Ragazzi

Had a wonderful dinner at Ragazzi. The restaurant was packed when we arrived, fortunately we had a booking. Despite the crowd, the service was attentive and the food was served without any delays. The standout dish for me was the beef tartare — incredibly fresh, beautifully seasoned, and paired perfectly with the nashi pear and straw potatoes. My friend absolutely loved the Ravioli of Jerusalem artichoke; the flavours were rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced. The ambience, the food, and the overall experience made it a fantastic night out.

Food was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! This was the first meal I’ve ever had in Sydney and it seriously didn’t disappoint. Service was amazing; our waiter (I unfortunately didn’t catch her name, but she had dark curly hair 😅) was so sweet and gave us the best recommendations. We had the burrata and the octopus to start—both were incredible and we ended up adding on 2 more portions of octopus after the first one came. The mafaldine is an absolute MUST!!!! Dare I say the best pasta I’ve ever had 🧑‍🍳💋🤌🏻 will definitely be back!!!

Honestly… perhaps the best pasta i’ve ever had… Came here with no expectations as I did not make the booking but was immediately blown away by how flavourful and complex the pasta dishes were. Firstly, the starters were amazing and the anchovies were adequately salty and delicious. We then had 3 different pastas. All were amazing but the stand out had to be the malfadine with prawns, tomato and kombu. This sauce was simply to die for. I wish I had a cup to drink it up! I also loved how every pasta offered used different kinds of pasta and I got to experience the texture and taste of pasta i’ve never encountered before! The dessert was also delicious - a panna cotta with this refreshing flavoured shaved ice on top. Overall an amazing experience! Can’t wait to go back when i’m next in sydney!

We were visiting Sydney and were recommended this restaurant by a bartender in the area and it did not disappoint. We were able to walk in and sit at the bar top which we really loved! It was cool being able to see the behind the scenes. The staff was meticulously plating and working on everything. The food and drinks were wonderful and a unique take on Italian. The burrata was great and the sauce on the asparagus ravioli was very unique

Took my colleagues here and we all agreed it was the best pasta of our lives. One of them said she'd never understood people wanting to lick their plates, but she had the urge for the first time in her life here! The steak tartar was also delicious. Great service. Can't wait to go back.

Loved the cozy vibe at Ragazzi — small, chic, and super inviting. The staff were all smiles and really attentive, which made the whole experience even better. The pasta was beautifully presented and full of flavor (a bit salty for our taste, but still delicious!). Such a cute spot for a nice dinner in the city. 💛

Ragazzi is a cosy little pasta bar in Sydney’s CBD that’s been on my list for a while. It’s an intimate space with a calm atmosphere, and you can tell straight away all the pasta’s made fresh in-house. Started off with the anchovies on toast and the tuna crudo. The anchovies were great quality — salty, rich, and full of flavour — though the butter laid over the bread was a bit heavy for me. If you love butter though, you’d probably call it perfect. The tuna crudo came on what’s basically a crunchy biscuit base — almost hard at first bite, but it balanced surprisingly well with the tuna. At around $15 per piece, it’s definitely on the pricier side, but the flavour and quality were there. Tried to order the beef tartare, but they were already sold out at 12:30 pm (an hour after opening), which was a bit disappointing, but it happens. We sat at the bench and could watch one of the chefs prepping the entrées — really precise work, and you could tell how much care went into it. For pasta, we had the prawn malfadine and cacio e pepe. The prawn malfadine was my favourite — fresh prawns, great bite on the pasta, and a sauce that clung perfectly. The cacio e pepe had good balance overall but was a touch too peppery for my liking. Sauce texture was spot on though — creamy and not watery. Service was top-notch. Staff were attentive without hovering, and I appreciated them bringing over bread to mop up the pasta sauces — nice thoughtful touch. Overall, Ragazzi is a well-run, high-quality pasta spot. A few minor misses for me personally in flavour balance, but everything else — from the service to the prep to the feel of the place — was excellent. Definitely worth a visit if you’re into handmade pasta done with real care.

Food was amazing!! Cozy space found in an alley. Definitely recommend the beef tartar and lumache spanner crab (my sister won't shut up about the spanner crab dish)! Didn't know what to expect but the flavours were hitting the right spot. The 3 of us ordered 1 appetizer and 3 main dishes (pastas) and ended up ordering another dish. Recommended for picky eaters like me not expecting to like the crab and duck dish. The server was friendly and attentive too. Would come back to try a different dish on the menu :)

Pasta is so yum and staff is friendly and attentive! Would suggest asking for recommendations. I love pasta.

Wanted Italian and thought we'd give this place a try. We didn't have a reservation for a Thursday night and were told it would be 45 to an hour wait. The wait time ended up being only around 30 minutes. The restaurant is decorated simply. However, you are in very close quarters to other parties as it is a smaller restaurant. Upon sitting at the bar, it took a while for the staff to acknowledge us and us to put in an order. That trend continued throughout the night. Furthermore, who was serving us constantly changed, so we never knew who to order with. Some of the staff we spoke with were more friendly than others. However, most of the time it felt like I was annoying them rather than welcomed by them The menu appeared to change every day, which seemed fun. However, the options were limited. We asked if it was possible to have grilled vegetables, and they said no. The food all arrived at the same time, demonstrating that the kitchen was well organized. The food was flavorful, however extremely salty. We had to add water to our main pasta dishes because of how salty the food was. Furthermore, the texture of the Panna cotta was more like cottage cheese than Panna Cotta.

Took almost an hour to get food... Food is just okay.... not great enough to justify their pricing but understandable for location.

Hidden between the alleyways of Sydney CBD..warm, yet busy yet bustling and calm at moments .. crew members with their warm smiles always there to share and offer as much as they can .. great wine selection great advice on pairing WoW with food .. and at an affordable price ..

Amazing food!!!! Great staff! Worth the wait!!! The food was just like in Italy! Loved every bite! We ordered so many different pastas and food and definitely over-ate and it was so worth it!!!

Wow! Amazing food, amazing wine and excellent service. Your orders come out quickly, drinks within about a minute. Tiny, cozy, but romantic place. Definitely recommend sharing apps and mains as everything was phenomenal including our server, Luigi. Thanks to all! Definitely get a reservation

Amazing pasta place with a constantly changing menu. Brilliant pasta and friendly happy service. Daily specials can include gnocchi with black truffles or pasta with crab. You will need to google the menu because either they invent new words for different pastas or I am not as smart as I thought I was.