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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 28 reviews

What Karen L likes about The Italian Bowl:
A great place for home-style pasta feed! They offer such a wide range of pasta aswell as veal and chicken schnitzel dishes! All dishes were incredibly generous in servings. They were freshly cooked, and was packed with flavours but my favourite dish was Mare E Mont and chicken parmigiana. Mare E Monte was not only tasty with the creamy Napolitana sauce but it came with a generous amount of King Prawns! The chicken pa... View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 10 reviews
Swetha
10.11.2023 - 15:12

The pasta here never disappoints! We always take our family (visiting from overseas) here to get a taste of authentic Italian. The service is super fast and the...

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John
10.11.2023 - 15:12

A great little Italian placed, seemed family run and service was great, food was good but a little salty (also didn’t think it was great that they charge extra...

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Seoyeon
10.11.2023 - 15:12

Very nice, I visited here 3 times and it always serves good foods and staff are friendly. Portions are quite decent so 2 main menus for 2 people could be a litt...

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A
10.11.2023 - 15:12

Love the foods ! Average price for the portion as well, would give 5 stars if they have a better place, not really comfortable when it was a full house, too cra...

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L
10.11.2023 - 15:12

The Italian bowl Newtown is the best value for your money. Located in the epicentre of Sydney’s Inner West and next to the Dendy cinema, you can’t go wrong and...

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The Italian Bowl in Newtown offers a crazy fast-paced environment with very loud ambiance. While the food is deemed average, it is perfect for those in a rush. The restaurant does not fit the traditional Italian stereotype, but the Ravioli dish is highly recommended. The portions are huge, and the aromas are delightful. The staff is friendly and efficient, offering uncomplicated service. The variety of pasta dishes and generous servings make it a great spot for a home-style Italian meal. The open kitchen allows guests to see the chefs in action, providing a fresh and exciting dining experience. Despite the crowded and cramped space at times, the overall value for money is excellent. If you are a pasta lover, The Italian Bowl is a must-visit in Newtown.

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5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Karen
29.07.2023 - 22:16

A great place for home-style pasta feed! They offer such a wide range of pasta aswell as veal and chicken schnitzel dishes! All dishes were incredibly generous...

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Sixfoot
29.07.2023 - 22:16

It's an institute of Newtown. Clean, fanstic pasta that isn't over complicated and makes you feel like you're coming home. It's consistent each and every time....

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Sophie
29.07.2023 - 22:16

Absolutely delish! Great Italian meal and great with food intolerances- messaged them before dining so it gave me piece of mind before dining and it was easy ju...

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Peter
29.07.2023 - 22:16

Forgive my crime of drowning the food in cheese but I love the stuff. The ravioli was absolutely delicious not only was it cooked to perfection but the in house...

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Danny
29.07.2023 - 22:16

Hands down the best Italian in Sydney. Great menu and pasta options, caters to all. Perfect intersection of flavour and price. Fantastic staff. Gets busy but us...

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3.9 ★ from 8 reviews
Myrna
14.08.2017 - 09:35

After we have always seen a queue, we finally thought we would try this place. Fortunately, we did not have to wait long in the queue, and we got a place direct...

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Vicenta
14.08.2017 - 09:35

Uncomplicated service approach - to order on the way to the restaurant, then take a number on your table or wait for your food. The staff are friendly, but effi...

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Nettie
14.08.2017 - 09:35

Cheap and eat well! Grief The wild fungus risotto tasted something special. So many people were in the queue and I had to wait for a long time to wait until th...

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Vergie
14.08.2017 - 09:35

Amazing cozy Italian restaurant. The Italian is a great little place in Bondi. The service was great with friendly staff. The food was delicious and fresh and m...

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Zoila
14.08.2017 - 09:35

Crazy fast piece environment, very loud. The food is average, good if you are in a hurry. Can not define this place as traditional Italians because it does not...

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