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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(61)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(748)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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- CChelleNew South Wales •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOutstanding, as ever! Thanks to the team for a delicious evening. The burrata with dustings of pine nuts was out of this world. Special thanks to Sam and Madeleine for taking such good care of us. 10/10.More infoRestaurant SantinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wollongong•4.9
- DDannyNew South Wales •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoService was outstanding! Food was great. Pumkin pizza, yum.Thank you.More infoKneading RubyPrice: Expensive • Italian• Wollongong•4.7
- CCharlotteSydney •3 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoExcellent food and a great buzz. There were some good drink choices- the sake flights are great. The banquet gave a really good selection of the menu - everything was delicious- but shout out to the prawns and the amazing furiake friesMore infoRuki Robatayaki Grill & BarPrice: Expensive• Creative Japanese• Wollongong•4.6
- IIsaacNew South Wales •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 16, 2025Debutant is our go to for special dinners the food is outstanding the service is outstanding. We have a great time on wednesday night and we are already planning on when we can get back. Highly recommended for special occasions.More infoDebutantPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wollongong•4.6
- BBrennaSydney •1 review4.0Dined on Jun 24, 2025I had my birthday dinner here with my family and the waiter was extremely attentive and generous. I received a free cocktail of choice being the birthday girl and loved the selection of food for sharing! The waiter took many photos for us and even played a birthday song while I was cutting the cake. At the end of the night I left some cake for the staff to share for being so wonderful and making my birthday dinner special ☺️More infoLux Bistro BarPrice: Expensive• Café• Wollongong•4.3
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