La Botte Da Ercole

For authentic Italian eating in Willoughby you really can’t do better than La Botte Da Ercole. Evoking Italian charm in everything from decor to service to food, this family-run institution has been on Willoughby Road since 1982, during which time it has attracted a loyal following not only from locals but from returning diners dotted around Sydney. From pizzas and pastas to prawns and panna cotta, La Botte Da Ercole has all you would hope for from a genuine Italian eatery, done the traditional way and served generously.

Make the most of La Botte’s superb special nights: Spaghetti Night each Wednesday, Pizza and Beer Special on Tuesdays, and a Degustation Night once every three months! The next one is on Monday July 25th and the theme is ‘Christmas in July.’ The degustation dinner starts at 7 p.m. and the price is $85 including wine. Book now!

It’s certainly no secret, because this family-run restaurant has been in business in Willoughby for over 30 years, but La Botte Da Ercole is among the old guard of true blue Italian eateries. Ercole Perego has over 50 years professional restaurant experience and with his daughter Teresa and son-in-law Shipon he maintains a passion for the food, techniques and recipes passed through his family across generations. There is an authentic air about La Botte Da Ercole on Willoughby Road that can’t be manufactured, and one becoming harder and harder to find across Sydney. The atmosphere is lively and friendly, with families and groups often celebrating a special occasion the Italian way – long, leisurely dinners with lots of laughter and plentiful wine.

Employing time-tested traditions and family recipes, La Botte Da Ercole can claim to have some of the tastiest and most wholesome pasta dishes in Sydney. You can taste the time and love behind such dishes as the pappardelle lamb ragu or veal tortellini cooked with mushrooms, shallots and nutmeg. La Botte Da Ercole’s super satisfying pastas and pizzas can be made gluten free so nobody has to miss out. This ain’t merely a Willoughby pasta and pizza joint though, and the Perego family roll out a delicious spread of Italian salads, fresh breads, meaty mains, seafood specialties and some irresistible desserts, so you can safely settle in for the long haul knowing you’re in safe hands.