Itō Restaurant
Last updated★ 4.7 · 1,413 Google reviews · $$$
Itō Restaurant is a Japanese izakaya in Surry Hills serving re-imagined share plates with Italian touches. The room is small, warm and intimate, so it suits a long dinner or a special occasion more than a quick stop. It is best known for its savoury dishes and cocktails. Shannon Reserve is about a minute's walk away.
Cuisine at Itō Restaurant
Food at Itō Restaurant
Itō serves Japanese dishes with Italian touches, designed for sharing. Regulars keep naming the roasted eggplant, the prawn and scallop ravioli and the wagyu tartare. The miso murray cod, the shio kombu bread and the steak also come up often. A separate vegan menu is available, and vegetarian dishes are offered. Dessert is a smaller part of the menu, with one diner choosing a banana and miso mousse.
What to order: Roasted eggplant · Prawn and scallop ravioli · Wagyu tartare
Drinks at Itō Restaurant
Drinks lean towards sake, cocktails and wine, with a separate drinks list. Visitors praise the cocktails, with one calling them some of the best they have had.
Menus and group dining
Itō is part of the ESCA group. Diners can choose from an à la carte menu, a set menu or a banquet, so a table can order a mix of savoury plates and dessert to share. Visitors say the tables are better suited to intimate occasions than large parties.
What customers say about Itō Restaurant
- 💬Dishes praised, especially the roasted eggplant and the ravioli
- 💬Warm, intimate room that feels cosy and relaxed
- 💬Friendly, attentive service that accommodates requests
- 💬Cocktails singled out as a highlight of the evening
Tips for visiting Itō Restaurant
- ✓Book through the Book button on the website, which uses SevenRooms.
- ✓Choose à la carte, the set menu or the banquet depending on how many dishes you want.
- ✓Sunday closes at 8:30pm, earlier than the rest of the week.
Getting to Itō Restaurant
Itō Restaurant is at 413-415 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Parking is available. Shannon Reserve is about a minute's walk away, and Tudor Street Reserve is a couple of minutes on foot.
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FAQ about Itō Restaurant
What cuisine does Itō Restaurant serve?
It serves Japanese izakaya food with Italian touches, such as prawn and scallop ravioli, in share plates.
Does Itō Restaurant have vegan or vegetarian options?
Yes. There is a dedicated vegan menu, and vegetarian dishes are offered as well.
Can I book a table at Itō Restaurant?
Yes, through the Book button on its website, which uses SevenRooms reservations.
Does Itō Restaurant have outdoor seating?
Yes, it has outdoor tables as well as indoor seating in its dining room.