Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

4.6

146 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Sicilian

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Here at Zafferano, we like to keep things a little old school, from sourcing to serving, our key values remain.
Simone, the Head Chef and co-owner of Zafferano grew up inside the kitchen of his family's restaurant in Porticello, Sicily and brings that passion and authenticity to his food.
We combine local, fresh, seasonal ingredients with passion and tradition, to create a menu that is endlessly devoted to flavour and quality. We have a love for food, for the whole experience. We believe in celebrating just how powerful food can be, from the seed to the plate. Because connection through food is our mission.
Our space is intimate with only 38 seats and the overall vibe of the restaurant really transports you to Sicily with an outdoor courtyard that feels like a traditional Italian piazza.
We have a few signature dishes however the Risotto Marinara & Spaghetti Marinara are definitely at the for front of our menu.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Sicilian, Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
0406 681 050
Website
http://www.zafferanotrattoriamediterranea.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Simone Crivello

Location
354 S Dowling St, Paddington, AU-NSW 2021
Area
Paddington
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Sicilian Festa Set Menu
A$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
For tables of 6 or more we do a Sicilian Festa Shared Set Menu. A Traditional Sicilian Menu designed for sharing. A selection of Antipasti, pastas, risottos, salads, sides and desserts will be placed down the centre of the table in our traditional Sicilian platters and bowls for you to serve yourself. Let the flavours, the atmosphere and the decor transport you to beautiful Sicily for the day or night.

Panelle, Bread, Olives & Sicilian Olive Oil
- For 2A$15.00
Parmigiana di MelanzaneA$25.00
Fried eggplant with napoli sauce, cheese and basil
Saute Misto
Mixed seafood sautéed in fresh tomato, garlic, chilli & parsley
- To ShareA$45.00
Saute di SeppieA$35.00
Cuttle fish sauteed in white wine, garlic, lemon & parsley

Pasta e Riso

Paccheri Gamberi, Cozze, Zucchini e AlmondA$42.00
Prawns, mussels, zucchini, almonds & cherry tomatoes
Linguine Pesto e GamberiA$42.00
Basil, almonds, garlic, EVO, pecorino & prawns
Spaghetti TrapaneseA$38.00
Fresh tomato, almond meal, garlic, basil, capers & pecorino
Risotto or Spaghetti MarinaraA$45.00
Mussels, clams, cuttlefish, prawns, crab in a light tomato base

Insalata e Vedure

Zafferano CapreseA$32.00
Ox heart tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, sicilian olive oil & oregano
Insalata PrimaveraA$25.00
Endive, spring onions, anchovies & orange
Verdure di StagioneA$15.00
Vegetables of the season w/ garlic and chilli
Patate alle ErbeA$15.00
Baked Potatoes w/ herbs

Aperitivo Plates

Salumi e Formaggi PlateA$37.00
Mixed Salumi, mixed cheeses, olives & Bread
Vegetariam/Vegan PlateA$35.00
Our famous panelle, olives, mixed cheeses & bread

What 146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea is a delightful neighborhood gem offering an authentic Sicilian experience. Guests rave about its "family run" charm, "exceptional" service, and "amazing" dishes like the porcini and pork cheek risotto. The cozy ambiance, "delicious" menu, and welcoming atmosphere make it "Sydney's best hidden gem."

146 Reviews

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Thomas
VIP
San Diego
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was our first visit and it won't be our last! Excellent service and food with a nice wine recommendation to match.
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Adrien
Sydney
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful Sicilian prepared perfectly. And a Wine List that was concise but not overwhelming - just what I like.
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Nicole
Sydney
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and fresh. Consistently great food, highly recommend!
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Bob
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great little spot with both indoor and outdoor tables. Wednesday night had the $40 pasta and wine offer which went down a treat on our table. Worth a visit.
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wayne
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy going to Zafferano, the food is always outstanding. The hospitality and passion of the Owners always makes the experience very special.
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Philip
Sydney
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 28 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I was on a waiting list. It would have been helpful to be informed that I wasn't going to get a table.
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Lise
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely night dining alfresco with a lovely choice of pasta and salads with a lovely waitress. Highly recommend.
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Mark
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very welcoming, charming neighbourhood restaurant with a genuinely Sicilian menu and style .
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Phil
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we walked in we felt welcome and enjoyed an excellent meal. We will be back next time we are in SYD. Regards Phil
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Denver
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous neighborhood Sicilian restaurant with food made with love. Always excellent!
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Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea is rated 4.6 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

354 S Dowling St, Paddington, AU-NSW 2021

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Paddington
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Sicilian, Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Simone Crivello
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.zafferanotrattoriamediterranea.com/
Phone number
0406 681 050

Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Sicilian Festa Set Menu

Menu

Antipasti

Panelle, Bread, Olives & Sicilian Olive Oil

Parmigiana di MelanzaneA$25.00

Saute Misto

Saute di SeppieA$35.00

Pasta e Riso

Paccheri Gamberi, Cozze, Zucchini e AlmondA$42.00

Linguine Pesto e GamberiA$42.00

Spaghetti TrapaneseA$38.00

Risotto or Spaghetti MarinaraA$45.00

Insalata e Vedure

Zafferano CapreseA$32.00

Insalata PrimaveraA$25.00

Verdure di StagioneA$15.00

Patate alle ErbeA$15.00

Aperitivo Plates

Salumi e Formaggi PlateA$37.00

Vegetariam/Vegan PlateA$35.00

What 146 people are saying

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