Karoo & Co The Old School

4.5

400 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Italian

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

23:30

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Karoo & Co The Old school is located in the heritage-listed old St Ives Public School. Lovingly renovated to bring out its old school charm, makes this a perfect place to come together and enjoy the warmth of our good food and hospitality.
Using select premium ingredients our team has created a seasonal menu of wines, cocktails, and food that draws inspiration from all corners of the world,
Come on in and & enjoy what our old school charm has to offer!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Italian, Australian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(02) 9144 6466
Website
http://www.karooandco.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
205 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives, AU-NSW 2075
Area
St Ives
Parking details
Plenty of council parking available!
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

$100pp feast menu | groups of 12+
A$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our $100pp feast menu includes a great selection of our most popular antipasto dishes for the table to share. a variety of mains, pizzas, pasta seasonal salads & sides are chosen by our chefs and prepared in shared style. We do our best to cater to most dietary requirements with 24 hours notice, please leave a message in the booking request of all dietary requirements.
$55pp menu | groups of 12+
A$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our classic $55pp menu includes a great selection of pizzas for the table to share as well as seasonal salads. We do our best to cater to most dietary requirements with 24 hours notice, please leave a message in the booking request of all dietary requirements.
$65pp menu | groups of 12+
A$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our $65 karoo menu includes a great selection of our most popular antipasto dishes for the table to share. a variety of mains, seasonal salads & sides are chosen by our chefs and prepared in shared style. We do our best to cater to most dietary requirements with 24 hours' notice, please leave a message in the booking request of all dietary requirements.

Offers

WINE & BEER HAPPY HOUR!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 17:00 - 19:30
$8 house red or white & $8 beer on tap!

Popular dishes

garlic pizza 11"A$16.00
olive oil, garlic & oregano
traditional marinaraA$25.00
tomato, garlic, oregano & basil (no seafood)
napoletanaA$25.00
fior di latte, anchovies, capers, tomato, oregano, basil & olives
margheritaA$27.00
buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil & olive oil
hawaiianA$27.00
tomato, fior di latte, free-range ham & pineapple
diavolaA$27.00
fior di latte, mild salami, olives & chili oil
tandoori chickenA$28.00
tomato, fior di latte, fresh cucumber, coriander & mint yogurt
capricciosaA$28.00
fior di latte, free range ham, artichoke, olives, mushroom & basil
salcicciaA$28.00
fior di latte, hot salami, italian sausage, mushrooms & olive oil
quattro formaggiA$29.00
fior di latte, gorgonzola, parmesan, fetta, basil & olive oil
prosciuttoA$29.00
fior di latte, rocket, parmesan, basil & olive oil
funghiA$29.00
fior di latte, prosciutto, & truffle oil
gorgonzolaA$29.00
tomato, fior di latte, prosciutto, spinach & olive oil
karoo meat loversA$30.00
bbq sauce, fior di latte, free-range ham, salami, home-made 'boerewors' sausage & pancetta
supremeA$30.00
tomato, fior di latte, free-range ham, salami, capsicum, onion, parsley & sun-dried tomato
eden garden (V)A$30.00
house-made basil pesto, fior di latte, mushrooms, eggplant, capsicum, sun-dried tomatoes, olives & feta
slow roasted lambA$30.00
tomato, fior di latte, spinach, butternut, red onion & feta
peri - Peri ChickenA$30.00
bbq sauce, fior di latte, spinach, capsicum, cherry tomato, red onion & peri-peri sauce
cubanA$30.00
fior di latte, tomato, pancetta, cujan prawns, pineapple, sour cream & sweet chili sauce
mushroom deluxe (V)A$30.00
fior di latte, mushroom paste, taleggio cheese, balsamic onions, parsley & truffle oil
gamberi basilicoA$32.00
fior di latte, tiger prawns, cherry tomato, parmesan & basil pesto
biltong specialA$32.00
fior di latte, tomato, caramelized onion, feta, mozzarella, pickled chili, avocado & crushed nachos

DESSERT

house-made lemon meringueA$18.00
with artisinal vanilla gelato
chocolate brownieA$16.00
with artisinal vanilla gelato (gf)
wood-fired cinnamon scrollA$16.00
with artisinal vanilla gelato
house-made tiramisuA$16.00
affogatoA$16.00
dom pedroA$19.00
ice cream blended with your choice of kahlua, amarula, frangelico, whiskey, or baileys
nutella pizzaA$22.00
artsinal gelatoA$6.00
irish coffeeA$20.00
baileys hot chocolateA$20.00
espresso martiniA$22.00

HOT DRINKS

piccolo, macchiato, espressoA$4.00
coffeeA$4.50
small
- LargeA$5.00
loose leaf teaA$4.50
peppermint, earl grey, english breakfast, lemon grass & ginger, rooibos
prana chaiA$7.50
handcrafted with premium black tea, whole spices, ginger & coated with australian honey
strong, decaf, soy, almond, oatA$0.50

PASTA

risottoA$28.00
mixed mushrooms, parsley & parmesan
gnocchiA$30.00
house made gnocci with italian sausage, mushrooms, chili & parmesan cream
linguineA$32.00
crab meat, cherry tomatoes, garlic & chili with zesty pangrattato *spicy*
raguA$30.00
beef cheek ragu with pappadelle pasta
pestoA$29.00
kale & spinach pesto with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes & pinenuts
bologneseA$28.00
seafood linguineA$35.00
salmon, mussels, squid, prawns & parsley in napoletana sauce
gluten free pasta

MAINS

lamb shoulderA$44.00
with mash potato & seasonal vegetables
crumbed veal cutletA$44.00
served with a seasonal side salad
catch of the day *ask our staff*A$36.00
karoo meat lovers 11'A$17.00
bbq sauce, fior di latte, free-range ham, salami, home-made 'boerewors' sausage & pancetta
margherita (v) 11'A$17.00
buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil & olive oil
hawaiian 11'A$17.00
tomato, fior di latte, free-range ham & pineapple
spaghetti bologneseA$17.00
creamy chicken & baconA$17.00

What 400 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Sydney
Gluten-free-friendly
Sydney
Neighbourhood gem
North Sydney Area
Good for groups
North Sydney Area
Healthy
North Sydney Area
Neighbourhood gem
North Sydney Area
Great for fine wines
North Sydney Area
Good for special occasions
North Sydney Area
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Karoo & Co The Old School offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food" that rivals Italian cuisine from abroad. Guests praise the "amazing" wood-fired pizza and diverse menu, including standout dishes like slow-cooked lamb shoulder. With a "cosy setting" and attentive service, it's perfect for a relaxed evening out.

400 Reviews

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Alison
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere and food, staff were attentive, helpful, polite and friendly. Desserts were rather overpriced compared to the rest of the menu. Overall, highly recommend and will definitely be returning. 😍
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Ali
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, good drink, lovely staff. Recommended for a family out or a function
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Slava
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another fabulous night out at Karoo st Ives. Great service Thank you
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Cathy
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely venue and very friendly staff. Food is good
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Greg
Sydney
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced, slow service and food disappointing. Will not return
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Rayna
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and excellent service. Highly recommend.
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Liz
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff at Karoo are excellent. Once again we had a delicious meal. Their Salt & Pepper Squid with Garlic Aioli as an entree was perfect and the Cuban Pizza was delicious. Pancetta, Prawns and Pineapple. Interesting combination, but always delicious.
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Janet
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Wish it had BYO option to bring own special wine but the house wine was excellent.
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Rosalyn
VIP
Sydney
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We regularly go to Karoo & Co at St Ives and are never disappointed. We both have the same selections each time we go as we think they are absolutely delicious. We share a starter of burrata and tomatoes done in oil and herbs and follow that up with the slow roasted lamb shoulder with vegetables and a side of truffle oil chips - delectable!!!
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Carolyn
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our party of four all thoroughly enjoyed our meals, the quality and flavours were outstanding and we honestly couldn’t fault it at all. And all the dishes arrived together which is always a bonus. The slow cooked lamb shoulder was phenomenal, just fell off the bone, a generous serving with perfectly cooked and seasoned veggies and a beautiful jus. I’d choose it again! Other dishes ordered were seafood linguine, fish of the day, bruschetta (a bit different - in a good way) and meatballs. All totally delish!
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FAQs

Karoo & Co The Old School offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9144 6466.

Karoo & Co The Old School is rated 4.5 stars by 400 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

23:30

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Karoo & Co The Old School

205 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives, AU-NSW 2075

Additional information

Area
St Ives
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Italian, Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of council parking available!
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.karooandco.com/
Phone number
(02) 9144 6466

Karoo & Co The Old School

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

$100pp feast menu | groups of 12+

$55pp menu | groups of 12+

$65pp menu | groups of 12+

WINE & BEER HAPPY HOUR!

linguine

gnocchi

HOUSE MADE GNOCCHI

ANTIPASTI

wood fired breadA$16.00

burattaA$18.00

marinated olivesA$9.00

sardinesA$12.00

chargrilled eggplantA$18.00

nduja baby octopusA$18.00

LARGER ANTIPASTI

bruschettaA$18.00

truffle funghi arancini balls x4A$20.00

spinach & feta twistA$20.00

meatballs x4A$22.00

smoked ricotta with roasted tomatoesA$16.00

dips & served wood-fired breadA$23.00

3 cheese stuffed zucchini flowers x4A$24.00

SALADS, SIDES & VEGETABLES

rocket & pear saladA$19.00

panzanella saladA$19.00

rustic cut chips (gf)A$16.00

mixed greens (gf)A$18.00

WOOD FIRED PIZZA 13"

garlic pizza 11"A$16.00

traditional marinaraA$25.00

napoletanaA$25.00

margheritaA$27.00

hawaiianA$27.00

diavolaA$27.00

tandoori chickenA$28.00

capricciosaA$28.00

salcicciaA$28.00

quattro formaggiA$29.00

prosciuttoA$29.00

funghiA$29.00

gorgonzolaA$29.00

karoo meat loversA$30.00

supremeA$30.00

eden garden (V)A$30.00

slow roasted lambA$30.00

peri - Peri ChickenA$30.00

cubanA$30.00

mushroom deluxe (V)A$30.00

gamberi basilicoA$32.00

biltong specialA$32.00

DESSERT

house-made lemon meringueA$18.00

chocolate brownieA$16.00

wood-fired cinnamon scrollA$16.00

house-made tiramisuA$16.00

affogatoA$16.00

dom pedroA$19.00

nutella pizzaA$22.00

artsinal gelatoA$6.00

irish coffeeA$20.00

baileys hot chocolateA$20.00

espresso martiniA$22.00

HOT DRINKS

piccolo, macchiato, espressoA$4.00

coffeeA$4.50

loose leaf teaA$4.50

prana chaiA$7.50

strong, decaf, soy, almond, oatA$0.50

PASTA

risottoA$28.00

gnocchiA$30.00

linguineA$32.00

raguA$30.00

pestoA$29.00

bologneseA$28.00

seafood linguineA$35.00

catch of the day ask our staffA$36.00