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How we read reviews →Hardware Lane's buzzing Italian institution known for pasta, pizza and laneway energy.
Loud, bustling laneway trattoria energy. alfresco tables spilling into Hardware Lane, occasional live jazz, and a fast dinner-rush buzz most nights.
Alfresco laneway seating that gives a genuine 'little Italy' feel, occasional live jazz nights, and a menu split between classic pasta/pizza and fusion dishes like duck risotto.
Classic Italian trattoria staples (pasta, pizza, risotto) sit alongside Australian additions like kangaroo and duck risotto. more crowd-pleasing laneway Italian than strictly traditional.
Most reviewers call it fair value for generous portions (around $38pp for a group meal), though a few flag it as pricier than expected and one notes a surprise $0.50 takeaway-box charge.
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