Restaurant
La Panchina
Shop 3/496 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Shop 3/496 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Foldable, wood-fired slices hit the table blistering hot at this snug Surry Hills spot, where the Marchigiana-style crust stays delightfully thin and crisp. Locals crowd the covered outdoor terrace with bottles of BYO wine, sharing plates of porcini with fior di latte and generous rucola salads while kids play at the park next door. Dinner winds down over cold limoncello and house tiramisu under the terrace heaters.
- Thin & Crispy Crust: Wood-fired Marchigiana-style pies bake with thin, foldable bases and blistered, crispy edges.
- Heated Covered BYO Terrace: Diners bring their own wine to sip on the heated, covered outdoor patio in any weather.
- Parkside Dining: Set directly beside a public playground, allowing parents to linger while young children play.
What's On at La Panchina
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose La Panchina
Authentic wood-fired pizza, joyful Italian hospitality, and relaxed BYO terrace dining in Surry Hills.
Crispy Thin-Crust Wood-Fired Pizza
Diners highlight the authentic Marchigiana-style wood-fired pizza featuring light, thin bases with crispy, charry crusts topped with quality ingredients.
Terrific pizza - great ingredients, foldable and crispy, with charry spots.
Nikko Guranto Fresh Ingredients and Authentic Recipes
Authentic pizzas and homemade-tasting sauces are prepared fresh and seasoned with truffles, mushrooms, and regional specialties.
The food was authentic, fresh, and full of flavor. The Pizza was perfectly cooked and the sauces tasted homemade.
Yajat Saini Warm Hospitality That Feels Like Home
The welcoming, unpretentious team creates a relaxed environment that reminds guests of dining at home in Italy.
You could tell all the staff were very attentive, not a pretentious restaurant at all feels like home.
Hyuntae Cho Spirited and Convivial Italian Atmosphere
High-spirited hosts and passionate pizzaioli bring infectious joy and lively energy into every dining service.
The chefs are singing and dancing to italian music as they use the pizza oven, it’s a very nice vibe.
Rachel Palmer Casual BYO Dining for Group Gatherings
Friends and groups can celebrate birthdays and get-togethers over delicious shared pizzas paired with their own bottles of wine.
would definitely recommend this place ⭐️ good value for money and also BYO
Sophie Wilson Heated Outdoor Terrace for Catch-Ups
Covered and heated outdoor terrace seating provides a cosy setting for catching up with friends regardless of weather.
We sat outside, it was a bit rainy but we were under cover with a heater so it just added to the ambiance! We BYO’d wine to have with dinner.
Elizabeth Heane
Most popular items
Signature authentic Italian wood-fired pizzas
Porcini pizze rosse
My fav is the porcini pizze rosse, which includes tomato, fior di latte, porcini mushrooms, prosciutto, & truffle paste. They’re generous with serving sizes, & the base always be on point.
Pamela V Piena pizza
Ordered the piena pizza and one of the special pizzas with truffle and mushroom - genuinely the best authentic Italian pizzas I’ve ever tasted, so rich with flavour and so so so delicious
Margaret L. Cacio e pepe pizza
the cacio e pepe pizza had the best texture and flavour
Hyuntae Cho Quattro formaggi
The quattro formaggi was good with generous blue cheese
Dominique Daval Santos
Other favorites
Desserts and fresh starters to complement your dining experience
Tiramisu
the tiramisu was amazing. It wasn't too sweet and the texture was light and soft, with the flavours of coffee, cream and cake blending excellently together, making it a satisfying dessert to end the meal.
Megan Burrata salad
The burrata salad was refreshing
Megan Rucola salad
the rucola salad had good dressing
Dominique Daval Santos Gelato
the most delicious pizza, wine, gelato, tiramisu!
Adele Wan
Beyond the menu
Distinct hospitality touches and thoughtful setting details that elevate your dining experience
Singing and Dancing Pizzaioli
Chefs bring high-energy Italian hospitality directly into the dining space, singing and dancing to Italian music right alongside the wood-fired pizza oven.
Complimentary Limoncello Hospitality
Diners are welcomed with warm after-dinner hospitality, receiving complimentary limoncello shots to round out the meal.
Covered and Heated All-Weather Terrace
Outdoor terrace seating remains comfortable and functional regardless of weather, outfitted with full overhead shelter and heaters.
Parkside Playground Adjacency
Positioned right next to a playground, allowing parents to enjoy casual dining while children play safely nearby.
Before you head over
Practical advice on reservations, drinks, and outdoor seating to make the most of your visit.
Book ahead for busy weekend evenings
The dining space is small and cozy, and Friday or Saturday dinner services fill up quickly. Book ahead or arrive earlier in the evening to comfortably secure a table.
Take advantage of BYO wine
You are welcome to BYO your own wine to accompany your meal, making it an easy and affordable option for casual get-togethers and birthday catch-ups.
Enjoy heated covered outdoor dining
Outdoor covered terrace seating features heaters, making dining outside comfortable even in cooler or drizzly weather.
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