Grappino Ristorante Trattoria

Grappino Ristorante Trattoria brings Italian cooking to Given Terrace in Paddington, with a menu that combines traditional and contemporary dishes and an emphasis on seasonal local produce. The restaurant has been part of the suburb’s dining scene since 2004, and its website describes a modern-retro setting with a welcoming family atmosphere. Bookings are essential, making it a considered choice for a meal rather than a casual drop-in.

The menu covers familiar trattoria fare alongside more distinctive options. Pasta dishes include the house marinara with fish, prawns, scallops, mussels and calamari, pappardelle with slow-braised duck, traditional beef lasagne, spinach and ricotta ravioli with funghi sauce, and spaghetti with porcini, champagne and white truffle oil. Other options include sand crab cannelloni, chicken cotoletta, Black Angus sirloin and several veal dishes. For something to finish, the dessert list includes tiramisù, vanilla bean panna cotta, affogato and orange crepes served with vanilla bean ice cream.

Drinks are part of the experience, with the bar offering Italian regional wines, premium beers, aperitivi, cocktails and digestifs. The restaurant also promotes a Tuscan Feast built around shared gourmet platters, available for groups of at least 10 people. Private functions and weddings can be accommodated for up to 60 guests, giving larger parties an option beyond the regular dining room.

The story behind Grappino is closely tied to the Roduner family. Alfredo Roduner developed his appreciation for the cuisine of the Swiss-Italian region near the Alps before bringing that influence to Paddington. His son Theo is now executive chef, while Alfredo, Deanne and Bernardo are involved in front-of-house service and the wider family operation. With its Italian focus, shared-feast offering and family-run background, Grappino could suit a date, a meal with friends or family, and group celebrations. It is also a useful Paddington option for diners looking for a full Italian restaurant experience, supported by a 4.7 Google rating from 405 reviews.