Casa Ristorante Italiano
Last updatedβ 4.3 Β· 6,667 Google reviews Β· $$
Casa Ristorante Italiano is a waterfront Italian restaurant at King Street Wharf on Darling Harbour. Its large open terrace looks over the harbour, and wood-fired pizza is the main draw. It is best for pizza, pasta and seafood with harbour views, and service gets consistent praise. Pyrmont Bay Park is about five minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Casa Ristorante Italiano
Food at Casa Ristorante Italiano
The menu is Italian, built around wood-fired pizza and pasta, with grills and seafood alongside. Visitors name the pizza, the burrata with prosciutto and tomatoes, and the Lobster & Crab Ravioli. One visitor found the 350g rib-eye chargrilled and tender, served with mashed potato and pumpkin. Vegetarian options are on the menu.
What to order: Wood-fired pizza Β· Burrata with prosciutto and tomatoes
Drinks at Casa Ristorante Italiano
The bar sits between the terrace and indoor dining and serves an artisan cocktail menu and an extensive wine list. A separate drinks menu offers a curated beverage list, and happy hour runs everyday from 3pm to 6pm.
Private events and classes
The restaurant offers a Private Dining Room, a banquet menu, set menus and full venue hire, with seating for 350 and standing room for 450. Team-building sessions include pasta making, pizza making, a kids' pizza class and cocktail making. One visitor who held a wedding lunch there said the team read out each guest's name and made the speeches easy to run.
What customers say about Casa Ristorante Italiano
- π¬Visitors praise the service as friendly and attentive, from waitstaff to event teams.
- π¬The harbour setting and terrace views are a draw, especially for dinner.
- π¬Visitors describe the food as fresh, with the pizza and pasta singled out.
Tips for visiting Casa Ristorante Italiano
- βHappy hour, from 3pm to 6pm, suits a drink before dinner.
- βFor larger groups, ask about the Private Dining Room and banquet menu.
- βOne visitor used it as a dinner stop before walking around Vivid.
Getting to Casa Ristorante Italiano
42/48 The Promenade, King Street Wharf, Sydney NSW 2000. Parking is available. The restaurant sits on the Darling Harbour waterfront, so it is easy to combine with a walk around the harbour.
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FAQ about Casa Ristorante Italiano
What cuisine does Casa Ristorante Italiano serve?
It serves Italian food, with wood-fired pizza, pasta, seafood and grills.
Does Casa Ristorante Italiano have vegetarian options?
Yes, the restaurant has vegetarian options on its menu.
Does Casa Ristorante Italiano have a kids' menu?
Yes, it has a kids' menu, and it also runs a kids' pizza making class.
Does Casa Ristorante Italiano serve alcohol?
Yes, it is licensed and has an artisan cocktail menu and an extensive wine list.