Semola Restaurant

Name: Semola Restaurant
Address: 212 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, AU-NSW, Australia, 2204
Telephone: 0412 277 831
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

171 Reviews

$40 and under

Italian

212 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, AU-NSW 2204

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2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Chef and owners Aniello Bortone and Reth have worked in unison for the past 10 years across a number of Sydney’s most popular restaurants.

Hailing from the humble town of Aversa next to Napoli, Nello grew up watching his family make traditional Neapolitan dishes, this is where his love of food began.

Working alongside Reth, also a chef and the front face of Semola, his enthusiasm for impeccable customer service and quality ingredients shines through. The dynamic duo are an authentic representation of what it means to eat and breathe true Italian food.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0412 277 831
Website
http://www.semola.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Aniello Bortone

Location
212 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, AU-NSW 2204
Neighborhood
Sydenham
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Make This Mother's Day Truly Special at Semola
A$70.00 per person
May 11, 2025 only
Spoil Mum with a beautiful Italian dining experience she’ll always remember. Enjoy our specially curated Mother’s Day 4 Course Set Menu – $70 per person, featuring authentic flavours, handmade pastas, and indulgent desserts. From 12:00pm - 2:30pm From 5:30pm - 8:30pm Celebrate love, family, and unforgettable moments at Semola.
Bottomless Pasta Class
A$180.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
For those who are not enjoying Euro summer, we are bringing it to you! Get ready for a hands-on journey into the world of traditional Italian pasta making, with a twist! Learn step by step how to create a selection of our exquisite handcrafted pasta shapes under the guidance of Chef Nello, while indulging in an endless bottomless flow of refreshing Aperol or Limoncello spritz and grooving to tunes all afternoon! Elevate your pasta making skills and immerse yourself in a truly memorable experience at Semola’s Bottomless Pasta Making Classes. Price: $180pp + Booking Fee Cost Includes: 1.5 hour lesson Take-home recipe & pasta Bottomless Aperol & Limoncello spritz for the duration of the lesson Family-style shared lunch Time: 12pm – 3pm IMPORTANT REMINDER: Please allow up to 3 hours for our bottomless pasta class experience. We require all guests to wear closed-in shoes for safety. You will be provided with an apron on the day to protect your clothing. People with allergies to either eggs or gluten cannot be catered for this event. Photographs or Video may be taken during the classes and used for marketing or promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be included in any photographs or filming please notify the photographer/videographer.
THURSDAY NIGHT OFFER
A$49.00 per person
Multiple dates available
YOUR CHOICE OF ANY ENTREE & MAIN Thursday Night Offer Make your Thursday evenings extraordinary at Semola with our Thursday night dining offer. For just $49, take the opportunity to select your entree and main course from our full a la carte menu. Each dish is crafted using only the finest ingredients from Italy and Australia to capture the essence of Italy. Whether you're yearning for the robust flavours of our Pork Sausage Ragu or the delicate taste of our Squid Ink Spaghetti with prawns, your cravings will be met! Don't miss out on this chance to explore more of our menu.

Tagliere di Salumi
Selection Of Cured Meats, Roasted Veggies, Marinated Olives, House Baked Focaccia
- x2ppA$32.00
- x4ppA$57.00
POLPO CROCCANTE PATATE FRIARIELLI E CECIA$24.00
Crispy Fremantle Octopus, Potato, Chickpeas Puree, Wild Broccoli, Pickled Red Onion
WAGYU TARTUFATO A$23.00
Thinly Sliced Wagyu Beef, Truffle Mayo, Rocket, Parmesan, Cured Egg Yolk, Potato Chips
CROSTINO ALLE ALICI A$12.00
Cetara Anchovies, Stracciatella, Toasted Focaccia (2 Pieces)
ARANCINIA$19.00
Smoked Mozzarella, Tomato, Spicy Mayo, Parmesan Chips (6 Pieces)
P0LPETTE DELLA NONNA A$22.00
Pork Veal Meatball Braised in Napoli Sauce, Pecorino Cheese, Toasted Focaccia
PROVOLONE AL FORNOA$19.00
Baked Cheese, Honey, Toasted Walnut Toasted Focaccia
Burrata of the DayA$23.00
Please Check with our Team for Daily Special
FIORI DI ZUCCA RIPIENIA$22.00
Ricotta Provola Zucchini Flower, Shaved Zucchini Salad, Saffron Mayo (3Pieces)
- Additional flowerA$6.00

Contorni

Rucola e ParmigianoA$15.00
Wild Rocket Salad, Parmesan Cheese, Balsamic
INSALATA UVA GORGONZOLA E NOCI A$15.00
Mixed Leaves, Grapes, Gorgonzola, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Walnuts
Broccolini ArrostoA$15.00
Roasted Broccolini, Dijon Honey Sauce, Almonds, Nduja Crumble
Patate Doppia CotturaA$12.00
Double Cooked Crispy Chat Potato Wedges, Grated Parmesan, Truffle Oil

Pasta

REGINETTE WAGYU GENOVESEA$33.00
Slow Cooked Wagyu Beef and Caramelised Onion, Shaved Parmesan Cheese
MALLOREDDUS ALLA CAMPIDANESEA$30.00
Pork Sausage Ragu, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Nduja, Whipped Saffron Ricotta
SPAGHETTI AL NERO GRANCHIO E ZUCCHINEA$34.00
Squid Ink Spaghetti, Blu Swimmer Crab, Zucchini, Cherry Tomato, Chilli, Lemon Crumble
GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA E BURRATA A$30.00
Baked Ricotta Gnocchi, San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Burrata, Parmesan
PAPPARDELLE AI FUNGHI E TARTUFOA$32.00
Porcini, King Brown, Shitake, Button Mushroom Ragu and Truffle Sauce

Dolci

TiramisuA$16.00
Infused Coffee Sponge Mascarpone Cacao, Chocolate Flakes
Cannolo SicilianoA$14.00
Filled with Ricotta Chocolate, Pistachio, Orange Candy
Bombolone al CioccolatoA$14.00
Chocolate Doughnut, Vanilla Ice Cream, Toasted Hazelnut
AffogatoA$12.00
Espresso Drowned in Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
GelatoA$9.00
- Gianduja
- Pistachio
- Lemon Sorbet

What 171 people are saying

Semola Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner West
Great for fine wines
Inner West
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Semola Restaurant offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "excellent service, food and wine." Patrons rave about the "best Italian food" in Sydney, highlighting the "super tender" lamb and "amazing pastas." The warm, cozy atmosphere and attentive staff make it a must-visit for authentic cuisine lovers.

171 Reviews

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Kim
Sydney14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience and evening. Food wash fresh and tasty. Great portion sizes. The lamb was super tender, just fell off the bone.
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Jonathan
Canberra6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
On the Saturday lunch hour, there was a cooking class taking place in the restaurant. Which meant we had to sit at the street-side tables. So whenever a bus passed by, we had to breathe in the exhaust fumes. We would have preferred to sit inside towards the back so as not to disturb the class. Having said that, the food was delicious and the service was great. We'll be going back. I'd recommend Semola to anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine.
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Siobhan
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Italian food…delicious home cooked ragu. Burrata was fab quality and very good value with Thursday night fixed price menu of 2 courses for 49 dollars. We’ll definitely be back!
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Steve
South Australia1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice staff and tha pasta is simply brilliant!
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Laura
San Francisco16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
excellent service, food and wine! Have been before and would go again!
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Amanda
Sydney7 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Honestly one of the worst meals I've had in the last 5 years. My friends and I had a few bites of our meal and then couldn't have more as it was truly inedible. My friend had the marinara spaghetti and said it was the worst she's ever had. I had the truffle parpadelle and it was truly disgusting. The mushrooms were sour and had some sort of weird powder on top. Just awful. The mixed olives were also awful and tasted like detergent.
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Dean
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Every dish a hit including their pasta special of the week. Zucchini flowers and tiramisu are also stand outs.
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Michelle
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One of the best Italian restaurants we've been to in Sydney. There are a number of gluten-free options available and the wagu beef pasta is very good. My friend highly recommends the focaccia as well. It wasn't too busy on a Saturday night and the staff were quite helpful.
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Richard
Sydney9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Italian food I’ve had in Sydney and relaxed, efficient service.
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Kate
Melbourne1 review
2.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
it’s an okay restaurant, the food was fine and wine list decent.
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FAQs

Semola Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0412 277 831.

Semola Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

212 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville, AU-NSW 2204

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sydenham
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Aniello Bortone
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.semola.com.au/
Phone number
0412 277 831

Semola Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Make This Mother's Day Truly Special at Semola

Bottomless Pasta Class

THURSDAY NIGHT OFFER

Antipasti

Signature Homemade FocacciaA$8.00

Main

Tagliere di Salumi

POLPO CROCCANTE PATATE FRIARIELLI E CECIA$24.00

WAGYU TARTUFATO A$23.00

CROSTINO ALLE ALICI A$12.00

ARANCINIA$19.00

P0LPETTE DELLA NONNA A$22.00

PROVOLONE AL FORNOA$19.00

Burrata of the DayA$23.00

FIORI DI ZUCCA RIPIENIA$22.00

Contorni

Rucola e ParmigianoA$15.00

INSALATA UVA GORGONZOLA E NOCI A$15.00

Broccolini ArrostoA$15.00

Patate Doppia CotturaA$12.00

Pasta

REGINETTE WAGYU GENOVESEA$33.00

MALLOREDDUS ALLA CAMPIDANESEA$30.00

SPAGHETTI AL NERO GRANCHIO E ZUCCHINEA$34.00

GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA E BURRATA A$30.00

PAPPARDELLE AI FUNGHI E TARTUFOA$32.00

Dolci

TiramisuA$16.00

Cannolo SicilianoA$14.00

Bombolone al CioccolatoA$14.00

AffogatoA$12.00

GelatoA$9.00

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