Matteo Downtown
Last updatedβ 4.5 Β· 1,894 Google reviews Β· $$
Matteo Downtown is an Italian restaurant on Bond Street in the Sydney CBD, known for handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza. It suits a sit-down dinner or a long lunch. Staff are the part of the visit diners praise most. Lang Park is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Matteo Downtown
Food at Matteo Downtown
The menu centres on handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza, with antipasto, crudo, sides and set menus alongside. Several diners name the rigatoni vodka, and one singles out the Diavola pizza. One visitor recommends the cacio pepe fritta as a starter and another praised the 100-layer lasagne. Vegetarian options are available. Opinions on the sauces, pizza and carbonara vary, with some finding them rich or too creamy.
What to order: Rigatoni vodka, a pasta regulars rate highly
Drinks at Matteo Downtown
The drinks list covers wine, a drinks menu and cocktails, with a wine list updated in February 2026. The bottomless brunch includes wine and a pineapple Long Island. The restaurant is licensed, and the menus are available as PDFs from the website.
Private dining and functions
A private dining room seats up to 20 guests. The restaurant hosts corporate cocktail parties, intimate dinners and city weddings, from a seated dinner for close family to a larger celebration, with tailored packages. Groups of 8 or more can enquire through the website, and gift cards are available.
What customers say about Matteo Downtown
- π¬Friendly, attentive staff are the most praised part of the visit
- π¬The vodka pasta is singled out as a favourite by several diners
- π¬Opinions on the sauces, pizza and carbonara are mixed, with some finding flavours too sour, dry or creamy
- π¬Bottomless brunch can be loud, which some diners find hard for conversation
Tips for visiting Matteo Downtown
- βThe kitchen is closed on Sundays and between lunch and dinner on weekdays, so plan a late lunch carefully.
- βBook through SevenRooms on the website, and groups of 8 or more can enquire there.
- βThe Diavola pizza is part of the express lunch from Tuesday to Thursday, with a drink for $30 at the bar only.
Getting to Matteo Downtown
Matteo Downtown is at 20 Bond Street, Sydney NSW 2000, in the CBD. Parking is available. Lang Park is about three minutes' walk away.
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FAQ about Matteo Downtown
What cuisine does Matteo Downtown serve?
It serves Italian food, known for handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza.
Can I book a table at Matteo Downtown?
Yes, reservations are made through SevenRooms on the restaurant's website. Groups of 8 or more can enquire there too.
Does Matteo Downtown have vegetarian options?
Yes, it has vegetarian options on the menu.
Is Matteo Downtown open on Sundays?
No, the kitchen is closed on Sundays.
Is Matteo Downtown licensed?
Yes, it has a wine list, a drinks menu and cocktails.