The Restaurant Pendolino

Italian Restaurants in Sydney, New South Wales

4.5 (732)

Category	Italian Restaurants · Event venue, Fine dining restaurant, Function room facility, Lunch restaurant
Address	The Strand Arcade, Shop 100/412, Level 2/414 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Area	Sydney, New South Wales
Phone	(02) 9231 6117
Website	pendolino.com.au ↗
Google rating	4.5 (732)

Opening hours

Thursday	12–3 pm
Friday	12–3 pm

About The Restaurant Pendolino

Located on Level 2 of the historic Strand Arcade in Sydney CBD, The Restaurant Pendolino has been one of Australia’s most respected Italian dining destinations since 2008. Led by Nino Zoccali, Pendolino is renowned for refined Italian cuisine, exceptional service and premium produce sourced from Australia and Italy.

Enjoy hand-crafted pasta made fresh daily, an award-winning wine list and one of Australia’s most extensive collections of extra virgin olive oils. From long lunches and intimate dinners to elegant private dining and celebrations, Pendolino offers timeless Italian dining in the heart of Sydney.

The Restaurant Pendolino is one of the italian restaurants listed in Sydney, New South Wales. The business is registered at The Strand Arcade, Shop 100/412, Level 2/414 George St, Sydney NSW 2000; use this page to check its opening hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Google also lists it under event venue, fine dining restaurant, function room facility, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

Eating out in Australia ranges from beachside takeaways to hatted dining rooms, and a listing like this one is best judged on freshness, turnover and how consistent the reviews are rather than on decor. If you have dietary needs, most kitchens will adapt a dish if you ask. Licensed venues serve alcohol; BYO places let you bring a bottle for a small corkage fee. Tipping is appreciated but never expected.

Opening hours are published for 2 days a week. Typical hours are 12–3 pm. Hours in Australia do change around public holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach The Restaurant Pendolino on (02) 9231 6117; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is pendolino.com.au, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 732 reviews, which is a strong result for an italian restaurant in Sydney and suggests consistent service.

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. Australian addresses list the street number, suburb, state abbreviation and postcode, and Sydney follows the same pattern; a number like 2/411 means unit 2 at number 411. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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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.

Shoomacca Edited 4 months ago

This hidden gem up the stairs to the right. Put on your fancy shoes and shirt as this restaurant doesn't just feed you, they look after you. Worth the money and will go abck for the paired 6 course menu. They even surprised the 2 birthday girls with a bottle of wine each! Now what restaurant does that!!

Jo Dawson 5 months ago

We had the most lovely dinner here for our anniversary. We were delighted to arrive at our table to discover a complimentary anniversary gift which really set the tone for a beautiful night. The oysters were incredible, our meals were divine, the wine list was extensive. Paired with friendly, attentive service, we just couldn’t fault it. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re looking for an elevated dining experience in the city. Highly recommend!

Annie M 7 months ago

Amazingly good food, good atmosphere, with great service! Julia, our server, provided insights into the food and wine, as well as Sydney and what Sydney has to offer these first time visitors to this amazing area. We sat at the bar and enjoyed oysters, chicken skewers, pasta, wine, and tiramisu, 5 stars all the way. If 6 were an option, Pendolino (and Julia) would have it.

Nicole Cadiz 8 months ago

I have rated this low because it’s a very dark restaurant top floor of the port street mall. We found it when doing some Christmas shopping and felt like Italian food. Confusingly there is a bar area in front of the restaurant with a smaller menu. We chose to sit there. We had a carafe of a nice Italian wine which was combined rather than ordering a bottle. I had the mushroom risotto and fennel salad which was delicious and my partner ate a pasta that he didn’t enjoy that much. The bathrooms are situated a floor above that you access by lift which takes ages to get to the floor so coming down same story. Very average. Menu limited. Staff helpful in an unfriendly manner. Riddle wine glasses really mind blowing though.

Sissi Wang 9 months ago

Nice food great wines! Lovely atmosphere for a date. The tiramisu was amazing with icecream inside very innovative. Squid ink pasta with seafood was delicious if you are a pasta person. Highly recommend. Quiet place to talk to.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Restaurant Pendolino located?

The Restaurant Pendolino is at The Strand Arcade, Shop 100/412, Level 2/414 George 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 The Restaurant Pendolino?

The Restaurant Pendolino is listed as an italian restaurant and is also tagged on Google as event venue, fine dining restaurant, function room facility.

What are the opening hours of The Restaurant Pendolino?

Published hours are Thursday: 12–3 pm; Friday: 12–3 pm. Hours can change on public holidays, so call before a special trip.

What is the phone number of The Restaurant Pendolino?

You can call The Restaurant Pendolino on (02) 9231 6117.

How is The Restaurant Pendolino rated on Google?

The Restaurant Pendolino has a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 732 reviews.

Does The Restaurant Pendolino have a website?

Yes, the website of The Restaurant Pendolino is pendolino.com.au (linked on this page).

Are there other italian restaurants near The Restaurant Pendolino?

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.