A Tavola non S’Invecchia

At the Table One Does Not Age

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Every village needs a trattoria…

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Remember the old days when home cooked meals were common and time wasn’t short? Nonna always had a pot of sugo on the stove and sitting down together to eat was interesting for two reasons – the people you were with and the simple, fresh ingredients combined into a delicious meal on your plate. Buonissimo!!!!

Bonisimo Rockdel Trattoria is an institution because we understand the village and what it means to you. Coming together for even an hour to share a meal is how we were brought up and what Bonisimo Rockdel continues to be. Please sit at our table and enjoy. Buon Appetito!

The Shared Table

HAS MANY MEANINGS

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Some of our favourite historic table photos…

Our Table Is

Ready

FOR YOUR GATHERING

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Bonisimo Rockdel has a passion for the shared table. Whether with a group of friends or family, as a solo diner who enjoying the company of the space, as a couple, for a special event, just because you are HUNGRY and need wonderful people to serve you well prepared, delicious food – we are prepared to offer you the space. A shared table means many things in our history, our present and our future.
Everyone’s shared table may look different, but we savour the present and celebrate the community sharing a meal creates.

Passion & Italian

WORDS WE LOVE

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Trattoria Del Popolo

TRATTORIA OF THE PEOPLE

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At Bonisimo Rockdel, we find it so interesting that the new industry catchphrase of the shared table has become so prolific when in fact PIZZA – our favourite food ever -is the original share plate! Although our signature Del Popolo is a favourite with the locals – infused with fragrant garlic, loaded with pepperoni, green capsicum fresh mushroom and oregano – we stand by our traditional Margherita. A testament to the most amazingly simple, delicious combination made popular by Queen Margherita and representing the colours of the Italian flag, red white and green – delicious!

Authentic is Not a..

Catchphrase

ITS OUR CULTURE

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The roots of Bonisimo Rockdel started in 1997 when a village trattoria was brought to life in the wonderful place that is Summer Hill. As we evolved over these years and changed our name, face and culture, we now have multiplied and brought the village to Rhodes, Chippendale and Abbotsford. The culture of each maintaining the integrity of Bonisimo Rockdel traditions – our pride in serving simple, rustic Italian food, Southern Italian stonebaked pizza, pasta and friendly, relaxed service. Our philosophy is simple – extending a wonderful place for the community to dine, drink and enjoy.

Pane e Vino

LIFE & TRUTH

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Sprezzatura - Doing Something Well

MAKING IT LOOK EASY

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We can’t not talk about our food – so here it is…
Bonisimo Rockdel serves the kind of food that is simple and straightforward. Really good. Really delicious. The kinds of food that you love when you are eating. The kind of food that you remember as being great because it made you feel great in its simplicity and want to come back again next time. Traditional Stonebaked Handcrafted Southern Italian Pizza, Scaloppine con Funghi, Pumpkin Risotto, Handmade Gnocchi Tartufi. Peasant food. Really great value. Getting HUNGRY?

Grazie Mille

FOR BEING SO AWESOME

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Simple, not Complicated

Rustic Italian

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Our story would not be anything without telling you about our relationships. Yes RELATIONSHIPS. Owners, staff, customers, suppliers – Bonisimo Rockdel believes that to even be competitive in today’s marketplace we need to create win – win situations for all. We believe that customers are really smart and make great decisions about whom they choose to patronize. We love our staff and the energy that they bring to the spaces that we have created. We continually work with our suppliers to ensure that we get the best quality ingredients and that food is sourced from best places to maximize freshness and quality.

At Bonisimo Rockdel the work done every day by managers and delivery drivers, cleaners and dishies, chefs and wait staff, pizzaoili and reception crew is so valued – GRAZIE MILLE!