experience. Can't wait to be back!
Traditional italian food
So many memorable dishes
It has been a long time since we've eaten italian this good
Wonderful atmosphere and service
Good wine list too
Definitely recommend for date night or dinner with family/friends - should book as it gets very full
Delicious. You must try the cappelletti so yummy! Little restaurant but perfect for a romantic dinner and lively waiters!
As we stepped out onto the street we both commented on what a great homely feel this restaurant has and the people of Bondi should feel lucky they have such a wonderful local Italian restaurant on their doorstep. Can't wait to come again.
During my visit to Australia I wasn't so lucky with Italian cuisine but that changed in the Harbour City. My friend Gian who is actually Italian, recommended and took us to this restaurant so expectations were high. The place Osteria Riva , Italian cuisine from Emilia Romagna region, modest, cozy, authentic, as soon as you get in you realise this is the real thing and they're doing their best to have a real Italian spot in Sydney, I have to say, spoiler alert they succeeded. Indeed chef Andrea Riva is doing an amazing job of bringing the cuisine from his region and keep it authentic, making everything from scratch
Meats and eggs used here are organically produced in Rylestone, northwest of Sydney. The pasta is made fresh daily, something that's clearly evident, and the style of the food is that of Emilia-Romagna, a stunning part of Italy I was lucky to travel through many years ago.
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Being the only restaurant in Sydney that serves the traditional cuisine stemming from the Emilia-Romagna region, owner Andrea Riva - who also brought us the charming Amarcord - will proudly deny any requests for pizza. Handmade pastas are the specialty here, and with centuries of tradition behind them, they're confident in their innate abilities. Placing ourselves in owner/chef Andrea's capable hands, we're presented with Fried Calamari ($14) , served with zucchini and prawns in a paper cone. The presentation takes me back to a beach in southern England and British seaside fare; though it's far from sad or soggy. Gnocchi Dell'osteria ($24) is their colourful house bouquet of beetroot, gnocchi, succulent prawns and clams. The Cappelletti with Sage Butter ($22) are filled with ricotta and topped with ragù. Our charming waitress explains our little bundles of joy are "shaped like the hats that the priests wore". They're also al dente, and exceptionally tasty. Perhaps that's why pop
Good starter antipasti to die for.... Meals are reasonably priced try if you can Apple cake on special for dessert yum
Great service and fantastic food. Everything was spot on. The service was great and the food was fantastic. All the waitresses and waiters knew the menu well. The sommelier chose perfectly for the meal.
The staff was very friendly and they timed the serving of the meals to perfection.
Highly recommend and I will be going back.
Love it... Eggplant and scallop pasta last night was divine!
It was a last minute decision to try that lovely Italian restaurant. The staff were very helpful and extremely kids friendly. Great food, great service.. Must try!
Italian Gem. Operating in what used to be Amarcord, this restaurant is an Italian gem.
Understandably popular, the meal we ate here was one of the best we have had in Sydney for many months.
Showmanship and excellence in food preparation and delivery:
3 examples:
1. My wife ordered a Sirloin steak. The waitress brought over what must have been a 4kg piece of sirloin on a wooden board. She was asked to choose how thick she wanted her cut. Returned, when cooked, she was delighted with the taste and the perfect medium steak.
2. I chose a house specialty - pasta and lamb. Arguably the best al dente pasta I'd eaten in a year. Lamb was truly perfetto.
3. Desserts choices were all too tempting to refuse. We both enjoyed generous servings of moist tiramasu and 3 flavours of sorbet.
Would we return? Yes. Happily and hopefully soon.
A welcome addition to Bondi Junction eating scene.
Great service, great food. Beautiful Italian food and wine. Would be back many many times!!
Fast service. Excellent food although salty. Italian looking decor. We had marinated olives, spinach ravioli and tuna as the main course. Would go back. Easy parking.
Gorgeous gem hidden away in a forgotten part of Bondi. Homemade bread and olive oil delicious, and the wild mushroom risotto was one of the best I've ever had! Will definitely be back.
Fantastic staff, incredible food and lovely decor. Vegan options weren't on the menu but the staff were very happy to change things up which was great. Would highly recommend!
Really loved this place tonight. I only take off one star because I think the prawns were frozen not fresh Australian prawns. The service could have also been improved with more staff. But otherwise the staff are lovely. Our pasta was cooked perfectly and entree was delicious. I’m not sure why there are so many criticisms about the portion sizes they are huge!! Thanks
Such a gem in Bondi Junction! The wagyu sirloin is amazing and incredible! It's cooked perfectly, crispy outside and it's just like melting in your mouth🤤🤤 Tiramisu is another must-try👍🏻
It is such a beautiful, charming restaurant and the food is absolutely delicious. Mario and the owner were so friendly and helpful ensuring we were happy at all times! Thank you! Highly recommended! 😃
What another amazing night here! We’ve been 3 times now and each time gets better and better! They even got me a candle on my almond pana cotta for my birthday! Such lovely staff (even nicer if you speak in Italian to them), and such quick and easy service. Great wine, great atmosphere - it feels the most like Italy in Australia I’ve ever experienced (and I’ve lived in Italy for 10 months). Can’t wait to come back 🤤 xx
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