Baia The Italian

Baia offers a captivating dining atmosphere right on the edge of Sydney’s scenic Cockle Bay Wharf at Darling Harbour, blending aromatic Italian flavours with an impressive selection of wines and in-house designed cocktails. Its setting is perfect for absorbing the stunning harbourside views, making every dining experience memorable, whether for casual meals or special occasions like Mother's Day. The restaurant's expansive space accommodates a variety of events and functions, enhanced by professional service and an inviting Italian charm.

Now getting to the good stuff… the food! Baia’s generous space means we can spoil both the classics crowd and the curious. At lunch, handmade ravioli filled with lamb comes bathed in a mushroom–Taleggio sauce, while pillowy potato gnocchi with slow-cooked beef cheek ragù is a bona fide crowd-pleaser. Come dinner, the after-work set can dive into scallops on sweet corn purée with a crisp coral tuile and spring onion oil, or twirl squid-ink spaghettini tossed with crab, calamari, cherry tomatoes and a whisper of spicy ’nduja. If you’re chasing something hearty, the MS8 Wagyu rump cap arrives with portobello mushrooms and a glossy red wine jus. Fresh picks abound, too: a classic Caprese with heirloom tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, or our beetroot, spinach and goat-cheese salad for a vibrant vegetarian moment. And to finish? Dolce, of course—think espresso-martini tiramisù, a vanilla-and-chocolate truffle with rum ganache, or a scoop (or two) of artisanal gelato.