Fontana
Last updated★ 4.6 · 309 Google reviews · $$
Fontana is a small Italian-inspired restaurant up a staircase on Redfern Street in Redfern. The room is cosy, and the staff are the feature diners praise most, explaining each dish. The garlic bread with homemade ricotta is the dish diners mention most. Jack Floyd Reserve is a one-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Fontana
Food at Fontana
Fontana cooks Italian regional food, made with the best ingredients the kitchen can source. Diners keep naming the garlic bread with homemade ricotta, which arrives rich with melted butter. One diner also praised the whipped bacalao, anchovies on pillowy fried bread, rabbit ragu, bistecca and a fresh garden salad with a bright dressing. The menu is small, so ordering a few plates to share works well. Portions are moderate. Vegetarian dishes are available.
What to order: Garlic bread with homemade ricotta
Drinks at Fontana
Wine is the drink focus. The website describes its wines as expressive of place and season, made by smaller-scale producers with considered environmental practices.
Upstairs on Redfern Street
Fontana is on level one, reached by a staircase from Redfern Street. The street entrance sits between a chicken shop and a kebab shop, so the room upstairs can feel like a surprise. One diner described it as a secret spot. It suits special occasions, casual catch-ups and family meals alike.
What customers say about Fontana
- 💬Staff are praised for explaining the menu and making recommendations
- 💬The garlic bread with homemade ricotta comes up again and again
- 💬The room is described as cosy, with a lively atmosphere
- 💬Prices seem reasonable for the portions, though one visitor found the food pricey
Tips for visiting Fontana
- ✓Reservations can be made online, though walk-ins have been fitted in.
- ✓The menu is small, so order several plates to share.
- ✓Expect to spend roughly $60–80 per person.
Getting to Fontana
Fontana is at Level 1, 133A Redfern Street, Redfern NSW 2016. The venue has parking. The dining room is reached by a staircase from the street.
Near Fontana
FAQ about Fontana
What cuisine does Fontana serve?
Fontana serves Italian regional-inspired food, built on quality ingredients and a short menu of plates to share.
Can I book a table at Fontana?
Yes, reservations can be made through the website, including the Reserve a Table button.
Does Fontana have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu has vegetarian options.
Does Fontana serve wine?
Yes, it serves wines from smaller-scale producers, chosen for being expressive of place and season.