Fontana

Upstairs in Redfern. Snug, buzzing, pure culinary sprezzatura. Sydney’s discerning pasta hounds point straight to Fontana for a masterclass in Italian comfort. The play here? Start with the legendary garlic bread—smeared thick with house-made ricotta whipped so light it defies gravity. Throw in the beef tartare bruschetta. Then, the cotechino—a gloriously crispy-crusted sausage resting on buttery, textural beans. Seafood pastas hit with briny perfection. Service is impeccable, subtle, and genuine, guiding you through an all-Italian menu with effortless charm. Dessert devotees fiercely defend the dangerously sexy, wobbly pannacotta as mandatory eating. Finish with a bartender-recommended pour of bittersweet amari. Flawless wine list. Vibrant energy. Book it immediately.