Pellegrini's Italian

What Pellegrini's Italian does

Pellegrini's Italian is a privately held, founder-owned Italian restaurant business operating two locations in New South Wales, Australia: Chatswood (Sydney metropolitan area, within "The Mix at Chatswood Place") and Orange (regional NSW Central West, 86-102 Summer St). The company was founded in 2019 by Jeet and Giovanni, with Giovanni contributing over a decade of hospitality experience in Italy and Australia and a personal family cookbook that underpins the menu. Its core offering centres on authentic wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta, with à la carte menus, three tiered set menus ($50, $70 and $90 per head), and event-driven venue hire accommodating up to 200 standing guests per location.

The business monetises across four revenue streams: on-premises dine-in (the primary channel), direct takeaway via branded e-commerce sites (chatswood.pellegrinis.com.au and orange.pellegrinis.com.au, powered by CloudWaitress), third-party delivery through Uber, and off-premise catering (minimum $300 spend with flat-fee delivery to select postcodes). Additional revenue comes from private function hire, pizza-making experiences for children ($40/child, minimum 10 kids), and recurring promotional offers such as Lunch Express ($22–$45) and Wine & Dine ($35). Reservations are managed through SevenRooms and the company maintains mailing lists via the same platform. The technology stack is entirely off-the-shelf hospitality SaaS (CloudWaitress, SevenRooms, Uber, Google reCAPTCHA) with no proprietary software or AI components.

Customer segments are predominantly individual consumers and families dining in or ordering takeaway, supplemented by corporate and private-event clients using the catering and function-hire services. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, supported by organic social media, a What's On promotional calendar, community partnerships (e.g., an Aperitivo Evening at Mayfield Vineyard on 7 February 2026), and local seasonal campaigns. The business is self-funded with no disclosed venture or institutional capital, and revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

Pellegrini's Italian

Legal name

Pellegrini's Italian

Website

https://pellegrinis.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pellegrini's Italian is a founder-owned Italian restaurant group operating two dine-in venues in Chatswood (Sydney) and Orange, NSW, serving wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, catering, and private event hire to families, corporate clients, and group diners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Restaurant Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic & Regional Cuisine Restaurants (THAFACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family-Style Restaurants (THAFACAC), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

Keywords

• Italian restaurant dining
• Wood-fired pizza
• Italian catering services
• Private function venue
• Handmade pasta dishes

Headquarters

HQ city

Chatswood

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant: Revenue from on-premises dining at two restaurant locations in Chatswood and Orange, including à la carte menus, set menus, and beverage sales.
2. Takeaway and Delivery: Revenue from takeaway orders placed via the restaurant's own e-commerce platforms and third-party delivery aggregators (Uber).
3. Catering and Events: Revenue from off-site catering orders for corporate events, parties, and private functions, with a minimum spend of $300.
4. Functions and Private Events: Revenue from exclusive venue hire for private events such as birthdays, engagements, and corporate functions, accommodating up to 200 guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pellegrini's Italian operates two dine-in Italian restaurants in Chatswood (Sydney) and Orange, NSW, serving authentic wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta, and classic Italian dishes made fresh daily from locally sourced produce and Giovanni's family recipes. Beyond the restaurant, the business provides off-premise catering for corporate and private events (minimum $300 spend), exclusive venue hire accommodating up to 200 guests, kids' pizza-making classes, and direct online ordering for takeaway and delivery via its own e-commerce platforms.

Product overview

Pellegrini's Italian is an Italian restaurant with two locations (Chatswood and Orange, NSW) offering authentic wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta, and classic Italian dishes. The core offerings center on dine-in restaurant services including à la carte menus, three tiered set menus (Sharing Menu at $50, Insieme at $70, Festa Italiana at $90), and catering services. Additional products include online ordering for pickup/delivery, venue hire for functions and events up to 200 guests, and pizza-making experiences for children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wood-Fired Pizzas Authentic wood-fired pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven, offered in regular, half-meter (0.5m), and full-meter sizes for sharing, with varieties including Margherita, Diavola, Capricciosa, Vegetariana, Porcini, Tricolore, and specialty pizzas like Porcini and Gamberi. Sold to dine-in, takeaway, and delivery customers.
• Pasta Dishes Fresh handmade pasta dishes including Spaghetti Carbonara, Gnocchi Sorrentina, Lasagna, Spaghetti Marinara, Linguine Gamberi, Rigatoni Amatriciana, and Caserecce Ragù, made fresh daily and served to dine-in, takeaway, and delivery customers.
• Sharing Menu (Set Menu) Set menu priced at $50 per head featuring olives, burrata, garlic focaccia, a choice of pasta or pizza, Italian salad, and optional Nutella pizza or tiramisu add-on for $5 extra, designed for group dining at both venues.
• Insieme Menu (Set Menu) Premium set menu at $70 per head including prosciutto and rocket, garlic focaccia, spaghetti carbonara, rigatoni spicy vodka, a selection of wood-fired pizzas, and mixed leaf salad, offered for group dining at both venues.
• Festa Italiana Menu (Set Menu) Luxury set menu at $90 per head featuring arancini, frittura, garlic focaccia, linguine gamberi, risotto pescatora, three wood-fired pizza choices, and beetroot salad, offered for premium group dining at both venues.
• Catering Service Off-premise catering for events, parties, and corporate functions from the Chatswood location, with delivery to select postcodes for a flat $30 fee, a minimum spend of $300, and 36 hours notice required. Individually packed cutlery and napkins are available for $1.80, and plates for $1.00 each.
• Pizza Classes (Kids Pizza Party) Kids pizza party experience at $40 per child with a minimum of 10 kids, featuring a 1-hour pizza making class, lunch with the self-made pizza, and a refreshing drink. Available on request at both Orange and Chatswood venues on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Functions & Events Venue Hire Venue hire for birthdays, corporate events, anniversaries, and private celebrations. The Chatswood venue accommodates up to 120 seated or 200 standing for exclusive events, while Orange offers semi-private (50 indoor / 60 outdoor) and exclusive events up to 100 seated or 200 standing.
• Online Ordering (Takeaway & Delivery) Direct online food ordering for pickup and delivery from both Chatswood and Orange locations, powered by the CloudWaitress platform and supported by Uber third-party delivery integration.
• Lunch Express Midweek lunch special available Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm–3pm, at both locations. Options include 1 course at $22pp, 2 courses at $35pp, or 3 courses at $45pp of authentic Italian cuisine.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mayfield VineyardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPellegrini's participated in an Aperitivo Evening event at Mayfield Vineyard on 7 February 2026, providing Italian food delicacies for the event. The event featured live music, Italian bites from Pellegrini's, and wine from Mayfield Vineyard. This collaboration serves as a community marketing initiative to reach new audiences in the Orange region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fratelli Fresh: Australian Italian grocer/restaurant concept with multiple Sydney and NSW venues. Highly comparable as an Italian food operator combining dine-in, retail, and catering in the same Sydney geography.
• Salt Meats Cheese: Multi-site Italian deli and casual restaurant operator in Australia. Comparable as a branded Italian concept with dine-in plus takeaway and catering channels across multiple locations.
• Made in Italy: Australian casual Italian restaurant group. Comparable as a multi-venue independent Italian operator in a similar casual dining and family/group occasion space.
• Restaurant Hubert: Sydney bistro/Italian-leaning restaurant known for group dining and function trade. Comparable for group bookings, function venue positioning, and Sydney casual-upscale dining occasions.
• Crinitis: Australian casual Italian dining chain with multiple locations. Comparable as a multi-site independent Italian operator pursuing dine-in, takeaway, and group occasions in the same category.
• Gigi Pizzeria: Wood-fired pizza specialist restaurant. Highly comparable as a wood-fired-pizza-led Italian concept competing for the same 'authentic Italian pizza' occasion.
• Beppi's: Iconic Sydney Italian fine-dining restaurant. Comparable as an established Sydney Italian operator competing for special-occasion dining and group bookings.
• Lucio's Italian Restaurant: Long-standing Sydney Italian institution. Comparable as a heritage Italian dining brand in Sydney competing for similar group dining, family, and special-occasion occasions.
• Bar Italia: Sydney Italian cafe/restaurant. Comparable as a Sydney-based Italian dining venue competing for casual weeknight, family, and group dining occasions.

Broad incumbents

• Domino's Pizza Enterprises: Australia's largest pizza QSR/delivery chain. Comparable as a pizza category incumbent that competes with Pellegrini's on the takeaway/delivery occasion, though its QSR/delivery model differs materially.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pellegrini-s-italian

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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