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09/09/2026
KATAIFI ALERT!
Something very dangerous is happening in the kitchen…
We’ve got Greeks whow are part owners of bar Italia, middle eastern claiming Kataifi is theirs being made in Sydney — and before anyone starts a war over who invented it, let’s make one thing clear…
The Greeks brought the recipe.
The Australians gave us the sunshine.
And an Italian is making the bloody thing!
Golden, buttery, crunchy, loaded with walnuts, cinnamon and love… ❤️
And yes… we’re making it fresh for the lets go Greek Festival in Parramatta this Sunday!
Come and watch the magic happen, then eat it before someone else does!
🇬🇷 LET’S GO GREEK! 🇬🇷
Greek dessert.
Italian hands.
Australian attitude.
Una faccia, una razza! 🇬🇷🇮🇹
08/09/2026
🇬🇷🇮🇹 UNA FACCIA, UNA RAZZA! 🇮🇹🇬🇷
From Bar Italia Leichhardt to Parramatta, we’re bringing a little taste of Italy with a BIG Greek twist!
This Sunday, 13th September, we’re excited to be part of LET’S GO GREEK in Parramatta! 🇬🇷
And what are we bringing? GELATO! 🍨
But not just any gelato…
Our master gelato chef Marcello has been creating something very special — our homemade Italian gelato infused with some of the most loved flavours of Greece:
🇬🇷 Baklava
🇬🇷 Visino
🇬🇷 Kataifi
With 16 other flavours
And there’s an extra-special story behind it.
Some of the recipes and inspiration come from Con’s owner of bar italia late mother’s treasured recipes, bringing together family, tradition and two cultures that have always understood each other.
Because when it comes to Greeks and Italians…
UNA FACCIA, UNA RAZZA!
Two cultures. One love of family. One love of food. One hell of a party! 🇬🇷🇮🇹
So come down, say hello to the Bar Italia family, grab yourself a scoop or three and celebrate everything we love about our Greek community.
LET’S GO GREEK — Parramatta
Sunday, 13th September
Bar Italia Homemade Gelato
Greek heart. Italian gelato. Family recipes.
We’ll see you there!
BAR ITALIA LEICHHARDT
UNA FACCIA, UNA RAZZA! 🇬🇷🇮🇹
05/09/2026
“If real estate agents can become food critics, then a restaurateur can bloody well become a real estate critic.”
WELCOME TO CON’S REAL ESTATE "SUPER SATURDAY" PODCAST!
Apparently, real estate agents are now doing food reviews.
So I thought, fair’s fair.
I’ve spent decades running a restaurant, dealing with customers, suppliers, staff, rent, landlords, leases, outgoings, council rates and people telling me their business is worth more than it actually is…
Today I’m launching my very first REAL ESTATE RESTAURANT REVIEW.
And I’m not reviewing some little suburban agency.
No, no, no…
I’m going straight to the top.
I’m interviewing two of the biggest names in Sydney real estate:
John McGrath — the man who practically turned “McGrath” into a real estate adjective.
Tom Panos — the real estate guru, salesman, motivator and man who can probably sell you a house while you’re still standing in the driveway wondering where the front door and what suburb are we in.
I’ll be asking the questions nobody else has the guts to ask.
What does a three-bedroom house actually taste like?
Is a $3 million terrace medium rare or completely overcooked?
Does “renovator’s delight” mean the same thing as “bring your own bulldozer”?
And most importantly…
When an agent says, “This property has huge potential” — is that real estate language for “Good luck, mate”?
I’ll be giving Sydney real estate the same treatment we give food.
I’ll be looking at the presentation…
The value…
The service…
The atmosphere…
And of course…
THE AFTERTASTE.
Because if a real estate agent can review my pasta…
I can review their bloody property!
Stay tuned.
Con’s Real Estate Review — where the agents get inspected for a change.
"Just saying"
18/08/2026
SUMMER HAS ARRIVED… AND WE’RE ROLLING IN!
Forget the ordinary ice-cream van… Bar Italia is bringing Italy to your party on THREE WHEELS!
Our authentic Piaggio Ape, loaded with our delicious, authentic Bar Italia gelato, is ready to roll into your event, party, wedding, corporate function or celebration anywhere in Sydney and surrounding areas.
PACKAGE 1 — CLASSIC ITALIAN
170 single scoops served in cups
Choose from 4 classic Bar Italia flavours
A professional gelato scooper — yes, that’s his official job!
Up to 3 hours of service
$1,700 GST included
PACKAGE 2 — GOURMET ITALIAN
170 single scoops served in cups
Our delicious gourmet nutty flavours for those who like to live dangerously!
Our gelato scooper extraordinaire
Up to 3 hours of service
$1,900 GST included
And because we’re Bar Italia… you don’t have to choose your flavours blindly!
Come into Bar Italia and have a taste test before you book.
We know… it’s a tough job. Someone has to eat gelato!
Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, christening, corporate event, school function or just an excuse to eat copious amounts of gelato…
WE’VE GOT THREE WHEELS, WE’VE GOT GELATO, AND WE’RE COMING TO YOU!
📞 Call Con: 0412 600 588
Bar Italia — bringing a little piece of Italy to your summer, one scoop at a time.
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Old school is Cool
02/08/2026
Happy 30th Birthday, Natsumi!
Today we're celebrating our very own kitchen ninja, pizza queen, and all-round superstar... Natsumi!
She came to Bar Italia as a kitchen hand... and before we knew it she was making pizzas, helping everyone, and making the rest of us look lazy!
We had to surprise her with a birthday cake because turning 30 is a big deal. Don't worry, Natsumi—30 isn't old... it's just the age where your back starts making more noise than the pizza oven!
She's with us until the end of November, and we're already trying to figure out how to hide her passport so she can't leave.
Natsumi, thank you for your hard work, your smile, your positive attitude, and for being such a wonderful part of the Bar Italia family. Whoever gets you after us is incredibly lucky.
From all of us at Bar Italia, have an amazing birthday! Eat plenty of cake... and tomorrow you're back making pizzas—we've got customers to feed!
Happy 30th, Natsumi! We love you and we'll miss you more than we'd ever admit.
24/07/2026
Bar italia hillbillies
22/07/2026
That's all folk's
18/07/2026
We are on a roll.
13/07/2026
After years of investigation, we've finally captured something nobody thought actually existed...
Wow what just happened
Dino smiling!
For those who know Dino, you'll know his face usually says, "What do you want?" even though his heart says, "How can I help?"
Poor bloke has copped more complaints about looking grumpy than we've made pizzas! The truth is... that's just his face. He's not angry, he just missed the day they handed out smiley expressions!
But today something incredible happened...
We had the absolute pleasure of serving seven babychino, and for the first time in living memory, Dino actually smiled!
Customers were rubbing their eyes, staff thought they'd entered a parallel universe, and we nearly called the news.
So if you've ever thought Dino was being rude, don't take it personally. He's one of the nicest people you'll ever meet... his face just forgot to tell everyone!
If you see him smiling again, grab a photo immediately. It may not happen for another 10 years!
29/06/2026
These days everyone's talking about hydration pizza, fermentation pizza, 72-hour dough, 96-hour dough, wild yeast, heritage flour... before long they'll be selling moonlight meditation pizza!
Over 40 years ago when we started our pizza shop Papa Luigis, we didn't have fancy names for it. We had three ingredients that mattered most... quality, passion hard work.
We hand-mixed every batch of dough. No fancy machines, no social media videos telling us how to stretch it. Just flour, water, yeast, love... and forearms like Popeye!
Today I mixed the dough by hand again for the first time in 12 years after our humble mixer packed it up and went to the mixer in heaven, It brought back amazing memories... and muscles I forgot I even had! Tomorrow I might need a forklift to get out of bed, but it'll be worth it.
So if you think Bar Italia only started making pizza yesterday... think again. We've been doing this for decades, long before pizza became a science experiment.
And one last thing... when we put toppings on a pizza, we actually put toppings on it! We don't place three tiny dots of pesto with tweezers and call it "artisan". Around here, you're getting generous, top-quality ingredients because we want you to leave happy, not wondering where the rest of your toppings went!
Just saying...
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.
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.
