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.

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.

La Carta · 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

Prepared and designed to open the meal with a warm Italian welcome, each antipasti plate carries a modern seasonal touch

from $8

02 · Pasta

Pasta

We don’t cut corners with pasta. Every single of our pasta is handmade from scratch in our kitchen.

from $36

03 · Wood-Fired Pizza

Wood-Fired Pizza

Wood-fired pizza is the truest test of any Italian kitchen. Crisp base, Mediterranean aromas, made completely fresh with every single order.

from $24

04 · Secondi

Secondi

Hearty, elegantly crafted Italian mains brought to the table with care, made to be savoured slowly. The way Italy has always intended.

from $45

05 · Kids

Kids Menu

The youngest guest deserves the same quality as everyone else. Simple, tasty dishes made from fresh ingredients and the same care goes into every plate.

from $12

06 · Chef

Chef Menu

A seasonal testing of authentic Italian food, served family-style and crafted to bring the whole table together. $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.

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

Dining with us is just the beginning. Discover how our kitchen, warm hospitality, and love for Italian cuisine can become part of your most special moments, long after dessert.

01 · Take-home

Pasta at Home

Craving our handmade pasta without stepping out? Discover Pasta at Home. Our signature range of freshly made pastas and sauces, prepared in the Capriccio kitchen and ready to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

02 · Catering

Capriccio Catering Co.

Want to bring the authentic flavours of our kitchen to your next gathering? Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a large celebration, our team crafts tailored menus and delivers a seamless catering experience to make every occasion one to remember.

03 · Private

Functions & Private Dining

The perfect venue is closer than you think. Capriccio Osteria’s function spaces in Leichhardt and the Inner West are designed for every kind of occasion. From cosy get-togethers to large celebrations of up 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

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

Proudly Serving Sydney's Inner West

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

1.7 km

2.8 km

2.8 km

3.7 km

3.9 km

3.9 km

4.0 km

4.1 km

4.1 km

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

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.

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.