Da Michele
Last updatedβ 4.2 Β· 612 Google reviews Β· $$
Da Michele is a Neapolitan pizzeria in the Sydney CBD with a lively dining room that suits a casual lunch or a dinner with friends. Regulars come for the thin, blistered pizzas and very large portions, and the staff are often praised. Jessie Street Gardens is about two minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Da Michele
Food at Da Michele
Da Michele makes Neapolitan pizza, baked in a Neapolitan oven, with a thin, blistered base. Regulars keep naming the margherita, with its fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella. The menu goes beyond pizza, with lasagna, focaccia, meatballs as a starter and tiramisu for dessert. One visitor's favourite is the pizza fritta, a fluffy, fried calzone-style dish. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
What to order: Margherita pizza
A pizzeria with a long name
The restaurant trades as L'antica Pizzeria Da Michele and describes itself as Neapolitan pizza since 1870, using premium Italian ingredients and a traditional recipe. It sits in a historic building that has been restored, and the menu is built around pizza cooked in its oven. Staff are happy to help with choices if you are new to Italian pizza.
What customers say about Da Michele
- π¬Regulars praise the thin, well-made Neapolitan pizza, the margherita especially
- π¬Visitors say the portions are very large
- π¬Staff are described as friendly and helpful with recommendations
- π¬Visitors like the lively atmosphere in the room
Tips for visiting Da Michele
- βBook ahead, particularly on Saturday nights, when people line up for tables without a booking.
- βAsk for a takeaway box if you can't finish a pizza, as the portions are large.
Getting to Da Michele
Da Michele is at 50 Pitt Street in the Sydney CBD, NSW 2000. The restaurant has parking, and the entrance is step-free.
Near Da Michele
FAQ about Da Michele
What cuisine does Da Michele serve?
It serves Neapolitan pizza and other Italian dishes, including lasagna, focaccia and tiramisu.
Can I book a table at Da Michele?
Yes, bookings are made through a SevenRooms link on the restaurant's website.
Does Da Michele have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
Does Da Michele offer takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available alongside dining in.