Scala Lane
Last updated★ 4.7 · 518 Google reviews · $$$
Scala Lane is an Italian restaurant and wine bar on Wynyard Lane in the Sydney CBD. The room is intimate and warm, with an open kitchen you can watch from your table. Reviewers come back for the pasta and the friendly service. Wynyard Park is a one-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Scala Lane
Food at Scala Lane
The menu is Italian and built around pasta, with steak and seafood among the mains. Visitors name the ragù pastas, including pappardelle al ragù and beef ragù, and one visitor called the lobster pasta a highlight. Steaks are praised for cooking evenly to the ordered doneness. Starters include focaccia, burrata and green king prawns. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu, and the tiramisu is served tableside.
What to order: Ragù pasta, such as pappardelle or beef ragù · Tiramisu, served tableside
Drinks at Scala Lane
Wine is the focus here. The restaurant describes itself as a wine bar with a curated wine list. One visitor chose the non-alcoholic Scala Spritz, and several drinks are offered as spritzes and cocktails alongside the wine.
Private events and gift cards
Groups that need more room can send an enquiry through the events form. It covers special celebrations, corporate lunches and birthdays, and asks for a preferred date and whether that date is flexible. Gift cards can be ordered online.
What customers say about Scala Lane
- 💬Friendly, welcoming staff praised across several visits
- 💬Pasta and steak cooked well, with rich, flavourful sauces
- 💬Intimate, cosy room with an open kitchen that diners enjoy
Tips for visiting Scala Lane
- ✓Book ahead through the Book Now link or OpenTable, as the room is small.
- ✓Sit near the open kitchen if you want to watch the chefs at work.
- ✓Order the tiramisu, which is made and served at your table.
Getting to Scala Lane
The restaurant is at 36 Wynyard La, Sydney NSW 2000, in the CBD. Parking is available. Wynyard Park is about one minute on foot, so it works as a stop before or after dinner.
Near Scala Lane
FAQ about Scala Lane
What cuisine does Scala Lane serve?
It serves Italian food, with a curated wine list in its wine bar.
Can I book a table at Scala Lane?
Yes. Bookings can be made through the Book Now link on the website or through OpenTable.
Does Scala Lane have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes.
Can Scala Lane host a group or private event?
Yes. An events enquiry form covers special celebrations, corporate lunches and birthdays.