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Avia Restaurant

371-373 Bourke St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 66 people

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371-373 Bourke St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 2 9167 5726
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Avia Restaurant

Perched on a triangular Darlinghurst corner, Avia delivers contemporary Italian cooking built on house-baked focaccia, daily extruded pasta, and open-kitchen craft. Mid-sized sharing plates let tables sample widely—think raw beef, tuna carpaccio with horseradish, and house-made pork sausage over cavolo nero pesto. Regulars drop by the bar for casual wine pours or gather on the sunlit piazza spillover facing Taylor Square over roasted market fish and lemon meringue.

  • Made-from-scratch staples: Every plate centers on daily fresh pasta, crisp house-baked focaccia, and proprietary house-made sausage.
  • Mid-sized sharing format: Plates land between tapas and mains, alongside an eight-course tasting menu prepared from an open kitchen.
  • Taylor Square piazza setting: A triangular dining room spills out onto an alfresco piazza overlooking Taylor Square for aperitivo and snacks.
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Why Choose Avia Restaurant

Discover what sets Avia apart, from scratch-made pasta to sunlit piazza dining on Taylor Square.

  • Handmade Pasta & Housemade Italian Staples

    Avia makes its pasta fresh every day, creating rich, perfectly textured dishes alongside fresh-baked focaccia and housemade sausages.

    All of their pasta is made fresh daily, and you can truly taste the difference in every bite

    Tessabella Reid

  • Intermediate Sharing Plates for Varied Tasting

    Rather than standard full-size mains, the kitchen crafts intermediate plates larger than tapas, allowing diners to explore a wider variety of curated recipes.

    The plates are larger than tapas, smaller than mains.

    Kitchen Insider

  • Owner-Led Hospitality & Dish Storytelling

    Owners Jack and Stefano provide hands-on hospitality, introducing each dish and sharing the inspirations behind their culinary creations.

    They personally introduced dishes, shared stories behind their inspiration, and made the whole experience feel warm, welcoming, and truly one-of-a-kind.

    Nicole Chalker

  • Genuinely Welcoming & Caring Atmosphere

    Diners are welcomed with thoughtful attention and guidance from the moment they step through the door, creating a comfortable, relaxing dining atmosphere.

    I felt genuinely cared for from the moment I walked in.

    Alice

  • Sunny Outdoor Piazza Dining on Taylor Square

    The triangular corner footprint opens out onto Taylor Square, offering sunny outdoor dining ideal for spritzes, cold drinks, and savory snacks.

    Amazing little piazza on the front where you can enjoy food and drinks under the sunshine.

    Marta “Bar Conte”

  • Counter Seating & Chef Selection Tastings

    Solo diners can walk in without reservations to sit along the open kitchen bar counter, enjoying an 8-course chef selection tasting menu.

    Visiting Sydney by myself and had the Chef Selection menu at the bar. Food was absolutely delicious

    Justin

Signature dishes and savory sharing plates

  • Tuna Carpaccio

    I highly recommend the tuna carpaccio.

    Johnny Sherry

  • Housemade Sausage

    To share, we ordered the house sausage with the Cavolo Nero pesto and it was honestly one of the best pork sausages I’ve had in Australia.

    Brandon Shaw

  • Coffee Baked Pumpkin

    My favorite from the starters was the coffee baked pumpkin with house curd, very innovative yet didn’t feel overly experimental.

    Baris Elmaci

  • Octopus and Avocado

    the two starters we had, the octopus and avocado and the tuna carpaccio with horseradish, were amazing.

    Jeff T

Other favorites

Desserts, baked staples, and aperitivo drinks

  • Lemon Meringue Dessert

    Cap the night off w/ a Braulio and the out of body experience Lemon Meringue Dessert. Likely one of the best desserts to be had in this city.

    Priscilla Cui

  • Crepe Suzette

    I’d highly recommend having the Crepe suzette! genuinely one of the better deserts i’ve had in Sydney.

    Big Budah

  • Focaccia

    The focaccia was fresh and delicious, and both the pasta and bread are made in-house.

    Annie Tan

  • Negroni

    They also make the best Negroni.

    Johnny Sherry

Beyond the menu

Attentive owner hospitality, open-kitchen tastings, and thoughtful hosting details that define Avia.

  • Owner-Led Storytelling at the Table

    Co-owners Jack and Stefano personally present dishes at the table, sharing the background stories and culinary inspirations behind each plate.

  • Open-Kitchen Counter Chef Selection

    Guests dining solo or at the counter can order an 8-course chef selection menu while watching the culinary team cook in the compact open kitchen.

  • Tailored Large-Group and Dietary Coordination

    The kitchen team coordinates tailored multi-course group menus and flexibly accommodates diverse dietary needs for parties ranging up to 40 guests.

  • Sunlit Taylor Square Aperitivo Hour

    Patrons can enjoy afternoon aperitivo with $5 beers, $3 savoury bar bites, and seasonal snacks on the sunlit piazza overlooking Taylor Square.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ordering and portion sizing work at Avia?

Dishes are structured for sharing and run larger than tapas but smaller than traditional mains. Staff typically recommend choosing 6 to 8 dishes to share across a table, with pastas and proteins easily portioned for tasting.

Is there a tasting or chef selection menu available?

Yes, Avia offers an 8-dish chef selection tasting menu (including starters, pasta, seafood mains, sides, and dessert) that is well-suited for solo diners at the bar as well as larger group bookings.

Can Avia accommodate large groups and dietary requests?

Avia accommodates group dining with shared set menus for larger bookings and special events, and staff can adjust courses to accommodate group dietary preferences.

Is outdoor seating available?

Avia features an open triangular dining room that spills out into an outdoor piazza area right by Taylor Square, offering open-air seating for drinks and shared snacks.

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