Carlo's Italian Ristorante Bar & Seafood

5 ( reviews )
18 Wason St, Ulladulla NSW 2539
(02) 4455 2443

Welcome to Carlo's Italian Ristorante Bar & Seafood

Located in the heart of Ulladulla at 18 Wason St, Carlo's Italian Ristorante Bar & Seafood serves as a welcoming destination for those seeking a genuine taste of Italy combined with the freshest coastal offerings. Our establishment is built on a foundation of passion for culinary excellence, where traditional techniques meet the vibrant, high-quality ingredients found along the New South Wales coastline. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor exploring the beauty of the South Coast, we invite you to experience a dining atmosphere that balances sophistication with the warmth of a family-run kitchen.

At Carlo's, we believe that a great meal is about more than just the food on the plate; it is about the environment in which it is shared. Our dining room is designed to provide a comfortable backdrop for everything from intimate dinners and celebratory gatherings to casual evening drinks. We take pride in our role within the Ulladulla community, striving to provide a consistent and memorable experience for every guest who walks through our doors. By focusing on the harmony between classic Italian flavors and the bounty of the sea, we aim to create a menu that feels both timeless and refreshing.

What Makes Our Restaurant Unique

  • Authentic Culinary Heritage: Our kitchen is dedicated to honoring the roots of Italian cooking. We emphasize the importance of simple, high-quality components, allowing the natural flavors of our ingredients to shine through in every dish we prepare.
  • Coastal Seafood Integration: Leveraging our prime location in Ulladulla, we incorporate fresh, locally sourced seafood into our menu. This allows us to offer a unique fusion that highlights the best of Italian tradition alongside the premium quality of Australian coastal produce.
  • Welcoming Atmosphere: We prioritize a dining environment that is inclusive and relaxed. Our staff is committed to providing attentive service, ensuring that every guest feels like a part of the family from the moment they arrive until the end of their meal.
  • Curated Beverage Selection: Our bar features a thoughtful selection of drinks designed to complement our food menu. From classic Italian-inspired cocktails to a curated list of wines, we provide the perfect pairings to enhance your overall dining experience.

A Commitment to Quality and Community

The philosophy at Carlo's Italian Ristorante Bar & Seafood is rooted in the belief that food is a universal language that brings people together. We are deeply committed to maintaining high standards in our kitchen, ensuring that every plate that leaves the pass reflects our dedication to quality and consistency. By sourcing ingredients with care and preparing them with respect for traditional methods, we hope to provide a dining experience that resonates with our guests long after their meal has concluded.

We are grateful for the support of the Ulladulla community and look forward to continuing our journey as a staple of the local dining scene. Whether you are joining us for a special occasion or simply looking for a reliable spot to enjoy a well-prepared meal, we are here to welcome you. We invite you to visit us at 18 Wason St to discover the flavors, the passion, and the hospitality that define Carlo's Italian Ristorante Bar & Seafood. We look forward to serving you soon and sharing our love for great food and good company.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
    • Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • Wheelchair accessible seating

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Reviews Carlo's Italian Ristorante Bar & Seafood

Kylie Stewart
23-06-2026
Highlight of our trip! The food is indescribably delicious, service is super friendly and prompt. Cannot recommend highly enough. Such an amazing restaurant. I’d drive hours to Ulladulla again just to eat here. The staff and owners are exceptional and the atmosphere is buzzing. Well worth a visit! Make sure you book in advance. The locals all seem to know how good this place is too. Order type Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $80–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Garlic Bread, Veal Marsala, Veal Boscaiola, Bruschetta, Garlic Prawns, Rocket Salad, Fresh Black Mussels Garlic Parsley White Wine Napolitana Sauce
Holly Duncanson
04-06-2026
Arrived and was told I should’ve had a booking - except their website was broken and not accessible. Food was extremely overpriced for what we received, was rudely told they were out of lasagna and servers were quite blunt and judgy. I’m sure there are better options elsewhere More
Melike Dogan
02-06-2026
We were down the coast from interstate looking for nice place with good food. I had a look at the reviews of this restaurant, despite the reviews saying they’re always busy and booked out, they were able to get us a table last minute! And ohh my!!! We were so glad we were able to dine here. The service was very very welcoming and the food! It was delish! Even our picky kids loved their meals! It’s a must try! Order type Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $40–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Kid-friendliness They brought out the kids meals first to make sure they were looked after. They even brought colouring pens to keep them occupied and entertained. First restaurant we’ve been to with no complaints from the kids.
Ethan
30-05-2026
Awesome traditional Italian food, fresh and cooked very well. A very nice atmosphere, great waiters and an overall nice dining experience. Premium pricing for the dining experience. More
Rebecca Murphy
26-05-2026
Staff were pleasant. You have to speak up it can get noisy in here. This was Tuesday lunchtime. It was a little bit busy. I had calamari, chips & salad (I wish they wouldn't salt the salad as the chips are salted. I would come back next time and order an Italian dish - 4.5 stars More
Holly Duncanson
20-05-2026
Arrived and was told I should’ve had a booking - except their website was broken and not accessible. Food was extremely overpriced for what we received, was rudely told they were out of lasagna and servers were quite blunt and judgy. I’m sure there are better options elsewhere More
Karina B
19-05-2026
Carlo and his staff provided exceptional, friendly service to my large, noisy family gathering when we dined here on Thursday night. Nothing was a problem or a bother and the pizzas were delicious. Highly recommended for good old fashioned customer service and quality food. More
Mitch ell
11-05-2026
The food is absolutely amazingly. The customer service is second to none, it's definitely worth the night out. Highly recommend to anyone for any occasion... Our date night away form our 6 children was just that extra special tonight because of the staff that made us feel so welcome.
Xiao Ning
06-05-2026
We didn’t make a table reservation in advance. So we had to eat outside. I loved every dish we’ve ordered. All very tasty. Staff were friendly and helpful. The only unpleasant thing was they added three additional items that we didn’t order on our bill and removed them after I asked my bill to verify. Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–40 Food: 5 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Group size 3-4 people Special events Seasonal / holiday event Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot, Free street parking
Rachel Ford
29-04-2026
We sat outside and we had amazing service, we didn’t have a booking and they managed to seat us. The owners wife even catered food not on the menu for our little daughter. The mussels were amazing and we have booked again to come back for more. Couldn’t speak more highly off the food and staff and a great experience. Order type Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $40–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Prawn Linguine, Seafood
Shi Ronghua
17-04-2026
Love the food and the service staff. Staff were very friendly and food tasted so good. Had the Spaghetti Marinara, Apollo Al-Fungi and Tiramisu, impressed with all. Would love to return on travel someday to dine there again :) More
Denielle Aguirre-Hines
17-04-2026
Celebrated my birthday at this restaurant with my partner and was thoroughly disappointed. Food and drinks look amazing on photos but that's about it. 3 different servers attended our table even though one server introduced himself and said he would be looking after us they were just all over the place. Took 30 mins before we even got our drink order. Another lengthy wait before entree of small oysters arrived, which we didn't even get to enjoy before the mains arrived abruptly with the garlic bread coming out after mains. We had Mango Daquiri's that tasted watered down and more like Oranges, we then ordered a Pina Colada but even that tasted like a watered down disappointment and another lengthy wait. The mains were over priced. $70 beef and reef main which I requested medium rare and the steak was going towards medium/medium well. My partner wondered if we should get dessert and at this point I said why bother, it's only going to come out late and then taste more like something else entirely or not have any taste at all. We ended up going woolworths to get sticky date pudding which tasted better than the whole experience. We politely finished our food and drinks but would not recommend this restaurant if you wanted to celebrate something memorable. Understandably, the restaurant was busy last night but the staff were just not in sync to provide a decent service, quality of food and drinks need to be reviewed my the owner. Order type Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $100–120 Food: 2 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 2 Recommended dishes Seafood
Sharon Kells
11-04-2026
After a very long drive, we arrived in Ulladulla in search of a good, authentic pizza. Even though it was getting late and they don’t normally do takeaway, Carlo kindly made it happen. The pizzas were absolutely sensational - one of the best we've ever had. Many thanks!!
Di Thomas
03-04-2026
Loved this place. Not much apart from a couple of clubs open for dinner. Food, service and staff were all fantastic. … More
Jacqui McCabe-Austin
15-03-2026
For the prices charged I was expecting something fairly fresh and made on the premises with a nice amount of Italian flair. Sadly I was disappointed- arrancini were deep fried and flavorless and served with sweet chili sauce, and the “salt … More
Nabeela Rafiq
26-02-2026
We stayed in Ulladulla for one night and were really hoping to find a good place for dinner. While taking an evening stroll, we came across this restaurant and decided to give it a try and my goodness, what a delightful surprise! The food was absolutely beautiful. We ordered the garlic bread, fish of the day, and the prawns and calamari fritto🍤 every dish was mouth-watering and full of flavour. The service was quick, and even though we hadn’t booked a table, the staff welcomed us warmly and looked after us so well. Very friendly team and a highly recommended dining spot! Meal type Dinner Price per person $60–80 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Group size 2 people Wait time No wait
Patti B
16-01-2026
Every visit Chef never fails to amazed us. It's not just the ambience but the best food experience..as always to add up the wine selection is awesome just like the service they provides be it Local or Tourist..
Pixel Le'bon
09-01-2026
The place was busy for dinner during the school holidays. We turned up without a booking but a friendly staff member managed to find a table for our party. … More
Toni Hanley
01-01-2026
Always great food and friendly service. Lovely atmosphere and value for money. Meals are generous and well presented. Highly recommend. More
Rachel Ford
27-12-2025
We sat outside and we had amazing service, we didn’t have a booking and they managed to seat us. The owners wife even catered food not on the menu for our little daughter. The mussels were amazing and we have booked again to come back for more. Couldn’t speak more highly off the food and staff and a great experience. Order type Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $40–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Prawn Linguine, Seafood
Nabeela Rafiq
26-12-2025
We stayed in Ulladulla for one night and were really hoping to find a good place for dinner. While taking an evening stroll, we came across this restaurant and decided to give it a try and my goodness, what a delightful surprise! The food was absolutely beautiful. We ordered the garlic bread, fish of the day, and the prawns and calamari fritto🍤 every dish was mouth-watering and full of flavour. The service was quick, and even though we hadn’t booked a table, the staff welcomed us warmly and looked after us so well. Very friendly team and a highly recommended dining spot! Meal type Dinner Price per person $60–80 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Group size 2 people Wait time No wait
Kylie Stewart
23-12-2025
Highlight of our trip! The food is indescribably delicious, service is super friendly and prompt. Cannot recommend highly enough. Such an amazing restaurant. I’d drive hours to Ulladulla again just to eat here. The staff and owners are exceptional and the atmosphere is buzzing. Well worth a visit! Make sure you book in advance. The locals all seem to know how good this place is too. Order type Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $80–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes Garlic Bread, Veal Marsala, Veal Boscaiola, Bruschetta, Garlic Prawns, Rocket Salad, Fresh Black Mussels Garlic Parsley White Wine Napolitana Sauce
Karina B
21-12-2025
Carlo and his staff provided exceptional, friendly service to my large, noisy family gathering when we dined here on Thursday night. Nothing was a problem or a bother and the pizzas were delicious. Highly recommended for good old fashioned customer service and quality food. More
Di Thomas
12-12-2025
Loved this place. Not much apart from a couple of clubs open for dinner. Food, service and staff were all fantastic. … More
Xiao Ning
01-12-2025
We didn’t make a table reservation in advance. So we had to eat outside. I loved every dish we’ve ordered. All very tasty. Staff were friendly and helpful. The only unpleasant thing was they added three additional items that we didn’t order on our bill and removed them after I asked my bill to verify. Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–40 Food: 5 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Group size 3-4 people Special events Seasonal / holiday event Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot, Free street parking
Karen Mackinnon
15-11-2025
Great Italian food in the heart of ulladulla. The veals are amazing. Also have outside seating and you can bring your dog with you and enjoy looking out to the harbour. More
Patti B
13-11-2025
Every visit Chef never fails to amazed us. It's not just the ambience but the best food experience..as always to add up the wine selection is awesome just like the service they provides be it Local or Tourist..
Ej H
06-11-2025
This restaurant is amazing, a beautiful atmosphere real italian feeling. Went for lunch, the menu is reduced compared to dinner, however there is something for everyone. We had real woodfire pizza, prawn linguine (wow, it tasted like … More
Toni Hanley
05-11-2025
Always great food and friendly service. Lovely atmosphere and value for money. Meals are generous and well presented. Highly recommend. More
Dave Lucas
28-10-2025
Most accommodating, very welcoming atmosphere. Service and food absolutely spot on , you would have trouble finding a better Italian restaurant, will definitely be back More
Lynne Johnston
15-10-2025
As frequent travellers we rang Carlos rest.to no avail. no answer. We walked to Carlos at 530pm were told sit here at the front door or sit outside,we took the first offer and sat. We ordered Arincini balls and beef … More
Ellyse Sims
11-10-2025
The food was great! However was told we couldn't get the mussels because they weren't available and then saw people have mussels after we had ordered and they had ordered after us. … More
Teresa Scott
05-10-2025
Both of our meals were disappointing. Two of my mussels didn't open, one of the Dory fillets was well over cooked and dry the second was better but still over cooked, one of the accompanying prawns hadn't been shelled. Both meals had little flavour. Neither of our meals were restaurant quality. On the positive the staff were pleasant and welcoming. The food arrived quickly. Meal type Dinner Price per person $40–60 Food: 2 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Noise level Quiet, easy to talk Group size 2 people
Andriana L
04-10-2025
Not too busy and quiet atmosphere on a Tuesday night. The veal bosciaola was delicious, cooked well and both meat and vegetables were soft. The meatlovers pizza wasn't anything special with the bottom of it being a bit burnt. Price per person $20–40 Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Noise level Quiet, easy to talk
Denielle Aguirre-Hines
23-09-2025
Celebrated my birthday at this restaurant with my partner and was thoroughly disappointed. … More
deepen kandel
23-09-2025
Food 4.5/5 Ambience 4.6/5 Hospitality 5.1/5 Really nice place to check in. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Andriana L
16-09-2025
Not too busy and quiet atmosphere on a Tuesday night. The veal bosciaola was delicious, cooked well and both meat and vegetables were soft. The meatlovers pizza wasn't anything special with the bottom of it being a bit burnt. Price per person $20–40 Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Noise level Quiet, easy to talk
Denielle Aguirre-Hines
11-09-2025
Celebrated my birthday at this restaurant with my partner and was thoroughly disappointed. … More
Melike Dogan
10-09-2025
We were down the coast from interstate looking for nice place with good food. I had a look at the reviews of this restaurant, despite the reviews saying they’re always busy and booked out, they were able to get us a table last minute! And ohh my!!! We were so glad we were able to dine here. The service was very very welcoming and the food! It was delish! Even our picky kids loved their meals! It’s a must try! Order type Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $40–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Kid-friendliness They brought out the kids meals first to make sure they were looked after. They even brought colouring pens to keep them occupied and entertained. First restaurant we’ve been to with no complaints from the kids.
Sharon Kells
08-09-2025
After a very long drive, we arrived in Ulladulla in search of a good, authentic pizza. Even though it was getting late and they don’t normally do takeaway, Carlo kindly made it happen. The pizzas were absolutely sensational - one of the best we've ever had. Many thanks!!
Rebecca Murphy
29-08-2025
Staff were pleasant. You have to speak up it can get noisy in here. This was Tuesday lunchtime. It was a little bit busy. I had calamari, chips & salad (I wish they wouldn't salt the salad as the chips are salted. I would come back next time and order an Italian dish - 4.5 stars More
Dale Thompson
28-08-2025
We had a quick lunch, food and service was friendly, relaxed and the food tasted great. Definitely recommend. Reasonable prices also. More
Lynne Johnston
27-08-2025
As frequent travellers we rang Carlos rest.to no avail. no answer. We walked to Carlos at 530pm were told sit here at the front door or sit outside,we took the first offer and sat. We ordered Arincini balls and beef … More
Pixel Le'bon
28-07-2025
The place was busy for dinner during the school holidays. We turned up without a booking but a friendly staff member managed to find a table for our party. … More
Denielle Aguirre-Hines
13-07-2025
Celebrated my birthday at this restaurant with my partner and was thoroughly disappointed. Food and drinks look amazing on photos but that's about it. 3 different servers attended our table even though one server introduced himself and said he would be looking after us they were just all over the place. Took 30 mins before we even got our drink order. Another lengthy wait before entree of small oysters arrived, which we didn't even get to enjoy before the mains arrived abruptly with the garlic bread coming out after mains. We had Mango Daquiri's that tasted watered down and more like Oranges, we then ordered a Pina Colada but even that tasted like a watered down disappointment and another lengthy wait. The mains were over priced. $70 beef and reef main which I requested medium rare and the steak was going towards medium/medium well. My partner wondered if we should get dessert and at this point I said why bother, it's only going to come out late and then taste more like something else entirely or not have any taste at all. We ended up going woolworths to get sticky date pudding which tasted better than the whole experience. We politely finished our food and drinks but would not recommend this restaurant if you wanted to celebrate something memorable. Understandably, the restaurant was busy last night but the staff were just not in sync to provide a decent service, quality of food and drinks need to be reviewed my the owner. Order type Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $100–120 Food: 2 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 2 Recommended dishes Seafood
Ethan
06-07-2025
Awesome traditional Italian food, fresh and cooked very well. A very nice atmosphere, great waiters and an overall nice dining experience. Premium pricing for the dining experience. More
Liz
02-07-2025
Dine in here last 24th of December’23, Got the chance to meet the wonderful owner Carlos, loved the food, ambiance and the staff who served Us that day. Would definitely come back. :) More
Stephanie Givan
19-06-2025
A highlight along the South Coast! Hearty food, kind staff, lovely setting. Highly recommend stopping in for a delicious meal or date night. Try the mussels…..! More
Ellyse Sims
06-06-2025
The food was great! However was told we couldn't get the mussels because they weren't available and then saw people have mussels after we had ordered and they had ordered after us. … More
deepen kandel
04-06-2025
Food 4.5/5 Ambience 4.6/5 Hospitality 5.1/5 Really nice place to check in. Food: 5… More
Ej H
27-05-2025
This restaurant is amazing, a beautiful atmosphere real italian feeling. Went for lunch, the menu is reduced compared to dinner, however there is something for everyone. We had real woodfire pizza, prawn linguine (wow, it tasted like … More
Teresa Scott
10-05-2025
Both of our meals were disappointing. Two of my mussels didn't open, one of the Dory fillets was well over cooked and dry the second was better but still over cooked, one of the accompanying prawns hadn't been shelled. Both meals had little flavour. Neither of our meals were restaurant quality. On the positive the staff were pleasant and welcoming. The food arrived quickly. Meal type Dinner Price per person $40–60 Food: 2 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Noise level Quiet, easy to talk Group size 2 people
Nikki Gunn
10-05-2025
We popped in for a quick meal and got way more than we bargained for. The food was amazing, the service incredible, and the staff so friendly and warm. Definitely recommend. More

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