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Cafe Gioia Leichhardt

126A Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

Recommended by 39 people

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Find Cafe Gioia Leichhardt

126A Norton St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

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+61 2 9564 6245
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cafe Gioia Leichhardt

An enduring Norton Street fixture, Cafe Gioia serves wood-fired pizza and homestyle pasta inside a converted heritage petrol station. The room hums with easy neighborhood warmth—a throwback dining hall where multi-generation families share large tables and staff treat regulars like old friends. Kitchen staples include four-cheese gnocchi, fettuccine boscaiola, and the Leichhardt Special pizza, rounded out by tiramisu. Dedicated onsite parking softens inner-west arrivals, while service runs late into the night. Tables outdoors welcome four-legged companions beside heaters on cool evenings.

  • Onsite Customer Parking: A dedicated private car park on Norton Street makes arrival straightforward.
  • Late-Night Dining: Kitchen stays open until 11pm most evenings and 1am on Friday nights for shift workers and late diners.
  • Dog-Friendly Seating: Outdoor heated seating welcomes four-legged companions alongside family tables.
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Why Diners Choose Cafe Gioia

Why locals and long-time patrons choose Cafe Gioia for comfort Italian, family gatherings, and timeless hospitality.

  • Enduring Culinary Heritage

    Longstanding wood-fired pizza and homestyle Italian dishes bring back fond memories and authentic flavours that stand the test of time.

    The food takes me back to pizza that tastes like Europe and pasta that tastes like home.

    Ivana Zoric

  • Consistent Comfort Dining

    Guests return consistently across decades for authentic, classic comfort food served in a warm and relaxed environment.

    Always consistently great comfort food.

    Annie Keverian

  • Warm, Welcoming Hospitality

    Attentive and accommodating front-of-house staff make both intimate diners and returning guests feel genuinely welcomed and cared for like family.

    staff and manager amazing always make you feel like family

    Jax

  • Generational Connection & Memories

    Decades of consistent quality and nostalgic hospitality create an emotional connection where families revisit across generations.

    This place became an even more joyful and special memory for both my child and me, far exceeding our expectations.

    윤세나

  • Effortless Group Celebrations

    Seamless service comfortably handles large birthday parties, loud family groups, and custom alterations without missing a beat.

    was able to remember absolutely everything and changes we made to the menu

    Juliette Bahadourian

  • Attentive Event Coordination

    The staff coordinates group dining timing so every guest enjoys their meal together smoothly during special occasions.

    All the food came out together and on time. The waiters were friendly, polite and did not hesitate at any request.

    Gina Da

Classic wood-fired pizzas and homestyle pastas praised by our guests

  • Leichhardt Special Pizza

    The Leichhardt special pizza & fettuccine boscaiola were our star dishes and tasted amazing!

    Gina Da

  • Fettuccine Boscaiola

    The Leichhardt special pizza & fettuccine boscaiola were our star dishes and tasted amazing!

    Gina Da

  • 4 Cheese Gnocchi

    The 4 cheese gnocchi is stupendous as it the tiramisu.

    G Mac

  • Spaghetti Olio Aglio

    Had the spaghetti olio aglio and added tomatoes and prawns, wow yummy and delicious as!!

    Dinora Marquez

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that enhance your visit to Cafe Gioia

  • Cinema Parking Flexibility

    Staff accommodate patrons who dine before going to the nearby cinema by letting them leave their vehicle parked on site.

  • Welcoming Pet Hospitality

    Team members accommodate diners arriving with pets, extending genuine hospitality and attentiveness to dogs.

  • Proactive Seating Adjustments for Celebrations

    Waitstaff proactively offer quieter dining seating zones during milestone birthday celebrations to ensure an intimate gathering.

  • Attentive Custom Order Management

    Servers expertly handle large family tables, accurately executing custom order alterations and menu changes across the group without missing details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there onsite parking available?

Yes, dedicated onsite parking is available for guests, providing convenient access without having to circle for street spots.

Are there gluten-free pizza and pasta options?

Yes, gluten-free pizza and pasta options are available, and the staff is knowledgeable about accommodating celiac and gluten-free dietary needs.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, dogs are welcome to join diners, and outdoor seating with heating is available.

Can the restaurant host large groups or birthday celebrations?

Yes, the venue accommodates large parties and celebrations, with staff experienced in handling big family tables and coordinating synchronized orders.

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