At Sienna Marina, we’ve spent 20 years perfecting the art of blending Nonna’s kitchen warmth with Sydney’s sparkling harbour charm. Today, we’re inviting you behind the scenes to experience authentic Italian dining at Mediterranean Restaurant that’ll make you swear you’re in Tuscany—until you glance up at the Opera House glowing in the sunset.
1 Why Italian Food Lovers Keep Coming Back
- Recipes Crafted Over Generations, Perfected on Sydney’s Shores
Our wood-fired pizzas aren’t just food—they’re heirlooms. The dough? Fermented for 48 hours using a century-old Neapolitan starter culture. The San Marzano tomatoes? Imported from Campania, then simmered with garlic grown by NSW’s Battaglia family. Pair this with handmade fettuccine rolled daily (watch our chefs do it through the open kitchen!), and you’ll taste why Italian expats call us “the closest thing to home.”
- The “Ferrero Rocher” Dessert That Broke Nonna’s Rules
Yes, we honour tradition, but sometimes magic happens when we rebel. Our signature dessert layers Piedmont hazelnuts, silky chocolate mousse, and crushed Sicilian biscuits into a masterpiece that’s earned cult status. As one regular puts it: “My Roman grandmother would disown me for loving this more than her tiramisu. Sorry, Nonna!”
2 Your Private Italian Escape—Without the Flight
- Alfresco Dining with a Venetian Vibe
Picture this: Aperitivo hour on our terrace, Sydney Harbour rippling below as you nibble arancini stuffed with saffron risotto. Our secret? We’ve replicated Venice’s bacari (wine bar) energy with an Aussie twist—think Tuscan-style charcuterie boards featuring kangaroo prosciutto and Barossa Valley olives.
- Pasta Classes with a Harbour View
Join our monthly “Handmade Pasta Sundays” where you’ll learn to craft tagliatelle while sipping Nero d’Avola. Italy meets Woolloomooloo: flour-dusted aprons, Frank Sinatra on the speakers, and the scent of slow-cooked lamb ragù wafting from the kitchen.
3 How We’re Making La Dolce Vita Affordable?
- EatClub’s Best-Kept Secret: 30% Off Everything
Yes, even the AAA Black Angus Scotch Fillet drenched in Barolo wine reduction. Yes, even that second (or third) Aperol Spritz. Our partnership with EatClub lets you indulge guilt-free:
- $21 → $14.70 for Margherita pizzas with buffalo mozzarella
- $31 → $21.70 for 300g steaks paired with truffle mash
- $20 → $14 for that rule-breaking Ferrero Rocher dessert
- Date Night? Family Feast? We’ve Got You
- Couples: Snag window tables via EatClub’s “Sunset Slot” filter—golden hour views included.
- Families: Kids eat free (with every adult main ordered) on weekday lunches.
4 Dishes That’ll Transport You to Italy
- “The Vesuvius” Pizza
- Smoked provolone, spicy nduja sausage, and roasted peppers—a Naples street food staple reimagined with Australian bush tomatoes.
- Nonno’s Secret
- Our chef’s grandfather’s pappardelle al cinghiale (wild boar ragu), slow-cooked for 8 hours with Chianti.
- Limoncello-Infused Tiramisu
- A coastal twist: lemon curd layers cut through mascarpone’s richness, topped with finger lime zest.
Why This Matters to Us
We’re not just a restaurant—we’re custodians of Italian-Australian joy. When you use EatClub to join us, you’re helping:
- Preserve artisan techniques (like our 72-hour dough fermentation)
- Support local producers (85% of ingredients come from NSW)
- Keep our wood-fired oven burning since 2003 (it’s older than some of our staff!)
Ready to Taste Italy Without Leaving Woolloomooloo?
Here’s your antipasto to la dolce vita:
- Download EatClub and search “Sienna Marina”
- Claim your 30% deal (valid even on Saturdays!)
- Bring stretchy pants—you’ll want to try everything.
Arrivederci diets, ciao flavour!