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Fontana

Level 1/133A Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

Recommended by 73 people

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Level 1/133A Redfern St, Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

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+61 403 572 712
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Friday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM, 5:30 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Fontana

Tucked on the first floor in Redfern, Fontana feels like its own world—dim, humming, and dialed into regional Italian cooking. Sydney chefs point newcomers straight to the opening move: thick, warm sourdough garlic bread scooped through whipped house ricotta. Plates roll out briskly from there, pairing crisp-skinned cotechino over buttery beans with hand-rolled pastas cooked strictly al dente. The Italian-language menu shifts often, but staff patiently decode every course, pouring natural wines and sending out half portions when you pull up solo at the bar with a book.

  • Garlic Bread & Ricotta: Crunchy sourdough garlic bread paired with light, whipped house ricotta.
  • Crisp Cotechino: Crisp-skinned sausage served over a bed of buttery, textural white beans.
  • Attentive Menu Guidance: Patient staff translate the rotating Italian menu and tailor wine pairings to every course.
  • Solo Bar Dining: Welcoming counter seating offering half portions and thoughtful wine guidance for solo diners.
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Why Diners Choose Fontana

Upstairs in Redfern, Fontana pairs buzzing hospitality and regional Italian comfort with an unmistakable loft charm—book your table and settle in.

  • Hidden First-Floor Redfern Hideaway

    Tucked away above Redfern Street through a quirky red entrance, the dining room transports guests into an intimate, dimly lit loft world.

    Tucked away upstairs in Redfern, you walk through this quirky red entrance into a dark, cozy, and super vibey classic bar-style restaurant.

    Jojo

  • Chic Atmosphere for Date Nights & Evenings Out

    With carefully paced dining and an alluring, energetic buzz, Fontana provides an ideal setting for romantic evenings and shared meals with friends.

    Chic, cosy atmosphere. Delicious food and cocktails, perfectly spaced out. Can’t go wrong for a date night or dinner with friends

    Joe Ross

  • Legendary House Garlic Bread & Ricotta

    Fontana's must-order signature pairs thick-crusted garlic bread with a delicate, gravity-defying house-made whipped ricotta.

    The ricotta is simply sublime. Pair it with the garlic bread and you're on your way to heaven

    Katherine Ho

  • Attentive Guidance on Rotating Menus

    Knowledgeable and patient front-of-house staff expertly navigate guests through the authentic, all-Italian menu.

    The staff were super friendly and took the time to explain the menu really well, especially since everything was written in Italian.

    Myrna

  • Carefree Hospitality That Feels Like Home

    From dedicated wine recommendations to personalized pacing, the team ensures guests feel completely cared for and relaxed.

    The bartender is fantastic and takes the time to go through the list, helping me pick the perfect pairing and making me feel completely at home.

    Annie Griffin

  • Culinary Excitement from Creative Staples

    Masterful executions of simple Italian essentials routinely surprise and delight diners with bold, balanced flavor.

    blown away by the flavours, the service and the vibe.

    Anna Manlulo

The most celebrated dishes and tailored dining options at Fontana—reserve your table upstairs.

  • Garlic Bread with Ricotta

    The ricotta is simply sublime. Pair it with the garlic bread and you're on your way to heaven...

    Katherine Ho

  • Cotechino

    The cotechino in particular, I thought was so wonderfully balanced, an addictive hunk of sausage with a crispy savoury crust on a bed of buttery, textural beans that made you want to swoon with every bite.

    Katherine Ho

  • Maccheroni

    The most basic dish (a bowl of maccheroni) was stressfully good and probably takes top prize for best pasta in Sydney

    André Shannon

  • Half Portions for Solo Diners

    Offering half portions to solo diners is a huge plus.

    Annie Griffin

Other favorites

Complementary starters, desserts, and cellar pours that round out the dining room experience.

  • Pannacotta

    what a sexy, wobbly pannacotta

    Katherine Ho

  • Amari

    two delightful recommendations on amari

    Katherine Ho

  • Beef Tartare Bruschetta

    crunchy toast topped with fresh beef tartare, perfectly balanced with savoury flavours

    Myrna

  • Funky Wines by the Glass

    off-menu selection of funky wines by the glass, a perfect complement to your dining experience

    Michael Bugelli

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures that elevate dinner into a relaxed, personal experience.

  • Half Portions for Solo Diners

    Guests dining alone at the bar are offered half portions of dishes, allowing solo visitors to explore multiple courses comfortably alongside a book and a glass of wine.

  • Personalized Italian Menu Walkthroughs

    Waitstaff take the time to patiently translate and walk first-time diners through the rotating, all-Italian menu so guests feel confident navigating regional dishes.

  • Off-Menu Pours & Amari Guidance

    Staff offer curated off-menu wine-by-the-glass options and share firsthand producer provenance, including amari recommendations tailored to round out the meal.

  • Flawless Dietary Adaptations

    The kitchen seamlessly modifies preparations on the fly—such as adapting sauces and dressings—to welcome vegetarians without sacrificing flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I make a reservation before visiting?

Yes, booking ahead is strongly recommended because the restaurant is popular and fills up quickly, though walk-ins are occasionally accommodated.

What is the must-order dish to start with?

Guests frequently praise the house garlic bread paired with homemade ricotta as a standout highlight that should not be missed.

Can solo diners order smaller portions?

The venue welcomes solo diners, and the kitchen accommodates them by offering half portions so you can sample dishes comfortably at the bar.

Are there options for vegetarian diners?

Yes, the restaurant accommodates vegetarian diners with options like white bean dishes and pasta, though the menu rotates regularly.

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