Pino Vino e Cucina
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Pino Vino e Cucina is an Italian restaurant and bar in Alexandria, open for dinner most nights and for lunch on weekends. The room is cosy and candlelit, with a timber bar, and it suits a slow dinner, a date or a group celebration. It is best known for its wine list, which won Australia's Wine List of the Year 2026.
Cuisine at Pino Vino e Cucina
Food at Pino Vino e Cucina
The menu is Italian, built on fresh-made pastas, seafood and antipasti. Burrata is the dish visitors mention most. It arrives over heirloom tomatoes with crumbed bread and a green herb oil, and the bread and olive oil come first. Pasta dishes and grilled seafood are also praised. The restaurant has vegetarian dishes. It says it cannot guarantee allergy-free dining, because of possible trace allergens in the kitchen and in supplied ingredients.
What to order: Burrata salad with tomatoes · Tiramisu
Drinks at Pino Vino e Cucina
The wine list is small-batch, mostly from organic producers in Italy and beyond, and diners praise its depth. Wine of the week is offered, along with specials. The bar serves signature cocktails, including the No Reservations Martini made with house potato-infused vodka or Ford's Gin, and signature negronis.
Eating at the bar
The bar is a good option for one or two people. One diner walked in alone on a Sunday afternoon without a booking and found a seat easily. Another sat at the bar on Valentine's Day and said the staff there checked in regularly. The bar also shows off the wine collection, which is part of the appeal of the room.
What customers say about Pino Vino e Cucina
- 💬Visitors say the atmosphere is cosy and romantic, good for a date.
- 💬Diners describe the staff as warm, friendly and attentive.
- 💬The extensive wine list is praised and matched well to the menu.
Tips for visiting Pino Vino e Cucina
- ✓Early Friday and Saturday bookings, from 5.30 to 6.15pm, must vacate by 8pm.
- ✓Outdoor tables must be cleared by 9pm, and indoor seating can't be guaranteed in wet weather.
- ✓Expect surcharges: 10% on Sundays, 15% on public holidays and a variable fee on card payments.
- ✓Groups of 10 or more choose from set menus, and a 10% service charge applies.
Getting to Pino Vino e Cucina
The restaurant is at 199 Lawrence Street, Alexandria NSW 2015. Parking is available at the venue.
Near Pino Vino e Cucina
FAQ about Pino Vino e Cucina
What cuisine does Pino Vino e Cucina serve?
It serves Italian food, with fresh-made pastas, seafood and antipasti on the menu. The wine list focuses on small-batch Italian producers.
Can I book a table at Pino Vino e Cucina?
Yes, bookings are made through SevenRooms, and a credit card is needed to guarantee them. Cancelling within 48 hours of arrival costs $50 per person.
Does Pino Vino e Cucina have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes. The restaurant cannot guarantee allergy-free dining, so guests with allergies should speak to staff.
Can a group of 10 or more dine at Pino Vino e Cucina?
Yes, groups of 10 or more choose from set menu options. A 10% discretionary service charge applies to tables of that size.