Restaurant Santino

4.7

473 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

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2 people

Feb 20, 2025

8:30 PM

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

Restaurant Santino is tucked away in the corner of a lively laneway in central Wollongong. Our Italian style bistro has a wonderfully classic feel, creating an ambiance fit for a dirty martini and a number from Nina Simone. Walls are adorned with art deco prints which set off this incredibly designed, chic space.

Our team of talented chefs takes pride in using only the freshest ingredients and creating dishes that are both traditional and contemporary. We make our fresh pasta daily, on a rotating menu so you can always expect something new and exciting.

At Restaurant Santino, we understand that a great meal deserves an equally great wine pairing. That’s why we have a cellar stocked with an impressive selection of wines from around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or just discovering the joys of wine, our team is here to help you find the perfect bottle to complement your meal.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(02) 4225 0222
Website
http://www.restaurantsantino.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Valerio Montessi

Location
17 Globe Lane, Wollongong, AU-NSW 2500
Neighborhood
Wollongong
Cross street
Church Street
Parking details
GPT Shopping Centre or Church Street Parking
Public transit
Wollongong
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Goats Curd alla primaveraA$22.00
lemon · pinenuts · bottarga (gf, df, vgno)
Heirloom TomatoesA$22.00
peach · pomegranate · hazelnut (gf, df, vgn)
CrudoA$24.00
pink grapefruit · burnt orange · sunflower seeds · chives (gf, df)
Pickled musselsA$22.00
white taramasalata · celery · fennel · parsley · tarragon (gfo)
Mortadella PatéA$22.00
port gel · pistacchio · pasta fritta (gfo)
Beef CarpaccioA$24.00
mustard · confit egg yolk · ricotta salata (gf)

PASTAS

SpaghettiA$30.00
garlic chive · chickpeas · pangrattato · egg yolk (v, gfo)
ConchiglieA$34.00
prawn · salmon roe · sorrel · bisque (gfo)
MafaldineA$34.00
lamb · sugar snaps · anchovies · pecorino · herbs (gfo, dfo)

MAINS

Eggplant ParmigianaA$32.00
san marzano · olive gremolata · cashew ricotta · provolone (v, gf, dfo, vgno)
Market fishA$46.00
tomato consommé · broad beans · olives · fennel fronds · society garlic (gf, dfo)
Breakout River pork cutletA$46.00
apricot · almond · sage (gf, df)
Little Joe BisteccaA$140.00
gippsland, VIC · 800g · pure black angus MB4+ · salsa verde (gf, df)

SIDES

Mixed leavesA$12.00
eschalot · balsamic (gf, vgn)
Cocktail Potato SaladA$12.00
green goddess · capers · fefferoni · mint oil (v, gf)
Romano BeansA$14.00
bagna cauda · grana padano (vo, gf, dfo)

DESSERTS

Gianduja Zuppa IngleseA$14.00
dulce de leche · coffee zabaglione · cantucci
Vanilla panna cottaA$14.00
red wine nashi pear · olive oil (gf)
Seasonal sorbetA$8.00
(gf, vgn)
AffogatoA$10.00
biscotti (gfo)
KIDS Penne alfredoA$15.00
butter · parmesan
Conchiglie napolitanaA$15.00
tomato · parmesan

What 473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

473 Reviews

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twinshan
New South Wales
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dining experience, amazing service, delicious food and wonderful wine. Definitely one of my favourite restaurants.
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TopCat
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good place to visit if you like Great food and wine.
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BradG
New South Wales
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nice food and location. Nice wine list as well. Service was also vey good.
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DylanB
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Would recommend to friends nice setting.
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deborah
Canberra
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cosy low lighting, a welcoming feel, food was excellent, lovely wine list. Service friendly and efficient. Have no hesitation going back.
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MaxM
New South Wales
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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GNOCCHI
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finally got to experience santino. Victoria our waitress was amazing and made us feel right at home. Food and wine were on point. All the chefs were very handsome. Would highly recommended for any girls nights out. Date nights also recommended 😘
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Kegs
New South Wales
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our fourth visit to this fabulous restaurant and once again we were not disappointed. From the moment you enter the restaurant the dining experience is exceptional in every way. Professional attentive wait staff, brilliance and innovation in the kitchen, the sparkling glass on the picture frames the wine list. We had the set menu again and it was superb especially the beetroot with sour dough ice cream! Thankyou to all the staff We will definitely be back.
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Jacinta
Sydney
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The timing of food coming to our table was very disjointed, we were all eating at different times, our side for main meal was delivered 10 minutes after receiving the $140 steak which was cold. Service was nothing special, it would of been nice to feel welcome and the menu explained in depth, very expensive for what it was.
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Beth
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I visited for the first time and ordered the Feed Me option. It was all amazing, with a special mention to the sourdough gelato.
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Restaurant Santino is rated 4.7 stars by 473 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 20, 2025

8:30 PM

17 Globe Lane, Wollongong, AU-NSW 2500

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Church Street
Neighborhood
Wollongong
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
GPT Shopping Centre or Church Street Parking
Public transit
Wollongong
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Valerio Montessi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.restaurantsantino.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 4225 0222

Restaurant Santino

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Dining areas

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STARTERS

Millers’ local bakehouse sourdoughA$8.00

Marinated olivesA$8.00

Whipped gorgonzolaA$14.00

Sydney rock oystersA$6.00

ENTREES

Goats Curd alla primaveraA$22.00

Heirloom TomatoesA$22.00

CrudoA$24.00

Pickled musselsA$22.00

Mortadella PatéA$22.00

Beef CarpaccioA$24.00

PASTAS

SpaghettiA$30.00

ConchiglieA$34.00

MafaldineA$34.00

MAINS

Eggplant ParmigianaA$32.00

Market fishA$46.00

Breakout River pork cutletA$46.00

Little Joe BisteccaA$140.00

SIDES

Mixed leavesA$12.00

Cocktail Potato SaladA$12.00

Romano BeansA$14.00

DESSERTS

Gianduja Zuppa IngleseA$14.00

Vanilla panna cottaA$14.00

Seasonal sorbetA$8.00

AffogatoA$10.00

KIDS Penne alfredoA$15.00

Conchiglie napolitanaA$15.00

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