Osteria Luna
Last updatedβ 4.2 Β· 202 Google reviews Β· $$
Osteria Luna is an Italian restaurant in an underground room beneath The Charles on King Street, Sydney. It feels dim and old-school, with velvet, marble and jazz, and suits a long dinner or a birthday. Its strength is pasta, especially the crab spaghetti. Wynyard Park is a three-minute walk away.
Food at Osteria Luna
The menu is Italian, built around pasta, seafood and grilled dishes. Diners praise the crab spaghetti with bottarga and lemon, and the octopus and calamari starters. Desserts include a layered tiramisu-style dish topped with crushed hazelnuts. A porchetta special has appeared on the menu. Vegetarian options are available.
What to order: Spaghetti with crab, bottarga and lemon Β· Octopus in agrodolce Β· Calamari fritti with zucchini flowers
Drinks at Osteria Luna
The wine list offers generous pours, and the bar serves signature cocktails, martinis and amaro. One visitor enjoyed the Pineapple and Kaffir Lime Margarita and the Rockmelon Sour.
Weekday Melbourne Cup lunch offer
The website promotes a Melbourne Cup offer for lunch Monday to Friday from 12pm. It pairs golden crumbed chicken parmigiana with fries, or spaghetti with sweet crab, ripe tomato and fresh basil, with a house vino, beer or soft drink. It gives a set plate and a drink without choosing from the full menu.
What customers say about Osteria Luna
- π¬Crab spaghetti and other pasta dishes praised for rich, generous flavour
- π¬Dim, velvet-and-jazz atmosphere that suits birthdays and dates
- π¬Warm, attentive staff who make solo diners and groups feel welcome
- π¬Waits to be seated or to have an order taken, even with a booking
Tips for visiting Osteria Luna
- βBook through SevenRooms, as bookings are encouraged even though walk-ins are welcome.
- βAllow extra time on busy nights, as a few recent visitors waited a while to be seated or to order.
Getting to Osteria Luna
Osteria Luna is at 68 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, underground beneath The Charles Brasserie & Bar. Parking is available, and there is step-free access.
Near Osteria Luna
FAQ about Osteria Luna
What cuisine does Osteria Luna serve?
It serves Italian food, with pasta, seafood and grilled dishes on the menu. It also offers a wine list and cocktails.
Can I book a table at Osteria Luna?
Yes. Bookings are made through SevenRooms and are encouraged, though walk-ins are welcome.
Does Osteria Luna have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian options are available on the menu.
Is Osteria Luna open for lunch?
Yes, it opens for lunch on weekdays from 12pm, with dinner service in the evenings.