Vitelli's Upstairs

Vitelli's Upstairs is an Italian-American restaurant and bar in Redfern, reached by stairs into a moody, candlelit dining room with music. It suits date nights and long lunches, and it does best with fresh pasta and attentive service. Marriott Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

Cuisine at Vitelli's Upstairs

Food at Vitelli's Upstairs

The menu centres on fresh pasta made every day, with Italian-American classics, lighter plates and desserts. Diners keep naming the pasta and the crispy calamari, and some also mention the ribeye and the chicken parmigiana. Plates are served on white dishes with red rims, with pasta in meat sauce and filled pasta rolls among the photographed dishes. Vegetarian options are available.

What to order: Crispy calamari · Garlic bread with Parmesan dipping sauce · Fresh pasta dishes

Drinks at Vitelli's Upstairs

The bar serves Italian cocktails and amaro, and there is a late-night menu. Diners often drink the house wine with their meals.

Private dining and events

The website lists private dining and a run of events, along with a Festive Season menu for the end of the year. Groups can book online through the website's reservations option. The bar takes walk-ins only, so larger bookings belong in the restaurant.

What customers say about Vitelli's Upstairs

• 💬Reviewers praise the moody, intimate room, with its low lighting and candles
• 💬Service is described as friendly, attentive and warm
• 💬Pasta and crispy calamari are the dishes visitors name most often

Tips for visiting Vitelli's Upstairs

• ✓Book the restaurant online ahead of time; the bar is for walk-ins only.
• ✓Aperitivo Hour at the bar runs on weekday afternoons, walk-ins only.
• ✓The dining room is up a flight of stairs, so check access before you go.

Getting to Vitelli's Upstairs

Vitelli's Upstairs sits on the corner of Baptist and Cleveland streets in Redfern. Parking is listed as available. The dining room is up stairs, so plan ahead if you need step-free access.

Near Vitelli's Upstairs

• ☕Fernside Coffee Shoppe1 min walk
• 🐾Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Surry Hills1 min walk
• 🌳Marriott Street Reserve2 min walk
• 🐾Vets On Crown2 min walk
• ☕Metaxi Mas Deli Cafe2 min walk
• ☕Evie's3 min walk

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