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Capriccio Osteria & Bar

89/100 (3276 ratings)

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"Great for a big group! The set menu is delicious and the portions are generous. The waiters were really nice and the atmosphere is fun, so we came..."

Lucienne Maxwell

"Recommended delish, sophisticated, fine scrumptious dishes. New pasta with prawns is my favourite atm. Thank you,..."

Artem.au

"My favourite dish was the asparagus which came with a delicious puree and some sort of soft cheese - so flavoursome! The Caprese salad was fresh and..."

Phfat

"Most people are of the opinion once you have been to Italy you have had the best Italian though what happens when you bring the Italian to Australia?..."

Sara

"I dined here on a Thursday night as part of an organised event (discounted meal). We were fortunate to try a spread of the menu and honestly I..."

Theeconomicfoodie

"Has become my favourite Italian restaurant in Sydney! The pastas we ordered still make me drool thinking about it. Great flavour and texture!..."

Erina Watanabe

"I was invited to celebrate a friend's birthday at Capriccio Osteria and on the day, I ended up carpooling with friends to get here. This was probably..."

MSGCafeteria

"Fantastic restaurant in Leichhardt Beautiful food and amazing service I will keep going back over and over The squid ink spaghetti..."

Sydney F

"Food was delicious, great service - got the $20 pasta and glass of wine Tuesday deal which was amazing value. The duck ravioli special was a stand..."

Kat Leni

"Went to Capriccio Osteria for a birthday dinner last night. Service was perfect - our waiter was really helpful and friendly, and they were very..."

Jenny Yang

"Loved this restaurant! It has such a homely vibe, friendly staff, and delicious food! The squid ink pasta was reminiscent of a Thai chilli basil stir..."

Kristen Chan

"Squid ink pasta with crab - loved this.Kids pasta - very good.Brussel sprouts - like it.Pumpkin ravioli - very good as well.Great..."

FoodLuva

"Fantastic!Capriccio Osteria & Bar is absolutely beautiful and the perfect place for everything from family dinners to special..."

Carly (@tippleandfodder)

"Fantastic experience. Nice modern spin on Italian.Really enjoyed the beetroot and Vodka infused ocean trout with goat curd 8/10, the..."

Yun Huang Yong

"Rates 3.25/5 overall. Came here w groupon voucher, cant remember what sort of deal it was (probably half price everything). Too many voucher carrying..."

Food_Rampage_AM @INSTA

"One of the best Italian joints I've had the pleasure of eating at. The squid ink spaghetti was to die for, and the fettucine was perfectly put..."

The Hippy Foodie

"Atmosphere was nice as we were seated outdoors for dinner, however, some big umbrellas or a little more shelter would be much appreciated as leaves..."

Jonita🥢

"Norton Street in Leichhardt is Sydney’s answer to Melbourne’s Lygon Street with the busy inner-west road ihome to at least a dozen Italian..."

The RnB Diary

"Had the great pleasure of dining at Capriccio Osteria & Bar the night before the launch of their new spring menu and one word WOW!Beautiful..."

Myfdsquad

"I was pleasantly surprised to have visited this cosy Italian restaurant. It's a great place for date night but also has exclusive seating for parties..."

Ningjaeats

"Was lucky enough to try the new menu at capriccio osteria last night (a night before the new menu is released today) and let me start off by saying..."

The Naked Food Addict

"Capriccio is my favourite Italian Restaurant in Sydney bar none and we eat a *lot* of Italian food. So authentic and so delicious. Lots of unique &..."

Will Goodbourn

"We love coming here! Real Italian food that's hard to beat in Sydney. Staff are fantastic to talk to and are clearly passionate about their food and..."

Lily

"It's hard to know which highlight to start with when you talk about Capriccio Osteria. The venue itself has a cool calming feel to it with crisp..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Italian Ninja ...Now this area is little Italy so when you need or want some good old carbs this is the best location to fill up on..."

Asian Food Ninja

"Head Chef Nicole Bampton is a genius! She's taken all her tasty technique from her time at Tetsuya and Lucio's and brought them to the new venue..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"My husband and I loved the intimate, cosy setting at this neighbourhood gem! The handmade pastas seemed really popular. We went with the scallop..."

Seeaych

"Great service, generous portions, a bit too much flavour and salt otherwise a great variety of tasting dishes. Pasta was a by too soft and lacked..."

Pheebs

"Located at the eatery hub of Leichhardt, the joint provides you with an authentic Italian experience. You can settle for a cozy in-house dining or..."

Arunima Bhattacharya

"Don't come here expecting pizza, mix and match pasta and sauces or an oyster bar.But if you're after a dining experience that will transport you..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Visited here for the first time using a Living social voucher. It was relatively quiet when we arrived. The customer service was excellent and..."

Micku

"Have visited this place a few times and the food is consistently delicious, the menu is seasonal and has some unusual offerings. The food is..."

HungryForMore

"Wonderful food and great service. I really love the oysters and the sirloin. The ambiance is really modern and fresh. Would defiantly comeback..."

Kev

"Saturday night after the movie. the place was packed. Service is very good. Food and drinks came quick. Decoration is great but a little..."

Pmpbj

"Delicious meal & attentive staff! Great late night place to go for dinner in leichardht. Had the stuffed mushrooms which were delicious and the wait..."

Sydneyeats_by_two

"Absolutely love this place! I have dined here and gotten delivery & each time the food have been fantastic. I love to start with the warm, woodfired..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Finally!!! A consistently great Italian restaurant in Leichhardt!! I've been utterly disappointed at the suburb of Leichhardt Italian food scene..."

Nomnom

"Been meaning to try this place for a very long time, and when it popped up on LivingSocial last year it seemed a perfect excuse to do so. Finally..."

Ben

"Went to cappricio osteria with a voucher and found the food to be flavoursome and fresh. I ordered the pasta with pipis and a glass of white wine...."

Dominique Marie

"We went on Valentine's Day only to find a condensed version of the menu which kind of sucked because we were craving pasta like crazy. We ordered..."

@eatingupwiththehannashians

"We felt very welcome here and were greeted by all staff members. We had a three course meal plus dessert; the smoked oysters, king crab and diced..."

Graham

"A place which another reviewer asked me several times to go. To my amazement my partner had bought vouchers from those deal websites. I don't like..."

Sydneyguyrojoe

"Just beautiful. Love this..."

Stefano Bondavalli

"Very good Italian restaurant in Leichhardt ! I love everything , you must to go and try this place . Ones you try you can not stop to go all the time..."

Food Ally

"Delicious and interesting take on traditional flavours. Decent prices and great for sharing with friends. Drinks are great as well, have the Aperol..."

Ivan Markovic

"On a sunny day, we took a leisurely stroll from Petersham Station to Capriccio Osteria & Bar, excited to try this great addition to the Leichhardt..."

Khana

"Matteo Galletto and Michele Rispoli (ex Lucio’s, Paddington) along with head chef Bryan Gerlini (ex A Tavola) bring this casual and modern Italian..."

2 Hungry Guys

"My partner and I just had the most fantastic meal at this lovely local Italian in Leichhardt. The food and service was top notch and we can't wait to..."

Andrea Darling

"Michele I invited us to come and sample some of their items on he menu. Delicious Italian cuisine with a modern twist but still has the..."

Amys_food_adventures

"Capriccio is part of the italian New Wave hitting Sydney and the restaurant is run by 3rd generation restaurateurs Matteo Gallatto and Michele..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"The food here is absolutely wonderful. Every dish that came out was presented beautifully and so flavoursome. Boss man Michele is so kind and..."

Sweetandyummie

"Very good restaurante! The food it is fantastic , service too, you people need to try this new restaurant in leichhardt! I will be back all the time..."

Gustavo Bueno

"This is a great find on Norton Street, Leichhardt. The food is great, service is friendly and the atmosphere is inviting and fun. My favorite starter..."

Renee

"Capriccio is the refreshing new addition to the now sleepy Norton strip. What once was the go to area for Italian food has now been replaced with for..."

Kis The Cook

"This place came very highly recommended and for very good reasons. The expectations I had of this place were very high and remain so. I don't think..."

Hungry Minion

"We loved the food, its different from the usual Italian fare in a great way. We were a table of five and we decided to go for the sharing menu which..."

Robyn Scott

"A great new edition to Norton Street. Enjoyable long relaxing lunch, good & knowledgeable service (extra passion with the accent of the..."

Jordanberryman1970@icloud.com

"Amazing food, one of the best meals I've had in a while. Good vibe and reasonably priced. Highly recommend the mortadella and cotechino..."

KB

"Great authentic fresh Italian food. The panini was cooked fresh in the wood fire, absolutely delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly with a good..."

Julie Mockett

"Best restaurant in leichhardt - hopefully will revitalize a flagging area. Had lunch here and the food is modern and innovative and service is great!..."

Belly

"It's Italian, fun and fresh - and very new.They have the most amazing wood fired panini on their lunch menu - actually baked to order and filled..."

Lucy Green

"Had a really wonderful time here last night. This place is my most favourite Italian restaurant in Sydney. Every single dish we ordered was amazing..."

SRi H. Oetomo

"Delicious food with excellent service. I fell in love with the outdoor street dining setting - there were lots of tables outside, music, and good..."

Joyce Qiu

"Delicious Italian food with a great restaurant ambience! Oysters with the vodka granita & the squid ink pasta were the highlights of the menu. Would..."

Chloe Dizon

"OMG! One of the best Italian food. Fabulous woodfired pizza, pastas and my most favourite oysters, plus wine! Dined here with my best friend last..."

Farhana Nizu

"Incredibly delicious dishes. The woodfire pizza was perfectly cooked with a delicious homemade sauce and fresh toppings. The pumpkin ravioli with..."

Rosette B

"Great Woodfired pizza and handmade pasta!!! We had the Salciccia pizza and it was a real standout, I cannot recommend it enough! The pasta was..."

Mac Jang

"Great service, freshly made pasta, I had the fazzaletti with banana prawns, shellfish butter and shallots. While my partner had the ravioli with..."

lachlan harris

"Consistently excellent food, service and overall experience. Great atmosphere whether for groups or date night. Best Italian restaurant in the inner..."

Kate Kirsten

Jasmin1

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"I was in Sydney visiting family. I caught up with a friend and she was like. I really feel like Lebanese let’s google what’s close by. Jasmin 1..."

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"We dined-in as a large group for a work lunch. We pre-ordered our food for our group booking. The food came out almost as quick as we sat down and..."

Law B

"Have only ordered takeaway from this place and it has not disappoint every time. Reasonable prices, great portions and super delicious food. The meat..."

Samantha Lo

"Very clean restaurant. The staff were friendly and the service was good and delivered the goods on time! Foods were delicious and filling! Definitely..."

Anthony Vecchio

"This place is my jam - I could eat dips and fried bread for the rest of my life. The service is quick and staff are friendly. The meat is juicy and..."

Eunifoodie

"Late lunch and the restaurant is still quite busy. We got mixed plates and wraps. The dips are really flavourful and the meats are grilled to..."

Hayley

"Very nice food and good service all round. I definitely over ordered here, but that’s never a bad thing as it was great value for money. Tried one..."

Elle Fitzpatrick

"Four of us decided to go here as our Christmas get together, and we are very glad we did.The service was a little slow to begin with, but..."

Gerald Smith

"Great food, simple, fresh and fast. Fed our family of five for $100 and loved every single dish - especially the cauliflower!! This is now one of our..."

Sophie Kennedy

"One my of all time favourite Lebanese restaurants!!Definitely love the leichhardt chain, the owners are so friendly and always looking to improve the..."

Alexandra | Lalan_eats

"The best Lebanese between north of parramatta road and east of the M4. If you're in that area then there's no better. It's not the absolute best..."

Fat Boi

"Eating in is definitely better than take away. Bit expensive and the garlic is crap, but service is great, meats tasty and tender, and c'mon, it's..."

Eatwithyourmouth

"Super good humus, best garlic lemon chicken, really nice tabouli. We are regular take away costumers and it has never let us down. I would only..."

Andrea Guerrini

"This is my favourite place to grab some Lebanese food. Between the selection, price and taste it's a winner. I usually grab a mixed meat plate and..."

Navs

"We came here for a mid week dinner. The place was relatively busy but we were seated quickly and greeted with the complimentary garlic dip, pickles..."

Sydneyeats_by_two

"Excellent. Out of its hands but would be even more excellent if there were more parking, other than that at the malls, in the area.We..."

Nora Ng–Na

"I love this place !Starters - fattoush salad; full of flavour.Mains - the chicken with garlic sauce, and their mixed plate coupled..."

Joseph Nguyen

"Love this place. It's loud, bold and brash, and the food is delicious, and full of flavour.There's nothing particularly fancy about Jasmin..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Have wanted to try this place for ages & now I wonderes why I took this long! Got takeaway and it is fast and efficient. Food is authentic,..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"I've been to Jasmin1 in leichhardt about four times in the past couple of years. The food has always been awesome. Usually when I've been there I get..."

Dominique Marie

"Jasmin1 is one of my favourite Lebanese places. I have eaten in a couple of times but mostly we get home delivery. The order is pretty much always..."

Kai Luv

"As always, one of the best mixed plates in Sydney. The meat is always fresh and cooked to perfection. The only place better than this is Jasmin1 in..."

Gaeth Al

"Great service and the food is very nice. Is it the best Lebanese taste wise- no way . But a great night regardless. Positives - friendly, prompt..."

Letty M.

"A local favourite in Leichhardt, the hommus is by far one of the best I've tasted and you can't go wrong with a mixed plate. The newly renovated..."

Sean Freitas

"Thank you Jasmin1 for coming to Leichhardt. The food is mouthwatering and is consistently fresh and flavoursome. Lovely atmosphere inside and also..."

Inner Westie

"Beautiful service and authentic food, great garlic dip. Highly recommended. They catered for our function and we stayed there for a few hours. They..."

Dragana Milovanovic

"Just okay. Food wasn't very good and even service was very stranded... Never go back So I would say just okay .............,,,,,..."

Tonydee198

"Great food and great value for money. You will not be disappointed by the food! The Garlic Lemon Chicken is the best I have ever tasted. Always take..."

Robyn Pride

"One of my regular restaurants. Amazing meat, BYO, cheap.. You can't look past it! Often come here for a quick bite or long degustation with friends...."

Jessicajackson_

"I normally get takeaway from here but have eaten here before as well. This is our neverfail place for a lebanese fix. The mixed plate is good as it..."

Miss Deliziosa

"The chicken shawarma tastes really good! Worth giving a try and the tea they offer you till the time you wait for your order is really yummy! The..."

Devesh Naik

"The mixed plate, a little bit of everything. A struggle to finish it on most days. Friendly staff and the brothers who own the shop. The kebabs and..."

Shons

"I have never been to Jasmin 1, Leichhardt. However, I have ordered home delivery numerous times and have always been satisfied. It is a..."

Marmaduke Pickthall

"I ate here a few days ago when searching for quality Lebanese food. I opted for the lunch special - $10 for a plate of falafels, hommus, fattoush..."

La Petite Bobo

"Did I mention that price includes a never-ending bag of Lebanese bread, an abundant plate of fresh mint, olives and piquant pickles, two..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Food was absolutely delicious! Prior to going, I read a review stating it was the best Lebanese restaurant in Sydney... they certainly was right...."

Myra

"Went the other day with a group of mates. Food was great and fresh, service was good and well priced. Will be..."

Mark Parker

"My wife and I celebrates a recent wedding anniversary at this delightful restaurant. It was our first occasion there. The service was personable and..."

Simon Phillips

"Food is delicious and service is friendly. Lovely flavours in all of the dishes and we had trouble agreeing a single favourite! Highlights were lamb..."

Yum Yum

"Don't pass this up!. This is one of my new favourites, the quality of food is amazing, service is friendly and prompt, and the price... well the..."

John Ferraro

"Good food. Portion sizes of salads and dips are much smaller than similar restaurants in Lakemba, Punchbowl, Bankstown, etc. It's much better value..."

Ellen Matthews

"Great food and service. I used Jasmin 1 to cater a social night for 10 people based on the Urban Spoon reviews. I have to add mine - it was..."

K

"Excellent Every Time. I have eaten her four times now and am very impressed with the friendly staff and most of all the wonderful food. Everything is..."

Restaurant Explorer

"Great food,great value. Our lunch was well worth the travel from the Central Coast. Handy to bus to Central & the food was well up to standard you'd..."

Dgs132

"WOW!!. The best lebanese food in sydney!! Creamy hommous Smokey eggplant dip tender shish kebab And to top it off fresh Lebanese bread I will def be..."

Wahib Haych

"Phenomenal. Every time we come back we are knocked off our chairs. The food is incredibly authentic, even more tasty and unbelievable value. We use..."

Jono C

"Great value. Loved the..."

Foodnous

"Jasmin 1 is one of our favorite joints for Arabic food in Sydney. The food is amazing, customer service is excellent and it's real value for money...."

Pari Dayalan

"One of the best middle eastern restaurants in Sydney. Friday night, we were in mood for something not so fancy. From Urbanspoon, we picked Jasmine 1,..."

Mu

"Went here with a few mates after being disappointed by all the Arabic restaurants in surry hills that seem to only get good reviews from people that..."

Man-vs-food

"I love the food at Jasmin1. This has become a favourite for our family celebrations. The mixed platters are great if you don't know what to order...."

Lily L

"Was craving a mixed plate and found Jasmin1 close by. Food was great and the tea and baklava afterwards was icing on the cake. Very reasonable prices..."

Ali Hazim

"We stumbled here by accident and it was a great mistake. We had a mixed plate and chicken something and both were super! Please, get the lamb sheesh..."

Monica Cho

"It definitely recommended to everyone who loves grilled food, the hummus is so smoky and tasty. I did forgot to take a photo as it was so delicious..."

Zoe Xue

"The quality of the food is amazing. Came here with my family and we all got a mixed vegetarian plate each. The falafels are so crispy on the outside..."

Genevieve

"We booked for a table of 12 for our staff party and decided to have a banquet for 40pp. The food arrives quickly and the staff is great and friendly...."

Trang Le

"First order from here today and couldn't be more impressed. Got the Large Mashawi and was blown away by the serving size and the flavour of each..."

Louise Nucup

"The food here is great! The meat skewers were tender and full of flavour. The dips however were not filled to the top..."

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