Savouring Sicily in Kandos

At Santo’s Pizza & Pasta, every dish is a love letter to authentic Italian cuisine.

What started with a passion for Sicilian food has become one of the region’s most-loved dining destinations. At the heart of it is Santo - cooking the food he loves, in a town that’s welcomed him with open arms.

Since opening just over a year ago, Santo’s has established itself as the place for hearty Italian fare, especially when catering to large groups. With a spacious dining area, it’s ideal for everything from family dinners to birthday celebrations - or simply a spontaneous midweek escape to Sicily, without leaving the Central West.

The menu is a celebration of tradition, offering true Italian classics alongside rotating seasonal specials that keep locals coming back for more. Regular favourites like Mare e Monti (steak and prawn skewers with lemon pepper cream sauce) and Pesce e Gamberi (prawns and fish with asparagus, cherry tomatoes and a splash of white wine cream) bring a little ocean-to-plate indulgence to inland NSW.

For something different, diners can explore the evolving Specials Menu, which changes every two to three weeks. Dishes have included everything from Agnella (Lamb Shanks) and Peperone Ripiene (Stuffed Capsicum) to Polpette (Meatballs) and rich Beef Ragu. Vegetarian options are always thoughtfully included, with delights like Arancini, Vegetarian Pasta, and Pasta al Gorgonzola.
And of course, no Italian meal is complete without dolce. Every weekend during winter, Santo’s offers a selection of house-made desserts - think tiramisu and chocolate mousse - served with your favourite hot drink or after dinner tipple for the perfect end to your meal.

Behind it all is Santo himself, doing what he loves best. “It’s not just about food,” he says, “It’s about bringing people together, sharing a little joy and creating a space where everyone feels welcome.”

Pair your meal with a seasonal cocktail or winter-ready Affogato, and you’ve got yourself a true taste of Sicily in the heart of the Central West.

Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, one thing’s for sure - at Santo’s, you’ll arrive hungry and leave happy.
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0483 199 964
37 Ilford Rd, Kandos NSW 2848