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Aperitivo Pizza And Pasta Italian Restaurant In Leichhardt Sydney
163 Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia
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163 Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia
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Aperitivo brings contemporary canotto-style Neapolitan pizza to Norton Street, puffing up airy, woodfired rims that hit the table whole with kitchen scissors. Diners cut their own slices across thin, soupy centers loaded with four-cheese blends or wood-fired Diavola. Hand-rolled rigatoni cacio e pepe and twelve-hour slow-cooked lamb ragu round out the kitchen's pasta offerings. The front courtyard welcomes dogs alongside afternoon spritzes, while a dedicated play area in back keeps kids busy during family dinners. Tables linger over Italian wines by the glass or midweek BYO bottles before finishing with crisp, fresh ricotta cannoli.
- Tableside Shears & Canotto Crusts: Pizzas arrive uncut in contemporary canotto style, served with shears to tackle high-hydration, blistered edges.
- Family-Friendly Play Area: An indoor play area gives children their own retreat while parents settle in for long dinners.
- Courtyard & Dog-Friendly Dining: Outdoor courtyard tables welcome dogs for sunny afternoon spritzes and pizza.
What's On at Aperitivo Pizza And Pasta Italian Restaurant In Leichhardt Sydney
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Guests Choose Aperitivo
Authentic Neapolitan canotto crusts, dedicated family spaces, and vibrant outdoor dining on Norton Street.
Contemporary Canotto-Style Woodfired Pizza
Pizzas feature contemporary canotto-style dough fermentation, yielding a light, airy, and puffed crust balanced with crispness.
The canotto-style pizza was sensational!! beautifully light, airy crust with that perfect balance of chew and crisp.
Joshua Maxwell Tabletop Shears for Table-Cut Slices
Pizzas are delivered uncut in line with Neapolitan tradition alongside personal shears so guests can slice their own portions at the table.
you get scissors to cut your own slices as it comes whole.
Natalie D Dedicated On-Site Indoor Kids Playground
An on-site children's playground gives younger guests dedicated entertainment while parents and relatives enjoy their meal.
Theres a huge kids playground in the back too so the indoor atmosphere is nice.
Hannah Flexible Group Dining & Midweek BYO Options
Welcoming seating and midweek BYO wine privileges accommodate family tables, casual friend gatherings, and couples alike.
Tables are mixed so you can grab a group of your friends or go with your partner. Welcoming of all singles, couples and nationalities.
Inspired4me2You Dog-Friendly Alfresco Courtyard Dining
A spacious alfresco front courtyard offers a sunny setting that accommodates patrons dining alongside their dogs.
we'll be back as it's dog friendly so our little miniature schnauzer could join in the big outdoor area in front!
Kristin Sutter Welcoming Service with Hospitable Touches
Attentive floor management delivers relaxed dining with spontaneous hospitable gestures during peak services.
What made the night extra special was that the manager kindly treated us to a short shot at the end
Ma Helen
Most popular items
Customer favourites featuring signature woodfired pizzas and fresh pastas
Diavola Pizza
The diavolo pizza was excellent. Super puffed up crust around the edges with a wood-fired smokey flavour
Niki Vasiliadis Pappardelle D'Agnello
lamb papadelle was silky and soft
melinda grimson Margherita Pizza
I had the Margherita pizza, garlic bread, cannoli and the Aperol Spritz. Loved the atmosphere and the service.
Ankit Sharma Cacio e Pepe Rigatoni
The cacio e pepe rigatoni was equally impressive; rich, creamy and packed with flavour while still keeping that authentic simplicity the dish is known for.
Joshua Maxwell
Other favorites
Desserts, starters, and refreshing drinks to complement your meal
Cannoli
sent us free ricotta cannoli for dessert as a good will gesture
Cinzia Favotto Arancini
Pistachio arachini were amazing.
melinda grimson Tiramisu
We also tried and loved the Arancini, Fritto Misto and the tiramisu.
PD Aperol Spritz
I had the Margherita pizza, garlic bread, cannoli and the Aperol Spritz.
Ankit Sharma
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality gestures and distinctive dining rituals that elevate the guest experience.
Table Shears for Canotto Crusts
Canotto-style pizzas are served whole with table shears provided for guests to cut their own slices.
Complimentary Ricotta Cannoli
Floor staff offer complimentary ricotta cannoli as a goodwill gesture when service is busy.
Post-Dinner Hospitality Digestif
Management treats evening diners to complimentary celebratory shots at the close of their meal.
Dedicated Indoor Play Area
A dedicated indoor playground area at the back keeps young children entertained during family dining.
Before you head over
Practical tips on pizza cutting, timing your visit, and midweek dining options.
Slice with Care at the Table
Pizzas arrive uncut in authentic canotto style alongside table shears; take your time cutting carefully so the fresh toppings stay set on the light, airy base.
Beat the Peak Evening Rush
Peak weekend dinner services can get packed and noisy inside; arrive by 5:30 pm or drop in during quiet mid-afternoon hours around 4 pm to bypass queues.
Check Midweek BYO and Street Parking
Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood, and BYO wine is welcome midweek (excluding Fridays) alongside the full drinks list.
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