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Dai Romani

301 Trafalgar St, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

Recommended by 59 people

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301 Trafalgar St, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

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+61 2 9560 8355
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Dai Romani

Dai Romani serves up generous, nostalgic Italian trattoria cooking at honest club prices. Tucked inside the local clubhouse, the kitchen dishes out substantial family plates without pretension—think garlic prawns in buttery sauces, thin-crusted pizzas stacked with toppings, and house-made gnocchi blanketed in creamy gorgonzola. Longtime regulars grab easy drinks straight from the bar and settle into spacious tables for noisy family feasts, usually walking away with heavy takeaway containers.

  • Clubhouse Trattoria Setting: Tucked inside a community clubhouse where guests grab club-priced drinks at the bar alongside sit-down trattoria service.
  • Hearty Classic Portions: Dishes out oversized portions of handmade gnocchi gorgonzola, garlicky seafood pastas, and crispy pizzas that routinely yield leftovers.
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Reasons to Dine at Dai Romani

Why diners choose Dai Romani for hearty Italian cooking and relaxed club hospitality

  • Generous Trattoria Portions at Club Value

    Guests enjoy classic trattoria dishes served in substantial portions, including seafood pastas and rich gnocchi, at affordable club price points.

    Great generous portion sizes and at club prices

    John Marinucci

  • Authentic Italian Dishes Without Crazy Price Tags

    The kitchen serves traditional Italian classics cooked to hearty proportions that consistently leave diners full and taking home leftovers.

    This is some of the best Italian food you’ll eat without the crazy price tags

    Bianca Quiroz

  • Club-Priced Bar Drinks and Member Perks

    Operating inside a local club space allows diners to combine casual restaurant table dining with direct access to an independent bar offering member-discounted drinks.

    The food was 5 star and club price drinks to go along with it.

    Ian Holden

  • Seamless Club Amenities with Full Table Dining

    Patrons enjoy the practical perks of a club venue setting, featuring straightforward table dining paired with convenient parking and bar access.

    You get your own drinks at the bar, but there’s table service for the restaurant. Best of both worlds.

    Laura Kelly

  • Relaxed Setting for Family Gatherings

    Large parties and multi-generational groups find an accommodating, unpretentious setting suitable for family gatherings and shared meals.

    The staff were super friendly and accomodated the kids in our group.

    Terence Ha

  • Effortless Group Celebrations and Large Events

    The kitchen and front-of-house comfortably host large celebrations and banquets with abundant food and dedicated service.

    the kitchen was so incredibly accommodating for our group of over 100 guests and there was more than enough to go around.

    Shea Scull

Beloved trattoria classics featuring handmade gnocchi, generous seafood pastas, and signature pizzas

  • Gnocchi Gorgonzola

    Best gnocchi Gorgonzola I have ever had.... soft light pillows of deliciousness blanketed in a velvet creamy sauce.

    Maria Sangermano

  • Garlic prawns

    the garlic prawns are full of flavour, and the pizzas are always perfect.

    Shankar Kunwar

  • Seafood marinara

    Really generous with the seafood in the marinara which is rare.

    Danielle Lawton

  • Danny's Special pizza

    I’m finding it hard to trying to get through the menu, because I always want to order the Danny’s Special pizza!

    Laura Kelly

Other favorites

Starters, classic mains, and refreshing desserts to complete your meal

  • Bruschetta with bocconcini and anchovy

    The bruschetta with bocconcini and anchovy is incredible.

    Laura Kelly

  • Garlic bread

    The gnocchi gorgonzola with garlic bread was absolutely amazing.

    Huzefa Dohadwala

  • T bone steak with mushroom sauce

    The piece of steak inside the sauce is perfect.

    Minh Ngoc Nguyen

  • Dessert with ice cream in a lemon

    Creamy lemon flavor is very smooth. I tried 1 spoon and I really want to eat another one immediately.

    Minh Ngoc Nguyen

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and old-fashioned hospitality that make every club trattoria visit feel welcoming and cared for.

  • Hands-On Hospitality from Chef Sam

    Owner and head chef Sam personally greets guests and checks in on tables, providing dedicated old-fashioned attentiveness that makes diners feel recognized and cared for.

  • Attentive Multi-Generational Family Care

    Front-of-house staff actively accommodate families with small children, serving kid-friendly favorites like stretchable cheesy garlic pizzas and spaghetti bolognese.

  • Heartfelt Service Accountability

    Service handles hiccups with genuine accountability rather than excuses, offering heartfelt apologies that ensure guests feel valued and prioritized.

  • Takeaway Care for Generous Leftovers

    Hearty, generous portions of pasta and pizza frequently prompt staff to facilitate taking home leftovers, ensuring no meal goes to waste.

Before you head over

Practical advice on ordering, club setup, and planning your visit

  • Plan to Share Generous Portions

    The kitchen serves hearty, generous portions across pastas, pizzas, and seafood mains that frequently leave diners taking leftovers home, so plan to share plates or bring containers.

  • Order Drinks Separately at the Bar

    Dai Romani pairs restaurant table service for meals with independent club bar counter service for beverages, allowing you to access club-priced drinks separately.

  • Book Ahead and Carry ID

    Peak dining sessions and large family gatherings fill up quickly; call ahead to reserve a table and be sure to bring photo ID for club venue entry.

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