Find Us in Leichhardt

Leichhardt — Sydney's Italian Quarter

A short guide to the neighbourhood we've called home since 1977.

A Slice of Italy in Sydney's Inner West

Walk down Norton Street and Marion Street and you'll understand why Leichhardt is known as Sydney's Italian quarter. From the 1950s, generations of Italian families settled in this Inner West suburb, opening trattorie, gelaterie, delicatessens and pasticcerie that still shape the neighbourhood today. La Botte D'Oro opened its doors here in 1977, and we've watched the suburb grow into one of the most beloved dining destinations in Sydney — a place where Italian heritage and modern Sydney life meet over a bowl of pasta.

Leichhardt sits roughly 7 km west of the Sydney CBD, in the Inner West Council area. The neighbourhood blends Federation-era terraces, modern apartment buildings and the leafy streets that frame Marion Street. Our restaurant is on the quieter end of the Italian precinct — a few minutes' walk from Norton Plaza, the Italian Forum and the legendary espresso bars that have made Leichhardt synonymous with great Italian coffee in Sydney.

Getting to La Botte D'Oro

You'll find us at 137 Marion Street, Leichhardt NSW 2040, easy to reach from anywhere in Sydney:

• From the Sydney CBD — 15 minutes by car via Parramatta Road or the City West Link. An easy Uber from the city, perfect for a relaxed dinner without worrying about parking.
• By bus — multiple Sydney Buses routes (e.g. 440, 445, 461, 480) stop on Norton Street and Parramatta Road, just a short walk away. Check Transport for NSW for live times.
• By light rail — the Inner West Light Rail (L1 Dulwich Hill line) stops at Marion station and Leichhardt North, both within walking distance.
• By bike — Leichhardt connects to the GreenWay and the Inner West cycle network, with bike parking close to the restaurant.
• Parking — free street parking is generally easy on Marion Street and the surrounding side streets, especially in the evening. Norton Plaza car park is a short walk away if you prefer.

What's Nearby in Leichhardt

Make a full evening of it. Before or after dinner with us, the Leichhardt neighbourhood is a small world to explore: the Italian Forum piazza, independent boutiques along Norton Street, classic Italian pasticcerie for a takeaway cannolo, and the historic Palace Norton Street cinema for a film. On weekends, the atmosphere on Marion and Norton becomes a relaxed Sydney version of an Italian passeggiata — slow walks, ice cream cones, families catching up in cafés. It's the kind of evening La Botte D'Oro was made for.

Plan Your Visit

Coming for the first time? Have a look at our full menu to choose your dishes in advance, browse upcoming events on the What's On page, or — if you're planning a celebration, corporate event or private dinner — explore our Functions & Private Dining options. For everything else, our homepage tells the story of the restaurant and the family behind it.