Neptune's Grotto

Italian Restaurants in Sydney, New South Wales

4.6 (542)

CategoryItalian Restaurants · Restaurant
AddressLoftus Lane & Young Street, 44 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000
AreaSydney, New South Wales
Phone(02) 9167 6667
Websiteneptunesgrotto.com ↗
Google rating 4.6 (542)

Opening hours

Thursday12–11 pm
Friday12 pm–12 am

About Neptune's Grotto

Neptune's Grotto is an italian restaurant in Sydney, New South Wales. It is listed at Loftus Lane & Young Street, 44 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000, which places it among the local businesses of Sydney that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

For a place to eat or drink, the questions that matter most are simple: is it open now, is it busy at peak hours, and does the menu suit the group you are bringing. Australian cafes tend to open early and close mid-afternoon, while restaurants and pubs run lunch and dinner services with a quiet spell in between, so an off-peak visit is worth a quick call. Card and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere; some venues add a surcharge on weekends and public holidays.

The business lists hours on 2 days of the week. On most of those days it is open 12–11 pm. As with most places, expect changes around public holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Neptune's Grotto on (02) 9167 6667; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is neptunesgrotto.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 542 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded italian restaurants in Sydney.

Sydney is in New South Wales, on Australia's east coast, where summers are warm and humid, winters are mild and businesses keep to standard hours year-round with the usual public-holiday changes. Getting around Sydney is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy centres, and most suburban shops have their own car park. Public transport and ride-share apps such as Uber and DiDi operate across New South Wales's larger cities.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

P M a month ago

Been dying to come here for a while…and I’m so glad I finally made it. Everything was sensational, including the pickled mushroom and buffalo mozzarella dish, which I didn’t see anyone else order during our seating (truly missing out). The duck ragu pasta was so unique and well balanced, and the cotaletta was a classic done well. Cannot wait to come back here. Amazing service too.

Carlos Londono a month ago

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What an incredible experience! We visited last night to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday, and the team made it such a special and memorable evening. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding. Our waitress was absolutely amazing—friendly, welcoming, professional, and incredibly attentive. We ordered far too much food, and instead of simply taking the order, she genuinely cared about our experience. She kindly recommended a few dishes and suggested we adjust our order, and every recommendation was spot on. The quality of the food was exceptional, and the warm hospitality from the entire team made the experience even better. Unfortunately, we didn't get to try the steak this time, but that's the perfect excuse to come back—and we definitely will! This has quickly become one of our favourite Italian restaurants in Sydney. Thank you to everyone for making my girlfriend's birthday so special. We truly appreciated the effort you put into making our night unforgettable. I can't recommend this place highly enough!

aldyano yauwmayer a month ago

An unforgettable dining experience from start to finish! We started with the Tuna Caponata, which was incredibly fresh, delicate, and beautifully balanced. The combination of the silky tuna with the sweet and savoury caponata was outstanding. The Fried Olives were the perfect snack to start the meal—crispy on the outside, juicy and flavourful on the inside, and surprisingly addictive. For the mains, the Agnolotti del Plin was easily one of the best pasta dishes I’ve had. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the filling was rich and comforting, and the creamy sauce was indulgent without being overwhelming. The Cotoletta was another highlight—crispy, tender, and packed with flavour, with every bite cooked to perfection. A huge thank you to Lola, whose service was truly beyond expectations. She was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel genuinely looked after throughout the evening. Her recommendations were spot on and made the experience even more memorable. I also really appreciated how attentive the team was to the overall atmosphere. At one point another table became quite loud, and the staff handled the situation professionally and respectfully, ensuring the restaurant r

zzz 2 months ago

This place has been on my friend’s list to try, hence we came for her birthday celebration. Was disappointed that they didn’t prepare even a candle for the dessert we ordered post meal even though I made it clear that it was a birthday celebration when making the booking, also the server acknowledged it before she ushered us in. The atmosphere was great with nice decor, though a tad too dark to me, and we were placed at the bar seating as tables were booked out. We ordered one item for each section from the menu. For Antipasti, we got Grandma Slice - house baked tomato pizza, which we enjoyed the crispy top of the slice. The bread was soft and flavorful too. For entree, we got Carne Cruda alla Piemontese, which is made of raw beef, hazelnuts and parmigiano reggiano. It tasted similar to beef tartare, which was delicious. As for Primi, we got Maltagliati al Ragu d’ Amara, which is spinach and egg yolk pasta with duck and Nebbiolo ragu. We loved how soft and springy the pasta was. It was well complemented with its sauce and the meat gave it very flavorful. Though the pasta got saltier when we were finishing it. We were a tad disappointed when we couldn’t find steak on the menu. W

Julie Knott 8 months ago

There is bar & booth seating at this cosy establishment. It was a Sunday dinner & they were doing a good trade. This feels like you are in a subterranean bunker with statues! The service was very good. The food was not huge portions for the price, but it was filling. The agnolotti pasta with hazelnuts was tasty with the extra crunch. The eggplant parmigiana was excellent. My dining partners thought their choices were okay. Check your bill as there was an extra item added to ours.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Neptune's Grotto located?

Neptune's Grotto is at Loftus Lane & Young Street, 44 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000, in Sydney, New South Wales. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Neptune's Grotto?

Neptune's Grotto is listed as an italian restaurant and is also tagged on Google as restaurant.

What are the opening hours of Neptune's Grotto?

Published hours are Thursday: 12–11 pm; Friday: 12 pm–12 am. Hours can change on public holidays, so call before a special trip.

What is the phone number of Neptune's Grotto?

You can call Neptune's Grotto on (02) 9167 6667.

How is Neptune's Grotto rated on Google?

Neptune's Grotto has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 542 reviews.

Does Neptune's Grotto have a website?

Yes, the website of Neptune's Grotto is neptunesgrotto.com (linked on this page).

Are there other italian restaurants near Neptune's Grotto?

Yes. Sydney also has Primi Italian, Palazzo Salato, Alberto's Lounge among others; see the full list of italian restaurants in Sydney at the bottom of this page.

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