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Pompei's Bondi
Review
About
Two very special but uniquely different places are the inspiration behind Pompei’s. The spectacular rustic beauty of Cortina perched high in the Alps of northern Italy underpins everything we do. And the eclectic cool chic of the world’s most famous beach shapes how we do it. Just as the dramatic vertical pale peaks of the Dolomites contrasts with the cosmopolitan marine landscapes of Bondi, our faith in traditional artisanal hand-crafting cooking contrasts with our creativity and innovation to produce delicately balanced healthy dishes. It’s our tradition in evolution, continuing our journey guided by fond memories of my mother’s Italian home cooking. They say there’s two sides to every story - so stay a while and hear ours. We might be from Cortina, but we’ve made this place our home. And both places define us. We’re Bondi made Italian.
Features
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
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Hours
Closed today
Sunday
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thursday
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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4.2
382 reviews
Excellent
194
Very good
126
Average
33
Poor
17
Terrible
12
Elaine & Stuart W
Glasgow175 contributions
Dec 2024 • couples
We stumbled upon this place as we were wandering around looking for dinner after getting in from the airport. It was relatively busy and the menu had some good choices. The service was good and they were upfront with us that the kitchen shut soon so we would need to order quickly - which we did and our food arrived quickly as well. We had bruschetta and pizza both of which were tasty.
Written 21 December 2024
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sydneysider48
Sydney1201 contributions
Mar 2021 • none
This is a traditional Italian restaurant with a very pleasant decor and ambience. It has a very extensive menu offering a wide range of authentic Italian food. Our group universally praised the quality of their lunches and we agreed that this was the best Italian meal we had eaten for a long time. All our dishes were delicious, well presented and very generous in size. The wine list offers an extensive range of Australian and Italian wines and both the food and wine were very reasonably priced. The service was prompt, attentive and friendly and we all enjoyed ourselves immensely.
Written 22 March 2021
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HRE96
Manly67 contributions
Apr 2021 • none
In simple terms if you are after a quality Italian meal, this is the place to come to. In our group some had the Calzone, some had pizza, some had pasta – all very good. Special note that the pasta with snapper, prawns, capers, chilli etc got a big tick of approval.
Great variety on the menu so no doubt we will be back.
We also hit the dessert – can’t beat a good gelato.
It had great atmosphere when we were there, early on it could be a bit noisy for some but we enjoyed it.
Written 21 April 2021
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Dallen
Mairangi Bay38 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
Not great for the price. Could be an issue of the secret recipe and flavour being lost in the original pompei eruption.
Ordered the beef pasta, lack of flavour, watery sauce pasta tasted like packet pasta.
Focaccia bread was good though.
Written 16 February 2024
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Sarah Z
Sydney7 contributions
Oct 2021 • family
Ordered pasta with prawns and seafood.
Mostly pasta ordered extra hot chilli there was no flavour no chilli just pasta.
Bruschetta was just cold bread with tomato into a container.
Tiramisu was given in a coffee cup.
Terrible food extremely overpriced
Go elsewhere!!!!!
Written 4 October 2021
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KenJersey
Gorey39 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Had lunch there today portions were like starters, I ordered a pasta Ragu and when I ask the waiter if it was a starter he replied it’s all one size, 100grams of pasta and them 25grams of sauce, (my mother would have turned in her grave)
The owner needs to take a visit to Italy where they serve proper portions not children’s portions. He is obviously trying to retire early. A total rip off you should be ashamed of yourself.
Written 1 January 2020
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cdlucas41
56 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
Wonderful traditional Italian meal seconds away from the strip! I see a couple of reviews that reflect a lack of dining experience. The staff is wonderful and this location has a lot to offer in an area filled with typical shoreline pub-style and trendy food.
1. The owner is present and engaged. So get a booking; take your time; and engage!
2. Meals are prepared perfectly. If you don’t know what you are ordering, ask!
Save room for desert!
Written 3 January 2025
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Pete
Brisbane224 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Maybe I’m hard to impress? Having the Chef’s recommendation of fish, floating in a vegetable broth (not a chowder) was a little disappointing. So we compensated and had the gelato cones with chocolate topping for dessert. Ahhh, now that was better, without going back out onto the street and around the corner. Great pasta and pizza meals here.
Written 19 January 2020
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Stefano
27 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
We visited Pompei's on our first visit to Australia. Needless to say, we were very pleased with the warm welcome of its staff. Even more importantly, their pizza was a real Italian treat, perfectly cooked with fresh ingredients. I must mention that the dough they make, besides being perfectly soft and crunchy at the same time, it is very light on the gut (You will only realize that a few hours later after eating) and it doesn't bloat you as other pizza's doughs do.
Lastly, we could not leave without trying their gelato (ice cream), OMG, that is beyond deliciousness, made of the highest ingredients (you don't have to be a chef or gelato experts to say that...your palate will feel that right away at the first scoop).
Thank you for the great lunch, and for making us feel home away from home.
Written 16 February 2020
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TrishB08
103 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
The good - waitress was very good, quick and attentive. The ice-cream and gelato dessert delicious and nice to have a selection of organic wines.
The not so good - for me the food was not enjoyable at all (had the veal). And $22 each for the kids small bowl of plain pasta with Parmesan was outrageous. Won’t return but they seem to have plenty of loyal customers.
Written 24 January 2020
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Secondivan
29 contributions
Dec 2022 • family
I had lived in Italy and I am very particular about my Italian food. We order pizza, coffee, icecream, tiramisu, house drinks and ice cream… omg everything was to perfection!!! I wish I could go again but we leave tomorrow. Our server Marian was sooo wonderful nice and patient with my kids… she even charged my phone. This place is a gem and the prices are super reasonable!! Please do yourself a favor and gooooo
Written 15 December 2022
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coogeematt
Sydney399 contributions
June 2020 • family
Had an excellent Saturday night dinner out here. For my daughters 18th birthday dinner. Started with great gelato cocktails.
All the food was excellent. The puttanesca, the snapper pasta, the gnocchi and the ravioli. And to finish with pistachio and ricotta gelato. All great. Top service. The setting nice in a window seat to watch the passing parade of Gould St. It’s Italian food served well, presented well and tasted great.
Written 6 June 2020
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Glenn Salongo
4 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Great Italian food. Been there three times and every time very satisfied. They have the best gluten free pizza and pastas I have ever had. The non-gluten-free is also great, so is the kids pastas. The prosecco with lemon sorbet and vodka is the perfect dessert!
Written 10 February 2020
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Simon d
Hobart19 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Ate there twice on a recent trip and enjoyed both times very much. Pizza was delicious, service was wonderful, and the gelati superb, especially when choc topped. MY 11 year old thought the Eton Messi was the best dessert of all time.
Written 11 February 2020
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Frances B
Rose Bay53 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Dined tonight at Pompei's Bondi. Used to really like going here. Pizza and gelato and wine were great. Service by wait staff was excellent. Ambience charming and authentic Italian. But the evening was marred by the dismissive attitude of the head of house. Who then completely ignored me on leaving. Invisible? Why do they do this? When you have paid and left a generous tip. Don't you just hate this when you are dining solo? Shall not be returning. Poor form...
Written 1 February 2020
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