Scala Lane

4.6

39 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Italian

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Romantic

Scala Lane is a small, tucked-away Italian restaurant where authentic, honest, Italian cooking meets the energy of modern influencers. It is a place where authentic, honest Italian cooking brings people together for simple meals that celebrate quality ingredients and offer great value.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 11:30–15:00
Phone number
0436 648 985
Website
http://www.scalalane.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
36 Wynyard La, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000
Area
Sydney CBD
Cross Street
Margaret St, George St, Carrington St
Parking details
None
Public transit
Wynyard Train, Lightrail
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

Mother's Day Lunch $120pp, Kids (12 and under) $80
A$120.00 per person
11 May 2025 only
Treat mum to an unforgettable Mother’s Day at Scala! We’ll handle the cooking, the service, and the magic—so you can just focus on making mum feel like the queen she is! To ensure mum feels extra special, we will have a glass of bubbles waiting for her on arrival. *no high chairs available
Set Menu - $88pp
Multiple dates available
Immerse yourself in mouthwatering dishes and let us take care of every detail while you sit back, relax, and enjoy the experience of a lifetime!

House baked focacciaA$10.00
ALTO EVOO, aged balsamic (DF)
Marinated ligurian olivesA$9.00
BoqueroneA$18.00
Pickled white anchovies, fermented chili (DF, GF)
BurrataA$27.00
Heirloom tomatoes, peaches, pine nuts (GF)
Stuffed zucchini flowersA$22.00
Ricotta di bufala, parmigiano reggiano, honey (GFO)
Green king prawnsA$32.00
Chili, butter, parsley (DFO, GF)
Market crudo A$28.00
Pomegranate, citrus (DF, GF)
Beef tartareA$26.00
Crisps (DF, GF)

La Pasta

Casarecce alla capreseA$34.00
Cherry tomatoes, black olives, stracciatella (DFO, GFO)
Prawn linguineA$36.00
Spicy red sauce (DF, GFO)
Pappardelle al raguA$36.00
Slow cooked beef (DFO, GFO)
Risotto gorgonzolaA$34.00
Spinach, radicchio, pear (GF)

Secondi

Cut of the dayA$64.00
(DF, GF)
Market fishA$54.00
Asparagus, brown butter (DFO, GF)

Side

Roasted brussel sproutsA$16.00
Ricotta salata (DFO, GF)
Insalata A$14.00
Mixed seeds (DF, GF)
Patatine fritteA$12.00
Hand-cut crunchy potato strips (DF, GF)

Dolce

TiramisuA$18.00
GranitaA$18.00
Sour cassis, white choc crumble, sea salt mascarpone (GF)
AffogatoA$12.00
Espresso, ice cream

What 39 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Sydney City
Best Ambience
Sydney City
Innovative
Sydney City
Great for fine wines
Sydney City
Romantic

Review summary

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Scala Lane offers a cozy, romantic atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for date nights or gatherings. The food is praised for its "amazing cocktails" and "fabulous" dishes. The service is consistently described as "fantastic" and "attentive." Highlights include the tiramisu and pasta specials, while the intimate setting enhances the experience.

39 Reviews

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Susann
Berlin2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Sehr gutes, authentisch italienisches Trattoria Essen in authentischer Trattoria Atmosphäre. Äusserst netter und kompetenter Service. Sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man in CBD ohne Chi-Chi gut italienisch essen möchte.
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Audrey VIP
Chicago67 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food we had tasted very good but wish the menu had more choices. Service was good but we did have to wait a bit for drink order and bill. Was surprised that a glass of wine was only about 4 ounces yet full price for what is usually at least 6 oz.
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Natalie
Sydney6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Scala Lane and definitely won't be our last. Food was perfect and the service was wonderful without feeling over-bearing or stuffy. Can't wait to go back.
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Flex
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing,beef tartare,pasta,tiramisu. Amazing service,great ambience,good value for money. The owner and head waitress always checked in to see how the food was and how we were doing,amazing. Will be back again,see you soon:)
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Italian dining experience and accommodating staff. The ambience is perfect and the wines were also delicious picks! Special thanks to Shireen for helping us with the booking :)
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a cute happening place! Just know it’s located in an alleyway that can be a little hard to find. The food is fantastic! I had the Gorgonzola risotto that was the best I’ve ever had. The rest of my party had the pappardelle pasta that they said was excellent. Truly a great find.
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Steve
Sydney2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service great food and a great ambiance. Overall an outstanding dining experience will definitely go again. Highly recommended!!!
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Jackson
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and amazing service. Tucked away in a nice intimate setting in the city.
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Andrew
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, very accommodating. Lovely set menu for Valentine's Day. Would recommend!
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Jane
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a friendly atmosphere. Great food…a fabulous find…will definitely be back!!
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Scala Lane is rated 4.6 stars by 39 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

36 Wynyard La, Sydney, AU-NSW 2000

Additional information

Cross Street
Margaret St, George St, Carrington St
Area
Sydney CBD
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 11:30–15:00
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Wynyard Train, Lightrail
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.scalalane.com/
Phone number
0436 648 985

Scala Lane

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Additional information

Mother's Day Lunch $120pp, Kids (12 and under) $80

Set Menu - $88pp

Primeri

House baked focacciaA$10.00

Marinated ligurian olivesA$9.00

BoqueroneA$18.00

BurrataA$27.00

Stuffed zucchini flowersA$22.00

Green king prawnsA$32.00

Market crudo A$28.00

Beef tartareA$26.00

La Pasta

Casarecce alla capreseA$34.00

Prawn linguineA$36.00

Pappardelle al raguA$36.00

Risotto gorgonzolaA$34.00

Secondi

Cut of the dayA$64.00

Market fishA$54.00

Side

Roasted brussel sproutsA$16.00

Insalata A$14.00

Patatine fritteA$12.00

Dolce

TiramisuA$18.00

GranitaA$18.00

AffogatoA$12.00

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