Restaurant
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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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.
What's On at Big Poppa's
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
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
Most popular items
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get a full meal late at night?
Yes. Big Poppa's is renowned for serving full hot Italian dinners, handmade pasta, and cheese boards well past midnight, with kitchen service operating late into the early morning (often until 2:00 AM).
What is the difference between upstairs and downstairs?
The venue features two distinct experiences across levels: the upstairs dining room offers a more relaxed, conversational dinner setting, while the downstairs basement bar brings high-energy hip-hop music, craft cocktails, and a lively late-night crowd.
What dishes are recommended to order?
The kitchen prepares fresh handmade pasta—such as their popular lamb pappardelle and cacio e pepe—along with fresh burrata and extensive curated cheese boards. Vegetarian options are also accommodated.
Do you need a reservation or should you expect a wait?
Walk-ins are welcomed, though peak hours and late-night weekend crowds can result in queues at the door or wait times for a table. Table reservations can also be booked ahead of time.
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