The St. Rita
Italian

The St. Rita

4.7 (263 reviews)
← Glebe
Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryCurbside pickup

ABOUT

This Italian restaurant in the Glebe offers handmade pasta and traditional dishes in a warm, intimate setting. The menu features both meat and vegetarian options, with a focused wine and cocktail selection that complements the cooking. The St. Rita maintains consistent quality across its offerings, as reflected in its strong customer reviews.

HOURS

Sunday (today) Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

RESTAURANT DETAILS

♿ Accessibility
✓ Wheelchair-accessible seating
🍽️ Service Options
✓ Dine-in ✓ Takeout ✓ Delivery ✓ Curbside pickup
⭐ Popular For
✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Groups
🥗 Offerings
✓ Vegetarian options ✓ Beer ✓ Wine ✓ Cocktails ✓ Coffee
🪑 Dining Options
✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner
🏠 Amenities
✓ Washroom
👥 Crowd
✓ Groups
📅 Planning
✓ Accepts reservations
💳 Payments
✓ Credit cards ✓ Debit cards ✓ NFC mobile payments
🅿️ Parking
✓ Free street parking ✓ Paid street parking

REVIEWS

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Cornelia Wagner
March 1, 2026
★★★★★

A perfect evening. We had the burrata and bruschetta appetizers. Both were exemplary. The mains- lamb ragu pasta, frutti di mare, and chicken Marsala pastas had a depth of flavour-amazing and the margarita pizza rise above the crowd- chewy thin crust and lovely sauce. The service was friendly and efficient. Great people. Great Glebe tradition already

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Jay Bird
February 16, 2026
★★★★★

The food is to die for. The best Italian restaurant I’ve ever been to. Their pasta is freshly made and their wood fire oven pizzas are amazing! You have to try their Diavolo pizza if you like a little spice and the pizza dough is the best I’ve ever had. I can’t say enough about this place. The owner is so nice and the staff are very attentive and really pleasant to interact with. The night atmosphere is very romantic and super fun to watch the pizza maker toss the dough while making the pizza. I’ve tried many plates and have yet to be disappointed. Our favourite restaurant to go to.

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Stéphane Lavallée
January 11, 2026
★★★★★

I went with my partner for his birthday. There was a little bit of a wait to get our table as we arrived a few minutes earlier than our reservation, but we’re seated right after the table was freed.

You need to pay attention when walking up to this restaurant for the first time because the signage is quite discrete. The atmosphere inside is cozy, charming, and intimate with lots of vintage decor elements.

This is a great place for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends.

The menu offers a good selection of delicious appetizers, salads, pasta, wood fired pizzas, cocktails, and wine.

We were sat at a table facing the wood fire oven with a direct view on the pizzaiolo tossing the pizza dough in the air. The service was overall very attentive.

The prices are on the higher end, but the quality of the food and overall experience are certainly worth it.

I would not hesitate to go back and to recommend if you’re looking for good quality Italian food fairly priced. You will not be disappointed.

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Vivienne
October 29, 2025
★★★★★

Went here for my birthday dinner with my bestie. The fettuccine marsale and pappardelle ragu were both absolutely delicious, and the tirimasu was amazing. Was served by Noura, and she was so nice, amazing service! Atmosphere is quaint, yet fancy! And for such good quality food, the prices were reasonable! Will definitely be coming back for future occasions. :))

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Rose Regazzi
October 8, 2025
★★★★★

Went out for an impromptu dinner and came across The St. Rita, and were lucky enough to get a table. Ambiance is tasteful and romantic. Service was wonderful. Had the homemade parpadelle pasta with lamb ragu and my partner had 2 cannelloni/2 ways. Ricotta in one, meat in the other (it was far more flavourful than I’ve described) with a rose sauce and a few toasted baguette slices. Both, delicious. This was accompanied by a glass of house Chianti and ripasso. We sat by the front window. The restaurant is intimate with thoughtfully positioned seating. Will absolutely visit again and highly recommend

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🥗 Dietary
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Halal
Serves halal meat - even if they don't advertise it
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Vegan-friendly
Has solid vegan options even if it's not a vegan restaurant
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Confirmed Vegetarian-friendly
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Gluten-free options
Has gluten-free dishes or can accommodate
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Kosher
Serves kosher food or has certified kosher options
✨ Features
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Open past 10pm
Kitchen or bar stays open late - good for night owls
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Happy Hour
Has a regular happy hour with drink or food deals
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BYOB
You can bring your own bottle - call ahead to confirm
Confirmed Accessible
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Private dining room
Has a private space for events or groups
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Quiet / low noise
Good for conversation - not a loud scene
🍽️ Amenities
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Patio
Has outdoor seating - patio, terrace, or sidewalk
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Live music
Hosts live music or performances regularly
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Dog-friendly
Welcomes dogs on the patio or inside
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Kids menu
Has a dedicated kids menu or child-friendly options
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Confirmed Full Bar
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Takeout
You can order food to go - call or walk in
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Delivery
Delivers directly or through a third-party app
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Cash only
Doesn't accept cards - bring cash
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