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Cafe Rialto

169 Annangrove Rd, Annangrove NSW 2156, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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Find Cafe Rialto

169 Annangrove Rd, Annangrove NSW 2156, Australia

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+61 2 9679 2021
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cafe Rialto

Tucked discreetly behind a local service station, Cafe Rialto delivers generous, rustic Italian cooking in a setting lined with hanging dried herbs and pantry jars. Long-time regulars head straight for the specials board, pairing bottles from the stacked wine shelves with fresh pasta—heaped so high a single plate easily anchors two diners. Wood-fired pizza arrives blistered with precise cottura, flanked by garlic bread and bowls of light gnocchi tossed in four-cheese sauce. The meal wraps up over crisp biscotti alongside espresso or glasses of dessert wine.

  • Hearty, Shareable Portions: Bowls arrive heaped high with house-made pasta like fettuccine with crab and lobster, sized easily for two.
  • Rustic Trattoria Pantry Setting: Shelves of wine, cured pantry goods, and hanging dried herbs create a warm, transportive trattoria atmosphere.
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What's On at Cafe Rialto

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Dine at Cafe Rialto

Why diners choose Cafe Rialto for hearty Italian feasts, authentic trattoria ambience, and memorable gatherings

  • Rich, Flavour-Forward Italian Classics

    Handmade pasta and classic Italian dishes are prepared with high-quality ingredients, balanced seasoning, and careful execution across sauces, meats, and specials.

    The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the sauces were rich and flavorful.

    Juho Aodh

  • Oversized, Shareable Portions

    Dishes arrive in exceptionally large, shareable portions, offering substantial plates designed to satisfy hearty appetites or split among table companions.

    The pasta servings are huge, but like proper huge. Add a starter and some sides and one could be shared easily.

    Rob Collins

  • Rustic Trattoria Fitout and Hidden Setting

    Tucked behind a service station, the venue reveals an authentic Italian deli-style interior adorned with hanging cured produce, herbs, and stocked wine shelves.

    the hanging dried foods, garlics, herbs and veggies as if in a first class deli in the middle of Italy captures your eye as soon as you enter.

    Anthony Wilson

  • Surprising Hidden Gem Dining Experience

    Guests discover an unexpected, relaxed trattoria atmosphere opening up toward grassy surroundings and inviting dining spaces away from the main road.

    Hidden behind the service station, a welcoming surprise as you enter the doors.

    Rob Collins

  • Family Gatherings and Milestone Dinners

    The generous portions, accommodating kitchen, and comfortable room make it easy to host family dinners and significant milestone celebrations.

    We had a lovely night there for dinner last week (family of 4). We have always wanted to try there as we drive past a lot. Daughter had turned 25 and wanted Italian.

    Thunder’s Mum

  • Effortless Group and Celebration Dining

    Attentive service, varied menus, and ample table space provide a hospitable setting for group functions, anniversaries, and seasonal staff parties.

    Your staff did not stop & ensured everyone was comfortable, well fed & our drinks were always full!

    Michelle Nathan

Beloved pasta dishes and specialty appetizers crafted with authentic Italian care

  • Gnocchi

    I had the home made gnocchi with four cheese sauce, I have never had such light fluffy gnocchi in all my life and the sauce was next level.

    Heather Zohori

  • Lamb Rigatoni

    We had Gnocchi, Lamb Rigatoni, ox heart and basil salad with two Pizzas.

    Ian Bird

  • Puff Bread with Prosciutto and Burrata

    The puff bread with the prosciutto and burrata is especially good and done significantly better than other Merivale restaurants that do the same thing.

    Tamara O

  • Home Made Fettuccine with Crab and Lobster

    A home made flatly, wide, shaped fettuccine with crab, lobster and more flavours than the mouth can handle!!!!

    Anthony Wilson

Other favorites

Indulgent desserts and complementary sides to round out your authentic Italian meal

  • Tiramisu

    the tiramisu was the perfect sweet finish

    Robert Riddell

  • Creme Brulee

    They're creme brulee is what keeps me coming back though, the biscotti is always delicious

    Sarah Jobson

  • Garlic-Infused Bread

    The garlic-infused bread was a standout

    Robert Riddell

  • Sticky Date

    The sticky date was one of the best I've ever had

    Mister Man

Before you head over

Practical planning advice to get the most out of your visit to Cafe Rialto

  • Spotting the Location

    Located tucked behind a service station and petrol pumps, look past the roadside exterior to find the rustic trattoria dining room inside.

  • Sharing Generous Pasta Servings

    Pasta dishes arrive in exceptionally large mounds that easily feed two when paired with starters, making them ideal to split.

  • Browsing the Specials Board

    Check the daily specials board upon arrival, featuring standout dishes like fresh seafood pasta, octopus, and seasonal plates alongside the regular menu.

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