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Bar Italia

Italian Restaurant, Café, and Ice Cream Parlor$$$$

Leichhardt, Leichhardt

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Bar Italia

8.1^/10

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Ranked #8 for pasta in Sydney
"Great pasta, great gelato (love the mango and strawberry ones)."(31 Tips)
"Can't decide on schnitzel or pasta?"(2 Tips)
"Best gelato and pasta in Leichhardt"(10 Tips)
"Gelato and pizzas are superb"(2 Tips)

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DimitriAugust 14, 2014
Been here 50+ times
If Bar Italia fell in the woods, would Leichhardt still exist? This institution is still the goto place for great gelato, as well as a cool place to just sit sipping a good, strong coffee.
Paul FarrellSeptember 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Read the tips and yeah the pasta is not amazing, but the sum of it all is better than the parts. The main draw is the gelato; zabaglione, tiramisu and passion fruit being our personal favs.
Vinaayak SethJuly 8, 2017
Tried the Milano fettuchini ..amazing...and a great selection of pizzas...crust was neither too hard nor too soggy..just done right...cozy atmosphere...:)
David O'BrienApril 6, 2019
Can't decide on schnitzel or pasta? Have the combo of your choice. Cash only - bring your money!
JSeptember 23, 2019
They make really good chicken schnitzel here. Homely, unpretentious food.
Carlos ReisDecember 21, 2013
Cash only & no table service. They will give u a tray to carry stuff to ur table if u ask for it! Lactose intolerant (or just prefer ur milk skinny/light), don't bother! Full fat is all u get here.
LisaApril 13, 2018
I had the vege sandwich and Toblerone gelato and they were so good.
ZsarinaNovember 12, 2016
The gelato is a must! And I've had breakfast too which I enjoyed.
Jane HowardFebruary 24, 2018
No one makes pistachio gelato like these guys!! One scoop means one whole cup too... value and taste!
Samuel YustiaMay 10, 2015
Traditional tiramisu with their coffee is just a perfect companion for windy autumn day in sydney
Andrew KempSeptember 15, 2012
The tiramisu here is the best I've ever had! So much mascarpone cream that its more like a mouse :-)
MichaelMarch 13, 2016
Nice size serve for $12 eat in. Cute rear courtyard
John PatrickOctober 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
They do gelato here really well. Gelato keeps bringing me back...... Coffee is nice.
Bonnie JavierMarch 8, 2015
Try the hazelnut gelato. Absolutely worth it.
otsodosApril 8, 2013
The best pistachio and coffee flavoured gelato by far
JMay 30, 2013
The tiramisu gelato probably the best in Sydney!
Arthur LeeJuly 16, 2011
Go the toblerone gelato. Massive chunks of crunchy nougat and chocolate hidden inside!
Berlian AyudyaJune 7, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get the pistachio flavoured gelato. You won't regret it.
Lorena DiazMay 23, 2018
Love the tiramisu and the gelatto
Antoinette KeenanOctober 8, 2012
A classic stop when you are in Leichhardt with amazing Gelato.
Sud BJanuary 12, 2014
Excellent and the serving size is generous!!!
ᴡ LagascaApril 12, 2014
Hazelnut gelato has real hazelnut chunks!
Tony NicholsonAugust 7, 2016
Gelato and pizzas are superb
Adrian AbrateJanuary 22, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Coffee and cannoli at the end of the night. Can't be beat.
Marianne NApril 26, 2011
The tiramisu gelato is to die for... real cakey chunks throughout... nom
Tony HollingsworthJanuary 7, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Try the mascarpone dessert in the fridge behind the barista. Exceptional.
Dannielle ANovember 21, 2010
Must try the gelato....$3.50 gets you a huge overflowing cup of goodness!
David ByrneNovember 29, 2015
Best gelato and pasta in Leichhardt
Jackson GeorgeNovember 2, 2013
Food is overrated here but have great Gelato and Coffee!!
Andrew WhiteheadJanuary 14, 2010
Cheap and cheerful pasta with the second best gelato in Sydney - head to Pompeii's in Bondi for the best.
Geoff KimOctober 14, 2012
Get the 4 scoop stack.
Vanessa GohMay 6, 2012
Pistachio gelato is amazing! Tastes like real pistachios with none of that artificial flavoring crap.
Daisy LittleAugust 23, 2010
Penne melanzane is the best! Great gelato too!
Matt ThomasJune 22, 2011
Do you like Lasagna? It's hard to beat the Lasagna here. It's rich, meaty and Mmmmm!
Philip WalterJanuary 13, 2011
Bring cash. Don't accept credit cards or EFTPOS. Great pasta though!
Cecilia HerminaJanuary 17, 2010
Great pasta, great gelato (love the mango and strawberry ones).
Dylan KellySeptember 4, 2014
Ice chocolate, arancini
MrsKRPFebruary 28, 2013
Tiramisu gelato!!! Amazing!
Elvina EvaniaDecember 23, 2011
The pistachio gelato is the bomb!
Happy RabbitOctober 7, 2013
Best gelato ever !!!
Amelia ChandraAugust 16, 2014
Been here 10+ times
late dinner
Sarita PartoNovember 3, 2011
Best banana gelato in sydney!!
Romeo HsuehOctober 26, 2014
That mango gelato!
Sophie LinesOctober 2, 2010
Revolting! Disgusting service, overcooked pasta with prawns the size of a fingernail and clearly not fresh. Waiter made a huge deal about getting an extra wine glass by throwing order book on counter!
Ben SFebruary 25, 2013
How does this place survive? No milkshakes, no ice, run out of everything - someone needs to tell them we're not in the 90s anymore and to get with the programme.
Lester MartinezMay 16, 2010
Puttanesca all the way!!! And a double order of garlic bread, please!!!
Bryson HallMarch 9, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Try the amatriciana. Coffee is tops, but on a hot day get the iced version.
Kath SasFebruary 4, 2013
Best gelato
themagusJuly 7, 2011
It's ok but I'll never get why this place is so famous. It all feels a bit cheap.
高手놀리밑™October 31, 2011
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