Norton Street · Petersham

Authentic Italian Restaurant in Petersham

A little corner of the Amalfi Coast lives on Norton Street, where plates are made with care, drinks are poured with love, and the table is always yours.

Benvenuti · Since 2015

A Taste of Italy, Right in the Heart of Petersham

For over a decade, Capriccio Osteria has been a beloved corner of Sydney’s Inner West, bringing authentic Italian flavours to the Leichhardt dining scene since 2015. Restaurateur Michele Rispoli built this place on something beautifully simple: the warmth of three generations of Italian hospitality, served fresh every day.
From slow-crafted pasta to blistered wood-fired pizzas, each dish honours its roots while celebrating the spirit of modern Australia. Because great food always tastes better around the people you love.

Buon Appetito!

Every Plate

Carries a Piece of Italy

Behind every dish is a memory, a tradition, and a little bit of soul. Drawing inspiration from the Amalfi Coast, our kitchen crafts each bite with purpose and care, from silky hand-rolled pasta to bubbling wood-fired pizza. Food made not just to fill a plate, but to start a conversation.

La Carta · Menu

Traditional Italian Taste Made for Sharing

As an authentic Italian restaurant in Petersham, our menu blends the spirit of Italy with a modern Australian touch. Every dish is designed for sharing, prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients and served the moment it leaves the kitchen.

01 · Antipasti

Antipasti

Traditional antipasti prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients and served for the whole table to enjoy.

from $8

02 · Pasta

Pasta

Handmade from scratch. Each pasta dish is crafted fresh in our kitchen with the kind of care and attention that shows in every bite.

from $36

03 · Wood-Fired Pizza

Wood-Fired Pizza

Each wood-fired pizza comes with a perfectly crisp base and rich Mediterranean aromas, made straight from the heart of our kitchen.

from $24

04 · Secondi

Secondi

The secondi menu is a celebration of hearty Italian cooking, traditional at its core and refined in every detail that lands to your plate.

from $45

05 · Kids

Kids Menu

Little guest, same big love. The kids menu keeps it simple and tasty, made with the same fresh ingredients poured into every dish.

from $12

06 · Chef

Chef Menu

The full experience, curated by the chef. A seasonal selection of authentic Italian food served family-style. Every guest gets a taste of everything. $69 per person, min. 2 guests

$69 pp

From the Pass

What’s Coming to Your Table

Handcrafted pasta, wood-fired pizza and dishes plated with care. Everything you see here is everything you can expect.

Italian Hospitality, Beyond The Dining Room

The passion behind every plate extends well beyond the restaurant walls. Explore the different ways Capriccio’s kitchen and hospitality can be part of your next event or occasion.

Beyond the Osteria

The Capriccio Experience Goes Further

The warmth of Capriccio Osteria doesn’t end when you leave Petersham. Cook handmade pasta at home, let the kitchen come to your event through catering, or host your next celebration in a function space designed for unforgettable moments.

01 · Take-home

Pasta at Home

Can’t get enough of the handmade pasta? Now you don’t have to wait for a table. Pasta@Home brings the Capriccio kitchen to you, with a range of house-made pastas and sauces ready to cook at home.

02 · Catering

Capriccio Catering Co.

Bringing the celebration to you. Capriccio Catering Co. delivers the exceptional flavours of our kitchen straight to your door, with bespoke menus and seamless service for gatherings of every size.

03 · Private

Functions & Private Dining

The perfect setting for every celebration. Capriccio Osteria offers some of the best function rooms in Leichhardt and the Inner West, with flexible spaces that comfortably host groups from 10 to 350 guests.

Reservations & Enquiries

Book your table at Capriccio.

Your Amalfi Coast experience is waiting right here in Petersham. Book your table at Capriccio Osteria and let the evening take care of itself.

Address

159 Norton Street,

Leichhardt 2040

Phone

+61 459 512 904

Hours

Tue–Thu · 5:00pm – 11pm
Fri · 5:00pm – 11:00pm

Sat · 12:00pm – 11:00pm

Sun · 12:00pm – 9:00pm

[email protected]

Inner West · Delivery & Dining

Bringing Sydney's Inner West to the Table

Capriccio Osteria proudly welcomes guests from across Sydney’s Inner West, including:

Annandale

1.7 km

Rodd Point

2.8 km

Summer Hill

3.4 km

Glebe

3.7 km

Newtown

3.9 km

Five Dock

3.9 km

Marrickville

4.0 km

Russell Lea

4.1 km

Balmain

4.1 km

Just a short drive from Leichhardt, your table is waiting.

Ospiti · Guests

Straight From Our Guests

Every plate at Capriccio Osteria is crafted with genuine care, and hearing from our guests is what keeps the kitchen passionate. From first-time visitors to familiar faces, here’s what the community has to say about their experience. .

We had an outstanding meal at Capriccio Osteria in Leichhardt. The House-Made Rosemary and Sea Salt Focaccia was warm and fragrant, a simple start done very well. The Saffron Fettuccine with slow-cooked lamb ragu, green olive and pistachio was rich and beautifully balanced. The Roasted Chicken with ajo bianco, roasted pumpkin, salmoriglio and almonds was tender and full of flavour.

Chantelle

I went to this Italian restaurant with some friends and absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and everything we ordered was spot on. The carpaccio as an entrée was easily the highlight, fresh, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully presented. The octopus was also incredible, tender, full of flavour, and cooked to perfection. We also shared a couple of pizzas, and they were excellent, thin, crispy base with just the right amount of toppings.

Noli Andrea

Lovely food. Really liked the bread and Italian sausage pizza. The sausage is very chonky. Refreshing herbal dressing on the tomato salad really elevated the taste. Ink pasta is ok. Tasted better crab sauce nearby. Interior is way too dark. I need to see the colors of my food!

Enyi

Had the pizza here 3 times the past month. Been fantastic each time considering it was takeout. Nice and fluffy wood fired pizza – perfect for the kids. Vodka pizza with the pepperoni is a little on the spicy side, but overall quite delish. Probably on the pricey side for takeaway, but worth it. Will have to go back and try the pasta.

Marc Menz

Awesome food, especially the Pesto pizza – the potato went so well with the pistachio and pesto! Fantastic pasta as well, my favourite is the squid pasta. Desserts are super filling and delicious too. Definitely coming back!🥰

Nicole Wong

Came here for dinner with some friends on Friday night. The restaurant was packed, so recommend to make a booking to avoid disappointment. Service was quick, but most importantly everything was tasty. The highlight of our feast were the Octopus with Nduja Butter, the Beef Carpaccio, Carbonara Pizza and Saffron Fettuccine. We will come back again for sure.

Capriccio Osteria delivered an amazing dining experience. The squid ink pasta was packed with flavor and perfectly cooked, while the Amalfi pizza was outstanding with its light, crisp base and fresh toppings. The restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere that feels both lively and cozy, making it a great place for a night out. To top it off, the staff were warm and friendly, adding to the overall welcoming vibe.

Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Italian with excellent service

Phan Nao Tang

Delicious food and drinks, amazing pizza. Lovely live music. Had a few hiccups with our order and our hostess dealt with it so well, and discounted our meal without asking. That is what 5 star service is.

Holly Baker

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Behind every review is a meal shared, a moment made, and a reason to come back.