The one in the left is the rigatoni and Neapolitan and the one on the right is rigatoni and…read moreAlfredo. They are so delicious they could use some extra spice and onion and maybe some softer rigatoni it felt hard when I chew on it but besides all that it's a nice meal and really gets you that "I can do this" kind of energy

Came here for a family catch up and it has a large menu of entrees, hand made pastas and main…read moredishes. There is also a list of specials for the evening. We tried the chicken special, lobster risotto, gnocchi and chicken orichette. All meals were outstanding! Pastas are freshly made instore too. Service was polite, but a bit slow on the drink offering, for example they took my wine glass rather than asking if i'd like another (which I did). The desserts we got were nice but some amazing looking ones in their instagram that i'd love to try.

- fantastic service - great entre…read more - super good GF options - fast service - really good mains - they dimmed the lights at 8:29 pm and jt created a beautiful ambiance - they had jagsrmeister which is an instant 5 stars because this is my favourite drink overall this was a fantastic meal and a beautiful place to visit. there is so much ambiance very happy regards arnold and gwen

A nice genuine wood fired Napoli pizza joint. We came on a Saturday night at 6pm with 6 people and…read moreseats were booked inside but tables free outside, lucky it was a nice summer evening. There is also online booking on dimmi. The pizza was good with nice crust and appropriate amount of toppings (don't expect too much). The standouts for me was the special Pesto with potato (with added sausage) and Vesuvio (although next time I would ask for spice). Only downsides was that the pizzas got a bit oily and a bit floppy. Service was friendly and prompt, we finished our dinner within the hour with pizzas coming out 2 by 2. Overall a nice addition to the Strand.

Always a good feed. Very authentic Italian roman style. Frederico's back story is an interesting…read moreone too. Much of the product pasta, pastries, cakes, I think even the bread is made on the premises. Having eaten in Rome it's no different. BYO even better. It's always busy another good sign. The owner is a great host and we haven't had a bad meal there. The antipasto board is great, likewise the pizzas you can sneak a request in as well no problem. A very authentic Italian experience. All that's missing is a piano accordion and a tenor.

When I lived in Croydon Park Maranellos was my local pizza place. There are a bunch of options…read morearound the area and more that will deliver but the wood fired pizza goodness and great pizza deals would always get me coming back. They have other things on the menu, but I have only had the pizza. I am a fan of the diavola and seafood pizzas. I normally get a range though and enjoy all of them. They have inside and outside seating, it isn't the biggest restaurant but they are pretty good at utilizing the space. Plus they offer the usual delivery/pick up.

Pizza and vegetarian cannoli were delicious! Service was good. Desserts were a little overpriced…read morebut the rest of the food made up for it.

I like Mancini's for 4 reasons. It's local. They deliver, even when it's pouring rain outside ( Hey…read morewhy else would you order home delivery pizza when the Pizza shop is literally 10 mins walk from your house) 3. La Potata 4. La Giardino ( hold the capsicum please ) La Potata is an ultimate indulgence. Dont be on a health kick if you order it ( or be cheating on your diet, or have just run a 5km fun run if you have this one ) it is all of the best things in life. Bacon, Cheese, Potato, Spanish onion and sour cream! Lord Jesus take the wheel!! Talk about deluxe. It is just plain delicious. La Giardino is a Vegetarian option. An Option! If you are or have ever been vego ( as I was for 10 years) having actual options is an absolute treat. Eggplant, tomato ( we ask for fresh tomato to replace the capsicum) cheese and mushroom. They have a lot of options! Hurrah! I admit Ive never actually dined in at Mancini's but it is definitely the Hub of Summer Hill village. Along with Da Vinci's next door, it's a Pizza agglomeration. White linen, outdoor tables line the streets in true European style, and it is always very busy and buzzing. Highly recommend it.

Mancini's is a cosy little restaurant located on Smith Street, Summer Hill. It offers a nice…read moreambience with wooden tables, dimmed lights and a large stone oven that is the centrepiece of the restaurant. If you choose to dine al fresco, they have plenty of seats with outdoor heating. However, many families dine here so be wary of a little noise if you choose to dine indoors. Their pizzas and salads are absolutely delicious. As the last reviewer before me said, La Potate is divine. The Meatlovers is also absolutely delicious and packed with meat. However, if you're watching your weight, try a Calabrese salad - the combination of gnocchi and tomato is smooth and delectable. If you want some dessert, they have plenty of gelato and cake on offer.

The beloved restaurant name Andiamo has grown alot in the past 5 years, replicating the magic of…read morerustic feasting from its flagship base in Summer Hill. The new menu marked the antecedent of a series of events planned at Andiamo Summer Hill. Each event will be transporting you on a taste journey to specific regions of Italy. 'Tavola di Luca" (Chef's Table) is the new concept headed by Chef. The influences come from Sardinia, where Luca grew up in the South of Italy. It was the perfect debut to long time Summer Hill diners as the 6 course degustation of Sardinian dishes had personal ties with Chef Luca's grandparents and mother. All courses were accompanied with wine from Sardinia, immersing diners completely into this style of cuisine which has deep roots in agropastorality. Thin wafers are a staple in the Sardine antipasti, so the lead-in basket of Carasau Bread with fresh tomato of crisp textures and natural tomato flavors sets the tone together with the cured Pork fillet with Rocket & Apple. This was a beautiful pairingwith the caramelized sweetness in the Antichi Poderi Jerzu - Vermentino di Sardegna wine accompanying this. Perfectly rounded off with sips from the Maccori grapes treated with the strong mistral winds blowing in from the north-west Mediterranean. The primi (appetiser) of hand made pork sausage and fennel seeds requires no sauce. It's natural juices bathe in its spiral construction allowing the meat and herb to intertwine beautifully. This represents the epitome of Sardinian style cooking. No sauce required - keep things real! The island of Sardinian cuisine wouldn't be complete without seafood. Baby clams are served with hand rolled Fregola Risotatta - the perfect example of Mediterranean and Italian fusion in which this island has strong influences. There are many many versions of this dish throughout Sardinia. Native only to Sardinia, it's somewhere in between risotto and pasta taking the form of 2mm beads. Nice earthy brothe paired with the floral fruitiness of the vermin to grape wine. The heart of our meal came with the Secondi (Main) pork roast. A world famous signature of the islands, it is served in the chicory plant, absorbing that subtle woody flavour into its meat, rounded off with sips of the warmth from the Bantu annonau wine. Dessert blends orange zest, ricotta and corbezzolo honey into a centre of crisp pastry and accompanied with In Fudu moscato. This is an excellent finale to a region not focused on as much in the mainstream.

Had a nice solus lunch after my friend had to cancel. Perfect calamari, maybe even the best in…read moreSydney. The rocket salad had fresh greens but very little rocket and wasn't peppery, in the middle of a pandemic causing supply chain issues this is fine but I wished I'd ordered the Mediterranean salad instead. Pizza was good, could have been cooked slightly longer and had less cheese. Beautiful pinot grigio by the glass. Only disappointing item was the Mojito cocktail, at $17 you'd expect some kick, not sure if it had any spirits at all. I had to pay cash for my coffee to sit outside in the sun as the outdoor tables have separate service rules, but it was lovely and the woodsmoke made it smell like Europe.

If Napoli style pizza is your thing (and by now dammit it should be), then you need to get here…read more The local area has received a boost in quality pizza in the last 12 - 18 months buoyed by the opening and success of Sapore Di Napoli in Kingsgrove, Centro is another impressive offering in a shopfront which has failed to impress with string of businesses opening and folding in quick succession. Please sweet baby Cheeses, don't let this be the same. The pizza is outstanding, you can tickle your pizza pickle with traditional red base or if you're into living a little - try the Bianchi base, the prosciutto one is insane. If you're in the area and you're thinking about pizza, which should be a standard thought process - it won't disappoint.

I had finished watching Master of None Season 2 and after seeing all the amazing Italian food on TV…read moreI was on the hunt for good Italian close to me at the time. I messaged some Italian relatives-in-laws and it was clear I had to check out Napoli Centro. Located close to Bardwell Park Train Station and short walk just past it you'll find a clean window view into a simple but classic Italian restaurant. Framed pictures on the wall and the smell from the wood fire oven leaves you salivating. We ordered quickly as we were luckily to get a table, surprisingly the place was packed when we got there. Arancini (Rice Balls), Buffalo Mozzarella Salad with a Fettuccine Biascola and Margarita pizza. The Pizza was the star, closely followed by the pasta both light and left you wanting more. Truly classic Napoletana style in delivery and taste. Unfortunately we were in a rush, so no desert but I'll be back because the gelato looked good as well.