Noi

Year

March 2024

Address

108 Audley St, Petersham NSW 2049

Noi is your neighbourhood Italian - but not the quiet type. Painted in unapologetic strawberry red, the space hums with warmth, playfulness and a flirtatious wink to Italy’s great dining institutions. It’s a little loud, a little cheeky, and completely at ease with itself.

Inside, a mix of exotic textiles - velvets, brocades, stripes, and floral clashes - bring a touch of theatre to the intimate layout. The brocade mosaic-tiled bar feels lifted from an old Italian cinema, gleaming with vintage glamour and a touch of nostalgia. Gingham bistro curtains frame the windows, while collected Italian artwork and curios line the walls, adding soul and character in equal measure.

Up front, cosy nooks invite lingering - perfect for people-watching with a glass of Barbera and a plate of prosciutto and grissini in hand. Outside, curbside tables spill onto the pavement, echoing the easy rhythm of a Roman street, where aperitivo hour stretches long into the night.

Unpolished in all the right ways, Noi is instinctively cool and joyfully unpretentious. It’s the kind of place you stumble into and never want to leave.

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