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Nestled in the heart of Surry Hills at 413-415 Crown St, Ito Restaurant offers a dining experience that’s as vibrant as its neighborhood. From the moment you step inside, the atmosphere feels inviting yet sophisticated, perfect for solo diners, couples, or small groups seeking a memorable evening. The space also features a private dining room, making it ideal for more intimate gatherings, while maintaining a welcoming, inclusive environment recognized as a transgender safe space.
Ito Restaurant’s menu is a showcase of creativity and quality, with signature dishes that are impossible to overlook. The Hibachi Wagyu steals the spotlight with its perfectly seared, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while the Hiramasa Kingfish delivers a delicate, fresh flavor that seafood lovers will appreciate. For something a bit lighter yet equally indulgent, the Prawn and Scallop Ravioli is a standout, perfectly balanced in taste and presentation. Complementing these main attractions, small plates such as Edamame provide a satisfying start to the meal, encouraging diners to explore a variety of flavors.
Cocktails at Ito Restaurant are not just an afterthought-they are carefully crafted to enhance the dining experience. Whether you’re unwinding after work or pairing drinks with your meal, the cocktail menu adds a lively, social element to the evening. The staff are attentive without being intrusive, ensuring that reservations run smoothly and each guest feels comfortable and valued.
Visitors often comment on the relaxed yet polished vibe, making it clear why reviews consistently highlight both the food and the welcoming service. Solo diners won’t feel out of place, as the setup encourages casual enjoyment and interaction with the culinary process. Meanwhile, dinner reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, to secure a spot in this bustling Surry Hills location.
Every aspect of Ito Restaurant-from the thoughtfully curated menu to the careful attention to service-creates a memorable dining experience. Whether it’s a night out for a special occasion or a casual evening enjoying expertly prepared dishes, the combination of high-quality cuisine, inclusive atmosphere, and convenient Surry Hills location makes this restaurant a top choice for locals and visitors alike.
• "Incredible food, drinks, service, ambience and atmosphere."
• "Great selection of interesting wines & wished the sake was better priced."
• "We ordered Prawn and scallop ravioli which had the most creamy sauce."
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The food was very tasty, but what stood out the most was the service. Impeccable. You honestly don’t find service like this anymore. They went above and beyond to cater to my needs being pregnant and were extremely knowledgeable. Also, their prawn ravioli - get it! It was perfection! The bread roll was very unique and delicious and the Wagyu beef was incredibly tender, even though I had to eat it well done, it was still very tender! Thank you guys for an amazing experience.
We had the banquet menu, it was a lot of food, loved the ravioli and King prawn. The veal katsu with rice was a bit disappointing though, because it was the main course at the end we had pretty high expectations, but the meat was thin, well done, and felt greasy and plain after the amazing seafood. We wanted to take it away because we were too full, the servers were very understanding. Overall pretty good, but we're definitely not going to order the banquet menu if we ever visit again.
Ito at Surry Hills isn’t just a dinner, it’s an experience! When you’re paying the extra money for a night out, it’s exactly what you want. An excellent layout and feeling as you walk into the venue. The food is clean, fresh, vibrant and most importantly delicious. Our waiter was so friendly and knowledgeable, really helped us understand the menu. We were a group of 4 and decided to just choose our dinner and shared everything. The tuna and wagyu strip were the standouts, but everything was excellent. If we went today and picked everything we didn’t choose, I am sure we would have the same experience. Oh, and the bread is GOATED, a must order!
I had a wonderful experience at Ito for Valentine’s Day with my Wife. The food was utterly OUTSTANDING. The service and atmosphere were also fantastic. Pricey yes, but when you want to treat yourself and your partner, Ito does not disappoint. Honestly, my #1 restaurant so far and I booked here randomly. I’m so glad we experienced it.
Really nice restaurant on the Crown street strip of restaurants. The kombu bread was a great start off being a total umami bomb. The sashimi was very fresh and came with a smoked soy sauce that elevated the sashimi. The eggplant dish was very good with a nice touch of spice. The tempura batter on the zucchini flowers was perfectly light and paired well with the umami laden anchovy mayo. The veal katsu was quite large and the chicken was nice. Definitely finish with the Taro ice cream mochi. Overall it was a nice meal.
One of our favourite restaurants in Sydney. The mix of flavours is next level. Brought my wife here for her 40th. We got the private dining area which was perfect for our group of 16. We ordered the $89 banquet and added in the eggplant and sirloin. Service was impeccable. Always there to fill up the water glasses or take drink orders. They made some cheese pasta for the my kids as well. Can’t wait to be back.
The Mog Champ sends his regards. Celebrated another birthday at Ito, loved their Japanese-Italian fusion signature banquet they provided - definitely worth it for anyone visiting Ito in the future. Loved their yellowfin tuna, tartare, ravioli and eggplant especially! They provided amazing and friendly service, the inside has a cozy vibe especially with the dim lighting at each small table - their a la carte menu isn't too big so the banquet provides great value to begin with. Thanks for the amazing dinner Ito! Mogliest Regards, Your Mog Champ
Excellent Japanese food with a modern Italian twist. The Edamame with nori and chilli was the perfect appetiser, and the Yellowfin Tuna was delicious. The sashimi plate was very fresh and great for a group of 4. The prawn and scallop ravioli was the star of the show, I wish I could have it every day - absolutely delicious. The shiitake noodles and veal katsu were good as well. Very good service, with an attentive waiter who explained the dishes to us and gave us the best recommendations for food and drinks. A must visit for its great food, drinks and ambience ⭐