1073 Pittwater Road, Collaroy
(02) 8937 4331
The Vision
Good Food, Made Simple.
Crento was founded by industry professionals with years of experience in hospitality. The idea was to create a place that puts an emphasis on good, simple Italian food and uses well prepared ingredients and nicely seasoned, freshly cooked dishes to stand out from the crowd. Since opening our doors in July 2019 we have grown to be one of the most popular and highly rated Italian restaurants on the Northern Beaches. Due to the owners extensive experience in the industry the goal of Crento was to create a restaurant that supports its staff, customers and owners equally through honesty, transparency and great food, and we would not be where we are today without the support of our amazing staff and customers. We are always open to new ideas and feedback and would love for you to share in our vision by providing honest feedback at any time to our staff which will always be passed on in earnest to the owners.
The Menu
Italian food for everyone.
The belief of Crento is that Italian food should be accessible for everybody. Though not always possible we do everything we can to cater for all dietary requirements, and this is easier for us than most restaurants as all our dishes are cooked and seasoned to order (with the exception of our homemade slow cooked sauces). We cater for vegans, gluten free, alcohol free and dairy free customers, and though we can never 100% guarantee there will be no allergens present (due to sourcing ingredients from a range of suppliers and our small kitchen), our team does everything possible to ensure the food is cooked and handled safely and away from any potential contaminants. Almost our whole menu can be done with gluten free alternatives, and as of July 2021 we are offering vegan cheese on pizzas free of charge for anybody who needs it. As we always say, Italian food should be for everybody.
The Journey
The story so far.
Opening a restaurant in July 2019 nobody could have foreseen that a pandemic would sweep the world less than 6 months after. Now almost 4 years on we have adapted and grown throughout it, which has shaped large parts of how our business operates. So far our restaurant in Collaroy has been nominated as a finalist in the Northern Beaches Local Business awards 4 years running (2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023) and most recently as a finalist in the NSW R&CA Awards for Excellence (Informal Italian Restaurant category, 2022). We can't wait to continue sharing this journey with all our amazing customers and staff, and would not be where we are without all of them!
