La Spiaggia 248 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee, New South Wales 2034
About the Business
Welcome to La Spiaggia, a beloved institution located in the heart of Coogee, Australia. As you step into our establishment, you'll immediately feel the warmth and hospitality that comes from being part of the Lombardo family. Nick, Teresa, and their eldest son Maurizio are the driving force behind La Spiaggia, bringing their expertise in Italian cuisine to create an unforgettable dining experience.
Nick and Teresa, who migrated from the Siderno region of Calabria, Italy, in the 1970s, have been the proud owners and operators of numerous successful restaurants in Sydney. In 1993, they settled in Coogee, where they established La Spiaggia. Their deep knowledge of Italian food is evident in our menu, which features a selection of homemade Lombardo favorites, crafted with love by Teresa in her own kitchen or prepared in the restaurant.
Maurizio, the charismatic face of La Spiaggia, manages the day-to-day operations, ensuring that every aspect of your visit is exceptional. From overseeing the staff to curating the menus and wine lists, Maurizio's dedication to his Calabrian heritage and passion for Italian cuisine shines through. He is married to the talented racing author and journalist Jessica Owers, and together they have a beautiful family.
At La Spiaggia, we embrace the simplicity and joy that comes with modern, family-style Italian cuisine. While you'll find classic dishes such as lasagne, bolognese, and pizza, we add our own twist by cooking them in our woodfire oven and hand-making most of our pastas. We take pride in sourcing the finest ingredients, whether locally sourced from Australia or imported directly from Italy.
To complement your meal, we offer an extensive wine list featuring around 60 labels from Australian, New Zealand, Italian, and French vineyards. Additionally, our bar is fully stocked with a wide selection of beers, spirits, cocktails, and soft drinks, allowing you to enjoy a drink while you wait for your table.
For your convenience, La Spiaggia also offers a delivery service through UberEats. Simply visit our website to access our online menus and have your favorite dishes delivered right to your doorstep.
At La Spiaggia, we believe that food should not only look good but, more importantly, taste exceptional. Our focus is on preparing and presenting the finest and most traditional Italian cuisine in a simple yet flavorful manner. We aim to provide a dining experience that is not fussy or fancy, but simply good.
We welcome all inquiries and encourage you to contact us for bookings or any other questions you may have. You can reach us at (02) 9665 4660 or send us an email at info@laspiaggia.com.au. We are located at 248 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee Beach, NSW 2034.
Join us at La Spiaggia and indulge in the flavors of Italy while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and genuine hospitality that has made us a cherished point of interest in Coogee. We look forward to serving you soon.
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday to Thursday: 5 pm to 10 pm
- Friday: 5 pm to 10:30 pm
- Saturday: 5 pm to 10:30 pm
- Sunday: 12 pm to 10 pm
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Location & Phone number
248 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee, New South Wales 2034, Australia
Hours open
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Saturday:
5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Sunday:
12:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Reviews
"We stopped here without a reservation on a saturday night, and they were more than accommodating. We had to sit outside. However, they made sure the heaters were warm enough that you couldn't notice any cold. The staff were amazing, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Definitely recommend as the food is also amazing."
"We dined here for date night on a Friday night with a reservation and we won’t be returning. The service was lack lustre and we needed to ask for service and basics like water, the correct serving crockery (spoons for a wet dish) for our table to be cleared and then to actually pay our bill. Our oysters were great but everything after that was only okay. Very bland bruschetta, unripe tomato’s, no fresh basil and about two drops of olive oil on hard, cold toast. Shared mussels that were under seasoned but were kinda okay once we asked for and added some chilli flakes. We shared a marinara fettuccine pasta at mid high $30’s price point and it was very clear the quality of seafood was imported, frozen and not at all close to fresh. The pasta was undercooked (far more than al dente) and also seemed not to be fresh. I would have been happy to provide any of this feedback in person but not a single wait staff asked us how anything was. Even when paying they dumped the eftpos machine on our table and left before we processed the transaction. We could have had a better and cheaper basic seafood and pasta night at home. Disappointing as we regularly walk past the restaurant and it’s buzzing with energy. The redeeming 2 stars - the space is quite cute, wine was tasty & the people ordering pizzas around us looked happy and they are clearly making them from scratch. Perhaps that’s what we should have ordered."
"We dined here for date night on a Friday night with a reservation and we won’t be returning. The service was lack lustre and we needed to ask for service and basics like water, the correct serving crockery (spoons for a wet dish) for our table to be cleared and then to actually pay our bill. Our oysters were great but everything after that was only okay. Very bland bruschetta, unripe tomato’s, no fresh basil and about two drops of olive oil on hard, cold toast. Shared mussels that were under seasoned but were kinda okay once we asked for and added some chilli flakes. We shared a marinara fettuccine pasta at mid high $30’s price point and it was very clear the quality of seafood was imported, frozen and not at all close to fresh. The pasta was undercooked (far more than al dente) and also seemed not to be fresh. I would have been happy to provide any of this feedback in person but not a single wait staff asked us how anything was. Even when paying they dumped the eftpos machine on our table and left before we processed the transaction. We could have had a better and cheaper basic seafood and pasta night at home. Disappointing as we regularly walk past the restaurant and it’s buzzing with energy. The redeeming 2 stars - the space is quite cute, wine was tasty & the people ordering pizzas around us looked happy and they are clearly making them from scratch. Perhaps that’s what we should have ordered."
"I had the pleasure of dining at La Spiaggia 3x in May with my mother and sister. The food was exceptional, in particular the fish. The service was good and the entire experience and food authentically Italian. Morris is a terrific person and owner as well and I look forward to dining here again in the future. Bellissima!"
"First time here and everything was nice. I come from Italy and have pretty high standards for Italian pizza but this place was ok. Prob the best pizza in Coogee :)"
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