Restaurant

La Carretta Italian Restaurant

7/35 Coonara Ave, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125, Australia

Recommended by 46 people

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7/35 Coonara Ave, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:30 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 La Carretta Italian Restaurant

La Carretta serves unpretentious, generous Italian comfort—think loaded thin-crust pizzas with stringy mozzarella alongside classic trattoria veal mains. Longtime regulars have relied on this suburban standby for decades, packing out tables for family milestones and sharing entrees like calamari fritti and garlic prawns. The dining room buzzes with casual neighborhood energy, while the heated outdoor patio offers a calmer retreat. Plates arrive hearty and unhurried, from rich spinach and ricotta cannelloni to tender veal capricciosa flanked by authentic herbed vegetables.

  • Classic Trattoria Veal Mains: Beyond crisp pizzas, the kitchen turns out traditional trattoria veal preparations like veal capricciosa and veal with prawns and avocado.
  • Heated Outdoor Seating: An exterior heated dining space offers a calmer alternative to the lively, bustling main room.
  • Celebrations & Family Gatherings: Staff routinely accommodate milestone group gatherings with friendly coordination and celebratory dessert touches like candlelit tiramisu.

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Why Diners Choose La Carretta Italian Restaurant

Generous traditional trattoria fare, milestone celebration care, and comfortable heated outdoor seating.

  • Traditional Veal Mains and Hearty Italian Classics

    Diners specifically seek out traditional trattoria veal dishes alongside abundant pasta and pizza offerings.

    I can't go past any of the veal dishes when I come here, they are to die for.

    Liz Bullas
  • Authentic Flavours and Generous Family Portions

    Guests rely on fresh, high-quality ingredients and classic Italian preparation that deliver satisfying family portions.

    The authentic Italian food, incredible flavours and exceptional quality really stand out.

    Malgireddy Sai Krupa Avaneeth Reddy
  • Thoughtful Touches for Milestone Birthdays

    Celebration parties receive warm attention, including personalized dessert presentations with candles for guest birthdays.

    Special touches included a candle on the tiramisu to sing happy birthday.

    Deanne Pugh
  • Accommodating Service for Family Gatherings

    Families choosing the restaurant for group occasions experience responsive, welcoming hospitality suited for large gatherings.

    Absolutely special service heading up for a meal for Mum’s birthday.

    Claire Mathews
  • Comfortable Heated Outdoor Dining Option

    A heated outdoor terrace provides a more relaxed, lower-noise seating option distinct from the lively main dining room.

    Quieter areas are outside in the heated area.

    Geoffrey Stone
  • Decades of Trusted Neighbourhood Consistency

    Multi-decade patrons continue returning across venue moves because consistent recipes and familiar hospitality endure.

    Now twenty-odd years later I still come back for pizza when I can and I am pleased to report the pizza and the service are just as great as ever!

    Daniel Felkai

Other favorites

Starters and desserts to complete your family feast

  • Tiramisu

    Special touches included a candle on the tiramisu to sing happy birthday.

    Deanne Pugh
  • Ricotta Cheesecake

    Got the chef’s special truffle linguine and ricotta cheesecake and absolutely loved both of them!

    Alecia C
  • Garlic Prawns

    garlic prawns, calamari fritti and bbq baby octopus, all delicious

    Jenny Brown
  • Choc Coated Passionfruit Gelato

    choc coated passionfruit gelato for dessert, yum !

    suzy B

Before you head over

Practical dining tips to help you make the most of your visit to La Carretta

  • Opt for the heated patio for quieter conversation

    Indoor seating can get loud when the dining room fills up, so request a table outside in the heated area if you prefer a quieter conversation.

  • Reserve in advance for weekend dinners

    The restaurant packs out regularly on weekends and busy weeknights, so make sure to book ahead to secure your table without delay.

  • Plan around generous portion sizes

    Portions across pasta, pizza, and mains are notably generous, so plan to share entrees and pizzas if you want room for dessert.

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