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Il Bene
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.5(105)The home of Authentic Woodfired Pizza in the Illawarra.
Made from scratch using the highest quality ingredients, Il Bene will transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy.
Combing the atmosphere of a traditional pizza restaurant within a modern club environment creates an experience like no other.
Under the expert guidance of our Italian pizza chefs; Claudio, Danilo and Stefano, Il Bene at The Fraternity Club offers our members and guests with authentic, hand-made pizza which you simply won't be able to resist.Andie's
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.6(59)Nestled in the heart of Thirroul and just steps from the beach, Andie's features a stunning outdoor courtyard that offers a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for casual dining or special gatherings.
Enjoy your meal surrounded by lush cabbage tree palms and the sounds of the sea.
Inside, our beautifully designed space invites a cosy vibe with warm lighting and Mediterranean-inspired decor. Join us for a delightful dining experience that captures the charm of this coastal gem!
South Sailor
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(1,193)With a love for casual, fresh seafood, South Sailor offers lunch, dinner and a wine & cocktail we just know you'll love! Just 150 metres from Thirroul Beach, South Sailor is a fitting spot to settle back after a day on the sand and surf.
Expect to find a contemporary seafood focussed menu with the very best that the South Coast and Australia has to offer. The menu is a combination of classic chip-shop fare and more worldly seafood flavours with an in-house Sushi & Poké Bar. The kitchen, lead by Executive Chef Graham Ette, prepares delicious seafood plates cooked to order, designed to share.
With indoor & outdoor seating, a licensed bar and kids beach cubby, gather the family for a relaxed weekend lunch or head in with friends for an evening of drinks and a shared feast. South Sailor is the perfect locale for those wanting to enjoy the Coal Coast vibe and warm welcome.
Silica Restaurant and Bar
Price: Expensive•Modern Australian•4.5(417)Set on Kiama's Surf Beach with beautiful views of the ocean and coastline, Silica Restaurant offers Kiama's freshest local seafood and finest dining experience.
Our menu is designed around locally sourced and home-grown ingredients, showcasing the very best of South Coast produce.
Ruki Robatayaki Grill & Bar
Price: Expensive•Creative Japanese•4.6(743)Fire, smoke, and umami - RUKI is all about the good stuff.
From the team that brought you Débutant Dining comes a new experience inspired by the late-night izakayas of Japan, right in the heart of Wollongong.
Enjoy charred skewers straight off the grill, fresh seafood and cold beer.
Take a seat at the bar and let us take care of you. You deserve it.La Trattoria at The Fraternity Club
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.4(190)With its cosmopolitan menu and an authentic Italian flavour, the La Trattoria is the perfect place to unwind with family and friends over a steaming bowl of pasta or one of our succulent seafood dishes. The La Trattoria is quickly becoming famous within the Illawarra as a different club dining experience, with large portion sizes of quality meals at very affordable prices. With a dedicated bar and room to comfortably seat more than 300 people, the team in the La Trattoria pride themselves on the quality of their food, cooked and served fresh by our fantastic staff.
Pull up a chair in our beautiful Al Fresco dining area and enjoy a meal outside while the kids play in the enclosed outdoor playground!
Open for lunch and dinner dining with sun and shaded areas, it’s that relaxed restaurant experience enjoyed outdoors, with quality food and drinks the whole family can enjoy!
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- KkellieNew South Wales •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoWe’ve experienced the amazing banquet a few times and it consistently impresses us. Super tasty, delicious dishes that are filling and great value.More infoRuki Robatayaki Grill & BarPrice: Expensive• Creative Japanese• Wollongong•4.6
- AAnneNew South Wales •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 27, 2025Fantastic service. Food was excellent with a wonderful variety and knowledgeable staff.More infoDebutantPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wollongong•4.6
- MMargaretSydney •9 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 21, 2025Wonderful food and great service. Everything was spot on and could not fault anything. Despite the 2 hour sitting we never felt rushed and the timing of the food was perfect! Would highly recommend.More infoRestaurant SantinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wollongong•4.9
- RRochelleNew South Wales •1 review4.0Dined on May 22, 2025Food was amazing and the cocktails were really nice. However, the restaurant wasn’t really busy but our orders seemed to be getting stuffed up. One of our entrees didn’t come, we said not to worry but then found out they were cooked anyway whilst eating our mains. We were still charged for accepting them! The staff were not attentive, when we went to pay, they were all standing around the kitchen talking. It took a long while for them to even take our orders after we’d all decided. Was disappointing service to go with such amazing food.More infoDom on BurelliPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Wollongong•4.5
- KKateCanberra •1 review5.0Dined on May 18, 2025We were visiting Wollongong and we went there twice on Sunday and both times we had a fantastic time The first time was just for a drink in the afternoon then we went back for dinner later that day. The food was fantastic and very well priced plus cocktails were delicious. Highly recommend and we will definitely go back on our next visit to Wollongong.More infoLux Bistro BarPrice: Expensive• Café• Wollongong•4.3
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