Best Authentic Restaurants in Avoca Beach

9 restaurants available nearby

1. Lagune Artisan

4.5

Awesome(69)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Wamberal

Booked 16 times today

We are excited to announce our second Lagune venue is now open. Lagune Artisan is our new sit-down restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and soon to follow for dinner. Experience delicious freshly baked focaccia sandwiches, vibrant salads, authentic in house made pastas, and our signature woodfire pizzas. Also featuring coffee, craft beer on tap and a selection of local and Italian wines. Our intentions remain the same – Italian inspired cuisine infused with artisan passion and woodfire flavors. All crafted with care and made with local quality produce and authentic Italian ingredients. Simple.Whether you're joining us for a mid-morning feast, a leisurely lunch, or a satisfying take-away pizza – we’ve got you covered. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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2. Il Toscano - Terrigal

4.7

Exceptional(188)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Terrigal

Booked 13 times today

Il Toscano means “The Tuscan”, and is a perfect representation of everything I am, and all that I love about my home land in Italy. My name’s Matteo – head pasta maker, chef and owner of il Toscano. I was born and raised in the countryside of Tuscany, and although I’ve now lived in Australia for over 6 years, my passion for all things Italian has never been stronger. Nor has my passion for sharing it with Australia and the Central Coast. I noticed that while there are a lot of outlets serving Italian food up here, they’re largely not hitting the mark when it comes to quality, authenticity and value for money. My wife Laura and I became so tired of being disappointed every time we ordered food out, that we decided to take matters into our own hands.

3. Maew Maew

4.5

Awesome(143)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Terrigal

Booked 16 times today

MAEW MAEW! Terrigal's coolest Thai restaurant! 90 Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal NSW 2260

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4. Aromas On Sea Terrigal

3.9

Excellent(5)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Forresters Beach

CASUAL BEACHFRONT CAFE & RESTAURANT IN THE HEART OF TERRIGAL.Aromas On Sea is situated at the Ocean Front Terrace Crowne Plaza Terrigal directly across from the beautiful Terrigal Beach.Aromas On Sea has earned a reputation for outstanding coffee, exceptional food, and a distinctly warm inviting atmosphere. An authentic menu of casual beach-side cuisine that combines international expertise with fresh, local produce.Our large outdoor dining venue is perfect for the coastal lifestyle, with space for private functions. Stop by for the perfect culinary experience or for a casual drink. We boast some of the best coffee in Terrigal, with our cafe open 7 days a week from 7am.Dine with us for dinner on Friday & Saturday night open til late offering happy hour & live music from local artists.

5. La Gioia

4.7

Exceptional(20)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Erina

Booked 5 times today

This is La Gioia,Where the essence of Italian fine dining is infused with the charm of the Tuscan countryside and the enchanting spirit of La Dolce Vita.At La Gioia, we invite you to indulge in an exquisite culinary journey, embracing the authentic flavours and heartfelt traditions of Italy. Each dish is crafted with passion, using only the finest ingredients to ensure a truly remarkable dining experience.Join us and let the romance of Italy sweep you away to a world of impeccable taste and refinement. Experience the joy of dining at La Gioia.Where every meal is a celebration of life's finest pleasures.*If you are not seeing availability for your party size, please contact us directly on (02) 4326 1323*

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6. Amalfi Restaurant and Bar Pearl Beach

4.5

Awesome(102)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pearl Beach

Booked 32 times today

Stroll from the pearly white sands of Pearl Beach to Amalfi. We are the Central Coast’s newest absolute beach front lunch and dinner destination, bringing together delicious modern Italian food and drinks to be shared in great company. Nestled on the beach front of famous Pearl Beach, we aim to give you the ultimate “la dolce vita“ experience.

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7. Il Toscano Long Jetty

4.8

Exceptional(419)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Shelly Beach

Booked 4 times today

Il Toscano means “The Tuscan”, and is a perfect representation of everything I am, and all that I love about my home land in Italy.My name’s Matteo – head pasta maker, chef and owner of il Toscano. I was born and raised in the countryside of Tuscany, and although I’ve now lived in Australia for over 9 years, my passion for all things Italian has never been stronger.Nor has my passion for sharing it with Australia and the Central Coast. I noticed that while there are a lot of outlets serving Italian food up here, they’re largely not hitting the mark when it comes to quality, authenticity and traditional local Tuscan food.Our mission is to bring people together for an amazing Italian experience with good food, wine and good times and share with you my strong passion and our local traditional cuisine as if you were in Tuscany.

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8. Don Pedros Umina Beach

4.2

Awesome(61)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Byron Bay

Booked 14 times today

If you like your margs spicy, your music loud & tacos with a crowd, Don Pedro's is the place to be! We bring the vibes, food and keep the drinks flowing all night long. With three venues across Sydney and Byron, rest assured we have you covered for your celebrations. With set menus are available, we’re perfect for any function and venue hire needs.

9. The Indian Street

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Price: Moderate

• Indian • Ettalong Beach

Local business award wining Authentic Indian restaurant serves north and South Indian cuisine served in a typically Indian atmosphere with a cosy surroundings.

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Ally
New South Wales •1 review
4.0
Dined today
Really lovely overall. Menu selections plentiful and heaps of vegetarian and vegan . Ambience great. The only criticism i would have is I found the dishes had just a bit too much oil . Flavours lovely and food seemed really fresh. I'd definitely go back.
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Il Toscano - TerrigalPrice: Moderate• Italian• Terrigal
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4.7
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Annie
New South Wales •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely service, wonderful food, beautiful ambience!! There's a wide choice across the food & drinks menu. All we had was delicious. As it was our 25th wedding anniversary the owner brought us out a complimentary Botrytis wine at the end of our meal!! We'll be back!
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La GioiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Erina
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4.7
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Letty
New South Wales •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great place with excellent views. Great prompt welcome with drinks service timed lerfectky. Nice cocktail menu if a little pricey. Food is good, not great , Its best to share to try different dishes. Service could be faster, especially clearing dishes. Overall it was lovely.
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Maew MaewPrice: Moderate• Thai• Terrigal
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4.5
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Doug
New South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 Jan 2025
Great food and great service. Highly recommend.
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Lagune ArtisanPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wamberal
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4.5
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Stephanie
New South Wales •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 Oct 2024
Casual atmosphere. Great live music. Good selection of food. Bar options great!
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Aromas On Sea TerrigalPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Forresters Beach
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3.9

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Lagune Artisan

2. Il Toscano - Terrigal

3. Maew Maew

4. Aromas On Sea Terrigal

5. La Gioia

6. Amalfi Restaurant and Bar Pearl Beach

7. Il Toscano Long Jetty

8. Don Pedros Umina Beach

9. The Indian Street

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