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Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea, Paddington, AU-NSW

Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

4.5
4.5
154 Reviews
$41 to $100
Sicilian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Here at Zafferano, we like to keep things a little old school, from sourcing to serving, our key values remain.
Simone, the Head Chef and co-owner of Zafferano grew up inside the kitchen of his family's restaurant in Porticello, Sicily and brings that passion and authenticity to his food.
We combine local, fresh, seasonal ingredients with passion and tradition, to create a menu that is endlessly devoted to flavour and quality. We have a love for food, for the whole experience. We believe in celebrating just how powerful food can be, from the seed to the plate. Because connection through food is our mission.
Our space is intimate with only 38 seats and the overall vibe of the restaurant really transports you to Sicily with an outdoor courtyard that feels like a traditional Italian piazza.
We have a few signature dishes however the Risotto Marinara & Spaghetti Marinara are definitely at the for front of our menu.

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Additional information

  • Location
    354 S Dowling St, Paddington, AU-NSW 2021
  • Phone number
    0406 681 050
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Sicilian, Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Simone Crivello

Experiences

  • Sicilian Festa Set Menu

    A$85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    For tables of 6 or more we do a Sicilian Festa Shared Set Menu. A Traditional Sicilian Menu designed for sharing. A selection of Antipasti, pastas, risottos, salads, sides and desserts will be placed down the centre of the table in our traditional Sicilian platters and bowls for you to serve yourself. Let the flavours, the atmosphere and the decor transport you to beautiful Sicily for the day or night.

Menu

Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea's menu was last updated 2022-11-16.

A little piece of Sicily to share with all of you

Antipasti

  • Panelle, Bread, Olives & Sicilian Olive Oil

    • For 2A$15.00

  • Parmigiana di MelanzaneA$25.00

    Fried eggplant with napoli sauce, cheese and basil

    • Saute Misto

      Mixed seafood sautéed in fresh tomato, garlic, chilli & parsley

      • To ShareA$45.00

    • Saute di SeppieA$35.00

      Cuttle fish sauteed in white wine, garlic, lemon & parsley

      Pasta e Riso

      • Paccheri Gamberi, Cozze, Zucchini e AlmondA$42.00

        Prawns, mussels, zucchini, almonds & cherry tomatoes

        • Linguine Pesto e GamberiA$42.00

          Basil, almonds, garlic, EVO, pecorino & prawns

          • Spaghetti TrapaneseA$38.00

            Fresh tomato, almond meal, garlic, basil, capers & pecorino

            • Risotto or Spaghetti MarinaraA$45.00

              Mussels, clams, cuttlefish, prawns, crab in a light tomato base

              Insalata e Vedure

              • Zafferano CapreseA$32.00

                Ox heart tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, sicilian olive oil & oregano

                • Insalata PrimaveraA$25.00

                  Endive, spring onions, anchovies & orange

                  • Verdure di StagioneA$15.00

                    Vegetables of the season w/ garlic and chilli

                    • Patate alle ErbeA$15.00

                      Baked Potatoes w/ herbs

                      Aperitivo Plates

                      • Salumi e Formaggi PlateA$37.00

                        Mixed Salumi, mixed cheeses, olives & Bread

                        • Vegetariam/Vegan PlateA$35.00

                          Our famous panelle, olives, mixed cheeses & bread

                          Last updated: 16 November 2022

                          What 154 people are saying

                          Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                          Overall ratings and reviews

                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                          4.5
                          4.5 based on recent ratings
                          • 4.6Food
                          • 4.5Service
                          • 4.5Ambience
                          • 4.2Value

                          Noise • Energetic

                          Loved For

                          • Sydney

                            Neighbourhood gem

                          • Eastern Suburbs

                            Child-friendly

                          • Eastern Suburbs

                            Neighbourhood gem

                          • Eastern Suburbs

                            Great for fine wines

                          • Eastern Suburbs

                            Great for outdoor dining

                          • Eastern Suburbs

                            Good for special occasions

                          Review summary

                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                          Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea is a "hidden gem" in Sydney, delighting diners with "authentic Sicilian ingredients" and "exceptional service". The "porcini and pork cheek risotto" is highly recommended, and the intimate, charming atmosphere makes it perfect for special occasions. Patrons praise the "friendly staff" and "wonderful local vibe".

                          154 Reviews

                          1. KianaH

                            Los Angeles1 review

                            1.0

                            Dined 4 days ago

                            1. Overall 1
                            2. Food 2
                            3. Service 1
                            4. Ambience 1
                            The service was all over the place. Incorrect drink orders were brought out. There was a spider on the wall and the food has lost its quality in comparison to before

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                          2. stephen

                            Sydney5 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined on 6 March 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            A relatively quiet space, with excellent food, charming staff and great ambience.

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                          3. Abby

                            Sydney1 review

                            3.0

                            Dined on 8 February 2025

                            1. Overall 3
                            2. Food 3
                            3. Service 4
                            4. Ambience 4
                            Respectfully, the main dishes are on same quality as a bar Reggio or romas but at fratelli paradiso prices.

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                          4. OpenTable Diner

                            Sydney1 review

                            5.0

                            Dined on 7 February 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Absolutely amazing. Food is incredible. What a talented chef and fantastic fresh produce.

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                          5. Simone VIP

                            Sydney32 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined on 1 February 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            A quick and easy meal for us post sydney fc game. Staff were quick and pasta was delicious. The wine list is pretty small but staff were friendly to get a glass of wine that suited our meal. Thanks team.

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                          6. Vince

                            Sunshine Coast1 review

                            5.0

                            Dined on 24 January 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            A lovely experience under the trees. Awesome to see a family working together to deliver a great food experience with cooking from the heart.

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                          7. Angela

                            Sydney1 review

                            5.0

                            Dined on 24 January 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            I have eaten several time at Zafferano and have always been very happy with the food, service and ambience. Having lived in Sicily I can vouch for the authenticity of the dishes.

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                          8. Neil

                            Sydney1 review

                            5.0

                            Dined on 4 January 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 4
                            Great food. Sicilian authenticity. Cant praise the Grillo enough!

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                          9. Thomas

                            San Diego22 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined on 14 December 2024

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 4
                            It was our first visit and it won't be our last! Excellent service and food with a nice wine recommendation to match.

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                          10. Adrien

                            Sydney9 reviews

                            4.0

                            Dined on 2 November 2024

                            1. Overall 4
                            2. Food 4
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 4
                            Wonderful Sicilian prepared perfectly. And a Wine List that was concise but not overwhelming - just what I like.

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                          FAQs

                          Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea is rated 4.5 stars by 154 OpenTable diners.

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                          2 people
                          19:00
                          Booked 3 times today
                          Experiences are available.
                          Google Map for Zafferano Trattoria Mediterranea

                          354 S Dowling St, Paddington, AU-NSW 2021

                          Dining areas

                          Additional information

                          • Phone number
                            0406 681 050
                          • Price
                            $41 to $100
                          • Cuisines
                            Sicilian, Italian, Mediterranean
                          • Hours of Operation
                            Wed–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–22:00
                          • Dress code
                            Business Casual
                          • Parking details
                            None
                          • Payment Options
                            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                          • Executive Chef
                            Simone Crivello
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