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Sippenham

282 Unwins Bridge Rd, Sydenham NSW 2044, Australia

Recommended by 65 people

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282 Unwins Bridge Rd, Sydenham NSW 2044, Australia

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+61 420 566 805
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sippenham

Steps from Sydenham station, Sippenham delivers handmade pasta and serious comfort food wrapped in lively East London energy. Old-school hip-hop rolls through the compact room while regulars split house focaccia and creamy stracciatella laced with chilli oil. The kitchen anchors the menu around slow-cooked beef shin lasagne ladled with vodka sauce—rich, structured, and finished under a golden crust. Glasses of wine pour steadily alongside plates of spiced duck bigoli and crispy zucchini flowers.

  • Beef Shin Vodka Lasagne: Layers of fork-tender beef shin baked with rich vodka sauce.
  • Hip-Hop Soundtrack & Atmosphere: Booming old-school beats set against an intimate, energetic pasta counter.
  • Steps from Sydenham Station: Located a three-minute stroll from the metro platform on Unwins Bridge Road.
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Why Dine at Sippenham

Handmade pasta, signature beef shin lasagne, and vibrant neighborhood energy just steps from Sydenham station.

  • Silky Handmade Pastas and Comforting Ragus

    Sippenham crafts standout handmade pastas and slow-cooked sauces, headlined by rich ragus and delicate filled pastas.

    Each dish displayed the skill of the chef with silky house made pasta in a variety of rich and flavorful sauces

    christopher hines

  • Signature Beef Shin Lasagne with Vodka Sauce

    The signature baked beef shin lasagne paired with rich vodka sauce anchors the menu as an unmistakable Sydney favorite.

    the signature beef shin vodka lasagne, bigoli with spiced duck, a side of asparagus, and finished with the cheesecake. Every dish was a knockout

    Tyger Tykes

  • Effortless Metro and Station Access

    Positioned just a short 3-minute stroll from Sydenham station and the metro, the eatery offers prime dining without traveling to busier hubs.

    this little spot is only a 3 minute walk away from the station making it super easy to get to.

    Sasa

  • A Standout Local Neighborhood Fixture

    Locals enjoy high-caliber dining directly within their home suburb, saving late-night commutes to neighboring entertainment districts.

    This place will save us many trips into Newtown and Marrickville.

    Matthew Lane

  • Old-School Hip-Hop Beats and Upbeat Energy

    The room radiates energy with an upbeat soundtrack featuring classic hip-hop and funky beats that keep the dining space lively.

    The vibe is really comfortable and they play some great old school rap.

    David Moore

  • Effortlessly Cool East London Dining Vibe

    Inspired by effortless East London spaces, the intimate dining room combines buzzing hospitality with an engaging, cozy aesthetic.

    The place has that effortlessly cool East London vibe, with great music, friendly staff, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay all night.

    ana alaveras

Signature handmade pastas and standout savory specialties

  • Beef Shin Lasagne

    the star of the show has to be the Beef Shin Lasagne, with vodka sauce.

    christopher hines

  • Stracciatella

    Loved the stracciatella with figs and a smoky chilli oil (grab some of the house focaccia to mop it up!!).

    Andrew Lu

  • Bigoli with Spiced Duck Ragu

    Stand outs were the flat bread with Parmesan custard and guanciale 😍, the Bigoli with spiced duck ragu and ofc their beef shin lasagne!

    Clara Jian

  • Pork Spare Ribs

    our absolute favourite was the Pork Spare Ribs with a house made Salmoriglio dressing [salivating again!] with the Potato & Manchego fritters.

    Jules Rulesmore

Other favorites

Starters, sides, and house-made desserts to complement the pasta experience

  • Tiramisu

    The beef shin lasagna and tiramisu are my favourites but everything I've had here has been legendary.

    Millie M

  • Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

    we had stuffed zucchini flowers and octopus for starters, so delicious to die for

    Maria M

  • Potato and Manchego Fritters

    our absolute favourite was the Pork Spare Ribs with a house made Salmoriglio dressing [salivating again!] with the Potato & Manchego fritters.

    Jules Rulesmore

  • Cheesecake

    oh and the cheese cake is a must have

    Maria M

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and warm hospitality that elevate your dinner

  • Personal Owner Tableside Chats

    Owner Steve regularly takes time out on the floor to converse with guests, giving dinner a genuine, welcoming neighborhood feel.

  • Hip-Hop & Funky Soundtrack

    The dining room pairs handmade pasta with curated playlists featuring old school rap and funky beats for an upbeat, unpretentious dinner.

  • Chalkboard Footy Scores

    A dedicated chalkboard keeps guests up to date with live sports scores right from the dining room.

  • Rotating Weekly Pasta Specials

    Special weekly cuts such as oxtail pasta complement the core menu, introduced thoughtfully at the table.

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning your visit and ordering at Sippenham.

  • Book ahead for a table

    The dining room is cosy with limited seating, so reserve a table ahead of time to ensure you secure a spot.

  • Don't miss the beef shin lasagne

    The signature beef shin lasagne with vodka sauce is the house standout—be sure to secure a portion early for your table.

  • Arrive via Sydenham metro

    Skip inner-west parking hassles; the restaurant is an easy three-minute stroll from Sydenham station and metro line.

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