Three Italian restaurants where it is worth eating in Sydney, three places to mark your agenda if you are planning a holiday in Australia, read the reviews.
La modern gastronomy Australian is deeply influenced by the Anglo-Saxon one, but strong and diverse immigration, combined with a deep-rooted multiculturalism, meant that it drew from many different cuisines. In short, today in Australia you can really eat anything: if you want, you could choose to eat a different cuisine every night! Typical Asian dishes are certainly the most popular, but it won't be difficult to find Greek, Mexican, Turkish, Spanish ... and Italian ethnic places, of course!
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Maybe you are a traveler who, abroad, is always looking for a small comfort zone where you can taste the flavors of home even thousands of kilometers away; or, you are one of those who always try the dishes of local culture but, after many days away from the beautiful country, feel the desire for a proper pizza or a good plate of pasta. Here, then: these addresses are for you!
If you're in Sydney and have a sudden craving for home flavors, check out these three places.
Lucio Pizzeria
In Sydney, Lucio is one of Italian pizzerias best known, loved and frequented by locals, tourists or Italian expats. Opened in 2008 by the Neapolitan chef Lucio De Falco, the pizzeria is part of theAssociazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, and bakes high, rich, tasty pizzas, really to perfection! The place is very basic - with spaces inside or outside - but this is definitely the place to go if you are looking for a pizza cooked according to the Neapolitan tradition. The restaurant also serves delicious traditional appetizers, salads and very good desserts (the tiramisu is worth trying!). Which pizza do I recommend? …All!
Address: Lucio is located in the lively Darlinghurst neighborhood, a stone's throw from the center, at 248 Palmer Street.
Working Time: open from 18.00 to 22.00, every day except Tuesday.
Email: www.luciopizzeria.com.au
Prices: pizza $ 14-24, appetizers and salads $ 10-22, desserts $ 4-13.
Aunt Pina Pizzeria
We are in the The Rocks neighborhood, the oldest and most picturesque in the city. Among the cobbled streets, the old wooden signs and the historic buildings, is the Zia Pina restaurant, opened in 1972 by a family of Italians, which still runs it today. As soon as you cross the threshold, it feels like taking a leap into Italy: the place is cramped, warm, welcoming, with brick walls, paintings and red and white checkered tablecloths. Here, in a crisis of abstinence from Italian food, I tried the gnocchi with gorgonzola among the best ever tasted, but Zia Pina also prepares delicious pasta dishes, pizzas, appetizers and desserts. Try the dishes recommended by the chef: pasta and meat or fish dishes, in a well-balanced mix between Italian tradition and Australian innovation.
Address: Aunt Pina is located at 93 George Street in the heart of The Rocks and not far from the Harbor Bridge and the Opera House.
Opening: every day, from 12.00 to 15.00 and from 17.00 to 22.00 (23.00 on Friday and Saturday)
Email: www.ziapinatherocks.com.au
Prices: pasta $ 20-32, pizza $ 15-20 (medium), $ 24-30 (maxi), appetizers and salads $ 10-25, Chef's Suggestions $ 30-48, dessert 8-14 $
Vapiano Restaurant
Are you craving Italian flavors, but want to try the experience of tasting our dishes cooked by Australian hands? Then try Vapiano!
Vapiano is one chain of Italian cuisine restaurants, opened in 2002 and currently present in 26 countries around the world; in Australia, it is found not only in Sydney, but also in Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. In addition to its fresh, casual and cheerful look (with basil plants on the tables and Milan paintings on the walls), the thing I liked about this 250-seat restaurant is the format: you show up at the counter, you choose between various types of pasta and sauces, and our dish is prepared on the spot, in front of our eyes.
The ingredients are fresh and sourced in Australian factories, pasta and pizza dough are made every day. At Vapiano you can enjoy appetizers, salads, delicious desserts, as well as pasta and pizza; on the menu you will find numerous vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options, in addition to those for children. Some combinations are for us Italians a little (too) forced - after all the managers are not Italians - but you can always find something good: for example, try the pasta with red pesto!
Address: Vapiano is located in the central area (CBD) of Sydney, on the corner of King Street and York Street.
Opening: every day, from 11.00 to 23.00 (24.00 on Friday and Saturday)
Email www.vapiano.com.au/restaurants/sydney/
Prices: pizza $ 15-21, pasta $ 16-22, appetizers and salads $ 6-16.
