Rosso Balmain
A much-loved Italian restaurant in Balmain, Sydney's inner west, rated 4.4 across more than 750 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Rosso sits on Darling Street in Balmain, Sydney's characterful inner-west peninsula suburb. A much-loved Italian restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation — combining quality, authentic Italian cooking with good drinks and a warm, characterful setting, the kind of accomplished spot that captures the heart of Italian dining in lovely Balmain.
The appeal is that combination of quality, authentic Italian food, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, characterful atmosphere in a great Balmain location, ideal for a relaxed dinner, a meal with friends, a date or a sociable night out. Quality Italian done well always draws a loyal crowd, and Rosso has clearly become a genuine favourite in the inner west.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 750 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular restaurant fills up over weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time in Balmain.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 17:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 75
- Popularity
- 87
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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