Riccardo's Barber ShopBarber Shop in Paddington, New South Wales

Three generations of barbering tradition keep the chairs busy at Riccardo's Barber Shop on Oxford Street. Peter Ricciardo runs this family institution that his grandfather Pietro and father Sam established back in 1961, just four years after arriving from Sicily. This isn't your typical old-school barbershop stuck in the past.

While maintaining traditional barbering fundamentals, Riccardo's has evolved with the times – when other shops were closing in the face of changing trends, Sam went back to college to master longer hairstyles and modern techniques. That commitment to staying current continues today under Peter's leadership. The shop blends classic barbering skills with contemporary methods, backed by a professional product range designed for different hair, scalp and skin types.

They take consultation seriously here – understanding what you want is just as important as having the skills to deliver it. Open seven days a week with extended hours Thursday and Friday evenings, Riccardo's caters to the diverse clientele that flows through Paddington's boutique strip. Whether you're after a traditional cut or something more current, you're getting six decades of accumulated expertise in one of Sydney's most established barbering families.