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Maldini's By The River

T9/78-88 Tench Ave, Jamisontown NSW 2750, Australia

Recommended by 17 people

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T9/78-88 Tench Ave, Jamisontown NSW 2750, Australia

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+61 473 588 855
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Maldini's By The River

Nepean River dining hits its stride at Maldini’s, where generous Italian hospitality anchors family milestones and weekend feasts. Owner Patrick works the floor with old-school nonna warmth—tweaking sauces, pacing courses, and checking in table by table. Coeliac diners get rare peace of mind here, with vigilant allergy checks and gluten-free pasta and sticky date pudding alongside wood-fired pizzas, beef cheeks, and polenta chips.

  • Owner-Led Hospitality: Owner Patrick works the floor directly, pacing large family celebrations, arranging custom dishes, and keeping service smooth.
  • Coeliac-Friendly Menus: Staff check allergy requirements at the table, offering gluten-free pasta alongside dessert standouts like gluten-free sticky date pudding.
  • Riverside Milestone Feasts: A generous layout near the river comfortably accommodates family reunions and celebrations of up to 200 guests.
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Advantages of Dining at Maldini's By The River

Why diners choose Maldini's By The River for milestone gatherings, dietary care, and banquet entertainment

  • Coeliac-Aware Ordering & Gluten-Free Adaptations

    The kitchen and floor staff proactively clarify allergy requirements before orders are finalized and offer dedicated gluten-free pasta and dessert alternatives.

    before I could say I had coeliac disease when ordering the GF pasta they asked if it was for an allergy. Bonus points as they had a GF sticky date!

    claire harding

  • Comprehensive Gluten-Free Variety Under Peak Pace

    Guests with dietary restrictions rely on extensive gluten-free selections prepared promptly even during peak dining hours.

    Heaps of gluten free options and food was exceptionally fast. Very busy on Saturday nights but totally worth it.

    Michelle Willoughby

  • Spacious Hosting for Group Celebrations

    The dining room accommodates large family celebrations and concurrent groups comfortably without overcrowding or noise intrusion.

    there were two party groups celebrating - plenty of room, so this was not intrusive at all. One larger group had private space.

    Jodie Rutherford

  • Seamless Coordination for Milestone Gatherings

    Milestone birthday celebrations are supported by coordinated menu advice, dietary catering, and synchronized course pacing.

    We celebrated an elderly family member's birthday. The organisation was seemless with excellent help and advice on menu planning by David, in particular any diet requirements and preferences being well catered for .

    Anita Etcell

  • Banquet Feasting Paired with Live Italian Classics

    Live Italian musical performances and classic repertoire transform authentic multi-course banquets into engaging group sing-alongs.

    The banquet of authentic Italian food was absolutely delicious, from the entrées right through to dessert. Every course was beautifully prepared and full of authentic Italian flavours.

    Rosanna Bongiorno

  • Atmospheric Live Musical Performances

    Dinner service features live musical entertainment that elevates celebratory gatherings while keeping conversation effortless.

    The live performance created a fun and welcoming atmosphere, making it easy to enjoy both the music and our conversation.

    Perla Martin

Top guest-recommended dishes prepared with authentic Italian care

  • Linguine al Olio

    Had the Linguine al Olio, which was delicious, and appreciated that the prawns were nicely deveined.

    Helena C

  • Steak Frites

    my calendar is strictly locked in for Wednesday night Steak Frites. It’s a seriously good plate of food—perfectly cooked, zero fuss, and the ultimate midweek mood booster.

    corey warrington

  • 250g Black Angus Scotch Fillet

    Then the 250g Black Angus Scotch Fillet for main, medium rare with the option of chimmichurri. Up there with the best I've ever experienced, beautiful caramel char, well rested, juicy and melt in the mouth, a class cook from the chef.

    andy hall

  • GF pasta

    before I could say I had coeliac disease when ordering the GF pasta they asked if it was for an allergy.

    claire harding

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful personal hospitality, proactive dietary care, and memorable Italian celebrations

  • Intuitive Host Care and Takeaway Treats

    When a guest felt carsick on arrival, owner Patrick noticed immediately and brought out a complimentary peppermint tea unprompted, later sending diners off with a takeaway cookie.

  • Proactive Coeliac Clarification and Dedicated Desserts

    Servers proactively clarify if gluten-free pasta requests are due to coeliac disease or an allergy before the guest even needs to mention it, complemented by rare coeliac-safe desserts like gluten-free sticky date pudding.

  • Interactive Italian Musical Banquets

    The venue pairs multi-course authentic Italian banquets with scheduled live Italian vocal performances, creating a lively atmosphere where guests sing along across shared tables.

  • Custom Floor-Arranged Pasta Modifications

    Owner Patrick actively orchestrates custom vegetarian pasta and gnocchi creations directly on the floor to match specific guest dietary preferences.

Before you head over

Practical tips on booking, timing, and dietary planning at Maldini's By The River.

  • Timing Your Visit

    Saturday evenings get exceptionally busy and courses can feel rushed; visit on a weeknight or book early to enjoy a relaxed dining pace and consistent kitchen execution.

  • Ordering Gluten-Free

    The waitstaff actively screens for allergies upon ordering—specify coeliac requirements to safely order gluten-free pasta and desserts like the gluten-free sticky date pudding.

  • Planning Group Celebrations

    For milestone celebrations or large group functions, coordinate in advance with management for tailored menu planning, dedicated private space, and dietary arrangements.

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