Norcino
Last updated★ 4.6 · 457 Google reviews · $$
Norcino is a Roman trattoria, deli and wine place in Pyrmont with indoor and outdoor seating. Regulars come for the handmade pasta and house-cured meats, and it suits a long lunch or dinner more than a quick stop. Jones Street Pocket Park is one minute's walk away.
Cuisine at Norcino
Food at Norcino
Norcino makes its pasta by hand and serves Roman dishes such as carbonara, cacio e pepe and gricia. Carbonara arrives with a heavy dusting of cheese and black pepper, and the truffle rigatoni is served with mushroom and grated cheese. The deli side includes bresaola, mortadella and porchetta, and the polpette are another dish one diner would travel for. Cured products such as guanciale and sausages are made in house. Vegetarian options are available.
What to order: Carbonara · Truffle rigatoni · Custard maritozzo
Drinks at Norcino
The coffee is DiLorenzo, served with the maritozzo buns. The drinks list leans on natural wine, with a large selection available by the glass or bottle.
Deli, takeaway and online orders
Cured products such as guanciale, porchetta, sausages and Coppa Romana are made in house without nitrates, preservatives or additives. Takeaway and delivery run through the Norcino Market and Order To Go online shops, with pick-up or delivery. The chef delivers every Thursday. Pizzette are for walk-ins or takeaway only.
What customers say about Norcino
- 💬Handmade pasta, especially carbonara and the rigatoni, is the main draw.
- 💬Deli meats and cured products are praised for flavour and quality.
- 💬Service is described as friendly and good.
- 💬Some diners find the pasta portions small for the price, and drinks pricey.
Tips for visiting Norcino
- ✓Groups of 8 or more carry a 10% service charge, so book ahead.
- ✓One diner noted a 15% surcharge applies on Sundays.
- ✓One visitor arriving around 11am waited about an hour for pasta, so aim for closer to midday.
Getting to Norcino
1 Saunders St, Pyrmont NSW 2009. Parking is available, and one visitor found it easy to park.
Near Norcino
FAQ about Norcino
What cuisine does Norcino serve?
It serves Roman trattoria food, with handmade pasta, house-cured meats and a deli range.
Can I book a table at Norcino?
Yes, tables can be booked through an online booking link. Bookings of 8 or more people carry a 10% service charge.
Does Norcino have vegetarian options?
Yes, it has vegetarian options on the menu.
Does Norcino do takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available, and pizzette are sold for takeaway as well as walk-ins.