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Vitelli's Upstairs

Corner of Cleveland &, Baptist St, Redfern NSW 2011, Australia

Recommended by 75 people

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Find Vitelli's Upstairs

Corner of Cleveland &, Baptist St, Redfern NSW 2011, Australia

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+61 2 8074 4667
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Vitelli's Upstairs

Perched above Cleveland Street, this candlelit hideaway turns out classic NYC red-sauce comfort. Tables fill up with fried lasagne bites and warm garlic bread paired with tomato-parm dipping sauce, while the kitchen plates golden chicken parmigiana over pipe rigate alla vodka. Shaken Dirty Vitellis keep pace alongside weeknight aperitivo specials poured right at the bar.

  • Red-Sauce Staples: Golden chicken parmigiana served directly over pipe rigate alla vodka sauce.
  • Upstairs Hideaway: Flickering candles, lowered blinds, and booth seating set above Cleveland Street.
  • Aperitivo Hour: Weekday bar specials feature $8 Prosecco and freshly shucked oysters.
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What's On at Vitelli's Upstairs

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Why Choose Vitelli's Upstairs

Why diners choose Vitelli's Upstairs for landmark celebrations, red-sauce comfort, and intimate evenings

  • Attentive Milestone Celebrations

    Front-of-house staff make personal milestones memorable by welcoming celebrants with warmth, attention to detail, and personalized celebratory touches.

    they went above and beyond to make him feel so special. Not many restaurants do that anymore and it genuinely made his day

    Amberley B

  • Flexible Group Gatherings

    The events and reservations team facilitates seamless group bookings with responsive coordination, bill splitting, and multi-course shareable set menus.

    The reservation team was patient, responsive and very flexible throughout the booking process, which made organising everything so much easier.

    Y A

  • Genuine Hospitality That Makes You Feel at Home

    Guests feel genuinely cared for and treated with personalized warmth from arrival through celebratory desserts.

    the customer service was beyond incredible, isaac greeted us with the most amazing personality and everyone just made you feel so at home.

    Sally Jones

  • Atmospheric Candlelit Sanctuary

    Stepping upstairs into the dining room feels like entering an intimate sanctuary with lowered blinds, cozy booths, and flickering candlelight.

    Ambience is spot on — dim lighting, lots of candles, really nice vibe for a night out.

    Kylie Zee

  • NYC Red Sauce Comfort Italian

    The menu delivers signature Italian-American comfort staples, including pipe rigate alla vodka crowned with chicken parmigiana and deep-fried lasagne bites.

    If you are craving NYC style Italian, a real "red sauce joint" then you have to come here! The setting is gorgeous and the food is fantastic.

    Stephanie Barrett

  • Sensory Moody Upstairs Hideaway

    The dining room pairs elevated sensory details with dramatic lowered lighting, cozy booth arrangements, and tables decorated with real produce and fresh flowers.

    Ascending the stairs into the dining room is a feast for the senses. The space is moody and intimate, with beautiful lighting, elegantly arranged tables and chairs, and just the right amount of drama.

    edelicious blog

Signature red-sauce Italian classics and favorite house starters

  • Pipe rigate alla vodka with chicken parmigiana

    If we had to pick just ONE standout, it would have to be the Rigate Alla Vodka Chicken Parmigiana. Absolutely unforgettable!

    Stacie H

  • Fried lasagne bites

    we also had to get the Fried Lasagne Bites $16 and wow these were divine, I mean you can't go wrong with deep fried pasta.

    erinxeats

  • Garlic bread with parm dipping sauce

    We had the recommended items: garlic bread and parm dipping sauce, fried lasagne bites, spicy baby cos lettuce caesar and pipe rigate alla vodka, chicken parmigiana. Would recommend any of this - we loved it!

    Tierney Bourke

  • Focaccia with whipped ricotta and truffle honey

    highlights were the focaccia with whipped ricotta & truffle honey, the lasagna bites, tuna crudo, and the pipe rigate alla vodka with burrata 🤌

    Kylie Zee

Other favorites

Complementary starters, sides, desserts, and signature cocktails

  • Tiramisu

    the tiramisu DIVINE!

    K Bohn

  • Negroni flight

    Would definitely recommend the Negroni flight!

    James S

  • Spicy Caesar salad

    add burrata with the spicy Caesar salad

    Alexandra McLoughlin

  • Oysters with tomato mignonette

    we also downed some Sydney Rock Oysters, with Tomato Mignonette $6.5 each which you can't go wrong with

    erinxeats

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details and atmosphere touches that elevate your dining experience

  • Birthday Cannoli Touches

    Staff surprise birthday celebrants with complimentary miniature cannolis to mark personal celebrations.

  • Welcome Prosecco for Milestones

    Groups celebrating special milestones like admission ceremonies receive welcome glasses of prosecco on arrival.

  • Fresh Flowers and Real Produce Decor

    Dining room tables and surfaces are uniquely styled using arrangements of fresh cut flowers and real food items.

  • Tailored Candlelit Window Seating

    Waitstaff proactively adjust window blinds down to set a moody, intimate candlelit ambiance at your table.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the space and entrance like?

Vitelli's operates as an upstairs hideaway accessed by climbing a flight of stairs above Cleveland Street, revealing an intimate, candlelit dining room with lowered window blinds and cozy booths.

What are the most recommended menu items to order?

Signature highlights include starting with the warm garlic bread alongside parm dipping sauce and fried lasagne bites, followed by the pipe rigate alla vodka paired with chicken parmigiana.

Can you book a table or plan a celebration?

Guests note that early booking is helpful for prime dining dates, and the team accommodates table reservations, large groups with set menus, and milestone celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries.

Are there vegetarian or dietary-friendly options?

Yes, Vitelli's accommodates vegetarian diners with choices like rigate alla vodka, baked summer greens and ricotta rotolo, and whipped ricotta focaccia, with staff available to discuss dietary requirements.

Does Vitelli's offer an aperitivo or happy hour?

Reviewers highlight an aperitivo special running Tuesday to Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM featuring $8 Prosecco and $2.50 oysters when ordering at the bar.

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