Oscar Italia

Oscar Italia is a community Italian restaurant at 221 Varsity Parade, serving pasta and wood-fired pizza a short walk from the Varsity Lakes waterfront. It is openly pet-friendly, so a well-behaved dog can join you for a proper sit-down meal outside.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the spacious outdoor seating area, not inside the main dining room. Staff regularly put out water bowls, though it is worth bringing your own bowl and a mat in case they are busy.

Good to know. The kitchen is known for its pasta and wood-fired pizza, backed by spritzes, wine and classic Italian drinks. Reviewers point to generous serves and a family-and-dog-friendly feel.

Getting there. Street parking runs along Varsity Parade but gets busy, with additional parking servicing the surrounding suites nearby. If you are staying central in Varsity Lakes it is an easy walk in.

Nearby with the dogs. The lakefront path system sits right alongside Varsity Parade, so you can fit a loop of the lake loop in before or after the meal.

When to go. Weekend evenings are the busiest for the outdoor tables, so an early booking gives the dog a calmer corner to settle in.

Sources

• Oscar Italia - Australian Good Food Guide · agfg.com.au
• Oscar Italia - Facebook · facebook.com
• Oscar Italia on Instagram · instagram.com

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