Best Pasta in Sydney
The best pasta in Sydney right now is Pellegrino 2000 (score 65 from 1,161 reviews), based on 19 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for pasta in Sydney — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 19 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best pasta in Sydney right now is Pellegrino 2000 in Surry Hills (3 community mentions · 3× called the best · in 1 youtube review), ahead of Semola Sydney, Palazzo Salato. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 19 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 19 venues ranked · 23,741 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 2 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Pellegrino 2000 (Surry Hills) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Primi Italian (4,540 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 19 across 7 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pellegrino 2000 | Surry Hills | — | 4.5★ | — |
| #2 | Semola Sydney | Marrickville | — | 4.7★ | Handmade |
| #3 | Palazzo Salato | CBD | $$$ | 4.7★ | — |
| #4 | Alberto's Lounge | CBD | — | 4.6★ | Handmade |
| #5 | Grana | CBD | — | 4.5★ | Handmade |
You've tried 0/19
#1 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 80 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the ravioli; the bread is the sleeper hit
★ 4.5 (1,161 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 3× called the best · in 1 YouTube review
#2 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 212 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the gnocchi and arancini; the zucchini flower with ricotta is essential.
★ 4.7 (640 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 2× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 201/203 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the swimmer crab pasta and mafaldine; the snapper crudo is excellent.
★ 4.7 (1,210 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best · in 1 YouTube review · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 17-19 Alberta St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pappardelle and tiramisu; both are exceptional.
★ 4.6 (1,548 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best · 1 editorial list · in 1 YouTube review · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#5 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
Grana
49📍 Ground Floor/5-7 Young St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the burrata and tagliatelle cacio e pepe with truffle pecorino and black pepper
★ 4.5 (2,289 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1 editorial list · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
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#6 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
Ragazzi
48📍 Shop 3/2-12 Angel Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the cacio e pepe and the lumache.
★ 4.4 (2,231 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · in 2 YouTube reviews · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#7 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 Shop 3/71/91 Euston Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tiramisu and focaccia; try the boscaiola.
★ 4.9 (298 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 Level 1, Shop 16/52 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the lasagna and carbonara; the fettuccine boscaiola is a standout.
★ 4.8 (40 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#9 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
Giuls
26📍 Shop 1/515 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
★ 4.6 (811 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#10 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 Shop 301/52 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.6 (895 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#11 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
Bastardo
23📍 50 Holt St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
★ 4.6 (452 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#12 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 168 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.8 (4,540 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 137 Cleveland St, Darlington NSW 2008, Australia
★ 4.8 (1,369 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 Shop 1 T3.01/300 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.6 (3,459 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 Loftus Lane & Young Street, 44 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.7 (491 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 36 Wynyard La, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.7 (415 reviews) on Google Maps
#17 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 Shop 1/19/21 Elizabeth Bay Rd, Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011, Australia
★ 4.8 (454 reviews) on Google Maps
#18 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
Lana
11📍 Level 1/5-7 Young St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,144 reviews) on Google Maps
#19 of 19 pasta spots in Sydney
📍 170 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.7 (294 reviews) on Google Maps
Common pasta questions in Sydney
Where's the best pasta in Sydney for a special occasion?
Palazzo Salato ($$$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly pasta in Sydney?
Grana is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍕 best pizza in Sydney. Pasta elsewhere: Melbourne · Brisbane · Perth · Adelaide. By suburb: best in CBD · best in Surry Hills. Q&A: your pasta questions answered. Nationally: best pasta in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best pasta in Sydney?
Pellegrino 2000 currently ranks #1 for pasta in Sydney — 3 community mentions · 3× called the best · in 1 YouTube review.
Where is the best pasta in the Sydney CBD?
Palazzo Salato is the top-ranked pasta spot in the CBD (201/203 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank pasta in Sydney?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.