Best Italian Restaurants in bondi

Italian food by Bondi Beach

Italian food has skyrocketed in popularity in the past five years, where many of the city’s best casual eateries as well as fine dining restaurants have heavily influenced Italian menus. That’s why we’ve picked our local favourites to give you all of the options, walking distance! No matter what mood you're in, there's something here for you.

A Tavola Bondi

A Tavola is a true, authentic Italian gem. The menu is simple and honest, featuring selection of starters, entrees and salads, as well as weekly specials, many of which focus on fresh, sustainable seafood. And, the pasta is, of course, made fresh daily.

With plenty of Italian wine available, David will personally help you pair your meal.

Make sure you save room for their iconic dessert - the cremino al cioccolato. Always a winner!

Shop 2, 75-79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

Da Orazio Pizza + Porchetta Bondi

Led by chef Orazio D’Elio, Da Orazio is the go-to for the best pizzas. You really can't miss the brick-oven pizza, from the traditional Margherita, to house specials like Romagnola, Napoletana, Margherita and a standout - the Friarielli.

Pizza aside, the focaccia con porchetta is something special.

It’s laidback vibe, friendly, chatty staff and large delicious portions, make you feel as though you are in Orazio’s home back in Italy.

Shop LG 9, 75-79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

Totti’s Bondi

For something a little more spritzy, Totti’s in Bondi Beach is your go-to destination.

There are plenty of house-made antipasti to choose from, including sardines, scallop crudo, marinated peppers and burrata, and grilled snacks like king prawns with chilli and fennel and haloumi with beetroot, oregano and lemon, as well as Totti’s signature bread, wood-fired to order.

Find Totti's inside The Royal, 283 Bondi Road, Bondi,

Pasticceria Papa

Italians are all about savouring the finer things in life, which is where Pasticceria Papa’s steps in. Papa’s is iconic, offering sensational savoury and sweet delicacies.

The bakery is famous for its ricotta cheesecakes, cannoli, gelato plus Ferrero Rocher mousse.

From the deli, the cabinet is stacked with cured meats important from Italy and an array of hard and soft cheese. There are also breads, olives and goods preserved in olive oil, such as roasted tomatoes, capsicum and artichokes.

Shop LG 1-4, 75-79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

Society Pizza Bar

There’s a reason why there’s a long line outside of Society Pizza every night. The Sicilian woodfired pizza is impeccable. Gluten intolerant? Society offers a mean gluten-free and activated charcoal dough (it’s Bondi, after all) pizza.

65 Bondi Road, Bondi