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    Ventuno

    3.7 (45 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    What a restaurant. Casual laid back waterfront dining with a vibe. The food did not disappoint. The dough of the pizza was one of the best I've eaten.

    Garlic pizza to start - yummy.
    Jac H.

    Pre-theatre meal for five people at Ventuno. We made a reservation and advised the staff that we were going to the theatre that evening when we booked. We arrived and were swiftly taken to our seats. The waitress mentioned we were going to the theatre and would be fed and watered in time for the show! Our table was right next to the water. Perfect seats. The service was good. We ordered and the food came out promptly as promised. We shared a garlic pizza to start and I chose an entree as my main - the octopus and shared the rocket, pear and parmesan salad. My food was good but my husband's pasta was better. How come my husband always orders better then me?! Anyone else suffer from food envy after ordering? The Pino Grigio wine was belissimo and was the standout of everything I ordered. A nice meal but not a restaurant I'll rush back to visit. Four stars from me as the staff truly did look after us.

    Giant platter for starters
    Marcus C.

    Lovely staff. Scenic location. Pretty good Italian food. As expensive as you would expect. I came here with my family before going to the theatre- it was nice, but I would probably go somewhere else next time or order something totally different. The agreed best part of the meal was the starter. we started with the big anti pasti board which was more than enough for 4 people and really nice. It had prosciutto, olives, bread, ricotta, big hunks of Parmesan and mozzarella. The giant mozzarella specifically was amazing. I could eat that all day. For the mains I had spinach and ricotta ravioli. The actually ravioli was great, but it was smothered in Parmesan which was way too overpowering for me. Now, I'm normally a cheese lover and am known to enjoy my fair share of Parmesan topped delights, however this was so overbearing I found myself scraping off the cheese to enjoy the rest. My sister had a similar issue with the vegetable lasagne. She will normally choose something based on its high cheese levels but couldn't finish her dish from the sheer mounds of cheese packed into each bite. Some of you may think this is the best thing ever- and if that's you then power to you! Having said that the other 2 in my party ordered the same beef ragu thing (sorry I can't remember the name) and both said it was brilliant. I would recommend this place if you are in the area and after a feed- but wouldn't suggest crossing town or stepping over your nonna for it.

    Ventuno pizza
    Maria Trinette T.

    We went to Ventuno for the Sydney Pizza Festival. Being the swanky place that it was, I was afraid that we would be treated differently as we weren't full priced paying customers. My fear did not materialise as our waiter was very friendly and helpful, and there was no special menu for us. We were able to choose pizzas from their regular menu, and I was bit surprised that the pizzas were moderately priced. I was expecting them to be dearer because of the upscale vibe of the restaurant. I ordered the Ventuno pizza and I love that the gorgonzola was not too overpowering but still had that bite. Incidentally, it was also my birthday on the day we went and my friend had brought me a box of small cakes and they offered to keep it in the fridge for us and served it to us when it was time for dessert. Great location by the water, fantastic service and good food. I wouldn't mind coming back here for an off-the-beaten track pizza fix in the city.

    Stuffed Zucchini flowers
    KandM D.

    We dined as a group of six, showing up early as we had finished work early for the day. They were very accommodating, ensured we had sufficient drinks, and made good suggestions on platers to start with. We ordered 3 pizzas and some other dishes for mains. Food was delivered fast, and presented nicely. Pizza was on the money, and we enjoyed zucchini flowers and tomato buffalo salad etc. We picked desserts and I had tiramisu, it was very smooth and perhaps a little sweet as I couldn't finish it, nor could my colleague with the same. Highly recommended Italian with good service.

    Tereza B.

    Ventuno has been around for awhile and certainly a place to return too if you are tired of seeking out those new openings with no signage, tucked in behind lanes and not big enough to swing a cat in. It has space, harbour view, italian accents and straightforward pizza. The wine list is huge and it can be educational should you ask your waiters to explain the italian grading system of The Antipastas are enormous and have variety. The dopo lavoro is the macdaddy of them all for carnivores like myself with meatballs, rice balls, italian sausages, calamari and brussel sprouts. Im also lover of mozzarella and pizza so Vulanco is my order. The topping is tomato, mozzarella, pancetta, asparagus and shaved parmesan. With a nice vini bianchi the afternoon is easily passed as we consider the cocktails for the early evening. Ventuno is a faithful and I hope its around for many years to come.

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    Excellent pizza. Our party of 13 was happy with everything we ordered. The Venuto pizza and the roasted carrots were delicious.

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    Best Pizza in Sydney! Ventuno was able to accommodate my group of 6 on a Sunday evening and we had a wonderful meal

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    Ventuno is incredible! We had antipasti and mains, but it left no room for dessert. Everything we ate was delicious.

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    Review Highlights - Ventuno

    For main I had the spaghetti pescatore which had this succulent tomato sauce.

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    Pizza Pasta Bene - Tirimasu was delicious!

    Pizza Pasta Bene

    3.7(6 reviews)
    2.4 kmNorth Sydney
    $$

    This has become our go-to pizza place with several evenings here and delivery also…read more Fresh is best so if you can get in there for some awesome thin based pizza and a decent list of wines by the glass and the bottle. Many other good things on the menu I am sure but so far haven't made it past the pizza - we do one each no trouble! Delivery was good and timely. Now regulars.

    Solid 2 Stars... During the wet weather, half the restaurant…read moreseating is subject to rain leaking through the unfinished ceiling. - The wine is sub standard and the choice of wine glasses don't do much for the experience either. - I didn't order pasta, my brother did and he said it was good. Bravo - I ordered a Primavera pizza (vegetarian). Not much of a variety of fresh veg, plenty of cheese tho. The cheese was good - another main was seafood based, apparently the fish didn't taste nice and the texture was off. - side salad was over powered by grainy Parmesan cheese flakes and a balsamic dressing with little to no honey flavors as described, pear was hard and not sweet at all. - kids Hawaiian pizza came out late and with only ham and cheese. Apparently the chef is still learning the menu. - complete credit however goes to the Servers here. Professional despite the circumstances that were out of their control. Very polite and sincere, even offering a free scoop of icecream for the child who got a Hawaiian pizza without the pineapple

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    Blue's Point Gourmet Pizza - Blue’s Point Gourmet Pizza 7/2018

    Blue's Point Gourmet Pizza

    4.0(6 reviews)
    1.3 km
    $$

    I don't need to say much for this review - this place is a great place to grab a takeaway pizza on…read moreBlues Point Road. Handmade in front of you, so none of that mass produced feel you get at other places. Pizza is good, service is friendly. When I came to collect our order they were running maybe 5 minutes behind - it wasn't a big deal, and I didn't even complain or raise an eyebrow. Even so, when I grabbed the pizza the guy told me to grab a free big drink from the fridge. I take that as a sign he cared enough to correct a mistake, even if it hadn't been complained about. I will definitely go back here.

    I can never remember if it's the Blue's Point Special or the McMahon's Point Special that I like…read morebest. They're both siblings from the 'Supreme' family and thus possibly the least gourmet offerings on the menu, but who cares? They're dastardly good. If you're feeling a bit more adventurous than me (and let's face it, that's not hard), I can also recommend the Greek Lamb, the Chargrilled Eggplant and the Chicken Tandoori pizzas. They definitely give Crust a run for their money - figuratively and literally, a medium is $17 and a large $21, and there's free local delivery. If you're dining in, the place is helpfully BYO ($1.50 corkage per person) and there's a bottleo two doors down so you're set. Now just see which special you're going to try.

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    Blue's Point Gourmet Pizza - Half garlic prawn (shrimp) and half smoked salmon $23 AUD

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    Pizzeria Rio

    Pizzeria Rio

    4.3(10 reviews)
    1.3 km
    $$

    "You're the girl who lives on Upper Pitt Street!" a guy once exclaimed to me in a bar in North…read moreSydney. He had that I-know-I-know-you-from-somewhere look about him. An awkward 20 second silence ensued, then - ding! - a little lightbulb went on as I realised he was the front counter guy from Pizzeria Rio. Let's quickly gloss over the fact that I ordered pizza so often from my local woodfire joint that they recognise me out and about, and focus on the impressive aspect of this evening encounter: the service factor. Clearly, these guys pay attention to who prefers their 'Venice' topping chicken-free - leaving a delicious and vegetarian combo of artichoke, mushroom, pesto and olives - with an oh-so healthy side of garden salad. (Yes, that's also me). I love that they use a homemade tomato sauce as well as low-fat mozzarella in toppings to help you out on the guilt front. And how can one possibly not enjoy a pizza that arrives to your door in the shape of a square? To your door on Upper Pitt Street, that is.

    I have a soft spot for this pizza joint. It's got character. The bare tables and B-Y-O-Anything…read moreatmosphere is unpretentious and welcoming, and the merry staff are always chatty with the endless stream of regulars. Aside from the unique square bases this is traditional pizza - that's not to say Napoli traditional, but Friday night with a footy-game and a foil-wrapped garlic bread traditional; simple combos that make sense instead of strained gourmet monstrosities. The toppings are never oily or cheese-drowned, and the fresh bases are perfect: neither cracker-thin nor dense and bready. As I say, you can eat in - they might even give you a plate - or go for home delivery, but this is the definitive Australian take-out pizzeria: it's warm and bustling and heady with mouth-watering smells of the pizza oven. The perfect place to duck in for a cameo before everyone's sacred night of indulgence: pizza night.

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    Zia Pina Pizzeria

    2.4(47 reviews)
    0.5 kmThe Rocks
    $$

    This place is an absolute embarrassment. Zero stars if that were an option…read more We personally confirmed with the manager earlier in the evening that they would be open and serving food after our commitment ended around 9:30 PM. He explicitly told us the kitchen closes at 10:30 PM (despite the hours on the door stating 11 PM). We clearly said we would return around 10 PM to sit down for pizza and a beer. He acknowledged this and said it was fine. We returned at 10:02 PM -- and suddenly the story changed. Now it was takeout only, and apparently there "wasn't enough time." When we showed him the time on our phone, he laughed and dismissed us. This wasn't confusion or bad timing -- it was blatant dishonesty followed by rude, arrogant customer service. If you don't want to serve customers after a certain hour, then be upfront about it. Unprofessional, disrespectful, and completely undeserving of anyone's business. There are countless great food options nearby -- do yourself a favor and avoid this place entirely. PS: Congratulations -- you managed to be the only bad experience we had in all of Australia. That takes effort.

    Saw this place had low reviews but was looking for takeout pizza, and I'm glad I went. I don't…read morethink they get takeout orders often because when I asked it took a while for the OK. I waited inside the restaurant while the pizzas were prepared and ordered a house red. Hone, the only disappointment was that wine; the food, service price was all outstanding. Granted, that was the extent of service required so I can't comment any more on that.

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    Ventuno - italian - Updated May 2026

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