Press

"The list sets things in motion with an array of cocktails, mocktails, no/low alcohol drinks, juices, and beers with an Italian slant. Italy is very much to the fore throughout this appealing list, but the operators have not

gone overboard, and there are plenty of alternative options if that suits the preferences. Indeed, there is an oversupply of very well-priced gems that most certainly will not break the bank. Spirits are sourced from far and wide - Cuba to Peru to Scotland to Italy, of course, and a pleasing surprise for an establishment whichdoes focus on Italy, an impressive collection of tequila and Mezcal."

Awarded by Gambero Rosso, our neighbourhood Osteria is honoured to have carved its place into Australia's Top Italian Restaurants Guide in 2026.

Sometimes a restaurant simply feels right. Despite being barely a year old, Postino Osteria – part of Alessandro Pavoni’s Italian empire, which includes Ormeggio at The Spit and a’Mare – is one of those restaurants. 

"With a sharp eye on pursing wines of certain style and chic reputation, this is a very prescribed wine list. Choosing specific wines from mainly regions across Italy, but also France, Portugal, Germany, New Zealand - and a few from boutique Australian producers - it presents shining examples of varieties and certain styles."

The hospitality is Italian, the four-course sharing menu is less than $80 a head, and there are three different spots for dining outdoors. All that, and a chance of meatballs.

Homestyle food, a cosy dining room and service as polished as a Ferrari are what you can expect from Summer Hill’s neighbourhood Italian.

Homestyle food, a cosy dining room and service as polished as a Ferrari are what you can expect from Summer Hill’s neighbourhood Italian.

As such, a significant number of tables are reserved for walk-ins, encouraging locals to swing in for traditional, low-key fare from all regions of Italy like Milanese meatballs, Aquna Sustainable Murray Cod whipped baccala style with polenta chips, and Blackmore Wagyu tonnato.