Alberto's Lounge

A hidden gem! Bravissimi!! One of Sydney’s top Italian restaurants, no doubt. The service is immaculate. The attention to detail and the anticipation of your needs is really white glove. You only find this lounge if you know… and given by the long queue of people wanting a table when we left, the secret is out. The atmosphere is perfect for a date or an important business dinner. The seating is cosy and at the same time intimate. The pasta is outstanding and the steak was melt in your mouth. Book early or you’ll be disappointed.

We came to Alberto’s Lounge for a special birthday lunch for my daughter, and it was perfect from start to finish. The food was outstanding — fresh, flavourful, and beautifully prepared (the pasta was a favourite!). The service was exceptional — warm, professional, and so thoughtful. The staff really made us feel welcome and helped make the day feel special. My daughter had the best time and loved every moment.The vibe was fun and relaxed, just right for a family celebration. We’ll definitely be back!

op-notch service, tasty food, and a clean spot with a cosy vibe that feels just like home. I’ve been to all their venues and always had a ripper experience. Just a heads up on the price – my last feed for 4 came to $900. A loyalty deal or fairer pricing would make me drop by even more often. I’ll definitely be back. (4 out of 5)

I visited Sydney alone and chose this restaurant after reading good reviews. At first, everything was wonderful. The Insalata di Gamberi was fresh and delicious, and I felt happy enough to share my experience on Instagram. However, the Casarecce al Granchio that followed had a sauce that was partly extremely salty. Hoping to balance it out, I ordered a crostino and what I thought was a simple vegetable salad. Instead, another Insalata di Gamberi was served—perhaps a misunderstanding, and I didn’t mind, since I enjoyed it the first time. But to my surprise, the second serving of the same dish was unbearably salty. Each prawn tasted as if it had been boiled in heavily salted water. Even without the sauce, it was too salty to enjoy. Unfortunately, I forced myself to finish it and ended up feeling unwell. The staff, especially the lady who served me, were warm and friendly, but sadly the food became so salty that it ruined what started as a lovely evening. Expectations were high, but the disappointment was even higher. For diners who are particular about flavor balance, I would also suggest checking reviews with the keyword “salty” before visiting.

Just had the most incredible experience at Alberto’s Lounge. The food was amazing, the ambience was so warm and cozy, and the service was fantastic. We were served by Jemima who was such a delight and so knowledgeable of the menu. If you come here, the wagyu is a must try!

We visited this place for a special occasion, hoping for an authentic Italian vibe – and we were not disappointed by choosing Alberto's Lounge. The food was absolutely delicious – special shoutout to the lobster pasta… divine! The service was great. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. We were looked after by Eleonora, who was lovely and very knowledgeable. The rest of the team were also attentive and worked well together, which made the whole evening enjoyable. Definitely a spot to add to your list if you are after genuine Italian food and a warm, lively atmosphere

The food and ambience are great, especially the music vibe, which sets the mood. However, I’ve noticed a decline in the overall food quality since my last visit. The anchovy toast remains a standout (still delicious!), but it was definitely the highlight this time. The prawn with mullet roe and the buffalo mozzarella were decent, but lacked the wow factor and felt a bit underwhelming.

My best friend and I had an exceptional experience that I needed to write a review. The atmosphere was vibrant and the food was insanely good, every bite was seriously so deliciously unique. Staff were extremely polite, easy to chat with and super responsive. Lily was fantastic and she helped us navigate the menu and select the finest options suited to our tastebuds. Would definitely be going back!

The menu choices are very good for this restaurant. The opening hours are convenient, however the restaurant is in a somewhat difficult location. Overall great European food and atmosphere. The atmosphere brings a welcoming ambiance.

A very cozy Italian restaurant with lovely staff amazing dishes. It does get crowded and reservations are a must in advance. Way in advance... Enjoy!

Happening place, vibrant, alive and the food was scrumptious! Service was awesome. It's a little hard to find but totally worth the search! Once you find the door and enter a long skinny hallway it's amazing small, and alive! The food was incredible. Obvious that there were loads of regular customers there!

This is my kinda place - walls covered in the Big Lebowski movie posters (in Italian no less) and music pumping way too loud - the place is jammed with every seat taken. Great wine list and a small but interesting food menu. Started with the Caprese di Pesca - peaches and mozzarella evaluated with a basil ginger vinaigrette giving it a real freshness and zing. I followed that with the Spaghetti al Pomodoro more basil and chilli and fresh mini tomotoes with piping hot pasta. This has just the right level of spice decent heat but not overpowering. Service was friendly, welcoming and efficient. Great vibe and great food to match.

We came to Alberto's lounge on a Sunday evening with a prior booking and the place was slammed. as we walked in it felt like a club more than as restaurant as the music was loud and there was hardly any room to maneuver. If you are not familiar with this particular spot, you might even be inclined to believe you walked in through the back door but rest assured, it's the only way in. We were quickly seated at our table at the time of our booking and the staff was quite attentive for how busy it was. I am unable to tell if it's always this busy and/or if the music is always playing this loud. The dishes are not very large and are best shared The menu is also fairly short which I can appreciate; a restaurant with too many options is usually one that's trying to please rather than focusing on the quality and execution of theirs dishes. Overall I would recommend Alberto's Lounge with a fair warning: it's loud and crowded. So, if you are looking for intimacy on a date, look else where.

Overpriced with ordinary food. It was $12 for 2 pieces of focaccia and $25 to $30 for small plates of pasta. The wine was very expensive $97 for the cheapest red wine (Le Ragnaie Troncone Sangiovese $30 online). Desserts were also ordinary - The Panna cotta was like a light milk custard.

Believe the hype. Hard to get a booking, and man-oh-man, I see why. This small club-like restautant serves mainly small dishes, best shared. Delicious, inventive food, a great wine list, caring staff and great music. What more could you want?

Not again - Claustrophobic ambience, overcrowded, noisy and tried to overcharge us with an incorrect bill. Food was just satisfactory with the mains not arriving until after 1.5hrs. The satisfactory food was deserving of 1 star. Dining tables too small to fit the dishes comfortably, spacing between other tables reminded me of peak hour Sydney trains (when there are school kids) - bit odd that the toilets were much more generous with space?! Even the waiters and waitresses struggled to walk through the cramped space where back-to-back chairs were less than 20cm apart.