Ciao, Mate!

Ciao, Mate! sits on Byron Street in Bangalow, the charming Byron Bay hinterland village just inland from the coast. A much-loved restaurant with an Italian heart, it's earned a strong reputation — combining quality, authentic Italian cooking with good drinks and a fun, characterful setting that captures the relaxed, food-loving mood of the Northern Rivers.

The appeal is that combination of quality, authentic Italian food, a good drinks offering and a fun, characterful atmosphere in the lovely village of Bangalow, ideal for a relaxed dinner, a meal with friends, a date or a sociable night out while exploring the hinterland. With Bangalow's village charm and a quality Italian offering, it's a real draw, and Ciao, Mate! has clearly won over a loyal following.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 350 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular village restaurant fills up over weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time in Bangalow.