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Funkatello

80 Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 41 people

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80 Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 2 9556 9119
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Funkatello

Funkatello brings unpretentious, hearty Italian cooking to Stanley Street with warm hospitality and generous portions. Diners swear by the house-made focaccia and bowls of bucatini all'amatriciana, followed by tender sliced bistecca and rich tiramisu. The split-level Darlinghurst terrace pairs candlelit date-night tables upstairs with a lively aperitivo crowd downstairs sharing spritzes and creamy burrata. Expect an easygoing pace during peak weekend seatings as tables fill with cast-iron skillets of crisp roast potatoes.

  • Spritz-o-Clock Aperitivo: Pours bitter-sweet cocktails paired with antipasti like beef carpaccio and burrata alongside complimentary bread.
  • Intimate Upstairs Dining: Split-level dining offers quiet window tables upstairs for date nights and celebrations away from the ground-floor buzz.
  • Generous Classic Pastas: Generous bowls of bucatini all'amatriciana, beef ragu, and fluffy house focaccia anchor the unpretentious menu.
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Why Diners Choose Funkatello

Discover why diners return to Stanley Street for authentic pasta, spritz specials, and intimate gatherings.

  • Authentic, Comforting Italian Classics

    Guests consistently praise traditional mainstays such as bucatini amatriciana, rich beef ragu, and freshly made pastas that taste authentic and comforting.

    What Funkatello has to offer is a combination of delicious and authentic Italian dishes, a nice selection of wine and really nice and friendly people!

    68 jeyenne

  • Exceptional Generosity and Value

    Hearty, generous portions and well-crafted dishes deliver notable culinary satisfaction that far exceeds typical city pricing.

    You can tell the dishes are served with love, and the portions are super generous, especially for the price point.

    Lachlan Mcdermid

  • Spritz-O-Clock Aperitivo Special

    The bundled aperitivo deal offers two drinks and two antipasti selections with complimentary bread, creating an ideal start to the evening.

    went for spritz o clock special menu $32pp with 2 drinks and 2 antipasti. we picked beef carpaccio and burrata, got complimentary bread.

    Twee Nguyen

  • Lively, Accessible Happy Hours

    Discounted early evening cocktails and shareable bites make happy hour a go-to gathering ritual before a night out in Darlinghurst.

    FUNKATELLO SPRITZ IS A MUST ORDER!! My fave cocktail ever and super cheap if you go during happy hour

    Coco Huang

  • Quiet Upstairs Dining Retreat

    A dedicated upper-level dining space provides window seating and a calmer pace, tailored for date nights and special occasions.

    Upstairs seating is ideal for date nights and quiet catch-ups, whilst the main restaurant boasts an inviting ambiance.

    Karen Denaro

  • Cozy, Warm Celebration Setting

    The unpretentious, candlelit dining room creates an intimate personal setting where celebrating birthdays and milestones feels like being at home.

    The service was fantastic and the atmosphere cute and cosy. It was the perfect evening and I look forward to coming back again soon

    Giovannina Smith

Beloved antipasti and fresh pasta staples central to the Funkatello table

  • burrata

    It was our first time trying the burrata, and it was fantastic.

    Sarah Bowley

  • beef carpaccio

    beef carpaccio and beef ragu were the standout dishes of the night.

    tanya a

  • beef ragu

    For mains we enjoyed the Bucatini Allamatriciana and the Beef Ragu. Again, so delicious!

    Natalie Toseland

  • bucatini amatriciana

    The bucatini amatriciana and the cotoletta were both excellent!

    68 jeyenne

Other favorites

Sweet finishes, signature cocktails, and comforting sides

  • tiramisu

    The tiramisu was balanced and authentic, worth a try!!

    68 jeyenne

  • Funkatello spritz

    FUNKATELLO SPRITZ IS A MUST ORDER!! My fave cocktail ever and super cheap if you go during happy hour

    Coco Huang

  • roasted potatoes

    The roasted potatoes served in a hot cast iron skillet were a real highlight and tasted divine.

    Lina Meier

  • garlic bread

    delish garlic bread

    Princess Yummi

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details that make dining at Funkatello feel like a warm family gathering

  • Spritz-O-Clock Aperitivo Package

    Guests enjoy an aperitivo package featuring two cocktails paired with two antipasti and complimentary warm bread.

  • Upstairs Window Seating

    A dedicated upper dining area offers window seating separated from the ground floor buzz, suited for romantic dates and milestones.

  • Cast Iron Skillet Potato Service

    Sizzling roasted potatoes are brought directly to the table in a piping hot cast iron skillet.

  • Personal Owner Hospitality

    Hands-on owner Michael personally welcomes regulars, holds popular desserts, and accommodates special seating requests.

Before you head over

Practical tips for planning your visit to Funkatello

  • Book Well in Advance

    Funkatello fills up quickly and walk-ins are routinely turned away, especially Friday through Sunday. Reserve well ahead online to ensure a table.

  • Request Upstairs for Dates

    For a quieter dinner or a cozy date night, request a table upstairs by the window, but prepare for a relaxed, slower-paced meal.

  • Catch Happy Hour Early

    Take advantage of the spritz-o-clock happy hour special for discounted cocktails paired with antipasti, and order the signature Funkatello spritz.

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