Restaurant
Semola Sydney
212 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia
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212 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia
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Semola delivers unpretentious, craft-driven handmade pasta in an easygoing Marrickville dining room. Regulars head straight for the 20-layer lasagna napoletana—stacked tight with pork sausage ragù, San Marzano tomato sauce, ricotta, and provolone. The compact space keeps conversation easy and unhurried over shared plates of baked ricotta gnocchi alla sorrentina and light, coffee-forward tiramisu.
- 20-Layer Lasagna Napoletana: Constructed with twenty distinct sheets, pork sausage ragù, San Marzano tomato, ricotta, and provolone.
- Bottomless Pasta-Making Workshops: Hands-on workshops with step-by-step pasta shaping, flowing spritzes, sit-down lunch, and handmade portions to take home.
- Cosy Neighbourhood Setting: An intimate, easygoing dining room with relaxed pacing and warm hospitality from chef Aniello and team.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Semola Sydney
Handcrafted regional pastas, interactive bottomless workshops, and welcoming neighbourhood dining in Marrickville.
Mastered Handmade Pasta & Classic Technique
Every pasta is made fresh in-house, highlighting traditional technique in dishes like rich ragùs and baked ricotta gnocchi.
It’s simple Italian food done properly, and sometimes that’s exactly what you want — no gimmicks, just good flavours and solid cooking.
Constance Cool Labour of Love 20-Layer Lasagna
A meticulous signature dish layered 20 sheets high with pork sausage ragù, San Marzano sauce, ricotta, and provolone.
Twenty layers, pork sausage ragu, San Marzano tomato sauce, ricotta and provolone. It's the kind of dish that only works if someone has bothered to do it properly, and they have.
Jason Xu Interactive Bottomless Pasta-Making Classes
Chef Nello guides guests through shaping authentic pasta varieties, accompanied by free-flowing spritzes and cannoli.
The bottomless Aperol spritz was actually bottomless (bless), the family-style lunch after was incredible, and the cannoli at the end? Still dreaming about it.
Sydney Chronicles Family-Style Feast & Take-Home Pasta
Hands-on masterclasses transition into a shared family-style feast, sending guests home with their freshly crafted pasta.
Afterward, we enjoyed a sit-down lunch and even got to take our handmade pastas home. I highly recommend this experience!
S A (Ms QUASON) Cosy, Easygoing Intimacy for Conversation
An intimate, cosy dining room allows relaxed conversations without loud competing music or rushed seating.
It felt cosy and intimate without being cramped, and the noise level was just right. It was easy to have a conversation without competing with loud music or a busy dining room
Karen Phung Unpretentious Neighbourhood Ambience
A welcoming neighbourhood setting suited for dates or gatherings, delivered with unpretentious hospitality and pacing.
The atmosphere was comfortable and easygoing. It’s the type of place you can go with friends, on a casual date, or even by yourself and feel fine.
Constance Cool
Most popular items
Our most sought-after handmade pasta dishes and signature workshop experience
Bottomless Pasta-Making Class
Yesterday, we took part in a bottomless pasta-making class, and it was an incredibly fun experience! With just 11 participants, the setting was intimate, allowing us to learn how to create various types of pasta.
S A (Ms QUASON) Lasagna Napoletana
The lasagna napoletana is the one to get if you're deciding. Twenty layers, pork sausage ragu, San Marzano tomato sauce, ricotta and provolone. It's the kind of dish that only works if someone has bothered to do it properly, and they have.
Jason Xu Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
The gnocchi alla sorrentina was the other standout. Baked ricotta gnocchi in San Marzano sauce with mozzarella, parmesan and burrata on top. Rich without being heavy going.
Jason Xu Truffle Pasta
while I ordered the truffle pasta. As a truffle lover, this dish really packed a punch. It was my first time having freshly sliced truffle.
Karen Phung
Other favorites
Antipasti, fresh breads, and handcrafted desserts to complement your meal
Tiramisu
The standout for me was the tiramisu — it was incredibly light, not overly sweet, and beautifully coffee-forward. It was the highlight of the meal.
Karen Phung Focaccia
Two words; The focaccia. If you go here - order it. It was the most delicious bread I have had in a while and they give you a whole loaf!
Stephanie Moussa (Sydney’s Major Foodie) Arancini
We started with the arancini. Six pieces, smoked mozzarella and tomato inside, served with spicy mayo and parmesan chips. Plenty of flavour and a good amount of food for the price.
Jason Xu Burrata
One dish that really stood out to me was the burrata. I liked how they added almonds to it — it gave the dish a good texture without making it heavy.
Constance Cool
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality and artisan details that elevate the dining and masterclass experience.
Tableside Welcome and Complimentary Limoncello
The owner personally greets guests at the table and offers complimentary house limoncello to conclude the meal.
Take-Home Handmade Pasta from the Masterclass
Workshop guests learn pasta-shaping skills, enjoy endless spritzes, and receive their own handmade pasta to take home.
Direct Instruction and Storytelling from Chef Nello
Chef Nello shares personal stories and techniques from Italy during hands-on classes before serving a family-style meal.
Signature 20-Layer Lasagna Napoletana
A labour-intensive classic assembled with 20 distinct sheets, slow-simmered pork sausage ragù, San Marzano tomatoes, ricotta, and provolone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book a table in advance?
Reserving ahead is strongly advised because the dining room is small and intimate. Bookings are accepted, so plan ahead rather than walking in hoping for a table.
Does Semola offer pasta-making classes?
Yes, Semola runs bottomless pasta-making masterclasses led by Chef Nello. Sessions include hands-on instruction across traditional pasta shapes, flowing spritzes, a sit-down meal, and fresh pasta to take home.
What are the standout dishes to order?
Customer favourites include the 20-sheet lasagna Napoletana with pork sausage ragù, fresh truffle pasta, baked ricotta gnocchi, and the house tiramisu.
Is outdoor seating available?
Yes, Semola has outdoor tables available for dining, with attentive service provided outside as well as indoors.
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