Da Mario Restaurant

Nico and Andrea the managers are very welcoming with their authentic Italian hospitality touch, food is great with top quality ingredients. We had the olives which it was a generous portion compared to other restaurants and the marinade was very tasty. The arrosticini (lamb skewers) with gremolata are to die for, same as the radicchio salad with well balanced flavours. The pizza is one of the best is in Sydney, neapolitan style, woodfired, thick and fluffy crust. The spaghettoni with prawns had a very flavourful bisque sauce. Cocktails are also very well done. Would highly recommend and we’ll definitely come back. Well done team!

This is the best pizza I've eaten in my entire life. Having lived in Italy for many years, I can say this beats anything I've eaten there or in Australia. I had the diavola with 'nduja and my mouth was in heaven. I did not feel full after eating the full pizza. My wife had the pizza with speck and fontina and my daughter had a Margherita with prosciutto. We all agreed this was the best pizza we've eaten. My wife had a limoncello spritz which was great and I had the Sardinian beer. For dessert my wife had the baba and I had the bomboloni. Suffice it to say that they too were a delight. We'll be returning here despite it being a 45 minute drive from home. The service was excellent and the food unforgettable! I highly recommend Da Mario to anyone who wants to have an authentic experience that will truly delight your taste buds. Ci torniamo presto ragazzi. Grazie mille per una cena indimenticabile! 🙏

Fantastic food. Truly authentic pasta, pizza and gnocchi. Just like home. The service was on point, quick, friendly they looked happy to be there. Excellent wine recommendation too. Will definitely be back . Thank you for a delicious experience 🤩🙏

Ambiance is really on point for a dinner out vibe. The staff are really nice, they act fast, precise, and they’re very polite. The service is very 👌. Our orders were served fast, we were so amazed hahaha. Their food were delicious given that they did it fast. The calamari was tasty and soft. The pizza, so yummy! Normally, I only ate 1/4 of the pizza, but last night, I was able to eat half of it. I think the trick with how they sliced it gave me a psychological effect that I can finish my portion in that time. 😅 The Gnocchi pasta was delicious too, we thought that the 1 plate serving was good for 2. The Tiramisu was good too, nothing special but the serving is big enought for 2 as well. Overall l, we enjoyed our experience there and defo will go back.

5 people | Dinner | $200 (food only) We ordered three entrees, two pizza, a calzone, gnocchi, and some vanilla gelato. Very friendly service, food is definitely good, but didn’t blow us away. The pizza dough and the red source were very good. Entrees were all yummy. The best among them were the calamari, the classic prosciutto and rocket pizza and the vanilla gelato (they only have vanilla and chocolate though). The room is dimly lit. It is not really a fine dining restaurant, that’s unnecessary and a bit unhelpful. Overall a pleasant and enjoyable dinner, but I wouldn’t call it memorable. So it’s a 4/5.

As an Italo-Australian, I’m pretty critical of Italian restaurants- this one lived up to the hype. Would highly recommend the focaccina with the baked provolone. Pizza was very good, had the salsiccia with broccoli rabe. The tiramisù was also delicious. Service was excellent even though it was a very busy Sunday night. Great spot if you don’t want to head into the city or any of the other inner west spots where parking is a nightmare. Best to book on the busier nights.

High Reviews Don't Always Match Personal Taste - Our Take My partner and I visited Da Mario based on the positive reviews we'd read, but unfortunately, our experience didn't match the hype. The pricing definitely isn't on the cheap side either. We ordered focaccia bread, a pizza, pasta, and took away tiramisu. While the food wasn't terrible, it was quite underwhelming for the price point. Having tried several Italian restaurants around Sydney, I can confidently say there are many better options available that deliver more authentic flavours and better value. This experience reminded me that reviews don't always tell the full story - what works for some diners might not work for others. The restaurant seems popular, so perhaps our expectations were simply different, but based on our visit, I'd recommend exploring other Italian options in Sydney first. Sometimes the most reviewed places aren't necessarily the best fit for everyone!

I loved it !!! We ordered the calamari and a pizza ; the calamari was so fresh and crispy, cooked to perfection. And the pizza, it was exceptional ! The dough was so so good, so crispy, well cooked and the ingredients all fresh. I can’t wait to come back 😋

Da Mario has been around for a while now and we had been meaning to check it out, especially after hearing alot of positive feedback. Some friends of ours had just had a baby and this was the perfect excuse to catch up and enjoy a meal at the same time. Da Mario is a large stylish dining space in the up and coming dining precint of Rosebery. There is plenty of indoor seating as well as alfresco dining on the deck. Da Mario serves traditional Italian fare including certified Napolitan style pizza, so you cannot make variations to what is listed. To start off, we tried the crumbed and stuffed olives, which went down a treat. We also ordered the eye fillet beef carpaccio which was thinly sliced and literally melted in your mouth and a minted salad which was fresh and crisp. Being one who usually steers past risotto, due to underwhelming bad experiences of the past, I was hesitant to try. However, I was excited by the idea of the beetroot risotto, which has returned this dish to favour with me. It looked nice on the plate, it was perfecty cooked and had plenty of flavour. Quite creamy and delicious. With Da Mario being known for their traditional wood fired pizza, you know we couldn't resist. The Melanzane pizza was quality, topped with eggplant and smoke mozzarela which simple and tasty with a light pillow like dough. Our friends were pleased with their pizza the magherita con ruchtta e crudo , a margherita with prosciutto and wild rocket. One of our friends had the special which was a steak so there are some meat dishes too. We had a great lunch at Da Mario. The service was great with plenty of character. We thoroughly enjoyed the authentic Italian cusine served up, and is on our list of recommended Italian restaurants to other diners.

Pretty good pizza! Came here on Christmas eve for dinner and it was pretty packed. They were probably short staffed as it took over 10 mins before we could get the attention of a staff to get us some water. We had a pizza and calamari, and woah, the service was really fast. Food arrived at our table within 15 mins after ordering! Calamari was really good, a little disappointed that it didnt come with any sauce, just a slice of lemon?! Pizza was yum! Hands down one of the best around town, I love how the bottom crust was not soggy. Will definitely come back to try other pizzas :)

This is the best pizza I've ever had in Sydney! The base is so soft and light and I was able to eat an entire pizza (I usually eat not more than a half)! Also, the staff is very friendly and the restaurant feels like home, very well maintained and cleaned. Also, the desserts are just amazing: give the semifreddo a try and also the pannacotta was great. They have also a selection of ice creams from Rivareno: amazing and creamy flavour. Absolutely recommended!

Great Neapolitan style pizza in Rosebery. I'd been meaning to go here for some time as it's a short walk away but never got around to it. This place is big, so if you want to hold a function or party here they've got the space for it. Service was just alright. I usually like to order a Margherita when I go to a Neapolitan pizzeria but I went with the spicy sausage and spinach this time. We also ordered a Caprese salad and Arancini balls. The Caprese salad was alright, they used greenish tomatoes here and I vastly prefer the one at Napoli Nel Cuore. The Arancini balls were really good, probably my fav of the night. The pizza was also good, but again, I prefer Napoli Nel Cuore but not by much. However, they have some of the best dough I've had, as I usually am not a fan of eating the crust, I had no problems eating the crust here as it was that tasty. The chillies they had on the side were a good touch as well. Worth checking out in the area

You know that awkward moment you're enjoying food so much you start talking with a faux, horrible accent from that country? ...no? Oh bene...me neither. 'Twas a meh Tuesday night (seriously, no one likes you Tuesday...even more so than Monday) when we're stuck on general holmes drive at peak hr traffic and was getting seriously hangry...my usual comfort food were just a tad too far away and yelp told me there's good pasta/pizza nearby. Thanks yelp! You understand me. We ordered the mushroom risotto off the specials board, the radicchio salad, a capricciosa pizza and wine. They were all spot on. Risotto was earthy and al dente (proper al dente, not raw), pizza was soft but chewy, salad was well balanced and wine were delicious! The place is big and very industrial with their decor, only downside was that it was a bit too industrial and tad cold. Having said that, it's a great fair priced, good Italian restaurant for large groups with plenty of street parking nearby. Me likey.

Went here for a lunch with my Auzzie mates. Outstanding homemade pastas and desserts. Service was excellent as was the food. I had a pasta dish that was really tasty. Very friendly owner and staff. When I come back to Sydney, I will repeat.

Just had dinner at Da Mario. Pizza was great and had the special lamb ragu with gnocchi which was delicious. Service was quick and friendly although it was a bit difficult to understand the Italian wait staff. Yep ... De Mario is authentic right down to the employees. Great place for couples or a small group of friends.

If you're looking for a hip, foodie, Italian restaurant this is the place (I'm talking to most millennials out there ). The Margherita pizza consisted of the best crust I've ever consumed. Perfect mixture of soft, spongey, and crispy. The cheese and tomatoes just fell off at I ate and I personally didn't mind one bit with how delicious it was. The atmosphere is loud and a bit crowded if you come during "rush hour" but excellent for groups and dates alike. Soft lighting and a wonderful balcony area for those wanting a bit of a breeze. If I was in Sydney longer I would've came back hopefully one day!

My local Italian Never disappoints Favourite dish is the ragu

Da Mario is a smart casual dining experience with classic Italian pizza and exquisite pasta dishes. The restaurant has a lovely vibe, attentive (and patient!) waiting staff and is definitely worth experiencing. We didn't take photos unfortunately, as too eager to tuck in to the deliciousness on the table but the two pizzas, calzone, and spaghetti with Morton Bay bugs ordered were exquisite. Our experience was well worth the five star rating and would go back in a heartbeat.

Very yummy food. Ate here twice on our trip and loved it both time! So good!!!! Definitely recommend

Very tasty calzones! I've yet to try anything else. One thing I will say is that it is moderately overpriced compared to its competitors.

Amazing atmosphere - great parking - well priced - fantastic service - yummie food. We had the squid entree, mists salad and a capricosa pizza to share. A little on the salty side but above all - it was delicious! This place gets booked out pretty quick so it's a good idea to use the online booking system they have.

Delicious Pizza and Pasta, authentic Italian staff and a relaxed atmosphere. I cannot wait to go back and try a few more items from the menu. Entree was incredible, I would go back just to have it again- the Pesce Marinato. Main course, We shared The Diavola Pizza and the Spaghetti Mare and I was so satisfied but still insisted we try the tiramisu. Hands down the best I have EVER had. I love this restaurant and will be back again asap!

Lovely and authentic Italian meal and some of the best Pasta I've had this side of Florence!

The pasta ragu suggested by my friend was to do die for! a find!

Gorgeous food and friendly and professional staff! I would definitely recommend. Atmosphere is chilled, classy and cool.