Karoo & Co The Old School

Name: Karoo & Co The Old School
Address: 205 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives, AU-NSW, Australia, 2075
Telephone: (02) 9144 6466
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.5

4.5

384 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

Karoo & Co The Old school is located in the heritage-listed old St Ives Public School. Lovingly renovated to bring out its old school charm, makes this a perfect place to come together and enjoy the warmth of our good food and hospitality.
Using select premium ingredients our team has created a seasonal menu of wines, cocktails, and food that draws inspiration from all corners of the world,
Come on in and & enjoy what our old school charm has to offer!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, Australian
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(02) 9144 6466
Website
http://www.karooandco.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
205 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives, AU-NSW 2075
Neighborhood
St Ives
Parking details
Plenty of council parking available!
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

$100pp feast menu | groups of 12+
A$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our $100pp feast menu includes a great selection of our most popular antipasto dishes for the table to share. a variety of mains, pizzas, pasta seasonal salads & sides are chosen by our chefs and prepared in shared style. We do our best to cater to most dietary requirements with 24 hours notice, please leave a message in the booking request of all dietary requirements.
$55pp menu | groups of 12+
A$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our classic $55pp menu includes a great selection of pizzas for the table to share as well as seasonal salads. We do our best to cater to most dietary requirements with 24 hours notice, please leave a message in the booking request of all dietary requirements.
$65pp menu | groups of 12+
A$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our $65 karoo menu includes a great selection of our most popular antipasto dishes for the table to share. a variety of mains, seasonal salads & sides are chosen by our chefs and prepared in shared style. We do our best to cater to most dietary requirements with 24 hours' notice, please leave a message in the booking request of all dietary requirements.

Offers

WINE & BEER HAPPY HOUR!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
$8 house red or white & $8 beer on tap!

Popular dishes

garlic pizza 11"A$16.00
olive oil, garlic & oregano
traditional marinaraA$25.00
tomato, garlic, oregano & basil (no seafood)
napoletanaA$25.00
fior di latte, anchovies, capers, tomato, oregano, basil & olives
margheritaA$27.00
buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil & olive oil
hawaiianA$27.00
tomato, fior di latte, free-range ham & pineapple
diavolaA$27.00
fior di latte, mild salami, olives & chili oil
tandoori chickenA$28.00
tomato, fior di latte, fresh cucumber, coriander & mint yogurt
capricciosaA$28.00
fior di latte, free range ham, artichoke, olives, mushroom & basil
salcicciaA$28.00
fior di latte, hot salami, italian sausage, mushrooms & olive oil
quattro formaggiA$29.00
fior di latte, gorgonzola, parmesan, fetta, basil & olive oil
prosciuttoA$29.00
fior di latte, rocket, parmesan, basil & olive oil
funghiA$29.00
fior di latte, prosciutto, & truffle oil
gorgonzolaA$29.00
tomato, fior di latte, prosciutto, spinach & olive oil
karoo meat loversA$30.00
bbq sauce, fior di latte, free-range ham, salami, home-made 'boerewors' sausage & pancetta
supremeA$30.00
tomato, fior di latte, free-range ham, salami, capsicum, onion, parsley & sun-dried tomato
eden garden (V)A$30.00
house-made basil pesto, fior di latte, mushrooms, eggplant, capsicum, sun-dried tomatoes, olives & feta
slow roasted lambA$30.00
tomato, fior di latte, spinach, butternut, red onion & feta
peri - Peri ChickenA$30.00
bbq sauce, fior di latte, spinach, capsicum, cherry tomato, red onion & peri-peri sauce
cubanA$30.00
fior di latte, tomato, pancetta, cujan prawns, pineapple, sour cream & sweet chili sauce
mushroom deluxe (V)A$30.00
fior di latte, mushroom paste, taleggio cheese, balsamic onions, parsley & truffle oil
gamberi basilicoA$32.00
fior di latte, tiger prawns, cherry tomato, parmesan & basil pesto
biltong specialA$32.00
fior di latte, tomato, caramelized onion, feta, mozzarella, pickled chili, avocado & crushed nachos

DESSERT

house-made lemon meringueA$18.00
with artisinal vanilla gelato
chocolate brownieA$16.00
with artisinal vanilla gelato (gf)
wood-fired cinnamon scrollA$16.00
with artisinal vanilla gelato
house-made tiramisuA$16.00
affogatoA$16.00
dom pedroA$19.00
ice cream blended with your choice of kahlua, amarula, frangelico, whiskey, or baileys
nutella pizzaA$22.00
artsinal gelatoA$6.00
irish coffeeA$20.00
baileys hot chocolateA$20.00
espresso martiniA$22.00

HOT DRINKS

piccolo, macchiato, espressoA$4.00
coffeeA$4.50
small
- LargeA$5.00
loose leaf teaA$4.50
peppermint, earl grey, english breakfast, lemon grass & ginger, rooibos
prana chaiA$7.50
handcrafted with premium black tea, whole spices, ginger & coated with australian honey
strong, decaf, soy, almond, oatA$0.50

PASTA

risottoA$28.00
mixed mushrooms, parsley & parmesan
gnocchiA$30.00
house made gnocci with italian sausage, mushrooms, chili & parmesan cream
linguineA$32.00
crab meat, cherry tomatoes, garlic & chili with zesty pangrattato *spicy*
raguA$30.00
beef cheek ragu with pappadelle pasta
pestoA$29.00
kale & spinach pesto with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes & pinenuts
bologneseA$28.00
seafood linguineA$35.00
salmon, mussels, squid, prawns & parsley in napoletana sauce
gluten free pasta

MAINS

lamb shoulderA$44.00
with mash potato & seasonal vegetables
crumbed veal cutletA$44.00
served with a seasonal side salad
catch of the day *ask our staff*A$36.00
karoo meat lovers 11'A$17.00
bbq sauce, fior di latte, free-range ham, salami, home-made 'boerewors' sausage & pancetta
margherita (v) 11'A$17.00
buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil & olive oil
hawaiian 11'A$17.00
tomato, fior di latte, free-range ham & pineapple
spaghetti bologneseA$17.00
creamy chicken & baconA$17.00

What 384 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sydney
Gluten-free-friendly
North Sydney Area
Best Overall
North Sydney Area
Best Food
North Sydney Area
Best Service
North Sydney Area
Best Ambiance
North Sydney Area
Best Value
North Sydney Area
Good for groups
North Sydney Area
Healthy
North Sydney Area
Neighborhood gem
North Sydney Area
Good for special occasions
North Sydney Area
Most Booked

384 Reviews

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Liz
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely the best pizza’s. Their Cuban is delicious. Fior de Latte, Tomato, Pancetta, Cajun Prawns, Pineapple, Sour Cream and Sweet Chilli Sauce. Amazing combination of flavours. They also make a delicious Pear and Rocket Salad with Parmesan and Pine Nuts. Well worth a visit.
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MelissaN
New South Wales
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
beautiful venue long awaited visit for my bday 28/8 table for 7 wednesday night slow table service ..understaffed? stuffy too hot inside place was full to capacity entrees nice everyone happy slow to get refills of drinks lamb should veggies lovely but meat dry $44 what a let down ☹️disappointed cant recommend until wait staff numbers improve - along with staff enthusiasm staff not happy not friendly no smiles average food and night out generally pizza oven looked impressive not enough vegetarian choices
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Rob
Sydney
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The meat balls were very hard and difficult to cut !! The salmon was completely over cooked and dry . We informed the waitress who didn’t seem interested in resolving the matter or offering a discount which was disappointing
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Andrew
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been coming here for family celebrations for more than 15 years. It never fails to disappoint for food, ambiance and wine selection. Pizzas are a standout for sharing.
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Judy
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They accommodated our special request and we all had an excellent meal.
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Martina
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently dined at this charming Italian Restaurant, Karoo & Co, and had a great experience! The ambience was warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxed evening out. The service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable without being overbearing. The food was delicious, and beautifully presented. From start to finish, everything was fantastic. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food, impeccable service, and an atmosphere that makes you want to linger. Five stars all the way!
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Angelo
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place and ambience. Food was great. Will definitely head back again.
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KatiaP
Sydney
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. Ordered a garlic pizza to accompany dinner, not knowing that the special (gnocchi) came with two slices of garlic pizza, so we didn’t need to order it separately. The gnocchi was delicious. Ambience a little quiet in back room, should add music or some white noise. Not an issue in the main room.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff were attentive, not intrusive, very pleasant and professional. Food choice was predominantly pizzas but there is alternatives which were good. A good wine selection at reasonable prices. The meals were on the high side. Ambience was quite loud with a group of diners.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and atmostphere was of optimum quality. I will definitely be returning!
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FAQs

Karoo & Co The Old School offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9144 6466.

Karoo & Co The Old School is rated 4.5 stars by 384 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Karoo & Co The Old School

205 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives, AU-NSW 2075

Additional information

Neighborhood
St Ives
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of council parking available!
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.karooandco.com/
Phone number
(02) 9144 6466

Karoo & Co The Old School

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

$100pp feast menu | groups of 12+

$55pp menu | groups of 12+

$65pp menu | groups of 12+

WINE & BEER HAPPY HOUR!

linguine

gnocchi

HOUSE MADE GNOCCHI

ANTIPASTI

wood fired breadA$16.00

burattaA$18.00

marinated olivesA$9.00

sardinesA$12.00

chargrilled eggplantA$18.00

nduja baby octopusA$18.00

LARGER ANTIPASTI

bruschettaA$18.00

truffle funghi arancini balls x4A$20.00

spinach & feta twistA$20.00

meatballs x4A$22.00

smoked ricotta with roasted tomatoesA$16.00

dips & served wood-fired breadA$23.00

3 cheese stuffed zucchini flowers x4A$24.00

SALADS, SIDES & VEGETABLES

rocket & pear saladA$19.00

panzanella saladA$19.00

rustic cut chips (gf)A$16.00

mixed greens (gf)A$18.00

WOOD FIRED PIZZA 13"

garlic pizza 11"A$16.00

traditional marinaraA$25.00

napoletanaA$25.00

margheritaA$27.00

hawaiianA$27.00

diavolaA$27.00

tandoori chickenA$28.00

capricciosaA$28.00

salcicciaA$28.00

quattro formaggiA$29.00

prosciuttoA$29.00

funghiA$29.00

gorgonzolaA$29.00

karoo meat loversA$30.00

supremeA$30.00

eden garden (V)A$30.00

slow roasted lambA$30.00

peri - Peri ChickenA$30.00

cubanA$30.00

mushroom deluxe (V)A$30.00

gamberi basilicoA$32.00

biltong specialA$32.00

DESSERT

house-made lemon meringueA$18.00

chocolate brownieA$16.00

wood-fired cinnamon scrollA$16.00

house-made tiramisuA$16.00

affogatoA$16.00

dom pedroA$19.00

nutella pizzaA$22.00

artsinal gelatoA$6.00

irish coffeeA$20.00

baileys hot chocolateA$20.00

espresso martiniA$22.00

HOT DRINKS

piccolo, macchiato, espressoA$4.00

coffeeA$4.50

loose leaf teaA$4.50

prana chaiA$7.50

strong, decaf, soy, almond, oatA$0.50

PASTA

risottoA$28.00

gnocchiA$30.00

linguineA$32.00

raguA$30.00

pestoA$29.00

bologneseA$28.00

seafood linguineA$35.00

catch of the day ask our staffA$36.00