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Semola Restaurant, Marrickville, AU-NSW

Semola Restaurant

4.7
4.7
149 Reviews
$A40 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Chef and owners Aniello Bortone and Reth have worked in unison for the past 10 years across a number of Sydney’s most popular restaurants.

Hailing from the humble town of Aversa next to Napoli, Nello grew up watching his family make traditional Neapolitan dishes, this is where his love of food began.

Working alongside Reth, also a chef and the front face of Semola, his enthusiasm for impeccable customer service and quality ingredients shines through. The dynamic duo are an authentic representation of what it means to eat and breathe true Italian food.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0412 277 831
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Aniello Bortone

Experiences

  • Bottomless Pasta Class

    A$180.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    For those who are not enjoying Euro summer, we are bringing it to you! Get ready for a hands-on journey into the world of traditional Italian pasta making, with a twist! Learn step by step how to create a selection of our exquisite handcrafted pasta shapes under the guidance of Chef Nello, while indulging in an endless bottomless flow of refreshing Aperol or Limoncello spritz and grooving to tunes all afternoon! Elevate your pasta making skills and immerse yourself in a truly memorable experience at Semola’s Bottomless Pasta Making Classes. Price: $180pp + Booking Fee Cost Includes: 1.5 hour lesson Take-home recipe & pasta Bottomless Aperol & Limoncello spritz for the duration of the lesson Family-style shared lunch Time: 12pm – 3pm
    Bottomless Pasta Class photo
  • THURSDAY NIGHT OFFER

    A$49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    YOUR CHOICE OF ANY ENTREE & MAIN Thursday Night Offer Make your Thursday evenings extraordinary at Semola with our Thursday night dining offer. For just $49, take the opportunity to select your entree and main course from our full a la carte menu. Each dish is crafted using only the finest ingredients from Italy and Australia to capture the essence of Italy. Whether you're yearning for the robust flavours of our Pork Sausage Ragu or the delicate taste of our Squid Ink Spaghetti with prawns, your cravings will be met! Don't miss out on this chance to explore more of our menu.
  • FRIDAY COMPLIMENTARY SPRITZ

    Multiple dates available
    COMPLIMENTARY SPRITZ FOR DINNER BOOKINGS 5:30PM OR 5:45PM Be an Early Bird and Sip and Savour at Semola! Join us for dinner at 5:30 or 5:45 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and we'll welcome you with a complimentary round of Aperol Spritz. It's our way of saying ‘Salute!’ to the start of a fantastic evening. IMPORTANT REMINDER: To enjoy your complimentary Spritz, please arrive on time, as this offer is only valid for guests seated promptly at 5:30 or 5:45 pm. Late arrivals will not be eligible. Book your table now and let the celebrations begin!

What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Inner West

    Best Overall

  • Inner West

    Best Food

  • Inner West

    Healthy

  • Inner West

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Inner West

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner West

    Romantic

  • Inner West

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner West

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Semola Restaurant is a delightful culinary escape to Italy, offering "amazing food" and "amazing service" that captures the essence of authentic Italian dining. Known for its fresh pasta, exceptional arancini, and engaging pasta-making classes, it provides a "wonderful evening" with efficient, friendly service. Ideal for casual meals or special occasions.

149 Reviews
  1. John

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Remarkably delicious food. Warm, friendly, attentive staff. I absolutely love this place. It’s such a treat to eat here.

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  2. Zachary

    Sydney

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Starters were good but the pasta was disappointing. The pasta came out so fast and tasted like it wasn't fresh. Tables too close together

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  3. David

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and decent size portions. Recommend the burrata.

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  4. Lisa

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely pasta - delicious desserts. Friendly staff.

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  5. Chris

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The burrata of the day with focaccia was excellent.

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  6. Maddison

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The spritz were also sensational. I would recommend this pasta making course to everyone!! Such a beautiful intimate vibe and so much fun. Excellent value for money

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  7. erica

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Traveled all over and this is by far one of the best authentic Italian restaurants we have ever had. The bread was amazing. The pasta was perfect. Everything was fresh. The service was perfect. We were not sure when we got there but could not have been happier. Honestly it's a must, perfect neighborhood place to have a killer meal with not a lot of fuss.

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  8. Ruby

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is absolutely delicious. High quality food compared to other Italian restaurants. Only drawback is it's too popular and there's a time limit for dining for two hours making the whole experience a bit rush. Thank you

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  9. Michael

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Starters are simple - olives and foccaccia - yummy and good value. Mains are mostly pasta dishes, but fresh and delicious. Desserts also nice - I had a lemon tart with citrus compote and sorbet. Fairly small dining, area so booking essential. A bit noisy, but not unusually so for Sydney. Highly recommended.

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  10. Debbie

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    this is a great little retaurant that serves beautiful home made pasta. Everything on the menu is delicious.

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FAQs

Semola Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0412 277 831.

Semola Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Semola Restaurant

212 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, AU-NSW 2204

Additional information

  • Area
    Sydenham
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Aniello Bortone
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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