La Disfida Haberfield reviews . (Pizza) in Sydney (New South Wales).
La Disfida Haberfield
109 Ramsay St, Haberfield NSW 2045, Australia
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Comments of La Disfida Haberfield
J.
Great food and exceptional service! My partner and I were impressed with their service, it was a 5 star from when we got there till the end. They offered us to keep our papas cake we bought next door in their fridge, asked if wanted bread for the gnocchi sauce and provided ice cubes with tap water - very attentive and kind gesture of them. Food was very nice too. La Disfida has become my no.1 local Italian restaurant.
A. Z.
Fantastic Italian food and fast service 👏👏 I’m so happy I was finally able to try La Disfida! Without a table booking for a Saturday night, we would’ve been turned away again as it was quite packed. We arrived 15 minutes earlier than our booking time but our table was ready and we were quickly seated.
We ordered the tartufa pizza which was a smashing combination of cheese, mushroom, prosciutto and truffle! The gnocchi dish featured soft pillowy pasta bathed in intense cheesey goodness. Finally, the mussel spaghetti is not to be forgotten as it was bursting with flavour- the marinara sauce clung well to every strand of pasta and mussel meat. A glass of chilled white wine paired nicely with these dishes. Although we didn’t end up staying for dessert, I would’ve liked to try their tiramisu.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to others and be more than happy to come back to try more :)
(Apologies for the shocker photo due to dim lighting! Other google reviews do it better 🥴)
B.
Get your pizza and pasta fix from this fantastic local gem! Great food, quick service, and a top spot. Wood fired pizzas with a thin base, packed with flavor and a delicious tomato base. Be sure to book as this place can get quite busy all week long.
M.
My first time to La Disfida in many many years and it did not disappoint. In my honest opinion the best pizza in Sydney. The diavola and Margherita pizzas were amazing. The lamb shoulder ragu pappardelle pasta was very nice although it could have used some more sauce and more meat. The gorgonzola and truffle arancini was a great starter too. Desserts were pana cotta and creme brûlée and they’re we’re both ok.
K. S.
Great authentic Italian... could not fault the dishes we had and the service was very attentive. The salad pictured was a special but damn good with figs goats cheese and crispy prosciutto!! Nice vibe too 👍🏼
L. J.
+ Friendly and efficient service
+ High quality food. I recommend the casarecce pasta - it was delicious.
+ Bufala pizza was yummy too but could do with more basil to enhance the flavour
+ Also enjoyed the ceviche special. Subtle flavour combo of grapefruit, capers and herbs. It was great!
+ Appreciated the brown bag of bread and olive oil as a complementary starter
J. M.
(4.5 stars)
The virus has added hand santisiser and elbow bumps to La Disfida’s repertoire, but otherwise this Haberfield stalwart puts out the same warm, convivial vibe it always has. I was delighted to find the famous Chef Danny Russo on the floor on a casual Wednesday evening, pumping out a chalkboard menu of well-handled and well-constructed specials that change every week.
Sardines ($23), prepared in-house, shine against olive tapanade on focaccia. Baby leeks ($22) are roasted whole in the wood-fire oven then topped with stracciatele and bright orange dusting of shaved bottarga. Witlof ($20) joins broad beans, heirloom baby carrots and whole almonds in white balsamic for a generous winter salad that will spark joy in the most jaded palate (surely by now getting bored with hearty stodge).
Orecchiette ($29) is al dente—dare I say chewy?—against sausage, citta Di rapa (turnip tops) and truffle. Punches savoury middle like nobody’s business and I’m hard pressed to name a better one in 14 years of writing about food. The bianca pizza special ($27) works similar turf with sausage, broccoli, potato, pecorino and magnificent little olives that eat like red wine on a well-executed “king of the thin” base. It won’t travel so eat in: you can save on the wine bill by using BYO early in the week. Kicking myself for not visiting more often.
L. C.
Get the potato pizza. There's this crazy mushroom concentrated puree on it that makes us wanting more. When it's busy the pizza dough loses a little bit too much air (probs cause it's being rushed). Haven't sat in the restaurant but take away had been great during lockdown.
S. B.
This restaurant is amazing, one of my favourite Italian restaurants so for. I love the Gnocchi with cheese, super delicious. The pizza with chillies is matching, perfect size, thin and good cooking. The hospitality was brilliant and friendly staff. I have been there anytime. Always packed but can get a table by walking in.
Accept reservation for 5 people and more. Less than 5 only walk-in. BYO for sure!
I just came back there again after three days later. Tasted another menu, seems special menus change regularly. Pizza with ham was really good.
D. T.
Excellent food and service! I went here with my girlfriend and we had the truffle, potato and sausage pizza as well as the gnocchi Bolognese. Both were seasoned perfectly with a good mix of savoury and sweet flavours. I can often feel heavy after eating Italian but I definitely didn't after eating here.
5/5 would recommend.
K. K.
This place took me right back to Italy. Food is amazing and the staff there is so professional and passionate. Do yourself a favour and dine there once or twice or hundred times :)
N. H.
Always love the food here and the service! A busy but relaxed vibe for a friday night. Shared a couple of pizzas and pastas with a side of cauliflower, mixing up the classics with the specials is the way to go! Loved this night out with the family, been before with some friends and will definitely vist again!
J. A.
We had pizza tonight and it was super good, thin, with fresh ingredients.
The customer service was polite and fast
We will go back for sure!
C. M.
An excellent venue to celebrate any occasion. Delicious and authentic Italian food. Quick and friendly service with great care and attention. Pizza is excellent. Must try the zucchini flowers!
R. A.
Pizza tastes nice. A bit of a wait since they were busy prefer take away to sitting in since it's on the small side
K. H.
Delicious authentic Italian food with pizza and paste you'll definitely be back for. Simple yet complex flavours shine through the sauces, and by adding chilli oil, it doesn't get any better than that! The gnocchi melts in your mouth and a must try, the woodfire pizza is thin, crispy and flavoursome. Large menu to choose from which can be overwhelming, however you can't go wrong with the specials menu either with plenty of food and drinks to choose from. A must visit for Italian food lovers!
J. T.
Mamamiaaaa 👌🇮🇹
When it comes to good service, Italians are by far the pioneers, especially at La Disfida. Great customer service and amazing food.
The Entres are on point, ordered the bocconcini speck, polenta chips and bruschetta.
The gnocchi is really good and the duck ragu special of the day was so succulent.
Would definitely be back to try out their pizzas
Y.
Amazing pizza! The pizza base is just perfect and the cheese in the top is sooo tasty!! One of my favorite Pizza restaurants in Australia!
J. B.
We sat down at 6pm, and ordered, received, and ate all of our food by 6:30! Their service was crazy quick and very friendly, and the quality was amazing. I recommend their pizzas (their bases are crisp and delicious) and their gnocchi (incredible texture and flavour).
R. L.
Have been going to La Disfida for dinner the last 5 years and it never fails to disappoint. Why I haven’t a review is beyond me.
Pizzas made to perfection and the entrees / specials always keep you on your toes and are executed with absolute love and flavour.
Have been getting the Bufala every visit - tomato, mozzarella olive oil and basil. Simple yet effective.
Tiramisu to finish off the experience is a must too.
P. K.
Dad found this place on TripAdvisor with extremely high reviews, they weren't lying.
Wednesday night, top floor atmosphere was homely and cosy, minimal deco. Within 5 minutes of ordering everything, the garlic pizza came. Freshest, thinnest and lightest pizza, period. The zucchini flowers had the perfect crunch and the ricotta was fresh and soft. For pasta, the Casarecci was homemade and genuine, the tomato sauce had a distinctive tangy flavour. The pizzas were good, but the Gamberi was a let down as the prawns were bland. The desserts were the big cherry on top. Fruit Pannacotta was delicious and the mangoes were sweet. Tiramisu was so-so, but still nice. The eggless chocolate cake was definitely the best part as it was all kinds of crunchy and tasty. The staff were also quite friendly.
So, this is a definite yes from me!
M. Y.
If you ever need a good measure on a neighbourhood pizza joint, look for the one full of locals (track pants dress code is the giveaway), a blackboard and occasional issues with the electricity which you're too warm on the house pino to pay attention to. By that criteria, LD is up there with the best local eats Sydney's outer suburbs have to offer. Thin and crispy pies, the tomato sauce slightly sweet, slightly tangy but uber savoury, that cook in under 5 mins thanks to a ripping hot woodfire oven will make you understand why, it's wise to order a pizza per person. The pastas are bold and worth a shot too (house made gnocchi!) not to mention the daily specials that you can tell are 💯 market fresh - figs, octopus, burrata, made to taste, not to trend.
C.
Had my birthday dinner here and took recommendations from the staff there and enjoyed all the foods. I had the squid that was the special of the day and it was fantastic.
Service was friendly, staff was helpful.
Usually busy and can be a bit of a wait to get table but it is worth the wait.
N. C.
Saturday night dinner with a group of 10. Had a nice little table on the balcony up the front. Pizzas were fantastic, some of the best I've ever had, and dessert was top notch too.
H. C.
Nice place to go out with friends and family, very small inside but overall good. The food was good, you can tell that everything is home made, yummy. Customer service is good too!
B. I.
Good standard Italian at this busy local eatery. Great atmosphere on the pavement on a summers evening.
B. L.
La Disfida is incredible. Some of the best Italian food you will find in Sydney. The specials are always something new and delicious. Their pizzas are amazing too. The bufula pizza is a standout.
D. W.
Beautiful pizza (although toppings could be better quality) and a lovely gorgonzola gnocchi.
G. R.
Our favorite Italian restaurant in Sydney. Service is so efficient and food is absolutely delicious.
N. F. (.
Very pleasant atmosphere. All staff were very friendly and the Pizza was absolutely 💯 specialty
C. R.
We had a beautiful bruschetta, campagnola pizza and tomato & basil gnocchi.. pizza had a lovely thin woodfired base which you could fold. Great service, the place was mostly full but wait time on the meal and wait staff was excellent.
A. G.
I normally eat very minimal mushroom on pizzas, but my partner ordered the Tartufa pizza. The flavour was unbelievable! We asked the waitress if ordering pasta to share and a pizza each was too much to which she said yes. When the pizza came out, it was a very generous size. I'm a big eater and struggled finishing it. My only slight would be maybe more toppings on the pizza, but my god her pizza and the one I had would hands down be one if the best and flavourful pizzas I have ever had.
K. G.
Best gluten free pizza base I have ever had !
D. W.
Excellent Italian food. Great pizza, tasting really authentic. Outdoor and indoor dining. Excellent service from Italian staff. Street parking available and there's a bottle shop next door. I'd make a booking as this place is very popular. Highly recommended for a great meal.
S. C.
Overall pretty good
Good bits
- Food was above average; great salad, great pasta
- Atmosphere was nice and convivial
Bad bits
- Upstairs is difficult to reach; very steep and narrow stairs (was worried about my older father in law as he stepped up and down those stairs)
- Pizzas: not my favourite - considerably salty and thin
- Lighting: upstairs, it was difficult to read the menu as it was so dark. The worst aspect was the ceiling fan above us. The constant rotating flickering from the light was very much a source of annoyance
J. 7.
Been coming to La Disfida for over 20 years. Always good, always busy, always noisy. Great for special occasions or that friends group catch up. Its the same old formula, good food, attentive service and a homely family feel about the place. Well worth visiting for any occasion.
G. T.
Pizza is delicious, easy sitting down before 7:30pm
d.
A Haberfield institution, easily one of the best Italian eateries in Sydney!
A. J.
Absolutely loved the food. Pretty much everything on the menu is amazing. The only thing that I wasn't too happy about was that they do no have meat apart from Beef and ham. Should probably increase the variety of meat. On a separate note, we were served by Camilla. Haven't been to many Italian places yet, but out of all the places, I think this place has probably the best customer service.
T. B.
First time here after a very long break. My mistake. Delicious meal, shared from the specials - swordfish polpette, burrata on smoked eggplant plus a tomato and basil pizza. Delicate flavours. Friendly welcome, comfortable surrounds. Will return soon to explore more of the menu.
T. T.
The best Italian in the inner-west! Rustic, authentic delicious pastas and pizza, and a lovely experience dining in or takeaway. Their specials are always tremendous and they put so much care into the dishes.
C. F.
My favourite Italian restaurant in Sydney. Anything they put tomato sauce on turns to gold.
The struggle is deciding what to order. Every time I go I make an effort to choose something I've had before and something different but every time I do I find something new that I have to order again.
Service is always great too.
If the eggplant is on the specials menu get it. The best gnocchi in Sydney, maybe even the world so get that too. The fig salad, you better get that as well. I wouldn't leave without eating a stuffed zucchini flower and you'd better not either.
J. E.
Service here is very friendly. The food is great. Although the place is known for their pizza, there is more than just pizza on the menu here. My wife offered me gnocchi in tomato sauce. There is a reason why this place was so popular.
U. B.
Wonderful kind staff, extremely attentive service. They made my young daughter’s birthday dinner lovely and memorable. And of course the pizza is second to none. We’ll be back again soon.
M. K.
Great pizza! Probably my no 1 for now in Sydney.
P. K.
Dad found this place on TripAdvisor with extremely high reviews, they weren't lying.
Wednesday night, top floor atmosphere was homely and cosy, minimal deco. Within …
S. C.
Overall pretty good
Good bits …
A. s.
Quality pizza, great service, highly recommended.
R. M.
Best pizza and pasta!
J. D.
First time diner a month ago and will definitely be returning. The arancini were one of the best I've had and the service was impeccable.
A. F.
this place has very tasty food, friendly service and reasonable price.
K. P.
Amazing food true Italian cuisine. Friendly efficient service one of my favourites i always feel welcome.
G.
Wow! just love this place. Best pizza outside of Italy, fantastic friendly and fast service and the calamari was to die for. No wonder it's so popular! Only suggestion would be, is to be able to order a calzone!
A. F.
Good services and the Lamb ribs is amazing.
J. W.
Beautiful food Beautiful people great place and i would recommend it to everyone and anyone ❤💖❤💖❤💖❤💖
A. R.
Tasty food, as Italian I can say that the pizza was really nice, good appetizer aswell.
Friendly enough service.
Booking suggested as they as re always quite busy.
J. D.
Extremely impressed with the staff here, no matter how busy it got, they were super friendly and efficient. The pizza was also excellent.
B. N.
One of the best places for pizza I have ever had in a long time. Restaurant was warm and cosy, perfect for a cold winter night but I imagine it will just be fine for an easy summer dinner as well.
The staffs were a bit stretched due to the large volume of customers but very professional, helpful and full of laughter.
Next come the pizza, they came out fast, hot and cooked to perfection. Be ready to get lost in the menu with a load of choices to choose from and they are all good! We were so busy digging in the foods we completely forgot about the photos!That's how good they are.
Oh don't forget to grab some tiramisu on the way out! 5/5 for me. And definitely a must revisit in near future.
M. T.
Restaurant opens at 6pm.
When we arrived around 6:35pm, the restaurant was packed.
We were shown upstairs to our table (upstairs was also pretty full).
The staff are very welcoming.
The pasta tasted very homey, sauce was tasty, muscles were not overcooked at all.
Pizza was nice & thin with woodfired aroma.
Nothing to complain about
A. C.
My favorite Italian restaurant in Sydney. Amazing food all the time. Not just the pizzas but the pasta dishes as well. I highly recommend ordering from the specials menu but the regular menu has equally good classics. Everything I have eaten at La Disfida is exceptional.
Great for family feasts. Staff are great.
C. K.
I can’t stress enough how DELICIOUS their pizza is. I’m at the restaurant at minimum once a month & they never disappoint. Their ingredients are fresh, pizza base is amazing, flavour is out of this world & the staff & are all delicious (to look at 😂)
C. G.
Food is the best italian I've had and I'm a Haberfield local so I have many options to weigh up against. Staff are lovely, very welcoming and attentive. It is always busy here because it's a sure thing, however it adds to the atmosphere. The gnocchi is mouth watering. Pizza is sensational. BYO option is great too. I only have positive things to say about this gem of a place. Highly recommend.
B. T.
A great authentic Italian restaurant. The staff were fantastic and the atmosphere was very good.
A friend of mine said that the Gnocchi Gorgonzola was absolutely the best gnocchi he had ever had. The arancini balls were excellent, and the pizza was also excellent, with a super thin crust.
E. J.
Good authentic Italian fare. I've been here on many occasions and it has never disappointed. Love the fact their Specials Board has new dishes every time we go. Keeps it interesting. Very reasonably priced and the staff are always incredibly hospitable.
A. A.
Deserve a 4.5 to 5 star..
Food quality, waiting staff, authenticity of taste, menu items, drinks list- all good.
Little over crowded as place is small.
4 star only coz the staff suggested house wine and it wasn't nice at all. 😀😀
O. G.
Some of the best pasta in Sydney, great pizza and top tiramisu. Plus it’s BYO - what more could you ask for! Go for the gnocchi and the garlic pizza if you don’t know what to order. Also their specials are always great.
H. j.
The best Italian restaurant in Sydney. Pizza and pasta are always on point and the entrees are full of surprises. The special menu changes weekly and never disappoints. The more u visit the more u will appreciate what they are doing here. 5/5 Can not give it enough praise.
J. D.
First time diner a month ago and will definitely be returning. The arancini were one of the best I've had and the service was impeccable.
E. M.
Fantastic food, great service and great relaxed tmosphere. We had two pizzas, two sides and two pastas for 5 of us. Could no remember the names of dishes for what I can remember, but staff was very understanding and helpful, and the meals were delicious.
Only complaint is the place is alwlmost always busy, and quite cramped despite being 2 storeys high. It is reccomended to book beforehand to be guaranteed a place
W. N.
Very nice Italian pasta and deserts. Had a wood fried pizza and their pasta with a couple of glasses of white. Absolutely amazing! We also had a great time chatting with the waitress too. Very nice local restaurant with quality food and services! its around $30-40 per head.
S. S.
Today, we went to this restaurant first time. Awesome experience for the whole family. Food was delicious and fresh. Kids enjoyed their pizza and good thing was after eating three big pizzas between us, our stomachs were light, not heavy like other pizzas. Margarita pizza was simply divine....
M. C.
Food variety is great, but I have the feeling they are living a bit of their fame... the quality has reduced, I had a couple of times very undercooked pizza or average first courses. Menu is turning a little bit Oz.. that is good, but moving away from authentic italiano. Service is as usual excellent.
S. D.
One of the most authentic Italian restaurants in the Sydney metro areas I've been to. If you want an Italian restaurant feeling than this is it!
I heard it's very hard to get them to answer the phone for a booking, let alone getting a booking. I enjoyed their food a lot. The pizzas looked as I would a pizza to look. And they tasted great. Their deserts were alright as well. Parking in the area isn't easy though. I parked a good 5-10 mins (walking) away on Kingston Street. Waiters were very professional but still friendly.
M. M.
My favourite Italian restaurant! The food is always authentic and very tasty, even when they are very busy. Service is great, always quick, prompt and friendly. Love this place and highly recommend. The standard by which I measure any other Italian restaurant.
J. N.
The best Italian restaurant in Haberfield/Leichhardt area. The zucchini flowers and arancini are incomparable. Pizzas are classic, thin base without excessive toppings, perfect in my opinion. The specials on the board change weekly, and we make an effort to order something from it - everything is so delicious! The actual restaurant is very small, but it’s got great ambience. Just a warning, bookings can only be made when there are 6 or more people. If you go without a booking, you simply write your name and the number of people you’re with and wait. Depending on how busy they are, the wait can be between 5-30 minutes, but it’s worth the wait. Can’t speak more highly of this place, it’s fantastic.
L. W.
I absolutely love this amazing restaurant. My family have been going since I was only about two months old, and are regulars now. They know us by name, us by order, and treat us amazingly, like they do all customers. It is the most amazing pizza, and I would never eat anything else if I got the choice.
F. M.
Love this place, wonderful food, wine and service. Have never had a bad meal there in the last 8 years. The specials are excellent.
J. J.
The best Italian I've had till date. The people who served us were very friendly and patiently answered all our questions. Food was top notch. The Bolognese sauce - after having here I realised I have had some really bad ones before. You could see the difference in the quality of the products used. Keep it up guys.
K. P.
Amazing food true Italian cuisine. Friendly efficient service one of my favourites i always feel welcome.
M. C.
I love good food and I love good wine. This place delivers just that.
What this place does not deliver is friendly service. After patiently waiting on a Friday night for over thirty minutes, I would expect to not feel like an inconvenience to the staff. Questions on specials seem to exacerbate the poor treatment and give an overall dissatisfied experience.
I would gladly return should the level of service improve.
L. H.
Authentic Italian cuisine, with a nice relaxed atmosphere. Food was beyond delicious! Service was outstanding and quick! Friendly wait staff who are very attentive! Super super impressed!!!!
L. M.
Hi,
The only reason we decided to get there was a short article which i came accross when reading SMH and their Top 10 Sydney's Pizza places. With my girlfriend we made trip from North Sydney to Haberfield to find that the placed was packed with people on Sunday night. First i was scared that we traveled that much for nothing, but instead we were seated just in few seconds and provided with menu. We ordered 2 pizzas. They arrived very quickly and were so delicious that i ordered one more just to keep that beautiful taste in my mouth for a bit longer. Price was also very good (average 22-23$) for pizza. The other guests had also very nice looking dishes and you could see from their faces that they all enjoyed it. Have to admit that staff is little bit pushy for extras like sparkling water, salads, entries etc - but at the end that is their job.
I am looking forward to come back again to have - as of now - my favourite pizza in Sydney again!
cheers
M. J.
Love the pizza!. The tartufa was absolutely delicious with a good amount of truffle splashed over the dish, coupled with a good serving of prosciutto. Definitely a must have.
Definitely one of the best pizza joints in Sydney.
K. D.
Very good staff and nice ambiance. Busy on a week night . Very simple flavour
Good product. I m not a regular. A bit pricy and they change menu every week. Wish had more vegetarian dishes
K. V.
The gnocchi were incredibly soft and very flavorful. Even though they were pretty busy on a Saturday night, the service was fantastic. Be sure to go early to get a table.
E. B.
The search for Sydney's best pizza continues... Service was friendly, pizza menu was diverse, beer menu was crafty. The pizzas themselves are crispy thin, the base is not doughy at all (very Roman style), the topping quantities were perfection. Very family friendly atmosphere! Haberfield's gem!
G. W.
The pizza at La Disfida is so good that I will happily drive to collect it, even when all I want to do is lie on the couch and have something delivered. The Tartufa is absolutely exceptional. When eating in, the atmosphere is great and the dishes outside of pizza are equally excellent.
M. K.
Authentic Italian food, friendly and attentive staff. The menu is not extensive, but it is really well executed in every way. Prices are exactly what you would expect to pay
N. t. o. t. l.
It pays to be organised. With no reservations for parties under 6 you cannot afford to arrive hungry because you can expect a wait. It will be worth it though. Pizza is awesome but don't be shy to order off the broader menu. It is also top quality.
L. d. Z.
For the quality and very reasonable price, this could be one of the best restaurants in Sydney. The pizza with mushrooms and sausage, and the gnocchi are our favs. Tiramisu too. 👌
C. L.
One of the best pizzas in Sydney
J. D.
Good food and service, nicely decorated restaurant. Neighborhood gem. I think one of the best Italian restaurant out there.
A. H.
Pizza perfect! I never regret to visit this place. Pizza was really good, Crunchy crust topped with mozzarella cheese, beef mushrooms and pineapple was my favorite. Service was amazing; wait staffs are friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend this place!
M. G. E.
The restaurant is the best restaurant by far. We have gone there more then I can remember and the staff are so lovely. They love to interact with kids and they love to make jokes. We go there a lot, for example on special occasions and they have the best food. There are so many dishes on their amazing menu.
L. P.
Great restaurant, love that they change up the specials so often (and they’re often dishes I’ve never tried). Pizza and pasta both delicious, and very accommodating for families with young children!
M. K.
Quite enjoyed the woodfired pizzas
H. C.
My favourite Italian restaurant in Sydney. It has a great atmosphere, the staff are friendly and service is great. The food is delicious and their pizzas are one of the best in Sydney. BYO is available.
N. W.
Love the pizza and the pasta. Fast and friendly service. Pizza is super thin. Very accommodating towards children. My kids really enjoyed it.
H. O.
Lovely local Italian restaurant, don't bother with their menu. Stay tuned to the daily specials which get read out by the waiter and are all superb. The specials extend from entrée to main to dessert to vino and beer!! Service is also friendly though can be a hit slow on Friday and weekend.
I. L.
Great pizza, great service.
D. M.
Arrived at 8pm for a booked table of 10. One more arrived. No problem at all. We were placed outside where it was warm and catered for our noisy disorganised group. Brooke the seriously smooth manager of La Disfida could not have been more helpful. She helped us order! We were delivered the most DELICIOUS food!! All of it fantastic and delivered quickly and efficiently with a smile and lots of jokes... Thanks for a great dinner. La Disfida just gets better and better.Thanks so much!
G. M.
Amazing food...the zucchini flowers and aranchini were fabulous. Very noisy, but to be expected in such a popular restaurant. Would definitely recommend and will certainly return. Great service and lovely (if noisy) atmosphere.
A. P.
One of the best Italian restaurants in Sydney. Fresh, authentic food with great service.
P. D.
Undoubtably the best Pizza in SYDNEY. There are very good reasons this place is packed every night. Attention to detail, continually the best quality and great wine list.
B.
Favourite Italian hands down! Wonderful service, meals and cocktails. Don’t go anywhere else, just make sure you’re there close to opening so that you don’t wait too long for a table!
C. G.
Some of the best pizza in Sydney. I get takeaway every Saturday - a pizza and gnocchi. The gnocchi and soft and fluffy, perfect. The staff are always friendly too.
P. L.
Competent thin crust wood fired pizza. Good atmosphere. Always busy so get in early. Good alternatives around the corner if you find the wait for a table too much to handle.
S. D.
Would have to say this is my favourite restaurant right now, the pasta is amazing and the zuchinni flowers are to die for. The staff is also very nice, went last night and will be there next week too. Keep up the good work x
E. G.
Great pizza. The rest of the dishes are OK. The acoustics is poor. Quite noisy and tables are super close together. Otherwise, still a nice restaurant.
O. T.
If you’re looking for authentic, wood fired pizzas then look no further than La Disfida. The crust is thin, flaky and crispy. The bianca truffle pizza was simply superb. We also had the delicious zucchini flower and their giant arancini balls which surprised us all as they were possibly twice the size of other arancini balls we’ve had in the past.
This place does get very busy on a Friday night and I would recommend booking ahead. We had to wait over an hour since we don’t have a booking but the staffs were friendly and accommodating.
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Food: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Atmosphere: 4/5
Value: 4/5
Visit again: Yes.
Try these: Arancini balls, Zucchini flowers, Pizzas!
A. s.
Quality pizza, great service, highly recommended.
D. B.
Frantic place with wonderful food. In a location with some serious competition for quality Italian food (especially pizza) this place comes out on top. My experiences are mostly for take away, and I've never waited longer than 15 minutes for a pizza, even during rush times on a Friday and Saturday
D. L.
My brother used to work here when it was owned by the original owner. Since the new owners I feel that they have possibly tried a little too hard by extending the menu.
This restaurant is based on authentic Italian wood fire pizza and simple pasta dishes. Nonna (the original owner's mother) who used made the tiramisu taught me how to cook Italian by saying less is more.
So with the new owners - the food is good, there are many options and it is extremely well priced. Each pizza costing between $20-30, while a secondi pasta dish is around $15-$20, and Italian desert is always to die for.
However maybe I am biased, too emotional and loyal to the previous owners. I loved this place, but since the current management, I feel like personally like McDonalds has come in and taken over. It is still typically Italian - but as Nonna said "less is more".
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A. P.
I come for the food, stay for the service. If I can only go to one restaurant for the rest of my life it would be here. Been coming here for 5 years and has not disappointed. The Tartufa is to die for. Best seat in the house is upstairs, looking down on the artisans making pizza. Five stars.
A. F.
this place has very tasty food, friendly service and reasonable price.
G. B.
I hadn't been for twenty years, and it hasn't changed, great food and service, we stayed until late and the wait staff waited patiently for us to finish our drinks and conversation. You must have the sausage pizza and the zucchini flowers for starter.
J. W.
I love this place - really cosy and friendly atmosphere. The service is amazing and food is simple, but full of flavour. Who knew a Margherita pizza could taste so good....
A.
Long overdue visit! This place is fantastic and feel as authentic as it gets.
Pasta (we ordered spaghetti cozze) was very delicious with rich flavourful sauce. Pizza Gamberi was also impressive so we ended up finishing everything in under 40 mins.
Pana cotta for dessert was perfect
R. C.
Excellent pizza, traditional and modern Italian food. Great service. No kids menu but lots of kid friendly food, and I'm sure they'd knock something up for the kids if you asked.
M. M.
This is one of my favorite pizzeria in Sydney. Pizza base is really thin and ingredients are top quality. Appetizers are amazing too and desserts to die for.
L. P.
The food and service were excellent. We shared a couple of entrees and then shared a pizza followed by yummy dessert. The staff are very helpful and it was a relaxing evening.
S. A.
Amazing food, service and speed! Best Italian food in a long time (maybe ever). Every single dish was amazing and food didn't take long to arrive. Treat yourself and go here!
A. A.
HELLO PEPE e Pietro,, never been ,, in your resto, but i am sure it excel of good food,, simply becoz , for the 30 years i know about,, you have been excelling for best authentic italian gourmet cooking..
cheers
L. R.
The place is pretty authentic - it has all the necessary things for a true Italian restaurant. Buffalo mozzarella pizzas are so delicious and made at the just right temperature for the crust to be crunchy enough.
N. N.
Supercool. Family friendly. Fast. Value for money. Good atmosphere. Fast superior to what much of Norton Street offers these days
A. Z.
Great food and good service.
R.
I travel the world and most of all have experienced many pizza restaurants in Italy. La disfida with its thin and light pizza base has to be the one of the best pizzas anywhere in the world!
C. K.
Wednesday date night with a pram and the owner was very nice and accommodating, eventhough it was pretty full. Had eggplant involtini, baked mozzarella wrapped in speck, penne arrabiata and wild mushroom and sausage pizza. All fantastic! Also byo is very reasonable at $5 a bottle. All in all a great night out.
A. M.
I definitely love this kind of pizza! well done, ambiance upstairs is not the best but the friendly staff compensate everything.
G. A.
Overall good experience. Pasta flavoursome. Pizza tasted good but was very scant on toppings. Tiramisu was the highlight of the meal. Very limited vegetarian options.
F. R.
pretty good but not great
pizza would be better with a crispy base in my humble opinion
aranchinni was very good
pasta and gnocci were good not great.
ravioli is NOT made onsite but bought in.
S. W.
got picky family when it comes to food. La Disfida made them sit down and ask for more. came for first time, it's a bit cosy but loved the atmosphere. yes to team service (everyone was so attentive), big yes to food. please keep it up.
I. S.
Very enjoyable Italian food. The early 1900's building has a range of seating locations, from the hustle of the street and downstairs settings to more cosy dinning upstairs.
M.
My favourite go to Italian restaurant! Food is absolutely delicious! One of the only restaurants I crave for regularly! Keep up the good work
R. C.
This is our local Italian and, in my opinion, the best in Haberfield. Kid friendly, good food and service - generous portions. We order almost exclusively from the specials board that changes often.
C. B.
This is my favourite local pizza place. Great pizza. Great atmosphere. Really friendly staff.
S. W.
Visited this little pizzeria at the beginning of the year, and it was delicious. Did not try the ragu but by the looks of things, it must be great as there was ragu on every table. Well worth the hike
R. N.
Great food, service, and atmosphere (it's always busy). It's our go-to authentic Italian restaurant! Be sure to try the specials.
E. T.
Its a must for italian fine dininers..traditional italisn cuisine and woodfire pizza second to none..all with that unique touch of italian costumer service..complimenti e bravi tutti!
F. L.
Absolutely fantastic fresh food! Friendly service! Can't wait to come back again all the way from Taree NSW. 😘
E. A.
Delicious wood fired pizza. You won't be disappointed
D. (.
I am never disappointed when ever I go. Food is wonderful and service is excellent. The atmosphere is electric!
It is always so busy but well worth the wait!
L. L.
Nestled in the heart of Haberfield, La Disfida has a bustling family orientated vibe producing authentic Pugliese Pizza. The 'pasta' was thin and crispy and the toppings were simple yet punchy. Strongly recommend the Tartufo! Also loved the range of smaller Italian breweries on the menu, the Ambra Rossa from San Gabriel had a good malty hit to it.
G. D.
Let your taste buds escape to Italy for a night !
The freshest gnocchi I've ever had the pleasure of tasting.
M. T.
Excellent food, good taste of atomosphre and good service
J. L.
Amazing quality of service and food! loved it
S. P.
Great ambience. Nice lunch venue, with a great mixture of patrons and a suitable unfussy but enticing menu.
Z. L.
First time visit, a very nice place. The squid ink pasta and pork sausage pizza are amazing. Will come back and try more ฅ(*`ω´*)ฅ
D. N.
Absolutely awesome pizza's. Arguably Sydney's best. Place can get extremely busy so get in early to guarantee seating or expect to line up for a seat.
L. M.
Stuffed Zucchini flowers & Eggplant entree are amazing. The Gorgonzola gnocchi is incredibly soft. Marghareta pizza is also a winner. Can't pass up the gelato for dessert.
J. C.
For the past 17 years I've been enjoying the best pizza in Sydney at La Disfida! Service is exceptional.
J. S.
Always love coming here. The food is always the same. The pizza is the best. The ingredients are always fresh and staff are very good.
M. D.
I've been coming here for years. Best pizza on the planet. Food, staff and ambience all first class. Very relaxed.
V. R.
The food is just beautiful and full of flavour, great service and a lovely place all round.
D. J.
Nice food and good service 👌🏼
A. W.
Yum Italian food. Don't even bother looking at the menu, the extensive specials board has everything you need and is updated pretty regularly. Just wait for the waiter to explain it all to you.
J. O.
i dined here with my wife and the food was delightful the service astonishing. the food was perfect. (really recommend going here)
C. Y.
Food's fresh & tasty. Good selections of food with a large variety of seasonal specials to choose from. Service was attentive. Would come here again.
E. S.
Great food. Great service and atmosphere. For an authentic experience this is one of the best Italian restaurants in Sydney.
K. B.
Best pizza I've ever eaten. Food is superb
P. S.
Peter knows what he is doing. Delicious, fresh Italian with a massive smile. It is a landmark in the Inner West of Sydney. Don’t forget to try some of the specials.
S. G.
Wonderful pizza, friendly and professional staff. We're coming back soon
j. k.
We're visiting Sydney and got to talking to Raza our Uber driver about our favourite foods. The word biryani came up and he proudly told us about his home city of Hyderabad and how…
E. M.
Pizzas taste good. Service is not so. Feels rushed by the waiters trying to clear up asap to finish their shift.
N. Y.
Lovely staff. Delicious food. Large portions. Tasty beer.
C. M.
Pizzas are good and better than pasta choices. Must-try pizzas - Diavola, Tartufa and Bufala. Please visit our blog ChopinandMysaucepan for an objective and honest review.
E.
Worth it, love it...arancini with truffle and gorgonzola, house made pastas, salads that inspire me to copy the recipe for my own dinner parties with friends. I'm coming back !
S. C.
The pizza here is fantastic, and staff are very friendly... However, they seemed to have a very hard time catering for dietary requirements. Regardless, pizza Trumps all.
t. t.
Pizzas were really good and atmosphere was nice. 2 storey building. Great customer service.
C. P.
I prefer the opening hours rather than make it later as it is convenient for the elderly and take away. Best pizzeria on the planet!
J. M.
Great service, fabulous Italian food always.
K. M.
Love this place!
Staff are very friendly and polite and the food is amazing, as well as having one of the best tiramisu's I've ever had.
T. M.
Fantastic food and beer. Waiters were exceptional to all and especially with my mate with down syndrome.
E. M.
The best pizza in Sydney, by far! Just love the place.
L.
Great pizza, order to make pizza, fresh and yummmm, Dessert was nice too. Fast and friendly service, will come back again!
R. M.
Best pizza and pasta!
K. B.
Best Italian food and staff in Haberfield...wouldn't bother eating anywhere else. Peter and his staff are fantastic and hospitable
A. P.
amazing food and service!
V. T.
Everyone’s favourite…🤤
S. S.
Love their pizza, and their service is friendly and efficient. Always buzzing with great atmosphere - recommended.
J. S.
Great decor and atmosphere. Super yummy duck and mushroom poplette fritte(?) But the rest of the food was too salty ☹️
A. S.
Do yourself a favour and dine here. Great food, great service.
A. F.
Great energetic atmosphere. Clean, light, and authentic Italian food.
B. S.
I've been coming here for years, great food and great service. I'm epxecting to be coming here for many more years. Just get in early or later other wise you will be waiting a while.
N. L.
Great Pizza ! If youre in Haberfield and want Italian come here !
Save your pennies and skip Dilcissimo up the road.
B. M.
Amazing pizzas! The best takeaway in the Inner West? Tough call but it goes close!
C. S.
QUATTRO STAGIONE is great with Tomato, mozzarella, olives, ham, mushrooms, artichokes!!!
M.
Always amazing food, I can not higher of it. Astounding service. If I could give more the 5 stars I would.
R. G.
Yummy authentic French experience - a fine dining with prices to match .Our French waiters/waitresses had charisma and professional style.
D. D.
Amazing. This is a landmark for a reason. Pro-tip: order 1 pizza at a time, they are so fast and so good fresh it's the best!
J. L.
Authentic Italian food.
q. n.
Amazing pasta, sauces and textures are quite addictive. Pretty busy even on a Sunday night,ake sure to book
F. G.
Always great food and friendly service , couldn't say a negative thing. Great choice of menu which constantly changes
A. V.
Amazing quality food. We were seated almost immediately upon arriving. Service was extremely good!
J. J.
Excellent service by a young man named massimo, had a charming smile and great personality !! The food was excellent and atmosphere reminded me of back home in ITALIA :)
C. R.
Great food and service was very nice. Had to wait for a table due to no booking and bring busy on a Friday night
P. B.
Great food. Great service. Busy places are busy for a reason - well worth the time waiting to be seated :-)
E. L.
Amazing, make sure you order whatever special pasta is in the board. Oh and the eggplant pockets for entree... soooooo good!!!
J. M.
I would like to say wow. Very nice restaurant. Food was good service was good. Highly recommend
R. R.
Very good to eat here with your family or your girlfriend. The food is great and the service is very good as well. Bit expensive for me but it is worth it.
E. T.
One of the best Italian food in Sydney.
D. P.
Amazing restaurant, hands down the best Italian food in the area
P. M.
Really enjoyable meal, staff were also friendly.
M. G.
One of the best pizzas in the whole country, also the most consistent good service!
a.
Fantastic service, delicious food and drink. One of those places you would come back to again.
M. C.
Seriously impressed with pizza quality and speed of service, super friendly, great experience highly recommended!
V. T.
Get ready to wait in line. But worth the wait, try the rucollo pizza and the boccocini speck! This is where the Italians go to get pizza.
J. B.
Food is good but expensive!
remember to take out a mortgage or have a lot of CASH as they serve "bill shock" after the dessert...
A. F. M.
OMG that's all I have to say
I come all the way from Mosman to eat here
Peter & his team are great
Best Italian food in Sydney
The eggplant OMG
E. N. K.
Amazing pizza (super thing crispy crust) and service and atmosphere! Wish I lived closer.
J. S.
Food and service great. Bare floor boards make for very noisy environment. Unable to have a conversation.
J. B.
Now that’s a real Italian family restaurant. Love it and can’t wait to go back.
A. L.
Food & dessert was good/ pizza would be good if it wasn't soggy / the waiters very friendly :)
M. G.
Lovely place. Beautiful food & tremendous staff
m. J.
Always fantastic. Food & service is always bang on. My favorite Italian.
O. V.
Quality food and quality service! Loved the Pappardelle Duck Ragu. Will definitely go back for dinner again!
A. C.
The pizza from La Disfida should be used as the international standards from which all pizza is measured. It's perfect.
A. T.
Gorgonzola gnocchi and a bottle of red = heaven. One of my favourite restauransts.
R. S.
Pizza and pasta here are phenomenal and service top notch! Love it :)
K. M.
Very good Italian food! Service is amazing.
J. G.
Very busy no matter the time you go but worth the wait for a table, the food is delicious alittle over priced but worth it for what you are eating.
D. J. Y.
Lovely authentic Italian restaurant. You will need to book at the weekend.
G.
God I love this place. Amazing food and staff. Seriously amazing pizza
O. H.
Amazing like always. Great food. Great environment
S. H.
We're regulars at Disfida because the food is delicious. Peter and his team are professionals!
A. A.
Always amazing food and service. Best Italian food ever!
s.
Great, fresh food. Fast service. Can be a little pricey, but the food is delicious.
I. M.
Liked the food very much, especially the pizzas. I had the "Diavola" which sounded interesting and hot. And it was!
B. L.
Outstanding Italian cuisine, love the food here every time..
T.
Absolutely decadent gnocchi!! They just always taste heavenly.
A.
Fantastic food, great service. Busy restaurant with a great atmosphere
m. f.
Great place, full of atmosphere and amazing food. Friendly staff.
J. L.
Great food service and atmosphere! Our fortnightly pizza and pasta fix!
A. K.
Great food and service once you're in. Long queues to get it thought. We waited for 45 mins for a table.
M. O.
Great place for pizza and pasta. Awesome service and atmosphere.
S. V.
Best Italian cuisine in town!! Been coming back over 14yrs
A. O.
Really great atmosphere, great service, lovely food
R. M.
Great food great staff real authentic home cooking as it should be highly recommend
Y. L. M.
Great food, Great Service Peter and Team never let us down!
O. P.
had dinner here a week back. great place to sit, relax, have a nice meal.
T. A. L.
Possibly one of my favorite local Italian restaurant for pizza in Sydney.
T. F.
Amazing food, fast friendly service a great place for dinner
R. G.
Great food, great atmosphere, they are good with kids too. I will be back.
P.
Consistently good traditional Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
A. R. T.
Top 5 pizza in Sydney. Go white, you won’t regret it.
N. W.
Best place for dine in. 5 stars from me.
j. d.
Wonderful food, great atmosphere!
T. D.
Good pizza, friendly staff. Very busy
K. R.
Excellent food - great atmosphere & service - been before - will go again
A. T.
Very good thin northern style pizza! attentive service
A. C.
Best Restaurant in Haberfield, we go there regularly great food
F. K.
Authentic Italian pizza. Very nice atmosphere
S. L.
Loved it, really relaxed atmosphere, great staff and we couldn't fault the food. YUM
J. S.
The best Italian in Sydney. Order off the specials menu!
M. G.
Takes me back to Italy :) great service and amazing food!
C. C.
Great food and service. Highly recommend the aged Negroni.
A. A.
Service good food good price a little heavy but bearable
r. d.
Great pizza, must book as extremely popular
T. C.
Great service, top pastas. Always a good experince
D. F.
Great food and service will be your regular dining.
T. G.
The Best Italian food in Sydney.
L. M.
Pizza and pasta to die for.
Chick little cosy restaurant with a great atmosphere
J.
Excellent pizza
P. N.
Great food, great service. Must try in Sydney!
M. J.
Amazing food here! Friendly staff & child friendly
A. D.
Great pizza, great gnocci, good service. Will be back!
E. W.
Always busy always Quality. Friendly and vibrant.
W.
Nice Pizzas. Good friendly and fast service
N. S.
Service was amazing... pizza OMG yuuummmm
l. g.
Real Italian. Really good. Authentic and well priced
J. T.
Totally amazing traditional Italian food. Will be back..
J. A.
Nice and cosy service is OK seems as if you're on a timer to leave
B. K.
Amazing Italian food. Always a favourite!
N. N.
Pretty much the best Italian experience Sydney has to offer
s. f.
Love it! It's a regular of ours and never had a bad experience
V. R.
Awesome place! Always order of the specials menu!!
C. B.
Food excellent. Saturday night very noisy
B. B.
Best pizza is Australia no doubt!!
W. R. F.
Not a Five because it's very expensive albeit very good.
d. c.
Excellent service , best food & friendly staff
A. R.
Really great pizza and gnocchi.
S. M.
If you are looking for an Italian restaurant and good food this is it.
O. W.
Very nice
P. O.
Great Italian - Busy vibe wiyh great staff
G. A. C.
Best eats in Sydney - has to be done.
A. D. M.
Good quality food at a reasonable price
H. K.
Food, atmosphere, service, price. Tick, tick, tick, tick.
G. S.
Delicious food.- always so enjoyable 😀😀😀
B. F.
It's an Institution! Very good Italian.
B. L.
Yummy and filling. Made my stomach happy!
l. n.
Pizza was ok. Good service.
Z. R.
Some of the best Italian food in Sydney.
C. M.
Top 3 pizza places in Sydney
a. h.
nice pizza cute atmosphere
E. E. M.
Rad food. Rad food. Check it!
D. S.
This place is an institution. excellent pizza.
J. N.
Great food great service fantastic staff
R. D. S.
Nice Italian restaurant in Haberfield!
G. O.
Don't tell anyone about this great local Italian BYO.
E.
Best Italian I’ve had. Enough said.
G. L.
a great place to eat after so many years
A. A.
Best Italian. Our Friday night heaven
J. S.
Great food. Good service
J. C.
Great service and amazing food
J. N.
Amazing pizza and excellent service
R. G.
Great food, inconsistent service.
P. P.
Always great service and great food
j. L.
Delicious. We'll definitely be back soon
C. L.
Very good
L. P.
great pizza and beer
M. G.
Great food and wonderful service
L. P.
Delicious quality food, good service!
T. F.
Foods and services are outstanding value.
J. C. C.
The food is great, also the attention
R. k.
One of the best pasta in sydney
P. W.
Nice atmosphere really nice food
T. 2.
Regular visit. The best one ever.
N. J.
Best pizza 🍕 Best Service !
M. K.
Top Italian restaurant
J. N.
Beautiful Italian food great service
P. G. A.
Great place amazing food.
A. K.
Our favourite pizza place!
M. M.
very nice food and staff
R. M.
Authentic Italian in OZ
m. b.
La disfida remaim
Nice but very expanciv
T. L.
Great food and service
M. T.
Great pizzas loved it
m. m.
Their pizza is great.
M. B.
Best pizza in Sydney
J. B.
The best Italian in Sydney
D. G.
was ok!
T. N.
Great food always.
M. S.
Tasty food. Good service.
Z. D.
Very tasty pizza!!!
A. J.
Great pizza and service
m. l.
Great food great service
d. k.
Favourite place.
Superb Italian
D. H.
Truffle pizza is the best
J. M.
Clean healthy friendly
S. T.
Excellent service and food
A. M.
Fast and delicious takeaway pizza
P. C.
Great food and service
S. _.
Good foor, great service.
j. G.
Proper Italiano food amzing
A. D.
Authentic and beautiful Italian
a. r.
Love the pizzas here
N. B.
Best food Best service
A. O.
Beautiful food
n. C.
The food is excellent
M. C.
Yum!
A. R.
Loved it
L. P.
💙🍕 and great service!
R. M.
Great pizza!!
Y. K.
Nice pizza!
K. Z.
Awesome so far
R. S.
It's OK pizza
S. G.
Great Italian restaurant
S. F.
Nice liver pate
A. E. E.
Lovely pizzas...
A. S.
Good to very good.
L. Z.
The Best....absolutely.
G. B.
Great pizza
E.
Delicious Italian.
A. A.
Very good service
E. M.
Always amazing
P. S.
Delicious!
B. C.
The best!!!!
S. C.
Yum
J. O.
Incredible food.
C. E.
Amazing food
R. L.
Good pizza