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Tessuto

Ground Floor, Lobby/32-34 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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Ground Floor, Lobby/32-34 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 478 507 477
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Tessuto

Tessuto recharges the Sydney CBD workday with hefty Italian focaccia panini and standout sweet espresso drinks. Mornings center on the picciriddu—a shot topped with pistachio cream and crushed nuts—or a tiramisu latte served alongside a sponge finger for dipping. Later, crowds gather for blue swimmer crab folded into spicy scrambled eggs, house ragu over silky pasta, and warm schnitzel or mortadella tucked into crisp bread.

  • Dessert-Inspired Coffee: Espresso drinks take cues from Italian sweets, notably the pistachio cream picciriddu and a tiramisu latte with a dipping sponge finger.
  • Elevated Italian Fare: The kitchen leans into serious cooking with blue swimmer crab eggs, house-made ragu pasta, and oversized focaccia panini.
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Why Choose Tessuto

Discover why city diners rely on Tessuto for generous Italian panini, specialty pistachio coffee, and swift CBD dining.

  • Hearty, Generously Portioned Italian Panini

    Tessuto serves substantial, generous panini on fresh Italian bread with standout fillings like chicken schnitzel and mortadella that satisfy serious daytime hunger.

    The Panini were massive, filling and delicious.

    William Xia

  • Fresh In-House Pasta and Elevated Dishes

    Diners can experience restaurant-quality savory daytime lunch dishes such as house-made silky pasta with rich ragu.

    Silky pasta made on the premises and mouthwatering ragu sauce.

    Giuseppa Gagliano

  • Artisan Pistachio Picciriddu Coffee

    Signature specialty creations like the picciriddu pair bold espresso with smooth pistachio cream and crunchy crumbs for a distinct coffee ritual.

    Unique picciridu coffee- the cream neutralises the bitterness of the coffee, whilst crumbs add some gentle pistachio flavour

    Victor Liu

  • Indulgent Dessert-Style Specialty Lattes

    Creative beverage options extend into Italian confectionery favorites, including layered tiramisu lattes complete with sponge fingers.

    Coffee variations were very interesting and unique. I got a tiramisu latte with a sponge finger!

    Max P

  • Efficient Pace for Busy Workday Schedules

    Conveniently located on York Street, Tessuto offers fast and dependable service designed for busy CBD professionals needing takeaway or sit-down meals.

    fresh, healthy options that are perfect for a quick, tasty breakfast or lunch. You can also grab a takeaway if you're in a rush.

    Eleonora Biella

  • Reliable Seating and Attentive Service During Peak Hours

    Welcoming hosts and attentive floor staff keep the dining room organized and swift even amidst peak city breakfast rush hours.

    Busy place … breakfast hour for many office workers. But the host was very kind. Help us find seats and great services.

    Foodie Eddie

Substantial house-made pasta, hearty Italian panini, and elevated seafood dishes

  • seared tuna

    succulent seared tuna with spelt and aubergine

    Greg White

  • blue swimmer crab omelette

    The blue swimmer crab omelette was sublime.

    ozrick33

  • Chicken Schnitzel Panino

    The Chicken Schnitzel Panino was amazing and super filling - no notes about the ratios.

    Angeline Dano

  • ragu pasta with ricotta

    The ragu pasta with ricotta was superb. Silky pasta made on the premises and mouthwatering ragu sauce.

    Giuseppa Gagliano

Other favorites

Specialty dessert coffees, refreshing beverages, and traditional Italian baked treats

  • picciriddu

    amazing little pistachio cream and espresso coffee called a picciriddu

    Greg White

  • tiramisu latte

    I got a tiramisu latte with a sponge finger!

    Max P

  • Iced Sicilian Matcha

    Highly recommend the Iced Sicilian Matcha - I think I could have about 12 of them.

    Angeline Dano

  • Italian ricotta pastry

    an Italian ricotta pastry

    Matias Franck

Beyond the menu

Distinctive Italian culinary touches and dessert-inspired coffee creations that set Tessuto apart.

  • Picciriddu Pistachio Espresso

    The picciriddu pairs rich espresso with pistachio cream and crumbs, offering a sweet, dessert-style coffee experience.

  • Tiramisu Latte with Sponge Finger

    The tiramisu latte arrives garnished with a crisp sponge finger, bringing a classic Italian sweet confection to daytime coffee orders.

  • Blue Swimmer Crab Breakfast Dishes

    A signature morning specialty combining fresh blue swimmer crab with eggs and gentle chili spice on sourdough.

  • Oversized Focaccia Panini

    Generously loaded Italian paninis served on hearty bread, filled with fresh schnitzel, mortadella, or steak.

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, menus, and ordering for your visit

  • Navigate Peak Morning CBD Hours

    The morning rush draws heavy traffic from nearby office workers; while staff help seat walk-ins quickly, visiting outside peak morning rush makes finding a table seamless or you can order quick takeaway.

  • Timing Crab Pasta vs. Breakfast Menus

    Signature pasta dishes like the blue swimmer crab pasta are reserved for the lunch menu, whereas breakfast features seafood options like blue swimmer crab scrambled eggs or omelettes.

  • Plan for Generous Panini Portions

    Focaccia panini and breakfast rolls come in massive, filling portions; plan your order accordingly if pairing with substantial specialty coffees like the picciriddu or tiramisu latte.

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