Pasquale Trimboli applied his learnings from Canberra’s much-loved Mezzalira to create the very sophisticated Italian and Sons in Braddon (yes, our own prime minister, Anthony Albanese, loves it). This award-winning fine diner serves seasonal Italian pasta and mains with top-quality produce, with the menu guided by the seasons. You can expect to enjoy renditions of pasta and generous piatti principali (main dishes) that change daily using the finest local ingredients like woodfired pork cutlet and char-grilled striploin.

This lively restaurant calls itself a modern version of the traditional Roman trattoria. It serves regional Italian cuisine using local produce, much of it from the owner's farm. Sit among the hanging salamis at tables covered in white paper and feast on antipasti such as chili and garlic prawns.

I’d read rave reviews about Italian & Sons and was really keen to try it out, but in all honesty, I cannot recommend this pizza joint and would avoid it if possible. It has a Chef’s Hat, so expectations were high, but sadly, neither the food nor the service was up to scratch in this cramped restaurant. From the rude treatment from disinterested wait staff, to their reluctance and in some instances refusal to make vegan adjustments to their pizzas and pasta dishes, to the forever-wait for our food to come out, to the homemade pasta that was thick and undercooked, to the sloppy pizzas that were uncooked in the middle though to the waiter drenching me with water at the end of the night and a hefty price tag of $250+ for dinner for three (this included some reasonably priced alcohol, but come on, it’s pizza, people!), I have nothing good to say about this restaurant.

Braddon was a sleepy part of the city before this chic tratt opened a decade ago and jolted Lonsdale Street to life. Date-nighters, birthday revellers and Canberra's social elite still can't get enough of the joint, meaning you'll absolutely need a reservation to experience its classic Italian cooking at the weekend. At the end of an elongated dining room warmed by a wood-fired oven, you can find the marble counter of Bacaro wine bar, before hitting the restaurant proper for housemade pasta – a slippery black tangle of squid ink linguine, say, rich with tomato, spanner crab and chilli.

www.italianandsons.com.au 7 Lonsdale St, Braddon, Canberra Now a Canberra institution, it’s questionable whether your trip to the capital isn’t complete without a visit to this casual Italian eatery. A part of the growing Trimboli family eating empire, the restaurant is focused on Italian food and flair. The award-winning trattoria was first welcomed to Canberra in 2009 and has since expanded to include an intimate wine bar out back, that comes equipped with an expansive wine menu and one of the best pizzas in town.

It was the only place to get more than one vote in this week’s call out, and while there were quite a few other suggestions, they only got one vote each. It was up to me to choose who would be this week’s second contender. I had the difficult choice between some of Canberra’s best pasta joints – Loading Zone or Mama’s Trattoria in the City, Eightysix or Chez Frederic in Braddon, La Cantina at Narrabundah shops, Zucchini Bros in Chisholm, La Rustica on the Kingston Foreshore or Grande’s on the Lawns in Manuka.

Just down the street Pasquale Trimboli and his brothers have retained their hat for Italian and Sons, the intimate, unfussy Italian eatery that maintains an equally buzzing atmosphere with less swearing than at eightysix. And in Barton, stalwart Serif Kaya and his Ottoman restaurant continue the tradition of fine dining Turkish-influenced cuisine while Josiah Li and Amy Tran up their scores at Malamay, the modern Asian tucked into the Burbury Hotel.

If you want to experience ‘burst-in-your-mouth’ flavours while feeling like you could very well be in Italy, you need to experience Italian & Sons. This authentic Italian eatery is located on the infamous Lonsdale Street in Braddon. Tempt your taste buds with dishes like the spinach fusilli with white wine lamb ragu, snow pea and pecorino Moliterno and the patate pizza: potato, brunet, pancetta and rosemary sprinkled over 48-risen dough.

Gus Armstrong of pioneering restaurant eightysix digs the casual trattoria vibes of Italian & Sons, where simple flavours come together into Italian perfection with their margherita pizza. And a surprise ring-in, Gus gives a shout-out to Canberra fast food chicken chain Kingsleys, whose famous marketing line “unbelievable chicken, awesome chips” pretty much sums up your 20s if you grew up as a millennial Canberran.

Italian and Sons is widely regarded as one of Canberra’s finest Italian restaurants and is the younger sibling of Mezzalira. Their menu is designed to give customers a seasonally changing dining experience, offering fresh, delicious Italian meals, including house-cut pasta, woodfired focaccia, antipasti and more. Dominic Serafino had this to say on Google; “We had a wonderful Dinner there last Saturday.

Italian and Sons has become synonymous with authentic Italian cuisine in Canberra. Located in the bustling Lonsdale Street of the city’s hip Braddon district, this bistro-style restaurant pays homage to classic Italian traditions with a modern twist. They source only the finest ingredients, which are clear in their top-quality dishes consisting of house-made pasta, rustic pizzas, and indulgent desserts.

A charming little Braddon restaurant with authentic Italian flavours, Italian & Sons has been a local hotspot for years. With no two visits ever the same, the menu follows the seasons with fresh local produce the star of each dish. From a light vegetable and seafood-heavy antipasto menu, handmade pasta and a small selection of mains and desserts, the menu may be small, but you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Providing authentic Italian cuisine and wine in a lively and intimate setting, Italian & Co is the city’s go-to for antipasti, cured meats and charcuterie, as well as wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta filled with ingredients such as house smoked duck breast with pecorino and pink peppercorns. Don’t forget to try the imported Italian cheeses paired with fortified wines. italianandsons.com.au

With over 10 years on the Canberra food scene, Italian & Sons has had time to master their art. As the first premium restaurant in the now bustling Lonsdale Street, Italian & Sons is crowned for having single-handedly brought around the drastic (and brilliant) change to the Braddon precinct. The food is contemporary Italian, offering authentic favourites in a setting reminiscent of Rome.

Amongst the ever-lively strip of cafes, restaurants and retail on Lonsdale Street in Braddon, Italian and Sons is a more relaxed venue for a business lunch away from the office-worker venues of the CBD yet still within a stone’s throw of the office. Classic Italian fare that’s uncomplicated and recognisable paired with excellent Italian and Australian wines. 7 Lonsdale Street, Braddon

Providing authentic Italian cuisine and wine in a lively and intimate setting, Italian & Co is the city’s go-to for antipasti, cured meats and charcuterie, as well as wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta filled with ingredients such as house smoked duck breast with pecorino and pink peppercorns. Don’t forget to try the imported Italian cheeses paired with fortified wines.

Welcome to Italian & Sons in Canberra, where you can experience Italy without a passport, but with a fork and knife!. This vibrant eatery tucked away in Braddon will transport your taste buds straight to Naples. Prepare for a delightfully chaotic atmosphere bursting at the seams with locals devouring the finest wood-fired pizzas, as if they were the last pies on Earth.

When you can’t jump on a plane to Italy, a visit to this Braddon stayer is among the next best things. The warm-hearted bistro bursting with Latin brio is Canberra’s go-to for woodfired pizza and pasta that would please the most discerning nonna (potato and pecorino cappellacci with broad beans and rocket passes with flying colours). And don’t forget the cannoli.

Italian and Sons is a fast and fun trattoria leading Canberra’s dynamic food scene since opening in 2010. The simple, unadorned dining room has that arrestingly casual, almost bistro-like familiarity, focusing purely on authentic pasta and proteins on a menu that switches daily and rests on seasonality. This fun trattoria leads Canberra’s dynamic food scene.

Italian and Sons is a one hatted Italian restaurant, also located on Lonsdale Street in Braddon. It is one of the most popular Italian restaurants in Canberra and specialises in traditional Italian fare, including their popular wood fired pizzas. Although pricier than other options, the wood fired pizzas on their menu are as authentic as they come.

Indulge in the laid-back charm of Italian and Sons, Lonsdale Street’s beloved trattoria sibling to Mezzalira. Since 2009, this culinary gem has been delighting Canberra’s foodies with reimagined Italian classics, showcasing the best of local ingredients. Kick-start your meal with the house wood-baked rosemary focaccia and antipasti to share.

One of the best Italian restaurants in Canberra, and the young sibling of Mezzalira, Italian & Sons, sure knows how to live up to its older counterpart. The seasonal menu is constantly changing and forever exciting. We recommend starting with zucchini flowers and smoked swordfish before moving on to the asparagus, leek & ricotta agnolotti.

CUISINE Italian WINE LIST Pasquale Trimboli WINEs ON LIST 250 (24 by the glass) WINE PRICES $$ ($23-$13 by the glass). There’s no denying that Italy lies at the heart of this impressive wine list. How else could it be with an owner like Pasquale Trimboli, who also runs the award-winning Mezzalira Ristorante in Canberra?

If there's one place in Canberra that's impressive, dependable and exciting at the same time, it's Italian and Sons. Italian food at its best - seasonal, considered and produce driven. The pasta is always sensational, and its plates of the day showcase the best of Italian techniques.

Only a short distance from Deco Hotel is a classic Italian restaurant, Italian & Sons. The menu is created with seasonal and local ingredients sourced from Australia's best producers. The locals highly recommend the rigatoni suckling lamb with a delicious tomato and red wine ragu.

Italian and Sons has an impressive seasonal menu that changes daily. Made from local, high-quality produce and ingredients, Italian and Sons, add a new interpretation of classic Italian dishes. They also cater for all dietary requirements, just let them know in advance!

Come lunch or dinner, some of the tastiest Italian in the ACT is found at Italian & Sons. This fun-loving place champions old-school warmth and traditional regional cooking. Dig into duck and porcini gnocchi or take your pick from the simple pizza menu.

Small menu compared to other places but the food is excellent, staff are welcoming and attentive, good selection of wines. Gluten free options available including a very light and fluffy focaccia, house made pasta. Bookings recommended.

The Italian place is nice cozy restaurant that makes you feel like you’re in Italy. The lively, busy and uplifting atmosphere is really something unique. Address : 38 Mort St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia

It offers a range of dishes inspired by traditional Italian cuisine, including pasta, pizza, and antipasti. The restaurant’s signature dish is the gnocchi, served with gorgonzola and walnuts.

A mega-popular Italian restaurant in Canberra, Italian & Sons is an upmarket spot serving gourmet goods. Dough is proved for 48 hours and handmade in their Neapolitan wood-fired oven.

Their new focaccia bar is open from 11:30am to 2:30pm Wednesday to Friday and includes pillowy, fresh focaccia (with a gluten-free option, too!).