Bar Totti’s

Bar Totti’s is the younger sibling to Totti’s—Bondi’s dreamy courtyard Italian that’s loved for its viral wood-fired bread and Neapolitan ice cream sandwiches.

Located smack-bang in the heart of Sydney CBD in Merivale's pumping ivy Precinct, Bar Totti’s plates up the casual trattoria vibes Totti’s has earned a rep for, with an expanded antipasti menu covering scallop crudo, ‘nduja, burrata, and marinated peppers. 

There are grilled mains like whole market fish and bone-in sirloins, pastas including the crowd favourite lamb ragu and bucatini with clams, and sides. Totti’s desserts were also carried over (yes, the ice cream sandwich and the tiramisu), and there's an $85pp set menu.

To drink, there’s a selection of Italian and Australian wines, alongside a broader menu of spritzes and cocktails, including Negronis available in jugs.

The venue is divided into a section with high tables and a horseshoe-shaped bar, and a light, bright and airy dining room, with big windows that open onto George Street. There are also a handful of tables on the street for CBD people-watching.

Bar Totti’s is prime for after-work drinks, while also creating a vibing space to kick off a big night out on the town. You can try your luck walking in, but we recommend making a booking.

Now check out more of the best restaurants in the Sydney CBD.

Image credit: Bar Totti's, Steven Woodburn