Osteria Coogee

When we first walked in, there was a strong and unpleasant smell of fish and rubbish, which isn’t the best first impression. Unfortunately, we couldn’t cancel our booking without being charged $50 (there were 3 of us), so we stayed. That said, once seated, the experience improved significantly. We were warmly greeted by a friendly Kiwi staff member with an incredible smile and great energy. The music was spot on and really set the mood, and the food was genuinely delicious I was impressed by how well everything came together. The drinks were the only letdown. While good Italian wines were used, the cocktails themselves weren’t overly great and didn’t match the rest of the experience. The pricing overall was fair for what we ordered, but next time I’d stick to prosecco. Toilets were clean, staff were lovely throughout, and service was welcoming. Parking is limited due to beachgoers, so I caught an Uber instead. I’d definitely come back for the friendly staff, great food, and excellent music just hoping the drinks and first impression improve next time.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We hosted our Christmas party with a group of 12 people and the experience was absolutely amazing. The service was impeccable from start to finish, from the warm welcome to the very end of the night. A special mention to Mr. Vini, who was extremely attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect for our group. The food was outstanding — I highly recommend the pork belly, incredibly juicy with a crispy skin like I’ve never seen at a restaurant here before. Simply delicious! The drinks were excellent, very well made and full of flavor. Highly recommended, and we will definitely be back! 🍽️🍸👏

Absolutely loved the food here! The prawn pasta and the gnocchi was soo good! Also the tiramisu is one of the best I’ve tried in ages! Shout out to the lovely Brazilian gentleman, sorry didn’t get his name but the service was impeccable. Would definitely come back here again.

A truly magical venue ✨️ We had the privilege of holding our wedding reception here in 2020 and everything was perfect! Immaculate vibes, delicious food and attentive service. On a whim, my husband and I came back to celebrate our anniversary as we unexpectedly found ourselves with a free evening. Even though we hadn't booked, we were welcomed with open arms by the lovely owner, who still remembered us after such a long time! We enjoyed the delicious food, especially the Burrata and porchetta. The artisan ox heart tomatoes were sensational, sweet and flavoursome. My husband had never had anything like it. He also enjoyed the oysters, which was one of his favourite aspects of the wedding! The porchetta was an extremely generous serve, a contrast of soft pork texture and crispy crackling. It paired excellently with the potatoes. I also loved the dry prosecco and Sicilian Margharita. Thank you for making our anniversary so special, we really appreciated the warm hospitality and generous extra touches. If anything, the food was even better than we remembered. Highly recommended for all occasions, especially romantic meals and family groups, as the menu is great for sharing.

Lovely Italian just off the main road next to the Coogie Oval. Food solid with good flavours and decent portions, Tuesday and Wednesday pasta and vino for $35 is great value. Great tiramisu!Service can be a little slow when busy and not many staff covering tables but the staff are very cheerful and friendly

I am a local in the area and found this hidden gem tucked around the corner. It’s great for a midweek homemade Italian meal or something more celebratory like a girls lunch or birthday on a Saturday. I’ve also recently held an event here for a product launch and didn’t realise what a great space it was. The restaurant is light and area and aesthetic ally looks good and the cocktails and wine are of premium quality. I can’t recommend this place enough including the service and it’s a great family owned business which is always humbling to support.

I’ve been here twice now with my partner and Italian restaurants like Osteria Coogee are rare finds — brilliant service coupled with fantastic food; and it’s all genuine, it doesn’t feel like an act is being put on and you can tell that the people who work here really do enjoy what they do, it’s refreshing. I was here on Friday and had the opportunity to try out the Spring menu—compared to the Winter menu from last time—and it was just as good. Frankly, the food was divine, blessed with such an explosion of flavour and addictive tastes. Portions are decent too. The bartender is also a nice lad and has a great attitude; in saying that, his drinks were awesome. That being said, they make sure you’re well fed and you’ll leave super satisfied. The whole aura of the restaurant is generally just so positive; great staff, great service, great food, great atmosphere. The place has been tailored for a quiet evening under candlelight and is a memorable date night spot. Needless to say, it’s easy to say that we’ll definitely return!