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    Il Sogno

    Italian, Mediterranean, Western

    Dishes priced around$31

    Reviews of Il Sogno (219)

    Read what people think about Il Sogno! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

    5.3/6

    219 reviews

    5.3/6

    219 reviews

    Food:Outstanding
    Atmosphere:Excellent
    Service:Excellent
    Value for money:Great value
    Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
    Noise levels:Pleasant
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    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Barbara L.a year ago · 1 review

    Food just delicious. Service very good, waiter was really good.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Rosemary M.a year ago · 3 reviews

    Great food & great service. Never disappointed coming here, everyone’s food beautifully presented & full of flavour. Wait staff very attentive.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Quandoo Dinera year ago · 1 review

    The food was really delicious. The service was a bit slow at times and not as attentive as I’d liked, e.g, they brought out the tea at the end without the milk I’d ordered, so I had to wait for them to bring it out and also they didn’t bring the water I’d ordered. So, this restaurant would have good potential with a few improvements. They should also more clearly state on their website that they are BYO only, to avoid confusion. The website just says BYO wine and beer.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Brian B.a year ago · 1 review

    The recent change of management at Il Sogno, has been superb. Chef Todd very ably assisted by Will are continuing to offer an amazing menu. The food is always fresh , generous and delightfully presented. Front of house is very capably managed with delightful young staff. A very fine local dining experience, with B Y O a bonus.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Geoff D.a year ago · 2 reviews

    Food good,service could be sharpened up,ie, unused wine glasses left on table far too long, used plates slow to be removed, dessert menu, slow to come. Will come back.

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    "Good"
    4/6
    John N.a year ago · 2 reviews

    excellent service, very good food. noisy due to large party nearby

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Linda H.a year ago · 3 reviews

    The restaurant has new management and at first we were skeptical, but the food was excellent, and service was warm and friendly. I think there may be very little tweaking to come in some areas, the young waitress was very sweet and helpful and I feel they are all finding their feet still. Will definitely be going again.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Geoff I.a year ago · 1 review

    Great food excellent service, great BYO Italian restaurant - fully occupied shows how popular it is

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Robert M.a year ago · 4 reviews

    Under new management however food quality and service just as good as with previous owner. $5/ person B.Y.O. charge is reasonable. Food prices a little high but very tasty and a good sized serve for the cost Generally, an enjoyable evening dining

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Bron D.a year ago · 1 review

    Food was amazing! Very generous servings of high quality food. Probably the best pork belly ever! Ash has paid tribute to the original Il Sogno owners but has considered small things - such as printing specials of the day - as the board is so far away from front tables. All of our food was exceptional! Thank you to Ash and the team. Il Sogno continues to reign supreme!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Travis M.a year ago · 1 review

    Il Sogno is a local gem. Amazing quality food lovingly prepared and served with care. Friendly staff ensure the experience is welcoming and enjoyable.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Robert H.a year ago · 1 review

    nice people well cooked food no histrionics perfect evening out

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Michael R.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Fantastic as always. Service and food and atmosphere all five star

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Ross J.2 years ago · 5 reviews

    Food was excellent and staff were very attentive. Table small.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    James T.2 years ago · 1 review

    This was my 3rd visit since november, each time with a different group, and it’s been consistently great. I noticed the ownership has changed last year, but the new owners are really lovely and soft spoken. Thankfully, the food hasn’t changed at all—new owner assured they kept the same chef who has been working for 10 years or so. I had the pork rib eye and it somehow tasted evenbetter than before. The staff are friendly and make the whole experience pleasant. Definitely coming back and recommend to others.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Judith C.2 years ago · 1 review

    The service was friendly and efficient, and the food was absolutely delicious. Definitely a place I’ll coming back to.

    "Good"
    4/6
    John M.2 years ago · 1 review

    Good food and service, as usual. Always reliable as expected

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Ganesh G.2 years ago · 1 review

    Excellent food and great service. Izzy served us very well and Ash has done a great job keeping the tradition and quality going. Well done e

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Caterina C.2 years ago · 1 review

    We had a lovely night. Great food and service. Will definitely go back. Thanks

    "Good"
    4/6
    John H.2 years ago · 10 reviews

    This was our regular special occasion restaurant. It has changed hands recently and is not the same. While there were plenty of staff they didn't seem to be coordinated very well. We hope this is only a teething problem. The food is still good. BYO is still available.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Bruce T.2 years ago · 5 reviews

    A very enjoyable experience. The restaurant is performing extremely well under new ownership. We'll be back soon!!

    "Good"
    4/6
    Loredana G.2 years ago · 3 reviews

    We went because we had a good food giftcard, unfortunately we couldn't use it due to a swap in restaurant management. The restaurant is quaint and a bit dated but has a special charm. The food is really beautiful, particularly the ragu papardelle. Beware that we could only get coke or mineral water, that's about the extent of the drink list. There's a bottle shop a few steps a way and you can byo.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Paul D.2 years ago · 4 reviews

    This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants, but the food was a little off the usual quality that I have come to expect, just a few corners that were "cut". Perhaps it's January and people are still in holiday mode.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Allan C.2 years ago · 1 review

    Tasty, well-cooked food, good ambience and attentive, friendly service 👍

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Andrzej A.2 years ago · 1 review

    Very good food and friendly service. BYO was a surprise

    "Average"
    3/6
    Mark M.2 years ago · 1 review

    Food great. Wait service poor at best. Needs to lift

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Jeff H.2 years ago · 1 review

    Good tasting pasta dishes and dessert. Liked the byo wine.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Julia M.2 years ago · 1 review

    The staff were friendly and pleasant, however, it has changed owners since our last visit, and the chief is not as good. My cannelloni was more like a crepe, and the pork and sage filling looked and tasted more like a bolognese. My partner's meal was sitting quite an oily sauce. Not sure we will be going back!!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Chris P.2 years ago · 7 reviews

    Super meal Gluten free Great service Great family restaurant at Il Sogno

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    David S.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great restaurant ……….. …… ……… …. … …. … …

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Donna A.2 years ago · 7 reviews

    It was our second visit in a week. Pre Xmas is a busy time for diners and restaurants. The restaurant was full but the service was still spot on. Our meals were excellent… again! Il Sogno is BYO and that’s a plus as well.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Sharon E.2 years ago · 3 reviews

    Great menu. Many choices. Very busy for a Wednesday night

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Cindee W.2 years ago · 1 review

    Delicious food great service. Bit noisy but restaurant was full

    "Good"
    4/6
    Paul M.2 years ago · 1 review

    We missed John and Anthony. Otherwise food was good. Staff in short supply due to illness. Sorry to hear about that.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    julie C.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    A suburban gem with fantastic food and service- highly recommended!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Pam P.2 years ago · 1 review

    We had nice time the food was lovely ! My friend and I had same lungi seafood but she didn’t get many prawns only one had 4 apart from that nice time was delicious well done thank you

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Andrew P.2 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely food that went very well with aged wines I had brought. The wines were well looked after, as were we with glassware.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Lorraine P.2 years ago · 4 reviews

    Attentive staff, professional and friendly. Good selection on menu. Generous serves, good value. Would recommend

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Quandoo Diner2 years ago · 1 review

    Great lunch excellent service Will recommend to friends and family

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Sandra S.2 years ago · 1 review

    Wonderful food, fitout a bit dated, would have liked a bit more attentiveness from waiter.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Roger K.2 years ago · 1 review

    We have visited Il Sogno several times and the quality still continues to amaze us. It is a sensibly limited menu so what they do is excellent. Service is friendly, aware and not fawning. The physical presence is not glamorous but comfortable and understated. Prices are about the same as comparable venues. More expensive than pubs but you get what you pay for. We will return, with friends and will spread the word. Great chefs and good management.

    "Average"
    3/6
    Sally T.2 years ago · 1 review

    Food reasonable, service poor. Place was packed, seems to have a strong local following. Suspect we got bumped from our booked quiet corner table for a regular.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Greg M.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Just great food and atmosphere. Will return , Been many times great Italian Food . Rgds GregM

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Ching Yi C.2 years ago · 46 reviews

    Amazing home cooked Italian food, really enjoyed the experience and will definitely be back!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Kathryn O.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    Lovely restaurant n food n service - special place in Surrey Hills

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Greg F.2 years ago · 2 reviews

    The perfect local! Delicious Mediterranean cuisine & BYO what a mix!!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Anna G.2 years ago · 1 review

    The restaurant has a real family feel to it. It's small and welcoming. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Michael W.2 years ago · 1 review

    Best kept secret in Surrey Hills........... Brink back the Beef Cheeks...!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Michele F.2 years ago · 1 review

    Our favourite local Italian/Australian bistro,always reliably good with delicious food and friendly staff!

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Annette P.2 years ago · 1 review

    Great place and local for us We will be back