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Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea, Paddington, AU-NSW

Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

4.5
4.5
156 Reviews
$41 to $100
Sicilian
354 S Dowling St, Paddington, AU-NSW 2021

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Here at Zafferano, we like to keep things a little old school, from sourcing to serving, our key values remain.
Simone, the Head Chef and co-owner of Zafferano grew up inside the kitchen of his family's restaurant in Porticello, Sicily and brings that passion and authenticity to his food.
We combine local, fresh, seasonal ingredients with passion and tradition, to create a menu that is endlessly devoted to flavour and quality. We have a love for food, for the whole experience. We believe in celebrating just how powerful food can be, from the seed to the plate. Because connection through food is our mission.
Our space is intimate with only 38 seats and the overall vibe of the restaurant really transports you to Sicily with an outdoor courtyard that feels like a traditional Italian piazza.
We have a few signature dishes however the Risotto Marinara & Spaghetti Marinara are definitely at the for front of our menu.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Sicilian, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Simone Crivello
  • Neighborhood
    Paddington
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sicilian Festa Set Menu

    A$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For tables of 6 or more we do a Sicilian Festa Shared Set Menu. A Traditional Sicilian Menu designed for sharing. A selection of Antipasti, pastas, risottos, salads, sides and desserts will be placed down the centre of the table in our traditional Sicilian platters and bowls for you to serve yourself. Let the flavours, the atmosphere and the decor transport you to beautiful Sicily for the day or night.

What 156 people are saying

Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Neighborhood gem

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea offers "authentic Sicilian food" with "high quality" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "charming staff" and "great ambience," while the "talented chef" delivers "incredible" dishes. With both indoor and outdoor seating, it promises a "lovely experience" and consistent culinary excellence.

156 Reviews
  1. Lanneke

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s such a great little place. Like being in Europe ! Love

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  2. Camiel

    Mobile2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Can highly recommend. Authentic Sicilian food, high quality, good service. Would come back here for dinner anytime soon.

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  3. KianaH

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The service was all over the place. Incorrect drink orders were brought out. There was a spider on the wall and the food has lost its quality in comparison to before

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  4. stephen

    Sydney5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A relatively quiet space, with excellent food, charming staff and great ambience.

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  5. Abby

    Sydney1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Respectfully, the main dishes are on same quality as a bar Reggio or romas but at fratelli paradiso prices.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing. Food is incredible. What a talented chef and fantastic fresh produce.

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  7. Simone VIP

    Sydney32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A quick and easy meal for us post sydney fc game. Staff were quick and pasta was delicious. The wine list is pretty small but staff were friendly to get a glass of wine that suited our meal. Thanks team.

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  8. Vince

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely experience under the trees. Awesome to see a family working together to deliver a great food experience with cooking from the heart.

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  9. Angela

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have eaten several time at Zafferano and have always been very happy with the food, service and ambience. Having lived in Sicily I can vouch for the authenticity of the dishes.

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  10. Neil

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Sicilian authenticity. Cant praise the Grillo enough!

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FAQs

Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea is rated 4.5 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

354 S Dowling St, Paddington, AU-NSW 2021

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Paddington
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Sicilian, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Simone Crivello
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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