Leichhardt 

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Leichhardt has developed over the years into a comfortable suburb with a strong Italian influence. If you feel like pasta, good coffee and gelato, then visit Norton Street in Leichhardt.

Norton Street offers a treasure-trove of traditional Italian shops, cafes and restaurants and at the Norton Street Market visitors can buy the best olive oils, balsamic vinegar's, olives, Italian salamis, cheeses and breads. Sydney's Italian quarter - it's a must for those in search of authentic Italian cafes, trattorias and restaurants.

Leichhardt was one of the first areas to provide outdoor dining and can accommodate the desire of those who like to dine late. Leichhardt is also a place where you can watch the locals promenade, purchase a good book or buy Italian homewares and bommenaires.

Features

• Late night dining at one of the friendly Authentic Italian Restaurants
• Watch the locals, whilst enjoying coffee & gelato or Italian Pastry
• Shop at the new Italian Forum for designer labels, Italian homewares and fresh pasta
• Catch a movie at the Palace Cinema Leichhardt
• Do a few laps at Leichhardt Aquatic Centre
• Enjoy Italian Festa, Norton Street Leichhardt in March

Traveller Reviews of Leichhardt 

11 Jul 06

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Posted by a TotalTraveller from Australia

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