Ronja Sen is a Darwin-based writer, passionate about the social and cultural history that defines Australia's culinary landscape today. It was Melbourne that gave her the practice of celebrating restaurants, bars and the stories behind them. Her South Asian background and mother's cooking gave her the foundations of a curious palate.

Ronja's personal projects include her humble Instagram page, @moneyandmouth, and the food and culture segment of a local community radio collective in the Northern Territory, Saltwater Radio.

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The best Italian restaurants in Darwin

Darwin is often celebrated for its Asian food scene – a natural result of its proximity to South East Asia – but that’s only part of the story. The city also offers a taste of Italy, with authentic pizzerias and trattorias across the Top End. We've enlisted Ronja Sen, a Darwin-based writer who knows all the local hotspots, to round up the best Italian restaurants in Darwin for a bit of la dolce vita. At Il Piatto, you’ll be able to dig into handmade pastas while enjoying sweeping waterfront views. Alfonsino’s brings Neapolitan tradition to life with San Marzano tomato-based pizzas, while The Taste of Italy delights with everything from arancini to tiramisu made from family recipes. Here are the best Italian restaurants in Darwin. For more about how we curate our reviews and guides, see our editorial guidelines. 🍔 The best burgers in Darwin🥩 Darwin's best steaks🍽 The best restaurants in Darwin

The 25 best Italian restaurants in Australia you need to try

Australians are constantly in a heavenly food coma, courtesy of Italian cuisine. This is thanks to the huge influx of Italian immigrants who arrived on our shores after World War II, bringing not just a suitcase of dreams, but a whole lot of pasta, pizza and parmesan. Whether you’re craving fresh antipasti straight from The Boot, hand-rolled pappardelle with rich ragu, wood-fired sourdough pizza or boozy tiramisu made just like nonna, we’ve scoured out the best Italian restaurants in Australia for every occasion. Our team of Aussie food writers has independently chosen these spots for their authentic flavours, prime locations, buzzing ambience and signature Italian hospitality. In Sydney, a cheery waterfront spot has been serving classic Italian hits for more than a decade. In Brisbane, live lobster is plucked from tanks and tossed through house-made spaghetti. And in Hobart, a tiny CBD wine bar keeps the vibes flowing with vinyl records all night. In no particular order, here's our pick of the best Italian restaurants in Australia. RECOMMEND: The best Italian restaurants in...Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth | Canberra | Hobart | Darwin