Alfie's Italian
A relaxed neighborhood Italian spot serving flavor-packed, house-made pasta and creative snacks with an exciting wine list.
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Alfie's Italian
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A relaxed neighborhood Italian spot serving flavor-packed, house-made pasta and creative snacks with an exciting wine list.
"Enjoy flavor-packed plates of house-made pasta and creative snacks in a relaxed and cool setting."
Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended due to consistent high demand.
Shareable Plates
Many dishes are designed for sharing, so plan accordingly.
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Cuisine
Italian
Price
Mid-range
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House-Made Pasta Perfection
Savor flavor-packed house-made pasta dishes like scallop with prosciutto XO or rich beef cheek ragu.
Creative Snacks & Spritzes
Enjoy a relaxed setting with creative snacks, refreshing Spritzes, and an exciting international wine list.
Cozy Neighborhood Gem
A gem tucked into a suburban neighborhood, offering a perfect atmosphere for relaxed conversation.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended due to consistent high demand.
Shareable Plates
Many dishes are designed for sharing, so plan accordingly.
Don't Miss the Ragu
The ragu pasta is frequently praised as exceptional, possibly the best ever.
Try the Pizza Bread
The pizza bread with whipped ricotta is a divine starter, perfect for scooping up antipasti.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended due to consistent high demand.
Shareable Plates
Many dishes are designed for sharing, so plan accordingly.
Don't Miss the Ragu
The ragu pasta is frequently praised as exceptional, possibly the best ever.
Try the Pizza Bread
The pizza bread with whipped ricotta is a divine starter, perfect for scooping up antipasti.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Alfie's Italian garners praise for its delicious house-made pastas and creative snacks, with many highlighting the exceptional ragu and pizza bread. The attentive service also stands out in many reviews. However, some diners found the menu limited and the pricing high, with occasional complaints about dishes being too salty or overcooked.
"Fantastic cosy Italian restaurant. Food was delicious, from entree to main dish they served was well presented and morish. Thoroughly recommend it."
Zorika Oshiko
"We visited Alfie’s as a group of five, ordering the lamb ragu, pizza bread, and scallops. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the hype. While the customer service was genuinely lovely—the staff treated us beautifully, explained the menu thoroughly, and checked in frequently—the overall experience left much to be desired.
Firstly, the menu is quite limited, and surprisingly, they don’t offer pizzas despite being an Italian restaurant. The dishes are designed for sharing, which threw us off, as we hadn’t anticipated that. We checked the menu beforehand, and while it seemed promising, the reality fell short. The food itself was just okay—not amazing, especially for the price point. A major downside was how extremely salty each dish was, which overshadowed any potential flavor.
The atmosphere was average. Given the restaurant’s small size, it naturally gets loud with the crowd, and the addition of loud music made it overwhelming. It was difficult to have a conversation without raising our voices. On a positive note, the drinks were lovely.
Considering the high demand—booking took us a couple of weeks—and the buzz around the place, we expected much more. Unfortunately, it wasn’t worth the wait. For the price and the overall quality of the food and atmosphere, it didn’t meet expectations.
The real highlight was the customer service. The ladies serving us were wonderful and attentive, but sadly, that alone doesn’t justify the cost. For us, it’s a place we wouldn’t rush back to."
Grace Lea
"We did the $80pp set menu for a wedding tasting + birthdays. The food was delicious and portions were very fair, we all left feeling full. Our server was amazing and very friendly!
Highlight for me was the chicken (so juicy), hazelnut tiramisu, polenta chips, and the dips at the beginning."
Amanda
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are strongly recommended due to high demand.
The menu features dishes that can be adapted, such as pasta with pesto or risotto.
The house-made ragu pasta, scallop with prosciutto XO pasta, and pizza bread with whipped ricotta are highly recommended.
Yes, the dishes are often designed for sharing, making it suitable for groups.
The restaurant has a relaxed and cool setting, suggesting smart casual attire is appropriate.
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I've always wanted something small and neighbourhood focused," says Ronnie Stricke, one of the 5 owners at Alfie's Italian in New Lambton. Located in a former fruit shop right next to the local post office, they serve up Italian antipasti and pastas with modern Australian style. While the name Alfie's Italian has Italian in the title, it skips effortlessly across continents.
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Tucked into suburban New Lambton, alfie's is a go-to for moreish antipasti, handmade pasta, and an extensive wine list. The pizza bread is divine for scooping up an array of antipasti like whipped ricotta topped with chilli oil, or for mopping up the last of your pasta sauce.Where: 2/52 Regent St, New Lambton
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Location: 52 Regent St, New Lambton, NSW 2305 Ph: (02) 4089 0888. It’s back to buzzy New Lambton for Alfie’s which describes itself as a ‘Neighbourhood Italian + Wine Bar’. Fresh ingredients, prepared with love, are the go here, along with superb service.
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