Karoo & Co The Old School

Name: Karoo & Co The Old School
Address: 205 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives, AU-NSW, Australia, 2075
Telephone: (02) 9144 6466
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.6

4.6

411 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

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2 people

18 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Karoo & Co The Old school is located in the heritage-listed old St Ives Public School. Lovingly renovated to bring out its old school charm, makes this a perfect place to come together and enjoy the warmth of our good food and hospitality.
Using select premium ingredients our team has created a seasonal menu of wines, cocktails, and food that draws inspiration from all corners of the world,
Come on in and & enjoy what our old school charm has to offer!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, Australian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(02) 9144 6466
Website
http://www.karooandco.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
205 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives, AU-NSW 2075
Area
St Ives
Parking details
Plenty of council parking available!
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

$100pp feast menu | groups of 12+
$100.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our $100pp feast menu includes a great selection of our most popular antipasto dishes for the table to share. a variety of mains, pizzas, pasta seasonal salads & sides are chosen by our chefs and prepared in shared style. We do our best to cater to most dietary requirements with 24 hours notice, please leave a message in the booking request of all dietary requirements.
$55pp menu | groups of 12+
$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our classic $55pp menu includes a great selection of pizzas for the table to share as well as seasonal salads. We do our best to cater to most dietary requirements with 24 hours notice, please leave a message in the booking request of all dietary requirements.
$65pp menu | groups of 12+
$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our $65 karoo menu includes a great selection of our most popular antipasto dishes for the table to share. a variety of mains, seasonal salads & sides are chosen by our chefs and prepared in shared style. We do our best to cater to most dietary requirements with 24 hours' notice, please leave a message in the booking request of all dietary requirements.

Offers

WINE & BEER HAPPY HOUR!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
$8 house red or white & $8 beer on tap!

Popular dishes

garlic pizza 11"$16.00
olive oil, garlic & oregano
traditional marinara$25.00
tomato, garlic, oregano & basil (no seafood)
napoletana$25.00
fior di latte, anchovies, capers, tomato, oregano, basil & olives
margherita$27.00
buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil & olive oil
hawaiian$27.00
tomato, fior di latte, free-range ham & pineapple
diavola$27.00
fior di latte, mild salami, olives & chili oil
tandoori chicken$28.00
tomato, fior di latte, fresh cucumber, coriander & mint yogurt
capricciosa$28.00
fior di latte, free range ham, artichoke, olives, mushroom & basil
salciccia$28.00
fior di latte, hot salami, italian sausage, mushrooms & olive oil
quattro formaggi$29.00
fior di latte, gorgonzola, parmesan, fetta, basil & olive oil
prosciutto$29.00
fior di latte, rocket, parmesan, basil & olive oil
funghi$29.00
fior di latte, prosciutto, & truffle oil
gorgonzola$29.00
tomato, fior di latte, prosciutto, spinach & olive oil
karoo meat lovers$30.00
bbq sauce, fior di latte, free-range ham, salami, home-made 'boerewors' sausage & pancetta
supreme$30.00
tomato, fior di latte, free-range ham, salami, capsicum, onion, parsley & sun-dried tomato
eden garden (V)$30.00
house-made basil pesto, fior di latte, mushrooms, eggplant, capsicum, sun-dried tomatoes, olives & feta
slow roasted lamb$30.00
tomato, fior di latte, spinach, butternut, red onion & feta
peri - Peri Chicken$30.00
bbq sauce, fior di latte, spinach, capsicum, cherry tomato, red onion & peri-peri sauce
cuban$30.00
fior di latte, tomato, pancetta, cujan prawns, pineapple, sour cream & sweet chili sauce
mushroom deluxe (V)$30.00
fior di latte, mushroom paste, taleggio cheese, balsamic onions, parsley & truffle oil
gamberi basilico$32.00
fior di latte, tiger prawns, cherry tomato, parmesan & basil pesto
biltong special$32.00
fior di latte, tomato, caramelized onion, feta, mozzarella, pickled chili, avocado & crushed nachos

DESSERT

house-made lemon meringue$18.00
with artisinal vanilla gelato
chocolate brownie$16.00
with artisinal vanilla gelato (gf)
wood-fired cinnamon scroll$16.00
with artisinal vanilla gelato
house-made tiramisu$16.00
affogato$16.00
dom pedro$19.00
ice cream blended with your choice of kahlua, amarula, frangelico, whiskey, or baileys
nutella pizza$22.00
artsinal gelato$6.00
irish coffee$20.00
baileys hot chocolate$20.00
espresso martini$22.00

HOT DRINKS

piccolo, macchiato, espresso$4.00
coffee$4.50
small
- Large$5.00
loose leaf tea$4.50
peppermint, earl grey, english breakfast, lemon grass & ginger, rooibos
prana chai$7.50
handcrafted with premium black tea, whole spices, ginger & coated with australian honey
strong, decaf, soy, almond, oat$0.50

PASTA

risotto$28.00
mixed mushrooms, parsley & parmesan
gnocchi$30.00
house made gnocci with italian sausage, mushrooms, chili & parmesan cream
linguine$32.00
crab meat, cherry tomatoes, garlic & chili with zesty pangrattato *spicy*
ragu$30.00
beef cheek ragu with pappadelle pasta
pesto$29.00
kale & spinach pesto with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes & pinenuts
bolognese$28.00
seafood linguine$35.00
salmon, mussels, squid, prawns & parsley in napoletana sauce
gluten free pasta

MAINS

lamb shoulder$44.00
with mash potato & seasonal vegetables
crumbed veal cutlet$44.00
served with a seasonal side salad
catch of the day *ask our staff*$36.00
karoo meat lovers 11'$17.00
bbq sauce, fior di latte, free-range ham, salami, home-made 'boerewors' sausage & pancetta
margherita (v) 11'$17.00
buffalo mozzarella, parmesan, basil & olive oil
hawaiian 11'$17.00
tomato, fior di latte, free-range ham & pineapple
spaghetti bolognese$17.00
creamy chicken & bacon$17.00

What 411 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

North Sydney Area
Best Service
North Sydney Area
Best Ambience
North Sydney Area
Best Value
North Sydney Area
Good for groups
North Sydney Area
Healthy
North Sydney Area
Neighbourhood gem
North Sydney Area
Great for fine wines
North Sydney Area
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Karoo & Co The Old School is a charming gem in St Ives, offering "amazing" wood-fired pizzas and a delightful ambiance in a historic setting. The "service is excellent," with friendly staff providing a warm welcome. Guests rave about the "fantastic dining experience" and consistently "delicious food," making it a favorite local spot.

411 Reviews

S
Sarah
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time I dine at Karoo & Co The Old School, it is a wonderful time. The food is always fantastic, and the staff are courteous, friendly and very accommodating.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dinning experience and love the vibe, always welcoming
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C
Christine
Sydney24 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and good menu choices - not too many. Service excellent and such a lovely building.
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BrendaB
Sydney4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Have been many times to this wonderful restaurant. Love the old school vibe, the open pizza oven
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, friendly service, lovely wine selection
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C
Clive VIP
Sydney12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience, quality of food and service is always excellent at this restaurant. The people who run it deserve to be praised for maintaining a consistently good standard which is not always that easy in the restaurant business being dependant on casual labour providing the services most of the time. They obviously have a good relationship with all the people assisting them which most certainly helps when endeavouring to maintain the high level of ambience and quality which they do whilst keeping prices at a realistic value.
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Jane
Sydney3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place. Fresh. Friendly. We’ll be back!
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Frank
Canberra1 review
4.0
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The availability of a Beer left a lot to be desired. Both tap and bottled
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C
Clive VIP
Sydney12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good local restaurant with good food, good service and good pricing. It also has a unique ambience and family friendly.
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M
Melinda
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful food and drinks in a lovely setting. Great company also helped make a great evening.
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FAQs

Karoo & Co The Old School offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9144 6466.

Karoo & Co The Old School is rated 4.6 stars by 411 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

18 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Karoo & Co The Old School

205 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives, AU-NSW 2075

Additional information

Area
St Ives
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of council parking available!
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.karooandco.com/
Phone number
(02) 9144 6466

Karoo & Co The Old School

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

$100pp feast menu | groups of 12+

$55pp menu | groups of 12+

$65pp menu | groups of 12+

WINE & BEER HAPPY HOUR!

linguine

gnocchi

HOUSE MADE GNOCCHI

ANTIPASTI

wood fired bread$16.00

buratta$18.00

marinated olives$9.00

sardines$12.00

chargrilled eggplant$18.00

nduja baby octopus$18.00

LARGER ANTIPASTI

bruschetta$18.00

truffle funghi arancini balls x4$20.00

spinach & feta twist$20.00

meatballs x4$22.00

smoked ricotta with roasted tomatoes$16.00

dips & served wood-fired bread$23.00

3 cheese stuffed zucchini flowers x4$24.00

SALADS, SIDES & VEGETABLES

rocket & pear salad$19.00

panzanella salad$19.00

rustic cut chips (gf)$16.00

mixed greens (gf)$18.00

WOOD FIRED PIZZA 13"

garlic pizza 11"$16.00

traditional marinara$25.00

napoletana$25.00

margherita$27.00

hawaiian$27.00

diavola$27.00

tandoori chicken$28.00

capricciosa$28.00

salciccia$28.00

quattro formaggi$29.00

prosciutto$29.00

funghi$29.00

gorgonzola$29.00

karoo meat lovers$30.00

supreme$30.00

eden garden (V)$30.00

slow roasted lamb$30.00

peri - Peri Chicken$30.00

cuban$30.00

mushroom deluxe (V)$30.00

gamberi basilico$32.00

biltong special$32.00

DESSERT

house-made lemon meringue$18.00

chocolate brownie$16.00

wood-fired cinnamon scroll$16.00

house-made tiramisu$16.00

affogato$16.00

dom pedro$19.00

nutella pizza$22.00

artsinal gelato$6.00

irish coffee$20.00

baileys hot chocolate$20.00

espresso martini$22.00

HOT DRINKS

piccolo, macchiato, espresso$4.00

coffee$4.50

loose leaf tea$4.50

prana chai$7.50

strong, decaf, soy, almond, oat$0.50

PASTA

risotto$28.00

gnocchi$30.00

linguine$32.00

ragu$30.00

pesto$29.00

bolognese$28.00

seafood linguine$35.00

catch of the day ask our staff$36.00