Francesco and Caterina Catanzariti arrived in Canberra from Calabria in Southern Italy in 1957, where they easily immersed themselves within the Australian and Italian communities. After several years of working within their profession in the tailoring industry, Francesco and Caterina decided it was time that they shared their passion for authentic Italian cuisine, by bringing a "little bit of Italy" to Canberra.
This resulted in the establishment of Santa Lucia Trattoria opening their Kennedy Street, Kingston doors in 1975, becoming the first traditional Italian restaurants in Canberra. Santa Lucia quickly became an institution in Canberra, with stories a plenty of the Italian hospitality Francesco and Caterina provided Canberra.
This resulted in the establishment of Santa Lucia Trattoria opening their Kennedy Street, Kingston doors in 1975, becoming the first traditional Italian restaurants in Canberra. Santa Lucia quickly became an institution in Canberra, with stories a plenty of the Italian hospitality Francesco and Caterina provided Canberra.
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Established in 1975 under the title 'Santa Lucia' we have proudly kept our traditions alive, the restaurant has been passed down through three generations of Catanzariti's keeping our culture and values at the heart of everything that we do.
This is why Salotto remains one of the best Italian restaurants in Canberra, by upholding the traditional elements of 'Santa Lucia' and infusing a modern twist, we can ensure that you have the ultimate traditional Italian experience just like we do at home.Our recipes have been going strong for 47 years, the key to this is our ingredients.
This is why Salotto remains one of the best Italian restaurants in Canberra, by upholding the traditional elements of 'Santa Lucia' and infusing a modern twist, we can ensure that you have the ultimate traditional Italian experience just like we do at home.Our recipes have been going strong for 47 years, the key to this is our ingredients.
Reviews (9)
Ben Logan
Dec 16, 2021
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Would reccomend! Food was a solid 8/10 nothing out of this world but a solid choice for a regular occasion. Table service and front of house staff are unreal!!
The water was always replaced.
The tables were clears as soon as others left.
All staff were very friendly and inviting.
If you're one for the extra 1%ers and you like the overall experience and not just the food, this is a great choice !!!
The water was always replaced.
The tables were clears as soon as others left.
All staff were very friendly and inviting.
If you're one for the extra 1%ers and you like the overall experience and not just the food, this is a great choice !!!
Krepidus Krep Dickie
Aug 23, 2021
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Walking into the restaurant I was impressed by the atmosphere and decor and was looking forward to a good meal. However from the moment the bar staff took my drink order, things started to go down hill. It took 15mins for my partner to receive her overpriced mocktail. We partook in a banquet with friends. Each course barely stretched enough for each person to a decent portion (some people missed out on arranchini balls even though there should have been one per person). Spilt oils, broken plates and general disorganisation indicted a lack of experienced wait staff. The food was quite delicious
Rachael Cooper
Jul 17, 2021
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Jul 08, 2021
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Teena Z.
Jun 22, 2021
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Have been here a few years ago and it was good. Unfortunately had an average experience tonight. For example, Pizzas did not have any cheese and all the toppings basically fell off the pizza. No one offered Parmesan cheese with our pasta. It took a long time for someone to take our drinks order. After that, food was quite quick. Probably won’t be back.
Jenn CruznWant
May 12, 2021
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Fantastic Italian restaurant and enjoyable experience! The staff were friendly, extremely helpful and assisted with food and wine recommendations. From the entrees, mains to desserts, every meal was appreciated by our group of friends. The ambiance in the restaurant made us feel warm and welcomed. Great location and the service was fantastic. We would all recommend this restaurant!
Lb
May 07, 2021
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Coming from a town rich with homemade italian restaurant's on every corner this one is pretty good. Food was really nice with good portion sizes. Stand out for me was how tender my chicken was cooked. Personally not the best pizza I've had but that's me being picky.
Restaurant has a cool vibe, we sat outside which was fine as there is adequate heating. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Overall we had a lovely evening and left with our bellies full and no complaints. Give it a go!
Restaurant has a cool vibe, we sat outside which was fine as there is adequate heating. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Overall we had a lovely evening and left with our bellies full and no complaints. Give it a go!
Siobhan Capell
Mar 16, 2021
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I had a great experience here. I ordered the mushroom risotto. The flavour was incredible. Sadly the rice wasn't cooked the whole way through, but the waiter brought me my second choice within a few minutes, as well as a round of drinks on the house as an apology. I'm sad that the risotto wasn't right because it tasted so good, but the service and recovery from their mistake was so wonderful that I'm keen to go back and try the risotto next time I'm in town. Everything else my family had tasted delicious. Super impressed with this place.
Sarah Begg
Jul 15, 2020
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