We are an elegant, casual and contemporary restaurant & bar lounge in the heart of North Sydney's CBD. Inspired by Italian flavours with a modern Australian twist.
Serving you from sunup to sun down. We are located within the premium 1 Denison building, with comfortable high-top dining, outdoor terrace and bright inviting dining room.
Nestled in the vibrant North Sydney neighbourhood, Cecilia offers a sophisticated yet inviting Italian dining experience. This elegant restaurant celebrates authentic Italian flavours, meticulously crafted with modern finesse by our experienced culinary team. The culinary philosophy centres on sourcing the freshest local produce and the finest imported Italian staples, honouring Italy's rich culinary heritage while embracing contemporary creativity. Our dedicated chefs, with years of expertise in traditional Italian cooking, ensure every dish, from handmade pasta to exquisite seafood, reflects genuine passion and skill. Guests can expect a warm and refined ambiance, perfect for intimate dinners, lively gatherings, or special occasions. Cecilia provides a serene escape, where impeccable service, a thoughtfully curated wine list, and a passion for exceptional cuisine create a truly memorable dining journey for every patron.
Angel Place’s Ragazzi Wine + Pasta is one of the CBD’s most-loved dining spots, serving traditional hand-rolled, shaped and pinched Italian pasta shapes, with sauces and snacks that are uniquely our own. The menu, created by Executive Chef Alex Major and Head Chef Rajesh Bhandari, changes regularly, according to what’s in season. Much like in the kitchen, Ragazzi's 250 bottle-heavy wine list highlights both classic and contemporary Italian winemaking, while paying full respect to the growing use of native Italian varieties here in Australia.Ragazzi is lively and energetic with an open kitchen and bar and a warm, enthusiastic team.
Located within landmark Qantas House at Chifley Square, Grill Americano Sydney brings Chris Lucas's celebrated Italian-inspired steakhouse to the CBD, led by Executive Chef Vincenzo Ursini. From early morning, the Caffè serves espresso, Italian pastries and light fare. Inspired by Manhattan's great Italian steakhouses and the timeless glamour of Harry's Bar in Venice, the dining room pairs soaring ceilings, rich cobalt tones and marble finishes with contemporary energy. Whether dining in the main restaurant or one of the elegant private dining rooms, every detail is designed for effortless hospitality.The menu champions exceptional produce, from premium steaks cooked over charcoal (recognised among Australia's 101 Best Steak Restaurants) to handmade pastas, refined cicchetti and mozzarella air-freighted from Campania twice weekly. Signature martinis arrive ice-cold, and the celebrated Tiramisù Americano is not to be missed.
Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Palazzo Salato is an ode to the great trattorias of Rome. Spread over the heritage-listed building’s walk-in bar, dining room and hidden private dining room, there's a lively space to suit every occasion, big and small.To eat, Palazzo Salato's menu of snacks, hand-rolled pasta and sustainably sourced proteins from some of Australia’s best farmers, is devised by Executive Chef Alex Major and Head Chef Matthew Goddard. While seasonally led, a few classics remain on the menu always, including the Palazzo ham with colatura hot sauce and focaccia; stracciatella with anchovies; mafaldine with spanner crab, sea blight, uni butter and chilli; and the agnolotti dal plin to name a few. To drink, an 600-strong wine list focusing on low intervention Italian, Australian and French wines.
Lumi (masc.) noun: Italian for small lights.LuMi evokes warmth, intimacy, and the delicate interplay of elements.Beneath a multitude of pendent lights, we invite you to discover a dining journey shaped by seasons, stories, and flavours.Led by Chef Federico Zanellato, LuMi reflects his formative experiences across Italy, Japan, and global kitchens, marrying discipline with imagination.We believe that cuisine should surprise and comfort in equal measure – a balance of precision, depth, and heart.
Scala Lane is a small, tucked-away Italian restaurant where authentic, honest, Italian cooking meets the energy of modern influencers. It is a place where authentic, honest Italian cooking brings people together for simple meals that celebrate quality ingredients and offer great value.
