Buon Ricordo Italian Restaurant & Private Dining

It was my first time visiting Buon Ricordo but had high expectations as my partner has declared this as his favourite restaurant.

I loved the eccentric decor as it almost felt like I was in the grand dining hall of some Italian aristocrat. The ambience immediately transported me to a restaurant in Palermo in the 1980s.
*Don’t quote me on this as I have not been to Palermo nor was I even alive in the 1980s.

And of course, the truffle egg pasta left me speechless. It has definitely converted me into a Buon Ricordo worshipper.

It was probably the best way to end my trip to Sydney.

Pros:
Amazing service from the owner Dave who we gave all the power to choose the dishes for us. I had no doubt he would curate an amazing lunch for us as he had a very Masterchef-esque beard. Special mention to the faggotinni prawns - the sauce that came with it was absolutely divine!

Sommelier Nick paired our dishes with great wines, and got us to a nice buzz which helped lessen the shock when the bill came.

Terry who waited on us was attentive and had great stories to share with us in between dishes. He also put on a great display of grating the parmesan on our pasta and skilfully mixing it in, all the while maintaining a stoic face. I’m sure he has a lot of fun seeing the glint in our eyes as he does his ‘performance’ anyway.

Cons:
Any pasta you have after having Buon Ricordo’s truffle egg pasta will taste like gruel.

Absolutely hands down the best restaurant I have experienced in Sydney.
All aspects of this restaurant was 5 stars.
The service was amazing. The wait staff were friendly and personable and catered the menu to our requirements.
The food was delicious, authentic Italian food, crafted by chefs who obviously understand the cuisine and regions of Italy.
Truely a wonderful dining experience and one I will remember for a very long time!

Food and service was exquisite.. a bit pricey but certainly a great place for a special celebration !

Certainly no complaints from my side. Buon Ricordo is definitely one of Sydney’s best Italian joints. Absolutely loved the Pork Sausages, Truffle Pasta and School Prawns being my absolute favourite. If you haven’t given this place a go, you should. You won’t be disappointed.

Absolutely lovely! The menu is so interesting! You want to try one of everything! The flavours delightful! Some unusual things on the menu, like glacier 51 toothfish, I'd never seen or heard of that before. The silky texture, the marriage of the accompanying flavours, delightful! The 1000 layers, Apple dessert…! Just lovely! The textures & flavours, just lovely!
The service, good. Friendly, attentive, but in more way too much, not too overbearing. The whole experience was great!
It is expensive, but this is a top end restaurant & it was worth it.

Amazing traditional Italian restaurant, with food done right! The service is impeccable, amazing wine list from both Italy and Australia. Be warned, the menu is on the pricier end of town but Buon Ricordo is not a place you'd come to skim, as dishes such as their famous truffled egg pasta is what you would expect.

Buon Ricordo Ristorante is a Sydney institution that I haven't had the opportunity to dine at until today and I have to say it was one of the best Italian meals I have had in Sydney. The FETTUCINE AL TARTUFOVO (Cream and parmesan, topped with a fried truffle egg, tossed at the table), FAGOTTINI (Pork and veal sausages bound with parmesan, truffle egg and pork trotter; finished with lemon infused extra virgin olive oil) and BRACIOLETTE REGINALDO (Crumbed veal rolled with spinach, nutmeg and parmesan. Grilled and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and lemon) were particular stand outs and I can see why they are signature dishes at this restaurant.

Went to Buon Ricardo last night for a special dinner with friends. Couldn't fault any of the food and some dishes sublime. Massive wine list and service was outstanding. Highly recommend it.

We have been dining @ Buon Ricordo for years
It never disappoints- the food is exceptional and the service & staff are fantastic
We always feel special as though we’ve been welcomed home. Love love Love
See you again ASAP…….Catherine & Peter

Really enjoyed dining at Buon Ricordo. Haven't been here in years but the truffle egg Fettuccine brings back fond memories!

Fabulous restaurant with history and traditional old style theme atmosphere. The staff were all very friendly and attentive. The food is super tasty and amazing quality. That truffle egg pasta and T-bone steak is a must try!
They also have some of the best wines from Italy on the wine list and there is absolutely something fabulous there for everyone.
I can honestly say Buon is a must try. Not really sure how people can give this wonderful restaurant anything less than 5 stars! Our total experience was superb and there is absolutely nothing to complain about. We'll definitely be back....after I lose a few kgs first....the food here is awesome!

My all time favourite sydney restaurant. The service is impeccable, the food is always on point. You can't not enjoy the famous house fettuccine!

This is a must for sydney fine diners in my belief.

I have never experienced such good table staff. What they suggested then did to the meals was amazing.
They knew the portion sizes so we had a great experience without under or over eating.
Amazing flavors. Perfectly matched wines.
Reasonable price considering the reputation.
Genuine 1980's decor only adds to the historical experience.

Fantastic place with amazing food and amazing service!
If you are near or in Sydney you will regret don’t trying this place!

Thank you for the amazing evening. Our dinner was flavoursome and ambiance was great. Loved it.

One of our favourites for special occasions. A rare, hidden gem in Sydney. A great little escape, lost in time. Menu is unique and delicious. Wine menu is extensive, staff are friendly and fun/quirky.

Went with a group and tried a few dishes. The truffle pasta is one of the best I've ever had in Sydney. Also tried the diced snapper, hiramasa kingfish, dry aged T bone and scampi. Personally wasnt quite a fan of the hiramasa kingfish (preferred the diced snapper) as the citrusy flavours accompanying it were a bit bitter for my taste (might suit others taste buds better). The T-bone was cooked to perfection (medium rare ofc) and the dry age flavour really popped off.

Parking is a bit tricky tho, some areas are P1 others are P2 - just gotta keep an eye out.

Memorable. The staff were wonderful, the food exquisite and the atmosphere took me back to Italy. Thank you for the joy you have given us today.

Food outstanding, service a little more casual / joky than I expected in a fine dining place, and the atmosphere was fairly quiet, just families/groups enjoying a very nice meal

The food was glorious. Terry was a very fine waiter.