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21/06/2026
This morning I attended the one-year memorial service for the mother of a dear friend at St Gerasimos Church. It was a beautiful service filled with faith, reflection, and remembrance. In moments like these, we are reminded that while our loved ones may leave this world, their love, wisdom, and memories remain with us forever.
After church, I returned to my beloved Bar Italia and shared some blessed holy bread with my incredible staff. I am truly grateful for this amazing team who stand beside me every day. Their kindness, loyalty, and hard work make Bar Italia feel like more than a workplace — it is family.
May Thia Statho memory live forever in our hearts.
20/06/2026
Norton Street is buzzing today!
The Italian Street Fair is in full swing with roaming performers, live entertainment, great food, and special offers throughout the street.
Make your way down to Norton Street in Leichhardt, soak up the atmosphere, grab a bite, enjoy a drink, and experience a little taste of Italy right here in Sydney.
We're ready to welcome you at Bar Italia with our famous Italian food, and our famous Artisan Gelato made onsite, also the authentic atmosphere we've been serving for generations.
Bring your family, bring your friends, and come join the fun. The espresso is flowing, the pizzas are coming out of the oven, and the street is alive with Italian spirit!
Ci vediamo a Bar Italia!
17/06/2026
STATE OF ORIGIN CATERING REPORT FROM BAR ITALIA
Tonight we catered for a State of Origin function with 60 beautiful pizzas.
Now, brace yourselves...
25 of them were Ham & Pineapple yes you read right ham and pineapple.
That's right. The people have spoken. The internet may be busy arguing about hydration levels, air pockets the size of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, and pizzas with Caputo flour, La San Marsano tomato, three olives and a leaf of basil for $38... but the good people ordering dinner still want a proper pizza.
At Bar Italia, our pizza recipe is as traditional as the original pioneers who made pizza famous in Sydney. We are proud to carry on the legacy of one of the first long-standing pizzerias in the historic QVB era, long before influencers were photographing crusts from twelve different angles.
We'll happily leave the fluffy, airy, no-topping, scissors-cutting pizza trend to the social media food bloggers, content creators, and self-appointed pizza professors.
Meanwhile, we'll be over here doing radical things like:
(1) Putting toppings on pizzas including pineapple.
(2) Making sure customers leave full and happy.
(3) High Hydration
In the pizza world, "hydration" is measured as a percentage of the total weight of the flour. Most traditional Neapolitan pizzas use about 60–65% hydration (600ml of water per 1kg of flour).
fermentation gives the yeast time to break down the starches into complex sugars BLA BLA BLA who cares just give me a pizza.
A special mention to our friends in the industry who run these degustation eateries We love you dearly, but tonight the scoreboard reads:
Ham & Pineapple: 25
Instagram Crust Shots: 0
The people have voted.
And unlike State of Origin, there was absolutely no controversy Just a massive loss.
04/06/2026
FIG and RICOTTA Gelato
RASPBERRY ALMOND CHEESECAKE Gelato
Delicious Flavours for you to try
02/06/2026
BREAKING GELATO NEWS
We’re buzzing with excitement to introduce the newest (and cutest) member of the Bar Italia family—our Sicilian Piaggio Ape!
Looking for Gelato Catering This little charmer is ready to go? We’ve Got You Covered!
From 100 to 5,000 guests or italian festivals we cater events of all sizes with authentic house-made gelato, prepared fresh on our premises at the restaurant.
We are a fully equipped gelato outfit we roll up set up and serve, ready for weddings, corporate functions, festivals, private parties, TV commercial,and more.
Whether you're planning a small gathering or a large-scale event, we bring the quality, flavour, and setup to match.
What do we bring?
Authentic, house-made gelato (yes, made right here in our restaurant), icy granita on request , and enough charm to melt Nonna’s heart we got you covered.
Hit us up for a free customized quote—let’s make your event deliciously unforgettable!
Enquire today and let us bring the taste of Italy to your next event!
[email protected]
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25/05/2026
The tale of a terrible neighbour. Some bring good vibes… others bring cardboard boxes and one-star reviews.
We had the pleasure of being next door to a “visionary entrepreneur” who somehow managed to close down his Thai restaurant in Rozelle and a sports gear empire at the same time. Truly a man of many talents.
While we were trying to bring life, coffee, people and atmosphere back to Norton Street with tables, chairs and happy customers… Steve was busy protecting the artistic integrity of his mountain of imported sports gear boxes.
Apparently our customers sitting outside enjoying espresso was ruining the feng shui of the warehouse chic aesthetic.
Nothing says “successful businessman” quite like spending your free time leaving one-star reviews for your neighbours instead of customers leaving five-star reviews for you.
Anyway Steve… good luck on the next business adventure. Maybe third time lucky.
Norton Street survived.
The tables stayed full.
The coffee kept flowing.
And the boxes… well… eventually they disappeared too,
Ciao Stevie Karate Kid
Wax on Wax Off
24/05/2026
We came we served we left
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24/05/2026
Kegworth public School Fete
Bar Italia legends Angela & Marcello and their team are once again proudly supporting the Kegworth Public School Autumn Fete!
Together with their amazing volunteers, they’ve created the famous Pasta Section — because no Italian can survive a school fete without carbs and a little yelling from the kitchen.
And yes… the beautiful little Piaggio Ape will be there serving:
Ice cold Sicilian Granita
Authentic artisan Gelato
Basically… happiness on three wheels.
So get down there today from 10am till 3pm, support the school, say hello to the volunteers, grab yourself a pasta, a granita e gelato… and if you leave without eating, an Italian nonna somewhere will be very disappointed in you.
See you there ragazzi! 🇮🇹
For any inquires about our Piaggio Ape hire email [email protected]
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20/05/2026
Yesterday, tuesday the 19th of May around 1pm… the doors opened and suddenly 40 private school students marched in like a scene straight out of the fast and furious.
One by one… gelato in hand… flavours flying everywhere… pistachio on faces, chocolate on uniforms and enough sugar to power all of Sydney
Apparently we were chosen as part of an “excursion to the best gelato shops in Sydney.” we accept that!
Excursion?
No no no… this was a full investigation by the Gelato FBI
After careful scientific testing, professional tasting techniques… the students confirmed what their teachers already knew:
“Good gelato fixes everything.”
To all the amazing students and teachers — thank you for bringing the chaos, the laughter and the empty gelato trays,
And to the other gelato shops in Sydney…
mi dispiace ragazzi… better luck next excursion.
(Just saying)
18/05/2026
My mother always told me,
“Sit at the table like a gentleman. Back straight, elbows off the table, and always eat your spaghetti with a fork.”
For my entire life, I respected those rules.
Then this Sunfay afternoon I got dragged in to enter a spaghetti eating competition…
and everything my poor mother taught me disappeared faster than parmesan at an Italian wedding.
The rules were simple:
No forks.
No spoons.
Just you you and a mountain of spaghetti.
Straight away I knew Mum was watching from heaven shaking her head.
I could almost hear her:
“Forty years I spent teaching this boy manners… and now look at him. He eats like a labrador in a wind tunnel.”
The whistle blew and suddenly the room turned into absolute chaos.
Grown men and woman were diving face first into pasta bowls. Sauce was flying through the air. One bloke two up from me his name Peter Cannoli best in the business in cannoli aka Dolce Bella he was snorted the spaghetti strand through his nose and still kept eating like nothing happened.
At first, I tried to stay classy.
Small bites. Gentle slurping. A little dignity.
Then I looked up and saw things got real Peter assaulting spaghetti like an industrial vacuum cleaner. The crowd was cheering. Someone’s Nonna was screaming “FORZA!” from the back of the room.
That’s when survival instincts kicked in.
Next minute I was face first in the bowl the the hand came in like an excavator.
Spaghetti hanging from my Goaty.
And all I could think was:
“Mum, I’m so sorry.”
I imagined her up in heaven standing beside Saint Peter saying:
“I taught him to twirl pasta delicately with a fork… now look at him. He’s fighting pasta like they owe him money.”
And then… silence.
The final whistle blew.
I didn’t win the competition.
I came second.
Mr Cannoli won the competition he also took all the $$$ in Ettalong 🤑
Because deep down I know Mum was laughing.
And somewhere up there she was saying:
“Well… at least he still finished his dinner.”
Address
169 Norton Street
Leichhardt, NSW
2040
To reach the location on Norton Street in Sydney, there are a couple of options. If using public transport, you can take the train to Petersham station and then it's a short walk down Norton Street. Alternatively, you could catch a bus that goes along Norton Street and get off at one of the stops near this location.
If driving, there is on-street parking available along Norton Street, but it can be limited at times. There are also nearby car parks that you could use for convenience.
Overall, getting to this location is relatively easy whether you are using public transport or driving.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
8am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 10:30pm |
| Friday |
8am - 11pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 11pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 10pm |
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What people say
Italian restaurants are known for their delicious food, warm hospitality, and cozy ambiance. Bar Italia on Norton Street in Sydney is no exception. This Italian restaurant, coffee shop, and pizza place has won the hearts of many customers with its authentic Italian cuisine and friendly service.
One of the things that sets Bar Italia apart from other Italian restaurants is its commitment to using only full-fat milk in their coffee. They don't offer skim, soy or light milk options, which ensures that every cup of coffee is rich and creamy. The kitchen at Bar Italia closes one hour before closing time, so make sure to plan your visit accordingly.
Bar Italia also celebrates important events and holidays with its customers. On ANZAC Day, a customer played Reveille on his Bugle to honor fallen soldiers. During Easter, they wished their Orthodox and Greek customers a happy holiday with a special message on social media.
When faced with staff shortages or unexpected closures due to weather or maintenance issues, Bar Italia doesn't hesitate to call in reinforcements. They recently brought in an experienced chef from Pappadele Haberfield and Gigi Balmain to help out during a busy period.
Overall, Bar Italia is a must-visit for anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine served with a smile. Whether you're in the mood for pizza or pasta, you won't be disappointed by the quality of food and service at this charming restaurant on Norton Street.
