Best Pasta in CBD
Sydney · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 11 venues
The best pasta in CBD right now is Palazzo Salato (4.7★, 1,210 reviews).
#1 of 11 spot 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
#2 of 11 spot 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
#3 of 11 spot 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
#4 of 11 spot 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
#5 of 11 spot 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
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#6 of 11 spot 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
#7 of 11 spot spots in Sydney
📍 168 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.8 (4,540 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 11 spot spots in Sydney
📍 Loftus Lane & Young Street, 44 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.7 (491 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 11 spot spots in Sydney
📍 36 Wynyard La, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.7 (415 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 11 spot spots in Sydney
Lana
11📍 Level 1/5-7 Young St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,144 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 11 spot spots in Sydney
📍 170 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★ 4.7 (294 reviews) on Google Maps
Other suburbs: Surry Hills