From a spot at the bar, nursing a dry martini, this buzzing neighbourhood trattoria looks like a fantastic spot for a traditional Italian meal. But a closer look at the menu reveals the signature flavour-bending talents of acclaimed Australian chef Daniel Pepperell. Start with the focaccia and oxytocin-inducing truffle butter before moving on to the famed prawn raviolo — it’s wrapped in a wonton wrapper and drowned in brown butter sauce.

When it comes to flavour and balance, Dan Pepperell’s cooking is as good as it gets. Case in point: Surry Hills trattoria Pellegrino 2000, which slings a lot of delicious dishes (the artichokes; octopus and celery; and veal parmigiana, to name a few). But really, the pasta is what you’ll want to come back for.

Maybe it’s the sultry sound the pasta makes when you slurp it, maybe it’s the smooth playlist, or maybe it’s all those times we watched Lady and the Tramp when we were kids… whatever the reason, there’s something undeniably romantic about Italian food. Pellegrino 2000 captures the cosy, candlelit vibes of an Italian trattoria, elevating classic dishes with the skill you’d expect from chefs Dan Pepperell and Mikey Clift (Clam Bar, Neptune’s Grotto). Add something playful from Andy Tyson’s sexy wine list and throw in plenty of those excellent vintage tunes, and you’ve got everything you need for your own love story.

Infamous and Aussie's fave, Pellegrino 2000, is the go-to Italian restaurant in Sydney for fresh pasta, focaccia, fritto misto, and more. You'll want to book to sit in the retro-inspired dining room or, even better, the candle-lit dine-in wine cellar downstairs, which is housed on a two-story old terrace. The entire restaurant is adorned with framed vintage photographs, packages of pasta, bottles of olive oil, and fresh tomatoes, and furnished with a warm palette of gold, burnt orange, and red, taking inspiration from Italian garage-style bistros.

Pellegrino 2000 is the neighbourhood Italian trattoria Sydney didn’t know they needed. Hidden in the backstreets of Surry Hills, this two-level casual locale boasts some of the best Italian food south of Sicily, with classic Italian antipastos like Fritto misto (a medley of lightly fried seafood), burrata and prosciutto complimented by flavourful and seasonal pastas like the all-time classic spaghetti with spanner crab, chili and parsley. However, the real highlight of the restaurant comes in the form of their salivating and inventive desserts.

Consider your next date night sorted thanks to this romantic Italian restaurant in Sydney. Dan Pepperell (Alberto Lounge, 10 William Street and Frankie’s), sommelier Andy Tyson ( Alberto Lounge) and longtime Rockpool Dining Group chef Michael Clift are behind Pellegrino 2000, a relatively new neighbourhood Italian restaurant inspired by trattorias in Rome and Florence. The menu consists of the Italian staples the owners dearly love, including handmade tortellini, pappardelle bolognese, fritto misto, and tripe in all shapes and sizes.

Pellegrino 2000 popped up on many people’s radars after Taylor Swift was papped dining here, But Pellegrino 2000 has been rated by Sydney’s hospitality scene as the place to go if you’re in the know since it opened in 2022. The eatery dishes up some of the city’s most authentic Italian, including the pappardelle dish drenched in a sauce of truss tomatoes and stracciatella. The service is slick and there are no set sitting times which allows for time to linger over a leisurely dinner.

The trio of Dan Pepperell, Mikey Clift, and Andy Tyson have been responsible for many of Sydneysiders’ favourite things, and Pellegrino 2000 is perhaps their best. An Italian restaurant by broad definition, it’s also drawn plenty of inspiration from across the gastronomic universe. The menu features all the classics of pastas, and bite sized starters, but also a strong selection of specials that draw on the experimental and award winning history of the chefs in the kitchen.

Step into Pellegrino 2000 in Surry Hills, where vintage photos, pasta packets, and olive oil bottles create a warm, Italian-inspired ambience that transports you straight to Europe. Famous for dishes like Artichokes alla Romana and Vitello Tonnato, this neo-bistro also features a moody wine cellar for intimate dining. With inviting outdoor seating and a menu that captures the essence of Italy, Pellegrino 2000 offers an authentic slice of Europe in the heart of Sydney.

This brand-new Surry Hills venue from the all-star team behind Bistrot 916— Dan Pepperell, Mikey Clift, and Andy Tyson—has been one of Sydney’s most anticipated openings of the year. The corner terrace is inspired by the trattorias of Rome and Florence, so expect neighbourhood vibes and charm aplenty. The ground floor features the main dining room, shelves stacked with anchovies and tomatoes, and a double-sided espresso bar.

Billing itself as a ‘neighbourhood trattoria’, PG very much feels the entrenched part, although it is a relative newcomer. There’s a cosy wine basement if that’s your thing but for prime viewing of the aesthetically blessed clientele eating their once-a -week-and-no-more helping of carbs, we’d suggest a table up top. The mains are a smidge over $40 but it’s the pastas in the mid $30s that steal the show.

Officially, Pellegrino is an Italian restaurant, but the kitchen uses plenty of ingredients that would shock a Tuscan. If you find yourself eating trippa fritta and wondering what the tang is kicking through crumbed tripe and parmesan, that would be a citrusy Sichuan-ish pepper from Japan. This is smart, punk-rock cooking from chefs Dan Pepperell and Michael Clift, with wine gun Andy Tyson on the floor.

Surry HillsThis hole-in-the-wall Italian joint is the perfect place to indulge in a big bowl of saucy prawn ravioli swimming in rich brown butter and sage sauce and sip Italian drops. Inside, the walls are adorned with packets of pasta, vintage photos, and exposed brick walls on the footpath with limited seating. Downstairs, retreat to the wine cellar for a romantic atmosphere with dim lighting.

Not your average Italian diner, Pellegrino 2000 is from the clever minds behind Sydney’s hit steakhouse Bistro 916. With chefs Daniel Pepperell and Michael Clift dishing out stylish Italian classics like fritto misto and burnt butter ravioli, and sommelier Andy Tyson curating the drinks side of things, this neighbourhood trattoria in Surry Hills is injected with contemporary cool.

This Surry Hills restaurant is one of the hottest places to be!. Mixing things up with fresh new twists on old-school classics, Pellegrino 2000 is led by Daniel Pepperell and Michael Clift, the acclaimed duo behind Bistrot 916. From the beautiful interiors to the sumptuous menu, this one is most-definitely worth adding to your Surry Hills restaurant hitlist.

Is Pellegrino 2000 the best new Italian restaurant in Sydney?. Given the hype alone, I don’t think that’s up for debate. The same team that bought Sydney the mod-French flair of Bistrot 916 – Dan Pepperell, Mikey Clift and Andy Tyson – opened this unconventional Italian trattoria in Surry Hills in February 2022.

Location: 80 Campbell St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Ph: (02) 8593 0114. To say that this eatery is one of the new darlings of the hip in cool in Sydney is an understatement. Created around the concept of a neighbourhood trattoria, Pellegrino 2000 has old-world charm combined with a spin on Italian classics.

This neighbourhood trattoria is the go-to for celebs when they visit Australia, and for good reason. Candlelit and extremely cosy, not only is the atmosphere as charming as they come, but the food is pretty spectacular, too. Your only issue will be narrowing down the menu.

A garage-style trattoria where you can disappear into prawn ravioli bathing in brown butter and sage sauce, a list of mainly Italian vino, and a lively soundtrack spanning Afrobeat and Italian pop. From the rock star trio behind Potts Point neo-bistro, Bistro 916.