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BENVENUTO AD OSTERIA PAPAZZO
A casual Authentic Italian cucina by Chef & Artisan
Alessandra Papazzo
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BRINGING AUTHENTIC FLAVOURS,
HANDCRAFTED SLOW FOOD &
THE ITALIAN WAY OF EATING TOGETHER
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Ciao, I am Alessandra, I am originally from Napoli,
Italy, after Byron Bay and Port Macquarie, I am now living in Newcastle,
since March 2023 with my beloved little family:
Christian and Marley.
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Osteria Papazzo, is my home away from home,
It is the extension of our kitchen and dining room
and I am so honoured to host you
at our tables.
Our Pop Up Cucina is located at the moment at GOOD BROTHER at 40 King St
while we look for our own Osteria Papazzo home here in Newcastle :)
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Our Calendar is open and available
to be booked
for all year 2025.
Once we are fully booked
we open a waitlist.
Please call us if you have any trouble to book.
Our BAR is OPEN so it is NOT BYO.
PLEASE NOT WE WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN 15TH MAY - 7TH JUNE.
WE WILL REOPEN ON THURSDAY 12TH JUNE.
Thank you.
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KIND WORDS
From our recent experience in Italy
we quickly learned that the best Italian food is not to be found
in the main thoroughfares but away
in the small, quiet backstreets.
We also learnt that such restaurants have limited seating and almost always are a family affair.
So it is in Newcastle at the end of a long street, away from the hustle
and bustle of the city we found this small, family run
Italian restaurant.
There are a couple of tables outside and a very small number of tables inside.
She is from Napoli and
prepares all of the dishes with a commitment to sourcing the very best of local and regional foods.
She tends to the restaurant floor while her husband finishes the prepared food.
The food itself is elegant simplicity, such as the slow cooked minestrone which was to die for.
Sensible sized portions allow diners to eat more than 2 dishes if they wish, because the menu is certainly very desirable.
We were so thrilled with the food
and appreciated the care that had gone into preparing each meal.
Truly a little gem in a city of mass Italian restaurants.
Watch out for their special nights.
We will be back.
Rachel Cullen,
Botanica Bird, Newcastle
Creative yet traditional, tasteful yet healthy. Alessandra is a talented and passionate chef able to bring you the best Italian dishes, festive Neapolitan atmosphere and elegant settings. She can transform local, sustainable and simple ingredients into a magic dining experience. Possibly one of the best Italian experience in Australia!
Federica Mariani, Milan
Alessandra is a ball of energy and a wonderful Italian chef. Her commitment to customers and her eye for detail is second to none. With that, comes the most flavoursome, authentic and satisfying Italian cuisine. A genuine, uplifting dining experience.
Tony Williams, Newcastle
A very big thank you to you Alessandra and to your dedicated team.
Barry and I had a lovely evening. We loved every element of the experience; delicious and plentiful food, beautiful wine, charming wait staff and stylish ambiance. We both appreciated all the love, time and effort you put into the evening. This sort of pop up restaurant is just what our area was needing.
We will be in Europe for the next two months but hope to join you again when we return.
Thank you again for such a lovely night.
Wendy Finlay,
Newcastle
Osteria Papazzo
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