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“Best pasta I’ve ever had”
Review of Cucina Porto

Cucina Porto
Ranked #7 of 6,546 Restaurants in Sydney
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: USD 10 - USD 20
Description: Cucina Porto serves up simple, honest Italian food using the best ingredients along with a touch of old-world hospitality and charm. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Description: Cucina Porto serves up simple, honest Italian food using the best ingredients along with a touch of old-world hospitality and charm. We look forward to welcoming you.
Reviewed 5 January 2022

We ordered the tomatoes, calamari, capriciossa pizza and seafood linguine. All of which was absolutely very good, however the linguine was by far and away the best pasta dish I’ve ever had, would 100% recommend.
Food was quick, but not too quick, service was great and the chef sorted us out a taster of the fantastic tiramisu too, unfortunately we were too full to manage a full dessert.
Nice touch by one of the waiters to finish with a complimentary limoncello each.
We will be back and Thankyou again!

Date of visit: January 2022
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The Star Sydney, Owner at Cucina Porto, responded to this reviewResponded 8 January 2022

Hi Harryjb1414! Thank you for your amazing review on Cucina Porto! I 100% agree, the linguine is also my personal favourite pasta at Cucina Porto, however we hope you come back again soon to try the Schiaffoni as that is also a crowd pleaser ! We are happy to hear that even though you were full you were able to try our amazing tiramisu (which you will know now to keep space for next time you come!) and also finish with a limoncello the classic Italian way! We look forward to seeing you again soon :) Ciao

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Reviewed 28 December 2021

Great service from Romy, we had a great time here and the team really made the difference. Good are always good and friend team members.

Date of visit: December 2021
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The Star Sydney, Owner at Cucina Porto, responded to this reviewResponded 8 January 2022

Thank you KHCSydney for your amazing review on Cucina Porto! We do have an amazing team here who go above and beyond for our guests. We hop to see you again soon :) Ciao

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Reviewed 21 December 2021 via mobile

We had the mist amazing dining experience because of Ottavio and the whole Team! We had booked the private dining room which was a privilege we really loved. We’re an Italian and french family, so, we were overwhelmed with every mouthful we devoured!! Every dish we ordered superseded every expectation, it was divine!! The ‘stone bread’ is just incredible, as was the creamy, fresh burrata, so delicate and impeccably flavoured with pesto…let’s not forget those super, delicious calamari fritti - yum!! Our mains were all amazing on the palettes, grilled meat, bbq prawns and cuttlefish, and so much more. We squeezed in dessert, it was just superb!! The star though was Ottavio, he welcomed us as if we were family, he was kind, attentive, charming and nothing was too much at all when we continually added more to our order. Combine with the ambiance of the mood of the restaurant, it is now our absolute favourite Italian restaurant in the city!!! Thank you for helping us create an amazing memory!! All the best for 2022!,

Maria, Sophia, Sienna-Rose & Adam

Date of visit: December 2021
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The Star Sydney, Owner at Cucina Porto, responded to this reviewResponded 8 January 2022

Thank you Maria, Sophia, Sienna-Rose and Adam for taking time to write such a wonderful review on Cucina Porto! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience in our Private Dining Room and that the food was amazing, we personally know how picky Italians (and the French) are haha ! We are privileged to have Ottaviano as our restaurant manager who always leads by example and is also quite a character himself. We hope to see you again soon for another wonderful experience ! Ciao :)

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Reviewed 20 December 2021

This was my partner's and I second time at this restaurant. We loved the Linguine dish so much the first time we had to come back. This time we brought my partner's parents to try a few different options. Our waitperson was Carolyn and she was so welcoming, friendly and attentive! Highly recommend and will be back again for sure!

Date of visit: December 2021
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The Star Sydney, Owner at Cucina Porto, responded to this reviewResponded 8 January 2022

Thank you Alison for your amazing review ! We are so happy to hear that you came back a second time as we are sure it wont be the last. Carolyn is also amazing and we are glad that our guest take the time to acknowledge our team members! We hope to see you guys again soon :) Ciao

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Reviewed 18 December 2021 via mobile

My favourite Italian restaurant in Sydney. Have been there at least 8-9 times since they openned. They update their menu and i always try the new options. Always fresh and delicious. I wish they have the Ortalana and Pasta di norma back as they were my favourites. Ottaviano and Natasha are great and i always have a great chat with their warm welcome

Date of visit: December 2021
Thank cubexxx
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The Star Sydney, Owner at Cucina Porto, responded to this reviewResponded 8 January 2022

Hi cubexxx, thank you for your wonderful review on Cucina Porto! So happy to hear that you enjoy our food and specials ! Chef Martino is amazing and updated the menu with local and seasonal products! Thank you for the special shout out to Ottaviano and Natasha (me)!!! So glad to know that we always look after you when you come back! See you again soon :) Ciao

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