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Itō Restaurant

413-415 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

Recommended by 25 people

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413-415 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 2 8399 3679
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Itō Restaurant

Crown Street’s sharpest dinner play serves itameshi—Japanese discipline spliced with Italian comfort. Tables pack in for raw Hiramasa kingfish, prawn and scallop ravioli in brown butter, and smoky hibachi wagyu. Regulars order the signature banquet, clutching fluffy shio kombu buns to mop every last drop of caramelized onion pan sauce. An intimate room running on snappy floor service and chilled yuzu highballs.

  • Inventive Itameshi Menu: Crosses delicate Japanese flavors with Italian formats, sending out prawn and scallop ravioli alongside shiitake udon.
  • Sauce-Mopping Banquets: The multi-course banquet pairs hibachi wagyu, yellowfin tuna, and warm shio kombu bread to mop up pan sauces.
  • Intimate Dining Vibe: Low-lit tables, compact seating, and an attentive floor team make it a reliable setup for anniversaries and date nights.
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The Itō Dining Experience

Why diners choose Itō for celebratory gatherings and inventive Japanese-Italian cuisine

  • Intimate setting for celebratory dates

    Couples celebrating anniversaries and milestones experience intimate seating, aesthetic lighting, and thoughtful hospitality that elevates special occasions.

    A warm and cozy vibe, very intimate setting. Small table with low back chairs and small aesthetic teal mushroom lamps.

    Anh Mantou

  • Careful hospitality for effortless celebrations

    Attentive floor service and gracious dining gestures ensure milestone dinners and birthday gatherings feel completely effortless and memorable.

    The team at ITO (especially Milly) helped me make my wife’s birthday feel special when I had nothing organised at all until booking a table here!

    Joshua Stepkovitch

  • Inventive Japanese-Italian pasta pairings

    Inventive crossover creations like prawn and scallop ravioli in brown butter combine Italian pasta craftsmanship with refined Japanese accents.

    The ravioli was absolutely packed with filling, and the beurre noisette sauce was beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

    Yoma Yoma

  • Smoky hibachi-grilled wagyu dishes

    Charred hibachi wagyu skewers and steaks deliver intense grill aroma balanced by savory sansho pepper and Japanese seasonings.

    Hibachi wagyu was super soft and full of the charred flavour you want from a hibachi grill.

    Kez

  • Curated multi-course banquet menus

    Multi-course banquet menus seamlessly coordinate snacks, raw fish, savory entrees, and desserts so parties can dine without ordering friction.

    We had the banquet, and every course was beautifully presented and full of flavour—from the yellowfin tuna and wagyu tartare to the veal katsu and desserts.

    Sweets Knight

  • Fluffy shio bread for sauce wiping

    Pillowy warm shio bread served with umami kombu butter doubles as the ideal vehicle to wipe clean remaining rich sauces across courses.

    Be sure to order some bread (soft little buns) to sop up the sauces. DELISH!

    N M

Signature Japanese-Italian dishes most loved by diners

  • Prawn and Scallop Ravioli

    The ravioli was absolutely packed with filling, and the beurre noisette sauce was beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I literally drank all of it.

    Yoma Yoma

  • Hibachi Wagyu

    Super tender, perfectly cooked, and the sauce was distinctly japanese.

    Oliver Wu

  • Shiitake Noodles

    the shiitake noodles was like their version of it and holy shiitake the chef has NAILED it, seriously give me a bowl of that sauce and a straw and ill be happy.

    Kez

  • Roasted Eggplant

    Combined with the whipped tofu, it tasted like a vegan lasagna. It genuinely amazed me, and I ended up eating the whole thing.

    Yoma Yoma

Other favorites

Complementary starters, sides, and sweet finishes

  • Shio Bread with Kombu Butter

    The bread came with the trio was of appetisers and it was super soft and fluffy, the pat of umami butter just right for two.

    Jackie

  • Edamame

    Would literally just go back there for the edamame, its so addictive

    Kez

  • Wagyu Tartare

    The wagyu tartare with mushroom emulsion was a standout—tender, perfectly seasoned, and a harmonious blend of flavors.

    Thomas Ricci

  • Coconut Taro Ice Cream Mochi

    A cute little mochi ice cream. While not wildly unique, it was super enjoyable, and I loved it.

    Yoma Yoma

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and attentive gestures that elevate the dining experience at Itō.

  • Complimentary Celebration Toast

    When dining as a couple for a celebration, staff checked beverage preferences and surprised guests with complimentary glasses of refreshing Jasmine Iced Tea.

  • Customized Portioning for Couples

    To ensure seamless sharing for couples, staff proactively added an extra piece of prawn and scallop ravioli so each diner received an equal portion.

  • Table-Side Sauce-Mopping Advice

    Servers actively guide diners to reserve soft shio bread to mop up and savour remaining rich sauces like beurre noisette across courses.

  • Thoughtful Off-Menu Family Hospitality

    When hosting family parties in the dining area, the kitchen accommodated young children by preparing custom off-menu cheese pasta dishes.

Before you head over

Helpful ordering and timing tips for your visit to Itō

  • Save Bread for Sauces

    Reserve bread early and hold onto extra pieces throughout dinner, as guests consistently recommend using the soft rolls to mop up remaining sauces from dishes like the prawn ravioli.

  • Pace the Banquet Menu

    The structured multi-course banquet menus feature substantial food volumes; diners often find themselves full before the final mains and desserts, so consider pacing courses or asking staff for takeaway.

  • Transit and Sunday Visits

    The venue is easily reached via a 13-minute walk or light rail connection from Central Station, and Sunday dining incurs a 12.5% surcharge.

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