Fontana - Redfern

4.8

117 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

A bustling, independent restaurant located upstairs on Redfern Street.
Fontana serves Italian food from a frequently changing menu, wines made with care, a small selection of cocktails, and plenty of good times.
We have a small bar where walk-ins are always welcome.

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Additional information

Location
133A Redfern St, Redfern, AU-NSW 2016
Phone number
0403 572 712
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, International, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

3 course $75 set menu for large groups
A$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our slightly smaller menu for those with smaller appetites. Antipasti, primi and contorni followed by dessert... A set menu made from items on our quickly moving and changing main menu. It begins with snacks per person a spread of antipasti to share (including our beloved ricotta della casa). Antipasti is followed by two pastas served with sides to complement. And to finish, a selection of desserts to share. Dietaries will aim to be accommodated. Please include them in your booking notes. A 10% service fee is applied to the final bill. We do not offer beverage packages.
4 course $85 set menu for large groups
A$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Come with an appetite! Antipasti, primi, secondi and contorni followed by dessert... A very generous set menu made from items on our quickly moving and changing main menu. It begins with snacks per person and antipasti shared in the middle (including our beloved ricotta della casa). Antipasti is followed by pasta to share. Pasta is followed by our protein focused Secondi course, with one seafood dish, one meat, and a sides. Finally, dessert will be a selection from our main menu. Dietaries will aim to be accommodated. Please include them in your booking notes. A 10% service fee is applied to the final bill. We do not offer drink packages.

What 117 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Sydney
Best Service
Sydney
Great for fine wines
Sydney
Good for special occasions
Sydney
Italian
Inner South
Best Overall
Inner South
Best Food
Inner South
Best Service
Inner South
Best Ambiance
Inner South
Best Value
Inner South
Innovative
Inner South
Good for groups
Inner South
Great for creative cocktails
Inner South
Healthy
Inner South
Neighborhood gem
Inner South
Great for fine wines
Inner South
Romantic
Inner South
Good for special occasions
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Review summary

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Fontana in Redfern offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "great food and service." Guests rave about the "exceptional Italian cuisine" and a friendly atmosphere. Highlights include "delicious homemade pastas" and "the best garlic bread in the world!" The staff are praised for being "attentive and knowledgeable," ensuring a memorable visit.

117 Reviews

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Waldo
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was impeccable, the food uniquely delicious, tasty cocktails and an overall great vibe. Would recommend 10/10!
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Sarah
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Curated delectable menu. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Will be back again.
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David
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always reliably good service and great food. Never fails to deliver.
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Poppi
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing experience, food was sublime, staff were awesome and lovely venue. Has jumped to the top of my list of favourite restaurants in Sydney.
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Andrew
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service from cheerful staff who were very welcoming and happy to chat. Terrific space. Recommend.
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judy
Calgary2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very impressed with the dishes at Fontana. The ragu Bianco was a flavourful reduction of poultry goodness, the simplicity of the ricotta was delightfully delicious. Would like to see some quality plain bread as a staple on the ever changing menu. Dipping garlic bread into ricotta was a tad flavour overkill. Great vibe too! Will happily return to try more dishes.
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Loi
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional Italian cuisine, impeccable service, and outstanding value. Authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. Attentive staff, cozy ambiance, and reasonable prices. Highly recommended! A true Italian gem, not to be missed. Five stars, without a doubt!"
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Belinda VIP
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely stunning food and service - could not fault it. Every bite was just ridiculously delicious - cannot wait to go back
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David
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional Italian food with 5 Star service. Can’t wait to come back again. It’s so good to find a small restaurant that does service and food better than the big guys.
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Deborah
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Fontana. The changing menu always has reliable favorites as well as new variations on traditional Italian recipes. The food is just fantastic and the staff are great - they always make us feel special.
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Fontana - Redfern is rated 4.8 stars by 117 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

133A Redfern St, Redfern, AU-NSW 2016

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
0403 572 712
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, International, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Fontana - Redfern

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Additional information

3 course $75 set menu for large groups

4 course $85 set menu for large groups

Appetizers

Grissino, LardoA$4.00

Trout ToastA$9.00

Artichoke Alla GiudeaA$12.00

Garlic BreadA$5.00

ENTREES

Ricotta Della CasaA$15.00

Peppers & BaccalàA$16.00

Verdure, Salsa Di AliciA$18.00

Scarola RipienaA$24.00

Bresaola & ParmigianoA$26.00

Carpaccio Di MareA$32.00

MAINS

Pasta Con BroccoliA$28.00

Tonnarelli, Mussels, NdujaA$32.00

Maccheroni, Ragu BiancoA$30.00

Pesce Al LimoneA$48.00

Peposo A$48.00

SIDES

Fagiolini A$14.00

InsalataA$12.00

DESSERTS & CHEESE

Gelato A$14.00

Zabaglione Cream, QuinceA$15.00

Bonèt A$15.00

FormaggioA$18.00

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