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A Tavola

89/100 (1703 ratings)

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"One of the best places for Italian cuisine. The pasta at the place is really amazing and so is the gnocci. They have indoor sitting as well as the..."

Food Baaraati

"A colleague and I went for a Saturday lunch and we impressed. We had a great chat with the waiter about the freshly made pastas. The spaghetti with..."

Jireh Mak

"Delicious food and great service. The truffle pasta special was amazing! We also had steak tartare and it was one of the yummiest and most..."

Claire Herrick

"Good good and adequate service. The servings are decent and flavors are quite nice. The pork tenderloin was a little dry, but each element paired..."

Susan

"Pappardelle : 😁 Great Gnocchi: 😍 Amazing Roast Pork : 😍 Amazing Rigatoni: 😍 Amazing Swiss Mushroom & Peas : 😁..."

Grace

"There's this enormous long marble table sitting 18 people. We sat at the end and in front of a Italian Toaster. The Lamb Pasta and the Dessert,..."

Nikki Shah

"A Tavola is my favourite Italian restaurant in Sydney! I live in Melbourne and my partner lives in Sydney, so I visit Sydney quite often. Every time..."

Jill

"Ambience is great. Staff is very informative and friendly. Food is quickly served. Ordered their signature Pappardelle Lamb, Pasta is soft and silk,..."

Healthyfoodlover

"We were in Sydney one night and felt like having Italian - something not particularly unusual to be honest. We knew of A Tavola but hadn’t visited..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Exceptional food, the pastas were so delicious we did not take a photo. I had the Ravioli and my partner had their signature ragu parpadelle. Pasta..."

QueenBee

"Exceptional and authentic Italian pasta dishes!! Staffs were super friendly and clearly explained the menu out for us. Trying any of the pasta..."

DINEWCD

"I have been wanting to visit this Italian restaurant for over a year. Originally recommended by a friend and the food did not let her down. The..."

Kalumi

"This place is literally heaven. Thou the price is high , it’s worth every bite. Ambiance is soft and romantic. Service is impeccable, food is..."

Amrisha Sridharan

"Tried the Papardelle and it was divine! Pasta was splendid.. the downside was the wait period because there are only a few staff taking orders and..."

Mara Melissa Villarete

"Excellent service and exquisite cuisine. Highly recommend their:Carpaccio di manzo - this was an entree and it was really hard to top this..."

Noelle Reyes

"came for lunch, ordered 2 specials - a crab spaghetti & tagliatelle ragu. pastas are freshly made so the textures were great! the crab pasta didnt..."

Jonathan Ong

"AUTHENTIC ITALIAN EXPERIENCE!The first time I ate at A Tavola I stumbled across It, I had such an amazing experience I couldn't wait to take my..."

Tiana-Marie Valeri

"A Tavola is usually packed but when you go to A Tavola for Monday lunch, you get the whole place to yourself! If the weather is good, then the tables..."

Okuralovee

"Come for the pasta, stay for the service, the wines, the atmosphere. A Tavola is about as good as traditional Italian food gets in..."

Onara

"Hand made pastafresh cheeses High quality ingredients. Excellent service nice atmosphere not a vast selection on menu but..."

Simon

"A lovely Italian restaurant walkable from Kings Cross station. The main dining area is located upstairs if it appears to be a function on the ground..."

IEats

"One of the best pasta places in Sydney. The actual pasta itself is so silky, flavoursome and chewy. The venue is unassuming and homely. Staff were..."

Don't Believe The Hype

"The most amazing food and Italian experience. My 9 yr old son and I loved it...A must go in Sydney.Fresh pasta, amazing service, great choice of..."

E ❤ B

"This place never disappoints. The service is incredible, the ambiance is amazing and the food is to die for. I recommend A Tavola to all my friends..."

Holly S

"Legit, best pasta I've ever had. I honestly didn't know a vegetarian dish with what effectively is pasta and mushrooms could ever make me so content...."

Jason

"Great service. Beautiful food. Something special about this place, always has been.Pasta is cooked perfectly and flavours are just spot..."

Robbie

"Authentic Italian food. I would highly recommend this for pasta lovers. The pasta here is amazing. The pappardelle was so silky and the..."

Peter Osman

"Great food and service. I would highly recommend a visit to enjoy a great meal. The pasta's are sensational! BravoThe service was fantastic and..."

Martinavitulli

"Highly recommend for an authentic Italian night out. Walking in and smelling the delicious food and looking at the grand dining table feels like..."

Dee Dee

"Superb location and easy to walk by the front and miss the exceptional experience within. The decor inside is italian themed and the fresh pasta..."

Josh

"This is a romantic restaurant that is the perfect date spot for any special occasion. The staff are friendly, the wine list is amazing and the fresh..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"We came by on a Friday for an early dinner without a booking, and were lucky that they can fit us in. We were seated in the middle of the big..."

Manz

"SERIOUSLY DELICIOUS!! We really felt we were in Italy with the great fresh produce, lovely setting and the wait staff were fantastic. Will..."

PE

"Visited this place for our anniversary and it totally made me feel like a special day. They gave us a table with 2 seats with a beautiful candle on..."

Bhavna

"We came here by chance, and left feeling lucky to have found this place. Originally wanted to go a place around the corner (also Italian) but..."

Max Freemynd

"A full immersion into italy in Sydney. The service is impeccable and the food is so beautifully crafted. A wonderful place with both a lover or a..."

Rosie Mansfield

"Just gorgeous. Amazing pasta (the gnocchi special was to die for). Wonderful service and lovely atmosphere. The Italian waiter is a little difficult..."

Cheesygoodness

"Our first night in Syndey we were recommended to try this place. I had booked a few weeks in advance being Easter weekend, and we were treated so..."

Luccio

"In a city with such a high standard of Italian cuisine, A Tavola stands out to be the best of the best in Sydney. Their fresh handmade pasta and..."

The Pursuit Of Food Perfection

"The layout of A Tavola is incredible! They have turned an old house into a great restaurant. The vibe is great and the staff make you feel like..."

Ferguson

"Hands down, my favourite restaurant in Sydney. I have been coming here for years and it is consistently exceptional food, service and..."

Emma

"My boyfriend took me here on my birthday for a surprise. It is gorgeous. The wait staff, the food, the intimate atmosphere, the decor, the wine. Just..."

Roxanne Groebel

"I couldn't fault this place in any way - service, food, atmosphere - waiters are great - really know their stuff. We let the waiter decide what we..."

Athan

"This is now in my top 3 Sydney Italian restaurants - Pendolino (an La Rosa actually) and Sagra are my other two. Love love love that the pasta is so..."

Sydney Food Blogger @PeckishByZoeRenee

"I enjoyed dining at A Tavola - the food was freshly prepared and amazing. The desserts were the stand outs for me. Extensive wine list =..."

Casellmai

"I live pretty close yet I havent been to A Tavola even though I have read many great reviews about the place. It was only when my mum who was..."

Miffy7

"One of the nicest Italian eateries I've been to! Authentic, delicious dishes (inc handmade pasta), super friendly and attentive staff, cosy ambience-..."

WannabeFoodie

"Love this place! Been several times and it sure doesn't disappoint. Menu is simple but very tasty dishes! We had the rigatoni ragù, pappardelle with..."

Andrew

"Every single time I visit Sydney I come here. Been coming nearly 7 years now and am never disappointed. My mouth is watering looking at that..."

Moetfan

"If you’re looking for some authentic Italian just a stone’s throw away from the Cross, look no further than A Tavola. This polished little..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"The Friday lunch thing is pretty special, and with BYO it makes it more affordable, but also a really good buzz at nightExcellent fresh..."

John

"Beautiful service and food. Me and my boy friend had a..."

Erika

"Love the Pappardelle!. Went here last month for a casual night out..turned out the ambience was quite romantic and intimate :P Service was A+, our..."

Lea

"Fridays is the only day they are open for lunch, and we are led to a light filled small room down some stairs, while the long marble table is covered..."

The Napoli Alert

"All of a sudden the room was awash with an unassailable nutty aroma and then we spotted our waiter floating towards us with a warm plate of the..."

Food In Hand

"5 Top Places to visit this July. The pastas are made fresh and reminds me of Italy :’) Their rich ragu with pappardelle pasta and a glass of red..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"The.Best.Ragu.Ever. The ragu was slowly braised for 8 hours so it falls apart with the slightest jab with a fork and almost melts in my mouth. The..."

Sugarpuffi

"Ever since the very first time I ate at a tavola, I’ve been well and truly smitten. It’s one of those places that I don’t think I’ll ever..."

Jules_breadshoes

"When we arrived at A Tavola Darlinghurst, I stopped to admire the huge marble table in the front dining room where the pasta is made fresh every day...."

Food Booze Shoes

"A Tavola in Darlinghurst is one place I’ve been meaning to get to for a while. So when my friend’s husband floated it as a potential venue for a..."

ReemA

"Favourite italian in Sydney. The specials are always amazing and all the food is fresh and delicious - entrees, mains and desserts. The Cremino..."

Susan Zhuang

"Amazing for a function !. I recently had my birthday here with 15 guests. It, as usual, was spectacular. Elena, the restaurant manager, is..."

Charles Elliot

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Stuart Butterworth

"Perfection. This is a hidden gem. Great service, lovely environment, beautiful, intelligent food...."

Brittona86

"It was awesome. Great service food was amazing so fresh and so much flavor. Dessert is a..."

Kbar

"Amazing! Highly recommend the pappardelle con ragu for dinner and thecremino al cioccolato for..."

Amy

"This place is so good! We went there on valentines day and we were impressed. The stand out dishes were the pork terrine and the cremona al..."

Dessert Smasher

"Night started off pretty crap as we were put on the long 'sharing table' with people all around us. Seats are positioned awkwardly, we could clearly..."

Kylie

"Beautiful italian fare. Went here for dinner over a year ago and can still remember the taste of the mushroom and hard ricotta salad, dishes were..."

Jono C

"First Date Venue. Believe it or not people that write reviews on this website do go on dates... Ocasssionly. A tavola is a great venue for a first..."

Sebastian

"Visited on a Tuesday night with my boyfriend, just a really lovely experience. The service food and space were beautiful. The product knowledge of..."

Kyman

"The food, upstairs ambiance and service were first class. We'll be..."

Wandy 6005

"Staff are delightful and food is just that bit different... Certainly not a pasta I could make at home. Highly recommend... Splash out for specials...."

Usually Healthy But Tasty

"Good but expensive. Nice atmosphere, good and original italian food with a modern twist. Pity about the size of the bill, not really value for..."

Axlandro

"Tastful. Lovely food, lovely atmosphere, attentive service. I enjoyed the seared scallops entree and mushroom ravioli main very much. The..."

Lucy

"True Italian. I really like the food here, in my opinion genuine and simple but flavoursome. The wait staff were knowledegable and friendly. Yummy..."

Let Them Eat Cake

"Fantastic! Simple but elegant menu with a diverse specials board. The staff are knowledgable and friendly. The complimentary focaccia when you sit..."

Ehmbee

"Loved it, beautiful specials (the lamb ragu was devine), very attentive service, extensive italian wine list, sat out the back, can't wait to..."

Elizabeth

"Located in the hussle and bussle of Victoria Road opp another great eatery namely The Victoria Rooms, this gourmet restaurant serves great food at..."

GregFresser

"Sensational. This place is one of a kind. I've been there twice so far. The fresh pasta is to die for. The entree's were quite creative and it's..."

Ben

"Where food and atmosphere both work. I'd heard a lot of good things about this place so was pleased to get in on a Saturday night (16 January 2010)...."

Phil Redfern

"This is the real deal ... Real Italian! Fabulous food! Great Italian wine list! I have been a few times for dinner ... the service and food was ideal..."

Magdalena Lapcevic

"Love this place. Been here loads and it's always..."

Dudeman

"As an Italian, I can honestly say this is the best Italian food I have eaten outside Italy. Amazing food and great service. The chocolate dessert..."

Rob K

"Fresh ingredients. Fresh pasta with a twist. Ambience is casual. Quality second to..."

Mike

Fratelli Fresh

73/100 (3374 ratings)

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"Delicious pasta, good service.Excellent flavour in the prawn linguini pasta. The pasta was not quite al dente, everything else was great...."

Ray

"Fratelli Fresh is always consistently good, especially the pizzas and pastas. The service can be hit and miss at times but you always leave with a..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Giving 5-stars here to this place for me is very easy and I'll explain why, this place is 300m from my office and they do a happy-hour from 3-6 where..."

Chinmay Khisty

"The cocktails are alright (tried the bellini and negroni), pasta is pretty good (tried the fettucine with seafood, linguine with prawn) and the..."

SDeans

"Highly recommended if you want fantastic food and attentive service. Not the place for an intimate conversation (very loud!). The pizza was among the..."

FussFreeFoodie

"Visited this place for a friend’s birthday celebration.Most of my friends are vegetarians and this place impressed us all with the range of..."

Kriti

"We ordered the set menu for two people, it included an antipasto board, one main for each person with a plate of rocket & Parmesan salad to share &..."

Mauyeeyee

"Great place for pasta on a cold winters night, the pasta's are tasty and hearty. The red wine selection is good and extensive. The desserts menu..."

JDub

"Really good location for afterwork dinner/drinks. On contrary to the other reviews, we actually enjoyed our time there. The lobster pasta was cooked..."

Grace

"Absolutely loved Fratelli Fresh 😍 this underground restaurant is perfect for a chilled night out with friends, a romantic date night and anything..."

Jess Andrews

"Love this place. We had lunch over the weekend, not that busy compare to weekdays. The ambience and service was great.All food were yumm, only..."

Deb

"The lobster pasta was really good! It's also a great place for group lunch or dinner. If you join the Fratelli membership, you will receive 25% off..."

Zuzu MaMa

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_ausGreat chain Italian restaurant that does pizza and pasta dishes. We have been here on several..."

Love At First Bite

"This Fratelli Fresh is located on Bridge Street. Enter down the stairs and the first thing you'll see is the pizza oven. The service is friendly and..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Been here a few times, the pizza is consistently tasty though some are nicer than others. Tried the black truffle pizza on a Friday night and was..."

Nem

"Fratelli Fresh is an enormous Italian restaurant in the heart of the Sydney CBD on Bridge Street close to the tourist mecca of Circular Quay. It has..."

Ben Lee Kong

"I felt like they should have extended the name to Fratelli Too Fresh. We changed tables in fact to escape the chilling air conditioning blasting down..."

Martin Newman

"Much bigger and busier than it looks from the photos, but still a great place to have dinner and have a conversation. Food was delicious and very..."

Stephen

"Always a top choice for us when we want a long working lunch. The location is perfect, just so close to our office in Martin Place!Pizza..."

TheFatCouple

"Great food, reasonably priced and great atmosphere. Wait staff could have been a little more attentive however the experience as a whole was a good..."

Andrew Micallef

"For me, they have stand out pastas always cooked just right, generous portion size and excellent flavour. The basic spog bol was better than some..."

It's CAKe Time

"The lasagna was full of tomato-ey goodness and tasted a lot cleaner (but lacked cheese) than your regular lasagna. The fish was cooked well but a..."

Rebecca Tay

"I have been to this location a few times before but with the Dimmi special for the month of January, we just had to go!As it was a Saturday..."

Miffy7

"Decided to have lunch in Westfield's Fratelli Fresh. Ambience and setting was quite nice. Ordered a pizza and some pasta. Pasty was very tasty,..."

Picturesque Food

"Pasta ninja!!Tasty pizza with flavourful pasta how can you not like it? Nice romatic layout with Italian decor, the smell of..."

Asian Food Ninja

"Food was good but Service is alright - the wait for food was 30 minutes!!! At least the food tasted good but wouldn't want to come back here if the..."

Nicole Yap

"The prawn spaghetti is really nice, the lamb is slightly dry! We went on a Friday night, they were very busy, food did took about 45min to prepare...."

Louise Zheng

"I actually really liked the pasta here!! If I were judging it on pasta only I'd give it a 4/5. However the pizza was not amazing, topping was sparse..."

Phfat

"Had a nice evening with friends, I had a pizza which I would say was pretty good and can't complain. Only annoying thing was we booked at table and..."

Aron

"This is a popular dinner spot in the cbd packed with city workers pretty much everyday of the week. Pricing is very reasonable and there is a great..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Hidden at the basement of the old Burns Philip building and near Moran Healthcare, I finally manage to make my way here. No reservations and they sit..."

Antonios Yapondopolus

"We have heard many great things about Fratelli Fresh and since Christie had a craving for wood fired pizza, we decided to visit Fratelli Fresh in..."

Snapshots Of Food

"Fratelli fresh - Came in here during vivid after booking it earlier I the day. I'm a massive fan of fratelli fresh for their fresh pizzas and pastas...."

Thewhereto

"I've been struggling to find a decent Italian place in Sydney and so I came here early on a Wednesday night after work for dinner with high hopes. We..."

Amelia

"Came here just for dessert and coffee on Friday night. Ordered the banoffee pie which was out of this world. Coffee was superb as well. Nice location..."

Allofthefoods

"Great pizza base. Arancini was a little bland. Nice vibe and quick service. Love the open kitchen and seeing all the chefs having a laugh and cooking..."

Mukie

"My first time in Sydney for a few years and a quick catch up dinner with an old friend before heading off on a cruise. He is italian, so I expected..."

Melisa Lewins

"To start we got the parma with rockmelon and boccocini $15 - Very night and light way to get the palate going. For mains i had the polenta with..."

Amys_food_adventures

"Great menu with beautiful homestyle italian dishes. Plenty of staff around to take your order and the food comes out very quickly. I highly recommend..."

Sweetandyummie

"This is a great place if you looking for a bustling, exciting and high tempo spot for lunch or dinner. The menu is long and varied and you could say..."

Duncanfitzpatrick

"Two words: Quattro Formaggi. Oh my, the four cheese pizza was dreamy. A perfectly crisp but chewy base, and oozing salty cheese. Every..."

Suzy Of Sydney

"Love Fratelli Fresh. My first time to the Bridge Street restaurant, normally going to Walsh Bay or Potts Point. The Bridge Street restaurant..."

Jo Hombsch

"The vibe in here is great. It gets very busy so be prepared to wait but they have good cocktails to keep you occupied and the food is definently..."

Sandhya

"Fratelli Fresh is our go-to restaurant for great pizza and pasta. We’ve never had a bad meal there and we’ve eaten there countless times. There..."

What We Did

"Awesome ambiance. Great location. Fabulous food. Been there many times. Love the staff and the people. Prices are reasonable. House wine is great...."

Linda

"Hidden gem in Sydney CBD. Have to keep your eyes very widely open to find this underground place. Very attentive staffs eventhough it can get pretty..."

@monalisaaaa

"This restaurant is very easy to miss as its underground and does not have much signage. It's across the road opposite the commonwealth bank on bridge..."

FoodComa

"Love Fratelli!! I often bring out of town guests here as it never disappoints. Always super lively and the staff are friendly and attentive...."

FitnessFoodie

"Dishes arrive fast and the atmosphere is always abuzz at this warmly-lit alcove of a restaurant. Conveniently located a short way from Wynyard..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Perfect for a quick early dinner after work! Service was friendly and we were served our food only minutes after ordering. Delicious pasta!..."

N

"Enjoyed the Italian food and the atmosphere at this place. A nice hidden away restaurant that delivers well presented rustic but authentic pasta and..."

Jay To Da Ho

"Favourite Italian restaurant in the Sydney CBD. Always a crowd pleaser. Only drawback is, the waiting time on Saturday night can at times be..."

SheWhoMustNotBeNamed

"Been here on a few occasions. It's a place that pleases a crowd. The duck ragu pasta is a group favourite, nice winter flavours. The pizza is nice..."

Alexandra

"Superb Italian. If you're looking for simple yet full of flavour dishes then Fratelli is your place. I ordered the chilli prawns and garlic spaghetti..."

JCheung

"What a great find. Had a relative over from Italy and wanted to eat pasta. As good as his mothers he said.Big call. Highly..."

Ciccibean

"Fratelli Fresh do not take bookings, so it’s best to come a bit early or be prepared to wait in line. Dinner starts at 6pm. We arrived at around..."

Wanderingpiglet

"Delicious food and a great option when we didn't want food hall food while with our two small children. The staff were lovely and the atmosphere was..."

Tiffany Vines

"We came here on our first night in Sydney after reading the menu online. The service was incredible, we had a lovely waiter who looked after us..."

Ella Linden

"Huge space located underground in the CBD! We had a lunch over there. The food came pretty fast considering there were large groups ordering the same..."

Robert Baniya

"We came here for the first time and had heard good reviews on all Fratelli Fresh chains from various friends. We ordered: 1. Glass of Pinot Nero 2...."

Joy Fernando

"Came here for our 6 years anniversary during our honeymoon in Sydney. The place is packed with customers. It was super loud too. If you enjoy a..."

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