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I Maccheroni, Italian Osteria, Paddington

3 Jersey Rd, Woollahra NSW 2025, Australia

Recommended by 57 people

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Find I Maccheroni, Italian Osteria, Paddington

3 Jersey Rd, Woollahra NSW 2025, Australia

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+61 2 9327 1416
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About I Maccheroni, Italian Osteria, Paddington

Tucked into a quiet Woollahra pocket, I Maccheroni serves soulful, handmade pasta with genuine neighborhood trattoria warmth. Regulars pack the dim, compact dining room for seasonal Italian dishes cooked with serious intent. Crispy gnocco fritto arrives draped in prosciutto and creamy cheese, while oysters open the table. The main draw remains the house Cacio e Pepe, twirled tableside inside an entire cheese wheel so hot pecorino clings to every ridged strand—proper mantecatura in plain sight. Owner Marcello still works the room, pairing regional bottles by the glass while the kitchen easily handles dietary swaps.

  • Tableside Cheese Wheel: Handmade pasta tossed tableside directly inside a hollowed cheese wheel, coating each strand in rich, melted pecorino.
  • Owner-Led Hospitality: Chef-owner Marcello works the intimate dining room, providing hands-on hospitality and tailored Italian wine recommendations.
  • Dietary Flexibility: The kitchen effortlessly accommodates vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diners without sacrificing classic trattoria flavors.
  • Private & Event Catering: Bespoke off-site service featuring custom Italian menus, mobile cheese wheel stations, and on-site event staff.
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What's On at I Maccheroni, Italian Osteria, Paddington

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

The I Maccheroni Advantage

Why discerning diners and event hosts choose I Maccheroni for authentic Italian hospitality.

  • Tableside Cheese Wheel Pasta Theatre

    Freshly handmade pasta such as cacio e pepe and spaghettoni is swirled and finished directly inside a whole cheese wheel right at your table.

    Watching it being prepared was an experience in itself, and the flavour was simply phenomenal.

    Tannath Johnston

  • Personal Owner-Led Italian Hospitality

    Chef-owner Marcello and the dining room team personally welcome diners, guide menu choices, and curate authentic Italian regional wine pairings.

    fabulous wine list is well covered by the passionate Marcello... just let him choose you'll get the right wine!

    Robynne Arnouts

  • The Warmth of Little Italy Without the Jet Lag

    Tucked into a quiet Paddington side street, the venue creates an intimate trattoria escape evocative of authentic Italy without international travel.

    if I want the joy of an Italian experience without the jet lag, then this is my new happy place.

    John Head

  • Unwavering Consistency for Special Moments

    From intimate milestone dinners to spontaneous date nights, guests trust the kitchen and floor staff for unwavering quality and warm care.

    the kind of place you choose for birthdays and celebrations because you know it won’t disappoint.

    Victor Tringas

  • Full Trattoria Catering for Home and Corporate Events

    The culinary team brings complete multi-course feasts, live cheese wheel stations, and polished service staff directly to private residences and corporate spaces.

    We had an oyster bar, a cacio e pepe wheel and woodfired oven pizza! Everyone LOVED it, the food was so delicious and the setup/packdown was so seamless!

    Nadia Barry

  • Tailored Event Menus with Dedicated On-Site Coordination

    From bespoke canapés to accommodating every dietary preference, off-site events and weddings receive attentive, end-to-end event execution.

    Marcello and Mattia worked really hard to appease and tailor our menu for any food requirements of guests

    Simone Cheah

Signature handmade pastas and specialized catering services praised by guests

  • Cacio e Pepe in Cheese Wheel

    The cacio e Pepe in the cheese wheel added for a great experience and was delicious.

    Debbie Miner

  • Off-site Trattoria Catering

    We hired catering from I Maccheroni for a corporate event in our office and it was 10/10! We had an oyster bar, a cacio e pepe wheel and woodfired oven pizza! Everyone LOVED it, the food was so delicious and the setup/packdown was so seamless!

    Nadia Barry

  • Saffron Mafaldine with Lamb Ragu

    The saffron pasta was rich and beautifully balanced with the lamb ragù, a dish that felt both hearty and refined.

    David Cuquerella Cascón

  • Squid Ink Tagliolini with Balmain Bug

    squid ink tagliolini with balmain bug, and a ravioli. All were excellent

    Cam H

Other favorites

Desserts, antipasti, and curated regional wine tastings to complete your dining experience

  • Tiramisu

    so happy I saved room for tiramisu. It was so light so of debating, choose dessert as you won’t regret it

    Debbie Miner

  • Banoffee Pie

    banoffee pie 🍌 🥧 🍦 - personal favourite, loved the dulce de leche paired with the gelato

    Sonia

  • Mushroom Arancini

    mushroom 🍄 arancini - perfect texture, crispy and fluffy, delicious with the paprika 🫑 aioli and parmesan

    Sonia

  • Sunday Wine Flight

    discovering some new wines through the Sunday wine flight has us desperate for a trip to explore the wine regions of Italy.

    Tamsyn Alley

Beyond the menu

Memorable culinary rituals, hands-on hospitality, and thoughtful gestures that set dining apart.

  • Tableside Cheese Wheel Theater

    Cacio e pepe pasta is spun and coated directly inside a whole cheese wheel right at your table for an interactive culinary focal point.

  • Personal Owner-Led Hospitality

    Chef and owner Marcello personally welcomes tables, guides Italian regional wine pairings, and tailors dining recommendations.

  • Thoughtful Birthday Surprises

    Guests celebrating milestone birthdays receive an impromptu dessert plated with a candle along with personal tableside singing.

  • Tailored Event & Dietary Care

    Event staff reserve separate plated canapés for wedding couples arriving late from photos and adapt courses across diverse dietary needs.

Before you head over

Practical advice on arrivals, signature ordering, and wine selections for your dining experience.

  • Plan Parking and Accessibility in Advance

    Street parking can be challenging to secure on Jersey Road and surrounding neighborhood streets, and the venue lacks step-free disability access, so plan transit and arrival accordingly.

  • Order the Signature Tableside Cheese Wheel

    Order the signature Cacio e Pepe / Spaghettoni pasta to experience it swirled and finished directly tableside inside a whole cheese wheel; be mindful if dining with severe lactose sensitivities.

  • Consult Sommelier Marcello for Wine Pairings

    Rely on chef-owner Marcello and the sommelier to match regional Italian bottles, or explore by the glass and Sunday wine flights to discover new varietals without guessing.

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