Poesia Visiva: Italian Concrete and Visual Poetry of the 1960s & 1970s

Date: 17 May 2009 - 19 July 2009

The University Art Gallery, Sydney presents a compelling collection of Italian Concrete and Poetry from the 60s & 70s. On display at University's Art Gallery for the duration of the Festival.

Mediterraneo Imports

Date: 19 May 2009 - 8 June 2009

With over 30 years experience in bringing Italian Wines to Australia, Pino and Mariella Fabiani know where the best wines are from. Mediterraneo provide exceptional wines to many of the Festival partner restaurants.

Fiorenzoni Special Offer

Date: 19 May 2009 - 8 June 2009

Fiorenzoni Restaurant in Chatswood will offer specialty dishes for lunch and dinner from the eternal city and capital of Italy, Rome. Customers are welcome to a 20% discount upon mention of the festival. Open Lunch and Dinner.

Bondi Trattoria

Date: 19 May 2009 - 7 June 2009

Italian Digestives showcased at The Bondi Trattoria during the Italian Festival - try Cynar from artichoke, Fernet Menta - a herbal minty or Mirto from the Sardinian berry-exquisito!

Piedmont Degustation Menu

Date: 19 May 2009 - 8 June 2009

For the duration of the festival, chef Paul della Marta will present a special regional degustation menu from Piedmont. 5 course dinner

Tastes of Lombardy

Date: 19 May 2009 - 7 June 2009

Experience the taste of Italy at Park Hyatt Sydney 's Harbour Kitchen & Bar.

CORRECTION TO VIVA LEICHHARDT

Date: 19 May 2009 - 8 June 2009

Please be aware that there will be NO street 'Festa' on Norton Street on June 7th as mentioned in the Sydney Morning Herald Special Report published on Monday May 11th 2009.

Gazebo Wine Garden

Date: 19 May 2009 - 8 June 2009

Find braised beef shin lasagne, with parmesan foam and sprout tops matched with a glass of 2006 Farnatella Chianti at Elizabeth Bay. Lunch and Dinner.

Mezzaluna Italian Celebration

Date: 19 May 2009 - 8 June 2009

Mezzaluna will be a special hub of Italy during the Festival. Everything Italian from Special menus, live music to fashion displays, tastings of Tuscan chocolate and olive oil will be held throughout the festival.

Mosaic Special Menu

Date: 19 May 2009 - 8 June 2009

Viva Italia at the Westin Sydney's Mosaic Restaurant. A specialty menu with regional dishes and matching wines will be available each evening. 3 course Dinner.

Time to Vino - Italian Food & Wine Tasting

Date: 20 May 2009 - 8 June 2009

Time to Vino is one of Sydney's newest wine bars, focusing on quality produce focused food and a vast interesting array of vino.

Ispirazioni III - An Italian Sketchbook

Date: 20 May 2009 - 6 June 2009

MLC Gallery will be showcasing the best Italian inspired art Sydney has to offer. Miriam Cabello will be showcasing her latest works using techniques of the master painters of Italy.

Galleria Peroni

Date: 20 May 2009 - 7 June 2009

An artistic representation of the Italian language, fashion and culture will be on display at fashion boutique Tzar in Paddington during the Festival showcasing the new lower carb Peroni Leggera (pronounced in Italian Le-je-ra).

Italian antipasto tasting plate

Date: 20 May 2009 - 8 June 2009

The Cheese and Wine Room at GPO Sydney will feature a Regional Italian Tasting Plate with matched wine throughout the festival period.

Taste of Tuscany

Date: 21 May 2009 - 23 May 2009

Themed dinner featuring Italian food and wine, 3 course dinner.

Taste of Italy

Date: 22 May 2009 - 8 June 2009

Italian Cheese and wine tastings.

Weekend Italiano A Tavola

Date: 23 May 2009 - 24 May 2009

Parla italiano at the dining table! Join a weekend of interactive workshops about Italian food, including gnocchi making, coffee, art, agriturismo, and yoga. All language levels are welcome, and you can attend one or two days.

CIRA Sabato a Pranzo - Lucio's

Date: 23 May 2009 - 23 May 2009

The Council of Italian Restaurants in Australia (CIRA) wants to revive the spirit of family Saturday lunches with Sydney's top Italian restaurants; Buon Ricordo, Lucio's, Pilu at Freshwater, The Beresford Hotel and Otto Ristorante.

CIRA Sabato a Pranzo - The Beresford

Date: 23 May 2009 - 23 May 2009

The Council of Italian Restaurants in Australia (CIRA) wants to revive the spirit of family Saturday lunches with Sydney's top Italian restaurants; Buon Ricordo, Lucio's, Pilu at Freshwater, The Beresford Hotel and Otto Ristorante.

CIRA Sabato a Pranzo - Otto Ristorante

Date: 23 May 2009 - 23 May 2009

The Council of Italian Restaurants in Australia (CIRA) wants to revive the spirit of family Saturday lunches with Sydney's top Italian restaurants; Buon Ricordo, Lucio's, Pilu at Freshwater, The Beresford Hotel and Otto Ristorante.

CIRA Sabato a Pranzo - Buon Ricordo

Date: 23 May 2009 - 23 May 2009

The Council of Italian Restaurants in Australia (CIRA) wants to revive the spirit of family Saturday lunches with Sydney's top Italian restaurants; Buon Ricordo, Lucio's, Pilu at Freshwater, The Beresford Hotel and Otto Ristorante.

Tour of Italy Tasting

Date: 23 May 2009 - 23 May 2009

As part of the Sydney Italian Festival please visit Five Way Cellars for a Tour Of Italy, including wines from: Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto, Marche, Puglia and Sardinia.

Varietals of Northern Italy

Date: 23 May 2009 - 23 May 2009

See Cremorne's best range of Italian wines with a free in-store tasting, the Varietals of Northern Italy.

Vini Northern Italian Wine Tasting

Date: 23 May 2009 - 23 May 2009

Vini in Surry Hills will present wine tastings of Northern varieties including Sputini

Long Italian Lunch Style - Signora Sampogna Classics

Date: 23 May 2009 - 24 May 2009

Enjoy a sensational cooking experience with a Hands On class at Cucina Italiana and learn not only how to make famous Italian dishes but also the history behind them.

CIRA Sabato a Pranzo - Pilu at Freshwater

Date: 23 May 2009 - 23 May 2009

The Council of Italian Restaurants in Australia (CIRA) wants to revive the spirit of family Saturday lunches with Sydney's top Italian restaurants; Buon Ricordo, Lucio's, Pilu at Freshwater, The Beresford Hotel and Otto Ristorante.