It was deceptively busy as there was a family of three couples and seven kids plus five couples and…read morea table of four. There was only one waitress snd one pizza maker and they were flat out. Another fellow rolled up later on...not quite sure what he did. Many were waiting on their meals when we arrived at 7:25pm so we resigned ourselves to a wait as well. The waitress predicted 30 mins but it ended up 25 mins. There was one couple who walked out. Not sure if they had waited longer. However, it was well worth the wait. Pizzas were good and the other meals at the other tables looked OK too.

Really good Italian food, couldn't fault any of it…read more The Pizzas' bases were thin not too crispy and the ingredients were cooked well. The smoky flavour in the crust also kicks in, just a delight! The Carbonara Pasta was rich but not sickening and comforting as it should be. If you were after a creamy Pasta this is the one. If you were after a tomato base one, the Gamberi is fresh from the sea just with a hint of chilli. Overall, the pasta is cooked to the texture that would please most diners and well seasoned. More importantly, it is easy to notice that the chef plated it with care and finesse which indicates pride in serving the dish! Conclusion Great local restaurant, people of the North West, you don't have to travel far saving you time, toll and money as the quality is on par if not better than highly rated Italian restaurants such as Criniti's and Jamie's.

Whilst we were on an pretty good value voucher so the review will have a rosy glow, the food was…read moregenerally very good to excellent. Calamari Fritti had more than just the left over green stuff to garnish so the plate went back clean. The Penne Crab and Mussels had a good touch of chilli and a really fresh taste with the cherry tomatoes and asparagus. There were six of us so the other meals were Snapper Salsa, Fettucini Gambero, Pollo & Pesto Penne and lastly Lamb Shank (couldn't believe that was on the menu let alone one of us actually ordered it) The desserts were nice and there was a range of Pure Gelato flavours. We ordered extra Affogatto but as there is not a liquor licence it had to be without a liqueur. No corkage was charged for the wines this time as we were on a voucher too. The place seemed pretty busy and most of the customers were on their way out by 9:30pm. Not sure what is going on with the liquor licence as it is advertised on the website as licenced.

Awesome food to eat. The pizza menu and pasta menu were generous and quite tasty. The service was…read morequick and professional. The only things I could fault: - As a university student, I struggled to find a lot of items that were affordable. The place is considered to be very expensive. However, it is expected - the presentation of the restaurant basically gives this away. - I remember one dish that's as absolutely not worth the price. This was the lamb skewers- Very expensive for such a small serving. Make sure that if you plan to dine in here that you wear fancy clothes

I'm surprised I'm the first person to review this place. From the road you think this place is just…read morea small local Italian joint but it actually extends all the way down the back and is packed on weekends. They have 2 seating times on weekends so make sure you book or you're not going to find a free table. I had high hopes for this place and it delivered. Great atmosphere and great Italian service. I loved how the menu was so different from other Italian places I've been to. That being said they have a very extensive menu which made it difficult to choose from. My only complaint would be that our pizza entree was really salty and my duck ragu was a tad salty but the rest of my table loved their choices. The waiter recommended the linguine con salsiccie e porcini and it was a fabulous recommendation. For anyone as obsessed with truffle as I am, this is definitely the dish for you! There will definitely have to be a trip back for round 2!

Excellent friendly service & great foods - it's like partying at your family place - a must for…read moreeveryone.

Went there for my brother's 15th birthday. Giginos has ruined all other pizza joints for him. We…read morehad ordered 1 order of truffle /parmesan fries but ended up ordering another because we demolished it. The deep fried eggplant dish was a huge hit. Highly recommend the tiramisu as well!

Gigino has revolutionised pizzerias in the south west. I've been a fan of the humble establishment…read moresince day 1 and I'm left wondering why I haven't shared my countless experiences to date! It's the quintessential locals pizzeria, the guys here are local born and bred and every time I walk in here I feel warm and fuzzy. Simplicity is key here, the pastas have that home-grown organic feel and taste and the pizzas aren't completely drowned in toppings but compensate with amazing flavour, fresh and superior produce. They do daily in house specials so if you're wanting something specific check what's on the day you visit otherwise pop in and be surprised... You won't be disappointed I promise! My favourite is the Incazzato pizza but I am a chilli fiend, the Salsiccia is also amazing and I've had many time the special pizza and I've yet to leave disappointed. Not only do these guys do great simple food but they're all about the customer service experience, many times I've had appetisers on the house if I've had to wait or simply because they wanted me to try it. This place is truly a diamond out in the wild wild west.

Good old Mum and Pop team running this establishment. After passing it every day for nearly 3…read moreyears, I thought my wife's birthday would be a good occasion to test it out. My expectations where extremely high and i must say, they where exceeded. I had the cannelloni, mum had the fish in tomato source, dad struggled to finish his Veal Parmigiana, my wife some creamy meat and our 3 year old enjoyed putting endless parmesan on her penne Bolognese. Nothing like home cooked meals, if you cook at home like this, adopt me. It is in the old school building in St. Ives, which makes it already extra special. Free standing building with outdoor seating as well as kitsch Italian indoor room. Parking never a problem, the atmosphere really throws you back to a time where medici ruled over the north. This is NOT a modern Italian restaurant or some fusion thingy. If you ever been to Tuscany, the low lands what is Venecia, if you ever ran through Verona and screamed loud Julia at 3 in the morning, than this restaurant is for you. It does not get any more authentic than this.

Came here on a recommendation from a friend who lived here while completing her studies. The…read morerestaurant is not too big so service is personalized. It's also busy as more customers after us weren't able to get in. Not knowing what's good on the menu, we took AI's suggestion. And AI matched what the server suggested! We got 3 dishes: *Cantabrian anchovy, sourdough, cultured butter *Spaghetti cacio e pepe *Mafaldine, prawns, tomato, kombu butter I loved the mafaldine the most as it has the added texture of pangrattato. I learned later that Pangrattato, or "poor man's parmesan," is a classic Italian topping made by frying coarse, stale breadcrumbs in olive oil with garlic, herbs, and chili flakes until golden and crunchy. I think it's a bit pricey for a small and simple pasta dish. However, I might be comparing this to North American prices.

There isn't enough praise to describe how much we enjoyed our meal at Ragazzi. We sat at the bar…read moreand I highly recommend that. The staff is friendly and engaging and watching the final prep on the food was great fun. We started with an Australian merlot and two local oysters. Both were so good. I had the pumpkin ravioli and OMG they were exquisite. Caramelized pumpkin seeds? Really? The cacio Pepe was just as good. What a delight this meal was. Wish we had leftovers!!

Great place, great good and friendly service. Located near…read moreCarlingford train station, you can park there if the back streets around the restaurant are full. Staff are helpful and friendly. Great dish sizes, they support taking the rest home. Food is fresh and tastes great!! Takeaway area is being updated at the moment. But my previous experience has been just as good as eating in.

A Taste of Tuscany, on Pennant Hills road in Carlingford. It saves some travel time to Italy!…read more If you're a local it's a handy little restaurant that does some good Italian cuisine. There's ample room to grab a seat inside although there is also a take-away and home delivery option. When in Rome, or in this case Tuscany or to be more specific Carlingford, we always seem to do what the Italians do and over order. A pizza (or two) to share between everyone, an entree each, a main of pasta each, a dessert each(the tirimasu seems to be the most popular option) and a coffee to help digest it down. And of course a glass of red that lingers throughout the night. No you won't think you're in Tuscany but it might give you a taste. Maybe?