To say this cafe is normally bursting at the seams is putting it mildly. It heaves, straining at its confines, while cars slow down and ogle at one of the most pumping places on Albany Highway. More than a few local celebs (particularly of the sporting kind) have been spied through the crowded windows tossing back a short macchiato or three.
The place is renowned for doing a great antipasto and for its gargantuan servings; on first viewing, the signature seafood platter appears to contain half the ocean. The lasagne - the recipe for which has been handed down through three generations - is generous, while the delicious carciofi pasta dish of chicken tenders, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke and avocado will leave diners easing a notch or two out on their belts. The wine list is small, select and Australian, and was devised especially for Catalano's by De Bortoli Winery.
Catalano's has deep Italian roots, with the building having been in the family since the 1960s and a total of four Catalanos now sweating it out in the kitchen. This strength in numbers is needed in a kitchen that almost never sleeps, with the restaurant open all day, every day.
Jennifer Susanto-Lee
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Italian
Entree: $3.50-$15.50
Mains: $16.50-$29
Payment accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club, American Express and EFTPOS
Licensed. Wine is available by the glass. BYO $2 corkage per person.
Children's menu
This venue accepts bookings. Group bookings are supported.
Seats 120
Outside dining area
Wheelchair access
and wheelchair-accessible toilets
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Posted by:
princesskessie
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12 September 2010, 1.05am
Not worth the prices
The seats are crammed too close together, it is extraordinarily loud, and three different waitstaff couldn't get our orders correct. We had to ask several times for items to be delivered, drinks came in dribs and drabs, and orders were wrong. The Fish of the Day was overcooked and dry, and on the Seafood Platter, the baby octopus and the calamari were overcooked and rubbery. What a shame Catalano's did not live up to the hype. Overall a disappointing evening for quite a high price.
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Visit: Sat 11 September 2010
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Gazza Dee
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13 October 2009, 3.45pm
gazza dee
excellent food and service....as usual! however, the echoing of the crowd makes it very hard to carry out a conversation.
recommend a table outside during warmer weather.
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Visit: Sat 12 September 2009
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Ozzisheila
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26 June 2009, 5.55pm
Great Italian Food
We've been to this restaurant about 3 times now and have never been disappointed. The meals are great. It can be very busy to you need to book ahead.
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Visit: Fri 26 June 2009
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