Fratelli Paradiso

Good Food hat15/20Critics' PickUpdated October 26, 2026,first published November 11, 2024Good Food hat15/20Critics' PickFratelli ParadisoItalian$$This venue is included in Good Food’s 100 Essential Restaurants list.The question regulars ask: should we get the scampi today? It’s hard to resist – the sweet crustacean is simply cooked, topping al dente spaghetti that’s stirred through a beautifully rich tomato sauce amped up with butter. Effortless and fabulous. Those two words could be used to describe Frat Paz in general. It’s an institution. A long lunch hot spot. A destination unlike any other in Sydney. Yes, the people-watching enhances the experience, but when the kitchen is firing, it’s also one of the city’s great dining spots. While most start with the crisp fried calamari, the ascolane (stuffed fried olives) should be considered equally essential. As is a glass of something Italian from the excellent vino list overseen by wine director Caitlyn Rees. For those who chase the carbs, chef Trisha Greentree’s “dirty pasta” – a mashup of all’amatriciana and carbonara – is lush, while her veal saltimbocca, served on the bone, is juicy and satisfying. Good to know: Brothers Gio and Enrico Paradiso also own spin-off wine bar Paradise, and have just opened Caffe Paradiso nearby.Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide.Restaurant reviews, news and the hottest openings served to your inbox.Sign upLast visited: May 2026More:Potts PointFratelli ParadisoSydneyItalianOutdoor diningAccepts bookingsTakeawayFamily-friendlyGood for solo dinersGood for business lunchGood for groupsLicensedDate nightCommunity hubRestaurantReviewsGood Food Guide100 Essential RestaurantsCritics’ PickFrom our partners