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Big Poppa's

96 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

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96 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

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61 484 916 067
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About Big Poppa's

Handmade pasta and artisanal cheeses meet hip-hop until 2am on Oxford Street. Upstairs functions as a calm dining sanctuary where plates of lamb pappardelle arrive dusted with tableside Parmigiano Reggiano. Down in the basement, the tempo lifts with craft cocktails and late tracks. Sydney's hospo crowd heads here past midnight for burrata and garlic bread when the rest of the strip has shut down.

  • Late-Night Italian Kitchen: The kitchen turns out handmade pasta and curated cheese boards well past midnight until 2:00 AM.
  • Two-Level Layout: Quiet sit-down dining upstairs transitions to a lively hip-hop cocktail bar and dance floor downstairs.
  • House Pastas & Curated Drinks: Handmade lamb ragu pappardelle, fresh burrata with ox heart tomatoes, and custom cocktails keep service buzzing.
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Why Guests Choose Big Poppa's

Why late-night diners choose Big Poppa's for authentic Italian plates, craft cocktails, and dual-level vibes.

  • Full-Service Dining Past Midnight

    Big Poppa's operates a full Italian kitchen past midnight, serving freshly cooked handmade pasta and mains well into the early morning hours when surrounding venues have shut.

    We rocked up at about 12:30am to get some food when everything else is closed.

    Brandon Patrao

  • Reliable Late-Night Italian Kitchen

    Visitors and night owls discover high-calibre Italian dining, complete with set menus and curated wine pairings, available up to 2:00 AM.

    pleased to know the kitchen was open until 2am, which blew our minds!

    Mackenzie Watson

  • Split-Level Dining and Basement Lounge

    The dual-level layout features a cozy upstairs sanctuary for calm, sit-down Italian meals, contrasted with an energetic basement cocktail bar with hip-hop music and dancing.

    If you want to have dinner child you can be upstairs, but if you want more music and a bit of dance, you go down stairs!

    Javi Nash

  • Seamless Nightlife and Cocktail Transition

    Patrons enjoy a cohesive evening transitioning naturally from artisan cheeses, pastas, and craft cocktails directly into late-night underground nightlife without changing venues.

    If you’re into cheese, wine, cocktail and dancing in a hip hop club to burn it all off, then you’ve come to the right place!

    ET

  • Atmospheric Late-Night Dates

    The welcoming hospitality, intimate lighting, and shareable Italian dishes create an effortless setting for late-night dates.

    Definitely a good spot to go if you want to have a late night date!

    Brandon Patrao

  • Shareable Group Feasts

    Generous sharing formats—spanning charcuterie, handmade pasta, and late-night cheese platters—bring groups together with attentive hospitality.

    We ordered many items to share from charcuterie, pasta and mains.

    Natasha CG

Handmade pastas, artisanal cheeses, and classic Italian favourites served late into the night.

  • Lamb Pappardelle

    Love love love coming here for a plate of pasta late night, Sit upstairs though, downstairs can be a bit loud and chaotic with majority of patrons just looking to get messy downstairs. Upstairs is perfect with brilliant service and the pasta is just delicious, always hits the spot. definitely recommend the lamb pappardelle.

    Leah Dal Bianco

  • Burrata

    Burrata salad was fresh and delicious! The crispy freekeh was a good add on to the texture.

    Hayley L

  • Cheese Platter

    Finished the night with the cheese platter and some espresso martinis! Service was great even though it was a busy night. Food was so good, didn’t even have time to take photos!!

    Natasha CG

  • Carbonara

    Carbonara is made with actual guancale, the cured pork cheek. They go above and beyond.

    Samuel Edwards

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality touches and thoughtful service details that elevate late-night dining.

  • Table-Side Fresh Parmigiano Grating

    Staff grate fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano directly over your pasta plate table-side upon serving.

  • Complimentary Cocktail Replacement

    When a chosen cocktail proved too strong for a guest's palate, staff stepped in with an alternative drink on the house.

  • Personal Manager Table Greetings

    The restaurant manager makes personal rounds to greet diners at their tables to ensure every detail runs smoothly.

  • Accommodating Dietary & Vegetarian Customization

    Chefs actively accommodate individual dietary requirements and vegetarian preferences across their multi-course menu.

Before you head over

Practical tips for timing your visit and navigating seating across both levels

  • Choose Upstairs for Dinner, Downstairs for Energy

    The venue splits across two levels with very distinct ambiences. If you prefer a relaxed, quiet sit-down dinner, request a table upstairs in the dining sanctuary; head downstairs to the basement cocktail bar if you want lively hip-hop music and dancing.

  • Count on Late-Night Kitchen Hours Past Midnight

    The kitchen serves a full menu of fresh handmade pasta and cheese well past midnight until 2:00 AM, making it a reliable destination when surrounding venues have shut. Arriving after 12:00 AM or 12:30 AM is an ideal way to avoid earlier dinner rush waits.

  • Reserve Ahead for Prime Evening Seating

    Popular evening dinner slots can fill quickly without a reservation, leading to wait times of around 45 minutes for walk-ins, though the kitchen and staff accommodate table turnover and dietary adjustments willingly.

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