Overview

Delicious would be a way to describe life in Leichhardt. Settled by wealthy landowners in the 1840's, Leichhardt's history is rich and diverse. It is perhaps most well known for the Italian migrants that settled in the area in the early 1920's and adopted the suburb as their own. Italians are renowned for their style — great food, coffee and wine, fine fabrics, beautiful furnishings, inspirational architecture and innovative designs; all these elements have combined to create the soul of Leichhardt. The main streets are Norton and Marion, which are filled with a mix of fabulous restaurants, cafes and food shops, as well as a great variety of home and lifestyle stores. The homes in Leichhardt are mainly from the Victorian era, character terraces or Edwardian semi's, with the occasional modern house and apartment. Leichhardt began its existence as a number of land grants.

 
Restaurants & Cafes
 
Frattini - Offers simple and authentic Italian food and ambience
 
Grappa Ristorante Bar - Pastas, gelatos, desserts and breads, all made freshly on the premises
 
Lentini - A lovely restaurant with a great menu, there is a great choice of food & they’re very welcoming
 
Berkelouw Café – Fantastic breakfast menu running all day
 
Bistro Ortolan – Relaxed surround combined with adventurous French Food
 
Portofino — Good food, fine wine & a great welcoming atmosphere
 
 

What we love
- Catching a movie at Palace Norton Street Cinemas then grabbing a gelato for the walk home
- Taking the dog to Cafe Bones where your dog can enjoy a 'pupaccino' and then strolling down to the dog park
- The huge variety of cafes and restaurants
- The yearly Italian Fiesta on Norton Street
- Bay Run– walk, run or cycleand easily accessed via Hawthorne canal

• Balmain
• Annandale
• Balmain East
• Birchgrove
• Drummoyne
• Glebe
• Leichhardt
• Lilyfield
• Rozelle