Ciao, Mate!
A much-loved restaurant in the hinterland village of Bangalow near Byron Bay, rated 4.6 across more than 350 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
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.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- TuesdayToday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 77
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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