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Manly Wharf

4.1 (12 reviews)
Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Christina R.

I was quite surprised at the size of Manly Wharf when we pulled up via the ferry. It was a longer walk to leave this place than it was Circular Quay. I would suspect it's because this is a tourist hotspot and there "needs" to be shops and restaurants for the masses. And there were a lot in this area. I was actually surprised by the amount of food establishments, especially since walking out, there is a promenade filled with restaurants and shops. I will say that it was a bit more confusing to travel out of this spot. While waiting to board my ferry, I watched quite a few people looking for the place to "tap off" not realizing there are signs (higher than eye line) saying there is no need to tap off for this journey. But mostly, it's a straight shot and not too confusing to get back to Circular Quay.

Emil C.

I was in Sydney for the marathon and everyone told me that I needed to come check out The Corso and Manly Beach so here I was. It's very easy to catch a ferry. They had signs and screens all throughout to direct you to where you need to go. It was easy to pay for the fare with Google Pay. There were quite a few restaurants at this wharf.

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Jon L.

Manly Wharf is basically the Manly ferry terminal. This is where you arrive after catching a ferry from Circular Quay to Manly. While Manly Beach is the main attraction in Manly, Manly Wharf is quite pleasant on its own. There are a number of eateries at the Wharf which is great if you are looking to grab a bite before or after your ferry trip. There are fast food eateries like McDonald's and Subway, but also sit-down restaurants like Chat Thai. And if you are looking for coffee, Gloria Jean's has a shop here. Also I had no idea that Manly Wharf housed a grocery store. Turns out Aldi has a store at Manly Wharf which is easy to miss since it is on the far end of the wharf. As for the ferry terminal part of Manly Wharf, it is quite small. On weekends when there are many people, you might find the ferry entrance overcrowded as they all wait for the ferry to arrive into Manly so they can head back to Sydney. While you should spend most of your time at Manly Beach when you are in Manly, Manly Wharf is a nice spot for a meal as it is by the water. It is a good place to hang while you wait for the next ferry to Circular Quay.

Jennifer K.

I did not expect Manly Wharf has a good selection of restaurants and shops so I was pleasantly surprised! We were here catching a ferry to and from Circular Quay. The ferry ride itself is worth the 30 minute one way travel time as you can have a really good view of the harbour including the Opera House. Arrive a little earlier for your return trip and just browse the shops or get a coffee/gelato/hot chocolate. There are quite a few bars there for a drink and a nice view of the water.

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Wharf on the harbour side of Manly, where the normal (30min) and the bit more expensive Fast (20min) Ferry go back to Circulary Quay.

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De Vita

De Vita

4.3(15 reviews)
0.1 kmManly
$$

When I moved to the northern beaches from the inner west I was worried about my distance from…read moreLeichhardt and Haberfield. How was I going to get my quality Italian food fix, I worried? I needn't have, as it turns out. De Vita, right in the heart of Manly, delivered wood-fired Napoli-style pizza that delivered on all counts. There was a wide choice but I settled on the Contadina: pancetta, wood-fire-roasted potatoes, and fior di latte cheese. Very thin and flavourful. My wife had the Regina (cherry tomatoes, fior di latte cheese, prosciutto, rocket, Parmesan, olive oil, basil) and proclaimed it delicious. The calamari starter we shared was large but lightly battered, with fresh, tender squid chunks. The wine list looked good, but we brought our own as they're also BYO. The atmosphere and surroundings are OK; It's quite open to the street (at least during warmer weather) which is good if you like buzzy going-on, not so much if you want quiet romance. Service was quick, friendly, and happy to make recommendations. Pizza fix: acquired.

What. The. [...]. Manly…read more People are queuing 20 minutes for a tiny, average tasting $20 hot dog. Cafes serving glorified couscous salads at four times its market value are at 80% occupancy. Lukewarm, bitter coffee gets top rated and queues round the block. And somehow, I come to De Vita at lunchtime on a weekday and we are the only customers bar another table. This restaurant is fantastic. When the lunch special - all pizze at $15 - is on, it is even more fantastic. This is proper Neapolitan pizza, made to order, with ingredients that aren't bottom shelf Coles. I mean, there is not much else to say - if you know what Neapolitan pizza is, you will know, if you don't, I can't describe it in a way that would bring it across. It bears little resemblance to Domino's. At $15, on the overpriced Sydney market, you are almost robbing them. To be a fair reviewer, I have to add that the spaghetti gamberi were pretty average. Lacking in taste and salt, not the best prawns, small-ish portion. This is most definitely a pizzeria and that's what you should order (and an espresso afterwards). The service is Italian, that means efficient and a little direct, and the smile will be a little dry. This does not mean they do not like you. It's just how things are in Italy and the guys haven't quite adjusted to the matey Australian ways. Perhaps it is that it is on a side street, not on the Corso. Perhaps they need to hang a fixie upside down at the back and buy some tables made of century old wreckage wood fished out by divers wearing copper diving bells ironically. Perhaps what Australians (and the tourists and WHV expats that, to be honest, form 90% of Manly residents) want when they order a pizza is thick undercooked dough covered in low quality fat and protein, and they are surprised not to get that. Perhaps nobody reads TripAdvisor anymore (where they are in the top 10 restaurants for Manly, which is how I found them). I don't know. I don't care. Just go.

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De Vita - Beautiful super hot oven

Beautiful super hot oven

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Italian sausage pizza

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Memento & Souvenir

Memento & Souvenir

3.3(3 reviews)
0.3 kmManly

I stepped into this little shop for a look around, because it seemed cute... boy, was I in for a…read moresurprise! The sales girl was *horrendously* rude! The kind of rude that would earn one shocked stares in the street, let alone as salesperson of a store! When I first entered, she had a friend (non-staff) behind the counter with her, and they were conducting an overly loud conversation about trivialities. I had been looking around for a while, and at no point did she offer any kind of assistance or so much as acknowledge my presence. During my looking around, I found that the mementos and souvenirs in this shop were few and far between. Mostly they sold miscellaneous knick-knacks, the kind you find at The Reject Shop (that's not meant to be a dig at The Reject Shop, btw). It was very confusing, there were toothbrushes, and toy cars, and thongs, none of which had so much as an Australian flag printed on them, so I'm not sure in what capacity this store can call itself a souvenir shop. I ended up buying some ice cream, by which point the salesgirl had banished her friend and was now carrying on a loud conversation on her phone. When I stepped up to the counter, she actually had the nerve to put up her hand and signal that I wait while she finished! I very nearly couldn't believe it. The gall! The audacity! So I grumpily bought my ice cream and vowed never to return, and to spread the news of the rudeness of the staff here.

From Manly Wharf, Shelly beach is only a 20 minute scenic walk. Walk down the Corso with a variety…read moreof restaurants, pubs, and cafes and hit Manly Beach straight on with great beach front views. The coastal walk down to Shelly Beach is a really nice walkway to the Boathouse restaurant and is a short 2 minute walk from the beach to grab a bite to eat. I went with a friend and Shelly Beach is smaller, quieter, and back in a cove area. It is one of Central Coast's most popular beaches which features rock walks and is great for exploring. Great cliff top views where I got some awesome pictures. Definitely worth the visit and will be back.

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Memento & Souvenir
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Criniti's - Manly

Criniti's - Manly

2.4(32 reviews)
0.2 kmManly
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A large open air restaurant just across the road from the ferry terminal in Manly. The place has a…read moregreat energy and we stopped in for lunch on New Year's Eve and got seated right away. This place has a huge menu of authentic Italian specialties including about 50 kinds of Neapolitan style pizzas that come in a tradition size (T) for one up to a 3 or even 6 meter size for large groups. It took some time to work our way through the list but we each finally settled on a different pizza: Margherita, pizzicia (Italian sausage +), BBQ chicken and a forth with goat cheese and prosciutto and figs. All of us were more than satisfied with our choices and none of the group was able to completely finish the "T" size. Probably would have best to share 2-3 for our group. Like every restaurant in Australia we have visited this past week, you will find prices significantly higher than in the states. Each pizza was around $25 but you have to keep in mind that already includes tax and tip. Bottom line: high quality and tasty food. Definitely would recommend for lunch.

We had high expectations after hearing good things about it from friends. Unfortunately we were…read moredisappointed. It is a handy location on a busy corner opposite the Manly Ferry wharf and had a good vibe with energy. It also had 2 Ducati motorcycles on display and at times Ferrari and Lamborghini cars. Unfortunately the food was just average. A good selection from antipasto and salads to pasta, pizza and calzone. It seems that the huge range and quick turnover mean not enough care for each dish. Presentation was good but the taste was a let down. My pasta dish labeled as hot had barely any zing at all, it certainly did not rate a chili next to it on the menu. The service by comparison was excellent. Quick and helpful. No issues there at all. Come for the range, location and quick service. Just don't come for the food.

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Criniti's - Manly
Criniti's - Manly
Criniti's - Manly

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Manly Wharf - localflavor - Updated May 2026

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