Margot Osteria

Margot Osteria's dining area features a soft palette, fresh finishes, and refined textures. Olive green banquette seating wraps the interior with leather-upholstered chairs and sleek stone tabletops, offering comfort and contrast against the building’s raw structural shell.

A modern Italian eatery reimagined with warmth, character, and clever design in the heart of Sydney

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Design: Design Clarity x Swerve Design
Graphic Design: Matilda Wilson Design
Photography: Gaetano Martelli
Art: Audrey Fine Art

Margot Osteria’s refreshed identity brings layered warmth and relaxed sophistication to a prime corner of Sydney’s CBD. Reimagined as a modern take on the traditional Italian osteria, the space now offers a richer, more inviting journey—from the moment guests glimpse the softly lit interiors through expansive street-facing windows, to the final sip of wine under dappled outdoor light.

Design Clarity, in collaboration with Swerve Design, refreshed the 10 Barrack Street venue with some key operational design improvements and a new finishes colourway to align with the new Margot brand and food offer. A warm, earthy terracotta-based palette, olive banquettes, and tan leather-upholstered chairs offer tactile comfort, while classic osteria-style stone tabletops and the building’s raw structure create a striking visual contrast. Guests can enter off the building foyer space into a fast casual, quick service café-bar catering to the morning office work crowd, with all-day dining available from the chefs island, central dining space, and separate banquette alcove ideal for groups and event bookings.

As diners settle in, subtle cues—the curated artwork, a bold feature painting, and refined textures, Portofino stripes, a vintage branded bicycle – enhance the ambient personality, encouraging conversation. The alfresco terrace, nestled within Sydney’s bustling streetscape, invites spontaneous visits and relaxed gatherings. Seasonal rotating artwork, sourced by the client, adds a dynamic layer to returning patrons’ journeys, ensuring each visit feels fresh.

Brand elements by Matilda Wilson Creative weave personality throughout, culminating in a space that’s not only functional but also soulful. Margot Osteria now stands as a destination where every detail—big or small—enhances the rhythm of a slow, satisfying dining experience or a quick coffee and pastries stop.

Margot Osteria’s entrance offers a first glimpse into the experience that awaits inside. Bold signage and grand windows give the space a confident presence, while warm lighting and accents of the signature Margot terracotta create a sense of character and charm.
Margot Osteria’s alfresco area offers a relaxed, sunlit setting by day—perfect for savouring authentic Italian cuisine—and transforms into a warmly lit, inviting space by night, ideal for evening drinks and lingering conversations.
Margot Osteria’s table setting blends relaxed elegance with earthy charm. Olive green banquettes pair effortlessly with caramel-toned leather chairs and refined stone tabletops, offering both comfort and sophistication. The palette and textures echo the venue’s warm, unpretentious atmosphere—inviting guests to settle in and savour the experience.
At Margot Osteria, the open kitchen becomes a focal point of the dining journey, where guests are invited to watch the chefs at work—a subtle yet engaging touchpoint that adds authenticity and connection.
A vibrant mix of urban charm and Italian ease, this counter-height seating along Margot Osteria’s large street-facing windows invites guests to dine in rhythm with the city. Tanned leather bar stools line a timber counter, softened by playful florals and crisp settings that balance casual sophistication with visual warmth.
From artisanal dishes to brand storytelling, every element at Margot Osteria is designed to delight the senses and deepen the connection between guest and place.
Blending urban energy with Italian conviviality, this bar area welcomes guests with vibrant terracotta tones, a curated wine display, and inviting pastries. It’s a lively focal point where locals pause for espresso, fresh bites, or an aperitivo amid the hum of the city.