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Ferrara Pasta Bar

308 Harris St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

Recommended by 70 people

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308 Harris St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

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+61 403 695 051
HoursMonday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ferrara Pasta Bar

Skip the flight overseas—this Harris Street bolthole trades in village warmth and focused pasta craft. Diners mix and match house sauces with their preferred cut, each bowl turned out with a proper al dente bite. Tables fill out back in the courtyard garden or up in the loft for group birthdays. The food stays direct and comforting—crisp arancini, slow-simmered beef ragu, and a baked lasagna that visitors notoriously return for two nights in a row.

  • Rustic Trattoria Setting: A cozy multi-zone layout featuring street-facing windows, an open-air rear courtyard, and an upstairs private loft for shared celebrations.
  • Custom Comfort Pastas: Scratch-made sauces and pasta shapes that diners can mix and match to order, from rich beef ragu to classic baked lasagna.
  • Attentive Hospitality: Unrushed, personal hospitality where staff handle group timings, table layouts, and custom requests with genuine warmth.
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Why Diners Choose Ferrara Pasta Bar

From synchronized milestone feasts upstairs to relaxed candlelit plates on Harris Street, reserve your table for an authentic trattoria experience.

  • Candlelit Trattoria Atmosphere

    Lace curtains, soft candlelight, and house-made pasta deliver the unhurried warmth and authentic charm of an intimate neighborhood trattoria.

    The atmosphere is incredibly cozy and intimate, with beautiful lace curtains and soft candlelight setting the perfect mood.

    Lina Meier

  • Guest-Spun Vinyl Soundscape

    Diners can browse and play vintage vinyl records, adding a tactile, analog soundtrack to a relaxed evening of pasta and wine.

    Also enjoyed playing some of the records they had lying around!

    cr1pps

  • Private Upstairs Floor for Milestone Birthdays

    A dedicated private upstairs room gives parties and milestone gatherings an intimate, customizable enclave away from main dining.

    Mood is great as a date spot or for small family gatherings. I was seated upstairs in a private area.

    Angela Yoo

  • Synchronized Large-Group Dining

    Large groups enjoy stress-free celebrations thanks to attentive table management and synchronized kitchen timing across all courses.

    All dishes were served at the same time, which I highly appreciate.

    Lula

  • Unhurried, Home-Style Hospitality

    Warm, attentive hosts ensure tables never feel rushed, welcoming guests with the genuine hospitality of a family home.

    We never felt rushed, which is rare these days, and the atmosphere was perfect for catching up with friends.

    Aaditi Dhungel

  • Transportive Italian Nostalgia

    Scratch-made regional recipes and seaside classics evoke the genuine sensory nostalgia of a coastal Italian village on Harris Street.

    The authenticity of this pasta bar is so good that you are transported to an Italian seaside town.

    Thomas Dang

Handcrafted comfort staples and Sicilian specialties most frequently celebrated by diners.

  • Lasagna

    the lasagna WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS.

    SHADAE

  • Beef Ragu

    Would definitely come back for their beef ragu!

    Joanne Hong

  • Sardine Pasta

    Especially the sardine pasta!

    Angela Yoo

  • Arancini

    Arancini & Lasagne were spectacular!

    Kai

Other favorites

Complement your main dishes with Italian drinks, antipasti sides, and house-made desserts.

  • Lemon Tiramisu

    Lemon tiramisu was superb.

    Hannah K

  • Italian Wines and Cocktails

    The food is delicious and they have some nice Italian wines and cocktails.

    Chris Boulton

  • Rocket Prosciutto Salad

    Their rocket prosciutto salad was really good.

    Olivia Mitrovic

  • Homemade Focaccia

    I’d recommend the homemade foccacia and lasagne, I’ll definitely be coming back to try more from the menu.

    Blake Moser

Beyond the menu

Distinctive, above-and-beyond hospitality touches that turn a casual pasta night into an intimate neighborhood retreat—book your table today.

  • Personal Chef Delivery

    Chef Animesh personally hand-delivers freshly plated pasta directly to diners' tables, bringing kitchen warmth straight to the dining room.

  • Hands-On Vinyl Selection

    Guests are invited to flip through and play the collection of vinyl records kept around the dining space, creating a tactile, living-room soundscape.

  • Customized Event Setup & Synchronized Courses

    Celebration organizers are welcomed to decorate the room beforehand, with tables custom-arranged for closeness and all group dishes delivered simultaneously.

  • Pressure-Free Menu Navigation

    Staff accommodate modest appetites and small portions without pressure, offering thoughtful dish recommendations to ensure diners feel comfortable and satisfied.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice on timing, custom plates, and space selection—reserve your table to savor Pyrmont's cozy trattoria.

  • Reserve Ahead for Group Celebrations

    For birthday dinners or family gatherings, book well in advance to reserve the dedicated upstairs private area or garden setting, ensuring everyone sits together with seamless, simultaneous course delivery.

  • Customize Your Pasta and Sauce Pairings

    Make the most of the scratch kitchen by tailoring your meal; diners can mix and match pasta shapes and sauces, pairing favorites like strozzapreti or ravioli with hearty beef ragu or Sicilian sardines.

  • Pace for Busy Weekend Evenings

    Weekend dinner services get bustling and require some patience, so settle into the intimate trattoria vibe, browse the guest-accessible vinyl records on hand, and book early to secure your preferred table.

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