Norton Street · Summer Hill

Authentic Italian Restaurant in Summer Hill

Your next favourite meal is waiting on Norton Street where every handcrafted plate carries the warmth of the Amalfi Coast and every table feels like home.

Dinner · Tue–Fri
5:00pm
Lunch & Dinner · Sat–Sun
12:00pm
Two Hats
Good Food Guide
Benvenuti · Since 2015

Capriccio Osteria, Authentic Italian Dining in Summer Hill

Capriccio Osteria didn’t simply open its doors in 2015, it carried an entire Italian legacy through them. Founded by Michele Rispoli and rooted in three generations of Italian hospitality, the restaurant was built on one enduring belief: food made with genuine passion is food worth coming together for.

Handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and a kitchen that honours old-world tradition while embracing an unmistakably Australian spirit. As an authentic Italian restaurant in Summer Hill, this is Italian dining exactly as it was always meant to be shared, celebrated, and alive with warmth.

Buon Appetito!
Where Italian Tradition

Lands Fresh on Every Plate

Every plate begins with intention and ends with something worth talking about. Hand-rolled pasta, blistered wood-fired pizza, and a kitchen deeply inspired by the flavours of the Amalfi Coast, brought fresh to every table in Summer Hill.

À LA CARTE · Menu

A Menu Made For Sharing

Real Italian food starts with great ingredients. Our menu draws inspiration from Italy and what each season does best. As an authentic Italian restaurant in Summer Hill, every dish comes out in true osteria spirit, made to share and served fresh, no waiting around.

01 · Antipasti

Antipasti

The start of every great Italian meal. Our antipasti are built around the freshest seasonal ingredients, served as shared plates to set the table and bring everyone closer.
from $8
02 · Pasta

Pasta

Pasta is at the heart of what we do. Made fresh every day in our Norton Street kitchen, our handmade pasta carries the same care and craft you would find in a kitchen on the Amalfi Coast.
from $36
03 · Wood-Fired Pizza

Wood-Fired Pizza

A proper Italian pizza, the way it should be. Each wood-fired pizza is shaped to order, baked in our custom oven, and finished with the kind of crisp base and Mediterranean flavour you can only achieve over an open flame.
from $24
04 · Secondi

Secondi

Our secondi are the centrepiece of the meal. Hearty, refined, and rooted in Italian tradition, these are dishes meant to be enjoyed slowly, in good company and with a good glass of wine.
from $45
05 · Kids

Kids Menu

Italian dining is for everyone, including the little ones. Our kids menu offers simple, tasty plates made with the same care as the rest of our food, so the whole family can settle in and enjoy the meal together.
from $12
06 · Chef

Chef Menu

Let our kitchen lead the way. The Chef Menu is a seasonal, family-style journey through our favourite Italian dishes of the moment, available at $69 per person (min. 2 guests).
$69 pp
From the Pass

A Look Before the First Bite

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

Save Your Seat

More Than Dining In

Dining at our restaurant is just the start. Discover how our kitchen, warm hospitality, and passion for Italian cuisine can be part of your special moments beyond the table.

Beyond the Osteria

The Capriccio Experience Doesn't Stop at the Table

The Capriccio experience reaches further than our dining room on Norton Street. From handmade pasta you can finish at home, to catering that brings our kitchen to your venue, to function spaces built for celebrations of every size, there is more than one way to share a meal with us.
01 · Take-home

Pasta at Home

A taste of Capriccio, ready when you are. Pasta@Home brings our restaurant-quality pasta and sauces from the Norton Street kitchen straight to yours, freshly made and ready to enjoy at home.
02 · Catering

Capriccio Catering Co.

Bring the Osteria to your event. Capriccio Catering Co. takes the same handcrafted menus and Italian hospitality you would find on Norton Street, and delivers them to your home, office, or chosen venue across Sydney.
03 · Private

Functions & Private Dining

From small celebrations to grand events, every gathering deserves the right room. Capriccio Osteria is home to some of the best function rooms in Leichhardt, with five flexible spaces that welcome anywhere from 10 to 350 guests.
Reservations & Enquiries

Book your table at Capriccio.

Ready to experience the flavours of the Amalfi Coast in Summer Hill? Book a table at Capriccio Osteria and leave the rest to us.

Address
159 Norton Street,
Leichhardt 2040
Hours
Tue–Thu · 5:00pm – 11pm
Fri · 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Sat · 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Sun · 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Inner West · Delivery & Dining

The Suburbs We Welcome.

From Norton Street, across Sydney.

Guests travel from across Sydney to dine on Norton Street. Whether you’re around the corner in the Inner West or coming from further afield, these are the locations we serve with pride.

Don’t see your suburb? Send us an enquiry, we welcome guests from every corner of Sydney.
Ospiti · Guests

Our Guests Say It Better Than We Can

Every meal at Capriccio is made to be shared and talked about long after. See what our guests have to say about the food, the vibe, and the Italian hospitality we bring to Sydney’s Inner West.Every meal at Capriccio is made to be shared and talked about long after. See what our guests have to say about the food, the vibe, and the Italian hospitality we bring to Sydney’s Inner West.

★★★★★
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.
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Chantelle
Verified Diner
★★★★★
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.
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Noli Andrea
Verified Diner
★★★★★
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!
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Enyi
Verified Diner
★★★★★
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.
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Marc Menz
Verified Diner
★★★★★
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!🥰
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Nicole Wong
Verified Diner
★★★★★
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.
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ET
Verified Diner
★★★★★
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
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Phan Nao Tang
Verified Diner
★★★★★
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.
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Holly Baker
Verified Diner
Behind every review is a meal shared, a moment made, and a reason to come back.
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