Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana
Last updated★ 4.5 · 963 Google reviews · $$
Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana is a Roman-style Italian restaurant on Bourke Street in Surry Hills, built around a wood-fired oven. It suits a dinner out, a group celebration or a pizza and pasta night, with outdoor tables. Rose Terrace Park is about a 4-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana
Food at Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana
The menu follows nostalgic dishes from Rome, built around wood-fired pizza, including Roman pizza alla pala, along with fresh pasta and antipasti. Regulars praise the carbonara, which has a rich, creamy sauce and pieces of guanciale. Pizzas are described as chewy, with a good char on the crust. One diner who ordered the banquet found the portions very generous. The menu includes vegetarian dishes.
What to order: Carbonara
Drinks at Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana
The restaurant is fully licensed and does not allow BYO. One diner singled out the signature cocktails, naming the mango tequila and the gin tea.
A Roman menu built around the wood oven
The restaurant takes its name from Marcus Tullius Cicero, and cicerone is an old word for a tour guide. The menu draws on nostalgic dishes from Rome, and the wood oven is the heart of its Roman pizza alla pala. Diners come for pizza, fresh pasta and antipasti, and the set banquet suits larger groups.
What customers say about Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana
- 💬Pasta praised for sauce, texture and flavour
- 💬Pizzas praised for crust char and chewy dough
Tips for visiting Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana
- ✓Book ahead, as one diner recommends for a busy night.
- ✓The banquet is very large, so order lightly after the antipasti.
- ✓Group bookings carry an 8% service charge, and public holidays add a 15% surcharge.
Getting to Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana
The restaurant is at 417 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Parking is available. Rose Terrace Park is a 4-minute walk away.
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FAQ about Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana
What cuisine does Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana serve?
It serves Roman-style Italian food, with wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta and antipasti.
Can I book a table at Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana?
Yes, the restaurant has a reservations page on its website, and one diner recommends booking ahead.
Is Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana BYO?
No, it is a fully licensed restaurant and does not allow BYO.
Does Cicerone ~ Cucina Romana have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes, including pizzas and pasta.