Li'l Darlin Darlinghurst

Authentic Italian food and outstanding service steal the show at Li’l Darling Darlinghurst.

You’ll fall in love with this little gem as soon as you walk through the door. A certain sense of atmosphere charges the air. Bottles lined up on the well-stocked back bar twinkle with a golden glow from the venue’s intimate lighting, with the wooden floors and simple table settings adding to the venue’s charm.

Service at Li’l Darling is sensational. Chef Gino is popular amongst regular diners, with the rest of the waitstaff team also only too happy to make your experience everything you want it to be.

Cocktails are one of the hallmarks of this on-trend venue. Whether you’re after something unique, like the Fairy Floss Martini or the Hundreds & Thousands, or a more classic Espresso Martini or Old-Fashioned, the bartenders will be able to whip up a drink that satisfies your cravings.

But it’s the food you’re really leaving the house for, and thank goodness—because dishes here are truly divine. Think classic Italian cooking just the way Nonna would have liked it, with a range of pastas, pizzas, insalatas and mains that will leave you licking your lips. Some vegan options are also available.