Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Dee Why

12 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Dee Why Deli
94/100 (94 ratings)
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Cafe
Italian
Italian
Cafe
Café
Italian
Giovanni's
Giovanni's
94/100 (166 ratings)
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European
Italian
Italian
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
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"My partner has been coming here since he was 4 and recently showed me this restaurant. Such amazing food cannot fault Sonia’s cooking. I recommend..."
Prems0ul
"Beautiful Food ! Very good portion sizes and lovely polite staff! I would highly recommend to..."
Ashleigh Portelli
"Lovely food, lovely people, really good value, we will be back..."
Damian Evans
"Recently celebrated a birthday here and the food was very tasty and fresh. Plenty of choices and a good selection of wine, which our party were..."
Samantha Ronney
"Excellent restaurant. Top quality Italian food. Nicely presented in a pleasant atmosphere by a friendly staff. Seats both inside and outside...."
Mario Sammut
"Very honest, tasty Italian food. The duck ravioli is to die for. Also, it is such a pleasant dining experience here. I highly recommend this..."
Harriet Rickard
"I really enjoyed the Italian flavours especially the pink sauce, amazing!! and house red wine. The place is warm and welcoming. I had a lovely..."
Karol Prieto
"We had an outstanding meal here on Saturday night. My friends Salmon was the largest piece I've ever seen served and cooked to perfection and my Veal..."
Linda Hardaker
The Italian Room
The Italian Room
91/100 (252 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
"Perfect for early Sat evening dinner with toddler. Very friendly staff, particularly the Canadian woman. Meals served were yummy and made fast. Love..."
Nicole Morris
"Delicious hidden local gem! Wonderful beach views with lovely staff. Some may say the menu is limited but to me, that means every item has been..."
Anna Wong
"Love this place - great pizza, wine and food generally .. hey Mel and Rob Jones great place..."
Susan O'Reilly
"Great food and great friendly staff, One of the best restaurants on the Dee Why beachfront. Highly recommended..."
Gavin Magee
"Honestly the best pizza I had in Australia so far Federico is the boss amazing pizza chef grazie bello..."
Andrea Boz
"If you haven’t been here, get here !! Pizzas are amazing ... however do your self a favour the steak is bloody awesome , do order, with the..."
Suzanne Cooling
"Delizioso. It's like eating at your Grandmas house, simple and fresh ingredients. The difference is we don't have many rules! Red wine and grappa in..."
Evy Anwar
"Beautiful pizza perfect crust. Great atmosphere immaculate kitchen highly reccomended. Welcome to Dee..."
Stephen Smith
"Absolutely amazing food and great atmosphere! The service was fantastic! We will definitely be back soon! Congratulations Santo and the friendly..."
Maria Muoio
"Literally the best service I've experienced. Every time they exceed my expectations but tonight as I turned up to collect my takeaway pizzas with my..."
Pieta Stenner
"I really love visiting The Italian Room, the pizza's are up there with the tastiest on the Northern Beaches, the pasta and main meal's are incredible..."
Travelling Millennial
"Excellent service and the food was authentic Italian. We ordered Swordfish and Pizza with Grilled Octopus Entrée. Those dishes definitely live up to..."
Nick W
"Tasty wood fired oven pizza. Ordered pick up and it took 45min until it was ready (although, they mentioned something was wrong with their oven that..."
Mo Hansen
"Oh my goodness! My partner and I tried to get in last night, but the restaurant was full. We got take away and oh man, the food was EPIC! So..."
Trish Schorr
"4 superb entrees great pizzas and pasta. Steak ordered rare but came well done was the only letdown on the food side. Service was haphazard, first..."
Ken Martin
"Amazing pizza and very affordable for the authentic quality of the ingredients. Ordered and they were on time for pick up, gave us an extra pizza for..."
Helena Ammitzboell
"Great simple Italian food at a good price. The smell of wood fire pizza with the refreshing beach..."
Martyn Jeffs
Livoti's
Livoti's
90/100 (500 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
Pasta
Prawns
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Mediterranean
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this Restaurant - one of the best on the northern beaches - casual and the food is 5 star.... try the Crumbed Veal Cutlet it's..."
John Armytage
"By far one of the best Italian restaurants we've been to in years, very authentic Italian run family.very generous sizes ad very reasonable prices....."
Löü Sullivan
"This by far has to one of the best run restaurants on the peninsula, you can not go past the family atmosphere and OMG the food. Authentic and real..."
James Kavanagh
"Amazing staff, great food, warm and welcoming environment. Highly..."
Imran Hossain
"Best Italian food ever! Totally recommend to anyone wanting Italian..."
Kylie Mitchell
"The best Italian in Sydney!!!! They need a livotis on every corner. Thanks guys for all the love and beautiful food over the years. To keep that..."
Tulo Sila
"Great food and great people! Can't rate it highly..."
Claire Langley
"Been here so many times and we always go home with a smile. Super friendly family business! Best food in dee why! Do yourself a favour and get the..."
Tim Lisney
"The food is amazing and so reasonably priced. Beautiful family fun Livotis and I HIGHLY recommend..."
Deb Kasmar
"First time patrons. Beaut people & delish fresh Italian food. We’ve already picked our next choice for next..."
Michelle Dunlop
"Finally made it down for dinner after hearing so many glowing reviews, service and food were bang on. If you haven't been there do yourself a favor..."
Lee Severino
"This is a Hidden gem, don't go there!!! We have been their customers for over 10 years and still the same, they serve beautiful "Italian mama"..."
Rika V
"Dropped in without a reservation made welcome had great meal wine and..."
Richard Lucas
"Sensational service, delicious food and fabulous family feel! You have to get there and indulge. The tiramisu is the best..."
Karen Edwards
"Best Italian food on the beaches! Their pastas & deli selection are to die for.... Reasonably priced, delicious authentic Italian meals. Do yourself..."
Shari Vukovich
"Once again a last minute call to the lovely family run business for a beautiful takeaway on the go. Honestly couldn't of asked for more. Beautiful..."
Jack Zabuza Chappell
"Fabulous food, fabulous service. I hope I can visit again..."
Vivienne L'Or
"Don’t want to say how gorgeous the food is cause it will get too popular and we won’t get a table when we..."
Tracey Moxham
"Best lemon meringue and best Gorgonzola I've had in..."
Sofia Lunel
Stella Blu
Stella Blu
82/100 (1098 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Eggplant
Lamb
Pesto
Pasta
Salad
Fish
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Prawns
Toasts
Sit down
Italian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Live Music
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our favorite place on Dee Why beach by far. Always receive great service, Angela, Saskia & Lizzy are fantastic, the bruscetta is so good as is the..."
Michelle Reilly
"Amazing food and service.. our waitress was really friendly.. and had an awesome view of the beach.. fully recommend stella..."
Sally Baum
"Long time favourite restaurant & bar catering from a full meal to casual shared plates and drinks. Excellent service makes this institution a place..."
Will Cotis
"The food was just the right portion size and the wait staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely come back..."
Nicole Burrows
"I popped in for a special birthday breakfast yesterday morning on my own and was met with smiles by two very lovely staff members who were always..."
Julie Bone
"Lovely impromptu lunch on DY beach yesterday. Great service. Friendly staff and the anti pasta plate for two was amazing and reasonably..."
Morag Keegan
"Fantastic service and the grilled seafood platter for two was..."
Daryl Crooks
"Impeccable service from the waiter who served us during the night would highly recommend the restaurant to friends. And the chefs special i chose..."
Taylor Cosgrove
"Food is always delicious and the service is great. I've dined there several times and have to say it's one of the better, if not the best, place to..."
Trish McKenzie
"Best eggs Bene I think iv'e had ! Was a super busy day, but got a table in the shade and the staff were quick to come and see us, Absolutely..."
Allan Turner
"Favourite place in dee why! Always go back as the food and staff..."
Martina Fagan
"Always amazing, best restaraunt in Dee Why for Italian food never fails us! Love the fresh seafood, service and views .... can't wait till our next..."
Melissa Macri
"Would have been 5* if it wasn’t for a few comments made by the woman managing the tables. We had booked for our anniversary (Which was during the..."
B
"I went here Saturday night with my Husband for his birthday. The food is consistently great. It’s a shame the service is consistently a little..."
Tabitha Bridge
"Had a great night here, despite some terrible weather. The food and drinks were delicious and the risotto was the best I have ever had! The weather..."
Rebecca Thompson
"Lovely location, friendly staff, great atmosphere and definitely delicious food. Everything sounds nice..."
Aslaan Safaie
"Great place, the staff were very friendly and gave great recommendations. We had the arancini balls which melted your mouth, very deliciously. And..."
WellActive “WellActive”
"We came across this restaurant for a quick lunch. Turned out to be pretty good. The most pleasant part is the service. They reminded me to bring our..."
Kuan-Yu Lan
"I've lost count how many times I've dined here over the last 30 plus years and can I tell you this is one of these places you can always rely on to..."
Johnny Lohr
"The squid ink spaghetti with crab and prawns….to die for. So much value here. Not only was it fresh, substantial and sooo tasty, the value for..."
Daryl Pratt
Salt Meats Cheese
Salt Meats Cheese
81/100 (300 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Reservations
Dinner
Mid-range
Mezzanotte
Mezzanotte
74/100 (72 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Risotto
"Great food and wonderful staff. Calamari is super fresh, and nicely cooked. The antipasto platter is plentiful with a variety of 5 different cold..."
Mrs A
"Amazing service, always so friendly. Many of my friends and family's do large parties here and the staff are always so accommodating, even if we stay..."
Shakeitup
"Good food, good service, pricey wine and cheap wine glasses. We went there when it was becoming very busy, but the service was still very quick and..."
Robert Steers
"Good quality food, and service to table great but rushed (didn't have time to digest entree before main came rushing out, then dessert arrived soon..."
Fiona Sweeting
"Enjoyed delicious Levanto (tiger prawns, Spanish onions, capsicum, mushrooms, basil, garlic, oregano) and gluten free Lake Como (pieces of chicken..."
Dr Madisen Harper
"Wonderful food, sensational staff. Fabulous decor, excellent location right on Dee Why Beach. Seating inside and outdoor also. Fantastic choices, top..."
Justine OBRIEN
"Very impressed with the staff and service Very tasty pizzas which arrived in no time which made dinning a very pleasant experience with our young..."
Ham Ham HAM HAM
"Good traditional Italian food. Great pizzas, the "Australian" is a personal..."
Adrian Scott
"A family favourite, great staff, food and view. I would recommend the..."
Nick Reynolds
The Italian Pasta Company
The Italian Pasta Company
71/100 (1575 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Pizza
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Pesto
Sit down
Fast food
Pizza
Italian
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Olive & Peel
Olive & Peel
70/100 (1341 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Italian
Pizza
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
"Awesome food friendly..."
Lisa
"The most appreciating hospitality around dee why.The dishes were so tasty and mouthwatering.i would like to give 5 star for this..."
Ma N OZ
"We ordered delivery for Narrabeen, it was fresh , delicious and the pasta was to die for... I had pasta, my husband had pizza and mother had chicken..."
Ruby Riach
"I love this place! They're open late for starters, which is great for us late eaters. My favourite thing to order is their chicken schnitzel served..."
Catalina Rosu
"Initially placed an order online, paid and never received the order as they weren’t even open despite stating they were online. Was refunded the..."
Syd Knee
"I absolutely adore olive and peel! We are regulars there and find ourselves easily picking up a lasagna over making our own dinner! Time and time..."
Renae Sadlier
Aqua
Aqua
70/100 (53 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
Italian
Italian
Australian
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Pesto
Sit down
Australian
Pub
Italian
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza
70/100 (794 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I order from here regularly and never have any issues with the customer service or the quality of the pizzas. The food is exceptional standard for..."
Ash
Rashays Dee Why
Rashays Dee Why
70/100 (1578 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Grill
Australian
Seafood
Grill
Italian
Seafood
Dinner
Ribs
Sit down
Grill
Italian
Seafood
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"Took mum out for brunch, the food was amazing and the service was excellent. Rashays is the perfect place to dine in with wonderful stuff. We got our..."
sunny
"Came in for my Nonna Birthday yesterday. I must say such a great restaurant with delicious food ! A great variety of foods and the ribs are amazing!!..."
aquarius 29
"My friend and I went here for an early dinner and dessert. We were really impressed with the excellent food and great service. when we arrived it..."
Tashi Dawa
"Service good, food was pretty decent and quick which was great however. Only concern is there was a puddle of water from a leaking aircon mentioned..."
Leon Fredriksen
"Excellent customer service. Very friendly and helpful staff. Portion sizes were large and piping hot We purchased a $10 online rewards membership on..."
Mark Johnson
"Always the best Margherita pizza!! Quick service and really good food with good serving..."
Lobsang Dolma