Italian and Sons

3.5
Google Rating

About

Award-winning Italian and Sons represents fifteen years of uncompromising Italian excellence. The modern Italian menu features house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and seasonal dishes that showcase Italian techniques and ingredients. The sleek wine bar Bacaro at the back offers refuge when the main restaurant fills up, serving excellent regional Italian wines alongside small plates. The casual atmosphere combined with serious cooking standards makes it perfect for every occasion from date nights to business dinners where you want impressive food without stuffiness.

Best Times to Visit

Tuesday evenings for intimate dining, Wednesday-Friday lunch for business meals, weekends for celebratory dinners. Book ahead for prime weekend slots.

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Busiest Time

Friday and Saturday 7PM - 9PM

Quietest Time

Tuesday 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Restaurant Features

Wheelchair Accessible, Reservations Recommended, Wine List, Bar Onsite, Paid Parking, Credit Cards Accepted, Mobile Payments, Groups Welcome, Romantic Atmosphere, Upscale Dining

Meals Served

Lunch, Dinner

Category

Fine Dining

Cuisine

Italian

Neighbourhood

Inner North

Website

Visit

Phone

Phone

Getting There

By Car: Drive along Lonsdale Street in Braddon, heading towards the city centre from Northbourne Avenue. Italian and Sons is located at number 7 on the left side. Paid street parking is available on Lonsdale Street and surrounding streets, with additional paid parking lots nearby in the Braddon precinct.

By Public Transport: Take Bus Route 56 or 58 to the Lonsdale Street stop in Braddon, which is approximately a 2-minute walk to the restaurant. Alternatively, catch the light rail to the Civic Station and walk approximately 8 minutes north along Northbourne Avenue, then turn left onto Lonsdale Street.

By Taxi or Ride-Share: Request pickup to 7 Lonsdale Street, Braddon. The restaurant is easily accessible by all ride-share services with convenient drop-off directly outside the venue. From Canberra Airport, the journey takes approximately 15-20 minutes depending on traffic.

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