If it's fresh, hot-out-the-oven pizza you're after, you won't find better than this Italian cafe…read morelocated in the heart of Erskineville. The extensive pizza menu offers traditional and gourmet pizzas with generous and diverse toppings, ranging from $13-$26, and available in small, medium, large or family. There really are so many to choose from that I try to get something new every time, and often get half-and-half (for no extra cost!) but my favourites are: Satay Chicken-cheese, tomato, chicken, corn, satay sauce, oregano, garlic Tijuana-cheese, tomato, pepperoni, beef, artichoke, roast capsicum, Spanish onion, chilli, oregano, garlic. Their pastas are just as good-try the penne with the gourmet chicken avocado sauce ($17). The little piazza outside makes Piatsa a popular place for families or groups, but you can also dine indoors in the cosy restaurant. BYO only. Not open on Mondays.

Really tasty pizza and pasta, as well as mains and salads if you don't fancy carbs. The menu is…read moreextensive and very reasonably priced. BYO. Go for outdoor seating if weather permits so you can enjoy the always pleasant Erskineville village.

This great Italian restaurant is a diamond in the ocean. An atmospheric location for a date night…read moreor for dinner with friends. You're stepping into Italy in Alexandria, this great restaurant is a welcoming experience that demonstrates quality. We visited for a few snacks and a glass of wine (or two), Pino's Vino e cucinta did not disappoint. A good fresh menu and collection of wines and cocktails - The oysters were a particular highlight, served with a watermelon vinagerette, a pure delight and easily the best oyster we've had in Sydney. This quiet spot in Alexandria is a true hidden gem.

A truly wonderful place. The food was all delicious, the wine list extensive as well as the…read morecocktails and the service was excellent and attentive.

Amazing authentic italian spot known by locals! There was a bit of a line up but the store is…read morepretty spacious and can accommodate big parties as well. Love that you can pick the type of pasta you get along with the sauce. The pasta I got was amazing, super generous with toppings and portion size. They gave us two whole crab legs for each pasta I think it's a great bang for your buck

Just hits every single time!!!…read more A whole in the wall but the quality of the food and the quickness of the service leaves you full but thinking about the next time you come back.

A great little spot to eat while exploring Newtown. Inside and outside seating available. Pick your…read moreown pasta shape, sauce, and toppings, how fun! The menu is simple and the portions are huge. Friendly service. You should definitely stop by.

Fabulous! The seating is more hawker stand like, while they get it to the table quickly, not a…read moreplace to bring anyone over 60. Ask about the "specials" because they are just that, SPECIAL! The zucchini blooms stuffed with potato and cheese and gilded with a fried slice of courgette and truffle Creme were OTT. Everything is homemade and perfectly cooked. A must visit place in an area choke with interesting restaurants.

A hidden local gem of Newtown, this Italian restaurant is run by a mother daughter team. Eating…read morehere is like going to a true blue Italian household for dinner. They also have beer of the week on tabs, which I hear beer drinkers appreciate. I've been here more than 3 times now and I love going back. I love their burrata and any of their pasta dishes. Pasta here is homemade! I also love the arancini balls. And of course the tiramisu.

Nice little Italian south king street. We have come back time and again. The beetroot gnocchi is…read moreawesome, and the boozy tiramisu was great! We have also been to their pasta making course, which was quite good and you get to eat the pasta after! They have started third own deli range too. Very friendly staff.

Came here on a whim after Bloodwood was booked out and experienced one of the best meals I have…read moreever had. European style cooking meaning everything is cooked in butter and so is VERY rich. All the food is prepared fresh and that's what you can really taste. The duck tortellini was out of control good, the fresh pasta really putting it into the culinary stratosphere. I could go on about the food but fundamentally it's all going to be great. Service was impeccable as well, really lovely staff. My vegan was catered for with her own specially prepared dishes at short notice. Usually she's told she can have a salad, but they prepared an entire 3 course menu for her, including a divine mushroom soup, a risotto and sorbet. They mentioned that with more notice, they could prepare 'something proper' for her. It's at the expensive end of dining but they have a special at the moment of $60 for 3 courses ($80 with wine) or $80 for 5 courses ($100 with wine). Totally worth it if you're looking for a fancy night out.

Great Italian fare. Three course meal for $55 or $75 with wine for each course. Highly recommend it…read morehere.

Great good, super nice staff in a relaxed and energetic environment. I had two simple and…read moreflavor/packed specials and forgot to take a readable photo of the chalkboard so I can tell you the exact names names. How about tomatoes stuffed with chickpeas and toothsome busiate pasta? Great wine by the glass too. As a single diner, I felt very welcomed.

@albarestaurantnewtown omg Andrea Fabio and the team make the most unbelievably delicious old…read moreschool Newtown Italian deliciousness - love and devotion in each mouthful of perfection.

Really nice little Italian restaurant, walking distance from carriageworks. Good authentic items on…read morethe menu and the pizzas were really nice. Checked red and white table cloth for the old school Italian look.

So far the best Italian food in Sydney!! The chicken Buon Gusto is epic!! Enjoyed every second…read moretasting it!! Thanks for the delight!

Walked past Macchiatto Pizza (bad reviews) twice as far to find out of the path Lucio pizza. What…read morea gem! Similar in price but apparently superior in service and flavor. Would definitely return again!

Went with the whole family (all 12 of us) on our last night in Sydney. It was a welcome change from…read morethe packed streets and long waits of Chinatown. Lucio's is about the same distance walk from Hyde Park, just in the other direction, tucked in a quiet residential area. They don't take reservations so we made sure we were there right at 6 when they opened. Friendly servers stacked some tables up and we enjoyed the outdoor-cafe ambiance watching people in a stroll or arriving at ours and the other little restaurants in the square. The pizza was just what we've come to expect from certified Neopolitano pizzerias. The crust is key: thin, chewy and delicious. They have a wide variety of toppings. We loved the Calzone but just as toppings on the pizza, the Fontina, the arugula-prosciutto one and the white-sauce broccoli. We ordered the 1 meter pizza (which is NOT a diameter like we were thinking - more like 4 pizzas in a row) but it wasn't enough so we ordered another 1/2 meter. The rocket-pear salad was also very good. We finished the equivalent of 6 pizzas between 8 adults and 3 kids. One of us was gluten free so they brought a mozzarella/prosciutto plate. The location was nice. The kids could run around the square while we sat and chatted. It filled up quickly - if you have a big group get there early.