Catalano's Cafe

Amazing pasta, cozy vibe, great wine felt like Italy at home!

I recently visited this restaurant with my girlfriends, and honestly, it turned out to be such a delightful experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, inviting, and full of positive energy. The place had a lively yet cozy vibe—perfect for a casual get-together, a fun girls’ night out, or even a peaceful solo meal. We were greeted with friendly smiles and quick service, which immediately set the tone for a good evening. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, and they made sure our table was comfortable. It’s small gestures like these that make a big difference in the overall dining experience. Now coming to the most important part — the food — it was absolutely delicious! Every dish we ordered was bursting with flavor, cooked perfectly, and beautifully presented. You can tell that the ingredients were fresh and the chefs put genuine effort into balancing taste and presentation. The portions were generous, and every bite felt satisfying. We tried a variety of dishes to get a sense of their menu, and not a single one disappointed us. Each plate had its own charm — rich, flavorful, and seasoned just right. It wasn’t overly oily or spicy; instead, the flavors were well-rounded and comforting. It’s rare to find a place that manages to get both taste and quality right, but this one definitely did. The drinks complemented the food wonderfully too — refreshing, creative, and balanced. Whether it was mocktails or coffee, everything tasted freshly made. We spent quite a bit of time chatting, laughing, and enjoying the food, and never once felt rushed by the staff. They gave us space to relax and enjoy ourselves, which made the evening even better. The ambience deserves a special mention. The decor was simple yet stylish — perfect lighting, neat interiors, and comfortable seating. The background music was soft enough to allow conversations to flow easily. It’s one of those places that instantly lifts your mood the moment you walk in. Overall, I would say this restaurant has everything you’d want for a great dining experience — delicious food, friendly service, a welcoming vibe, and excellent value for money. You can feel the effort and passion behind every detail, from the way the food is prepared to how the guests are treated. We all left with happy hearts and full stomachs, already planning to come back soon. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to return not just for the food but for the overall experience. If you’re looking for a spot that’s consistently good, flavorful, and full of positive vibes — this is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys good food and great company!

Was amazing food and service but one waiter didn't write down out orders and got one dish wrong but it was delish.

Amazing food and outstanding service - especially from Max. Look forward to returning soon

AS great experience, very tasty food, and excellent service, need to visit regularly.

A really nice restaurant. Well priced with generous servings. Not a loud environment. The staff were really friendly, polite and provided a great service. Would highly recommend!

Not bad would go back again and try something different

Great Food...Staff went out of their way to ensure our night was special......Fantastic Service!

Food ok. Took a while. Pizzas very soggy. Not the nicest we've had. Might avoid them if we return

Always very reluctant to leave a negative review but the food was a let-down. We had an entree of grilled calamari (okay but huge pieces) arancini (overdone) and a seafood platter. Scallops were overcooked so rubbery, bugs were seriously overdone. The fish was good and the prawns were fine. Salad excellent.

it was just ok. service weas average as was the food

Food was fantastic. Had the platinum seafood platter. Chilli mussels were amazing.

The young man who showed us to our seat as well as brought our food was so attentive. He has a commendable customer service. Too bad we were not able to get his name. Food was delightful.

Good food and service, a little noisy but would go again

Amazing service. We love the food at Catalanos. Thanks so much

Friendly service by the lady’s, cocktails and food very delicious.

The food was absolutely amazing. Really well done. :) :)

Lovely and helpful staff. Very accommodating. Great sized, delicious meals

3 people left their meals as they were not palatable. Waiter was happy to just remove plates without asking why, we politely raised that the 2 veal dishes were uneatable as they were dry and hard, but no apology

We went for lunch for a table of 6. Fantastic food and service! Great portion sizes too. We will definitely be back!

The food is good and the service is good too.

My friend and I had such an amazing time! The atmosphere was absolutely lovely and despite it being quite busy the food came out very quick (jokes aside we were actually shocked it was ready that quickly). The staff were very nice (e.g. chatting about how we both can’t pronounce a food correctly when ordering), and the bathrooms were also clean and tidy (which is often not the case for a busy restaurant!). Not a single bad thing can be said about my experience :)

All round good experience, would come back without hesitation 👌

Enjoy the food and delicious 🤤 Staff very friendly to,

very good service. Nice cheese! Would come back some time soon!

Love their pasta so so much. Super delicious food there!

The service was friendly, the place had a welcoming atmosphere, and the food was excellent, Definitely worth going back!”

service was brilliant will go back and recommend to others

Great menu such a selection, excellent drink list , and the staff and service were first class.

We told our waitress that we only had 1 hour to order and eat our food and drinks because we were going to the theatre. The service was excellent, the food delicious and we left the restaurant within the hour. Fantastic.

Exceptional service. Team members were very accommodating. Enjoyed the meal.

Food and service was fantastic - highly recommend the seafood platter

Nice meal reasonably priced good atmosphere would go back again

Love the restaurant! Service was very good. Gave us a free cake for birthday celebration. Big portion, very yummy, fairly priced!

Food was great, service was excellent. Music was too loud.

The service was great, we loved the food, and we were welcomed by Davi, our waiter for the whole night. He was super attentive, explained the menu, and gave us lots of suggestions to make our dinner even better. We will definitely be back.

Too much sauce in the pasta. Pasta is not supposed to be drowned in sauce! Also the ribeye steak was full of fat and tough! Definitely not the Catalanos I am used to

Lovely foods, great service and quick serving. Thank you very much.

Had a paste dish. The linguine was very thick. obviously homemade but not as I would prefer.

Staff were lovely. Great choice on menu. Had seafood platter special. Meant for two to share. Three hungry ladies shared this and left a little. It was fabulous

Great food, good service great restaurant, nice cocktail will return again not 1st visit

The chairs are uncomfortable and the tables have cracks in them . The steak was visibly raw and was taken home for the dogs . We will not be going again .

It’s missing a warm atmosphere! The food was average! I wouldn’t or won’t be going back, it’s not a restaurant I’d recommend! As I said! It was just ok.

Delicious food, great service. A must try if in Victoria park area

Staff were friendly and the food was great. Service was excellent

Very enjoyable experience, quality food and excellent service from friendly staff. My wife wants to go back...

Reasonably priced, friendly helpful waitresses, great menu and good food. Second visit in a month , now on my favourites list.

Excellent service and great food. Highly recommend this venue. Thanks

Enjoyed a delicious lunch with friendly service staff. The service was a little slow but otherwise a great experience.

Great seafood platter. Great variety. It was a popular place for dinner