The best Salad in Balmain | Sluurpy updated in April

Peter Belcastro

Chiaeater

"The best part about the banquet was the restaurant catered to the amount of people we had. As we had 7 people, the servings all came as one for each..."

Next Stop: Food

"Went to Sofie's last night with a group of 8. We couldn't decide on what to eat because everything looked amazing on the menu so we had banquet 3...."

Trang Nguyen

"Sofie's Greek Restaurant. I organised with Sofie's to have my wife's 60th birthday at the restaurant. In the end we had a party of 39 people...."

Ariherson

"Great family run restaurant. Fantastic service teamed with incredible Greek dishes. Dishes were traditional with modern twists for example the..."

Cat

"Delicious!. I chose Sofie's after reading all the rave reviews on Urbanspoon and Eatability. It did not disappoint at all. The food was definitely..."

Briardaynz

"Superb on all fronts. From the attentive and polite service to the fresh cocktails and lovingly prepared cuisine, this place is amazing all around...."

Normsey83

"Delightful food, attentive hosts. Can't wait to return to Sofie's Greek Restaurant. I am still dreaming about the pumpkin, fresh fig, baby spinach..."

Jenny

"Love Sofie's Greek Restaurant!. I've been many times and I am always consistently delighted. Sofia and Peter are charming, warm and..."

Welshronda

"A fusion of modern greek and traditional greek cuisine with a moorish twist. The traditional yet relaxing ambience of this restaurant was quite..."

Gbilliris

"Went to Sofies tonight with a group of 9 friends tonight and had an awesome time and amazing food!! Definitely recommend..."

Kaan

"I came to Sofie's Greek two Saturday nights in a row. Friendly staff, fantastic service and the food speaks for itself. The lamb shoulder is..."

Vince Oliveri

"We won a voucher at a charity event for dinner at Sofie's, didn't know what to expect but LOVED it. Peter the owner was a formidable host, the food..."

Kylie

"Went there last night and the food was just as good as the first time we went. You can tell the owners are passionate about what they do. Would..."

Jason

"Sofie's Greek restuarant. Sophie and Peter invite you to their warm family table - their original and carefully prepared meals take you to the best..."

Mhv

"Superb. Stopped here on Sat 15th Feb with 5 friends, chose the banquet for the table $50ish pp. Absolutely superb, each dish was fantastic in it is..."

Terryowen72

"Excellent. Good food, very authentic, friendly service and fun..."

Hfg

"Absolutely love it here! Great atmosphere, friendly & attentive service. The lamb shoulder melted off the bone & the lamb souvlakia was perfectly..."

Kaitlin Marie Serrano

"Fantastic service Sophie and Peter created an amazing event for my engagement party!! Everyone was so satisfied the food was amazing!! Especially the..."

Michelle Izzo

"Authentic Greek Experience. Where do I start! I was referred by a close friend and it was amazing! Authentic Greek food, brilliant location, great..."

Simone Clark

"Best Greek in Sydney!. Tonight was our third visit to Sophie's, and we were yet again blown away by the amazing food and friendly service. Sophie's..."

Bgil7541

"As a new resident of Rozelle/Balmain I have been slowly exploring restaurants on Darling St/ Balmain and can honestly say the service and the food at..."

Michelle J

"Amazinggg food! Great people. I never write reviews but I signed up just to give this resturant a review! Everyone must..."

Jayna

"Went to check out Sofies last Saturday night and i can definately say that i will be going back. We had the banquet and everything was full of..."

Con Spanos

"It was a peaceful place with a very welcoming staffs. Specially its owner. I recommend this restaurant to all my friends and who want a delicious..."

Sherry

"My fiancé and I just had an absolutely lovely dinner at Sofie's. The host was so generous and passionate about the food it made us step out of our..."

Kate Blakeley

"Loved our meal at sofie's! Great service and delicious greek food ensured we didnt leave hungry! The haloumi with marinated figs was a highlight...."

Rebecca W

"Just like a (real) Greek restaurant!. I've lived in Greece as an Aussie interloper - this restaurant could be there. It's not all about being a good..."

Kate Owen

"Food was actually really good & Sofie herself booked us in & sat her down. Service is not the best..although I am from Melvourne. Had the dips &..."

Tracey Rubin

"The best. I love this place, Saturday night here is fantastic! The staff are friendly, the owners will chat and make you feel welcome.. and..."

Paul

"Enthusiastic Service. Went here for a friends birthday a couple months ago. Fantastic food, enthusiastic..."

Lee.nguyen83

"Really yummy and authentic food that all the staff are very enthusiastic about. Very friendly and welcoming service and a good place for an easy and..."

Sophie

"GREAT. I went to sofies over the weekend after hearing good things from my neighbours.. Had the best night great service and in good timing.. Sofie..."

Samantha

"Food is delicious but the service is really bad. We waited over half an hour for a desert menu that never came. The owner seemed more interested in..."

Juslyn

"Delicious food; service needs to catch up. I went in a group of 5 on a Friday evening. We were the first table to order but still waited an extremely..."

Kbalm

"Not Too Shabby. Went there again for the 2nd time in 2 weeks & really enjoyed it (perhaps not quite as good as Perama in Petersham, but hey...we can..."

Brooke

Darlingreen

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"Had dinner here last night. It's a nice little place, outdoor dining available.My 2 guests ordered the salmon, and 250g grass fed steak...."

Jim

Le Cafeier

Wheelchair Accessible

"All I need to say is… Menemen. My partner is Turkish and she reckons this is one of the best she has had. I’m not Turkish… but I also like it a..."

Andrew Thornton

"A lovely cafe in Balmain serving brunch, lunch and a lot of classic Turkish dishes including sweets. Coffee here is good, food is really nice and I..."

Sam Srinivasan

"I have been here before on an earlier trip to Sydney and it is consistently good. I had a good breakfast and a large cup.of their truly excellent..."

Tony Hill

"Oscar's in Balmain has the best coffee & daily, home made Turkish sweets & treats for all. Its my Sydney go to coffee spot, after a 3 .5hr drive..."

Karenne Norling

"Best coffee in Balmain.***** Nice food with a good variety of choices. Very friendly staff and experienced coffee maker. Highly..."

Nabil Dib

"We had lunch here and the chicken skewers were fantastic ! Great flavours and it was very tasty. The only feedback is: make your serves a little..."

Jason Lim

"Ordered a iced coffee and the Big Balmain breakfast, there was a small confusion with the coffee and the response and quick and excellent. The food..."

Sougata Khan

"Food was very tasty. We had falafel wrap and a falafel salad. It was overpriced however. And the cafe itself is in need of updating because the..."

Eddie H

Mantecato Risotteria Italiana

Rosso Pomodoro Pizzeria

88/100 (1640 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Rosso Pomodoro is my favourite pizzeria in Sydney. We have been eating there since 2006 and it never disappoints. The pizza bases are thin and the..."

Marianna Tuccia

"I came here with my mum and sisters and got a table facing outside. The service was outstanding and they had a great time. The Margeret is pizza..."

Hungry Diner

"Sausage and Potato pizza - very good.Capriciosa pizza - goodRosso Pomodoro salad - greatSpecial rocket, pear, walnuts and truffle..."

FoodLuva

"Started out with the Antipasto Della Casa, and it had a wonderful selection of cured meats, cheeses, bread sticks, and fresh olives. The highlight of..."

Brendon Yaxley

"Really good pizza here! Thin base and puffy crusts, they also have vegan options. I ordered the vegetarian pizza which was yum, I think I would..."

Phfat

"Oh I’m sorry, were you looking for an average pizza place? HOW ABOUT THE BEST PIZZA PLACE IN THE WORLD! Everything about Rosso oozes genuine..."

Alex

"We have been coming here for years. Yes, the acoustics are poor and the service is usually rushed (but still friendly) - because they are always full..."

Turkiyem

"Great pizza! This is our go to for pizza in Sydney and helps that its close to home. Always perfectly cooked and deliciously wood fired pizza. We..."

Yoland Dowling

"Couldn't agree with Carly (below) more. This place is the bomb. Even the over-the-top, garish 80s decor is easily subsumed by the epic authentic..."

Coogeesurfergirl

"Yummy!! Everything is served fresh and hot! The place is very small though, you can hear the other tables talking and you need to talk loud to make..."

Anjeanette Cansino

"Base is awesome!! We had this for the first tine last night - fungi and prosciutto Iberico. Pick up is quite the challenge with parking but so worth..."

Jen

"Perfection in authentic Neapolitan style pizza! Very accomodating and warm staff - Impeccable service. Cool atmosphere, good drinks menu. Family..."

Michelle Cortese

"Excellent pizza , good prices. Friendly service.Nutella Calzone is their signature desert, and rightly so very tasty. I strongly recommend this..."

Tonyzakhem

"I simply cannot rate Rosso Pomodoro highly enough. Authentic and completely mind-blowingly great pizzas (simple traditional combinations, no menu..."

Carly (@tippleandfodder)

"One of the best pizzas in Sydney!Very Italian style.It's a small place so it becomes busy easily.Good staff.The only problem is..."

Chicca Fumagalli

"Booked for a Saturday night so we could try their truffle pizza. Staff were friendly and service was quick and efficient. Antipasto platter we had to..."

Sal Eats Sydney

"Oh my goodness this place is soooo good! The ingredients are so ridiculously fresh that even the most basic and simple things taste divine!! 😍 We..."

Anna

"One of the better pizza experiences we've ever had in Aus. True to Italian style - really authentic bases, generous and very high quality toppings..."

Deana Hammond

"Awsome food and excellent service Best pizzas ever Fully recommend it. Fresh ingredients and I will be back very soon The..."

Elio Colalillo

"Traditional and authentic Italian pizza, and possibly the best in Sydney.Claimed to have rested their pizza dough for up to 72 hour, the..."

Mr & Mrs Bottomless Pitt

"Great pizza restaurant and always a favourite with our friends as well. Pizza and salads very reasonably priced and awesome quality. Nice to be able..."

M & M

"Sunday evening and we're both feeling lazy to cook so we tried hard to find a nice wood fire pizza place and voilà, comes Rosso Pomodoro. The Pizza..."

Andrew

"1) it's BYO 2) their pizza is BOMB DIGGITY! Thin base with a crispy crust, soft melting pizza with fresh and tasty toppings, not to mention it came..."

Fatmine

"Had a few different pizzas from Rosso and yet to be disappointed. Often make my own pizza dough and its certainly worth proving the dough for at..."

Martin C

"We visited Rosso Pomodoro this evening for some pizza and drinks. I called an hour before visiting the store for a booking and we were given a table..."

Bertovic-

"The Best Sydney's Pizza so far.Other more fancy pizzerias don't get the same goodness. Some clients reviewed the Pizza as soggy but that is..."

M.A. Sganawei

"Consistency unseen in most capital cities, amazing antipasto, tasty authentic pizza, and now licensed (& BYO) meaning a Negroni can be enjoyed pre..."

Dean Snowden

"Some nights just call for pizza, that most uncomplicated of meals. There's a lot of unnecessary claptrap written about pizza, critiquing it's..."

Maestro

"i can some it up in one word, impeccable!! so good. my epicure was warm cheesy and just delicious,nothing is better. it s my absolute..."

Holly Potter

"It's been too long since our last culinary affair with Rosso. Funky new chairs, and a bit of a tidy up generally. The food sings - pizza of the..."

Peter White

"Absolutely cannot wait to return to Rosso - everything was delicious and fresh. Staff were lovely! If they delivered I'd be MEGA excited!! ..."

Sophie Kennedy

"Best pizzas in Sydney hands down. Very Italian feel to the place. Staff very friendly and helpful. Do be mindful of a wait if you don't..."

Phil Tran

"I feel like I'm back in Italy. The atmosphere is loud but friendly and the pizza is perfect....my fiancé went as far as to say the "best pizza" he..."

Feedingthelove

"Great pizza. Delicious flavours. Dessert was a let down. Our italian donuts were ice cold in the middle. Seated quickly, efficient service. If..."

DRJ

"Amazing pizza - authentic Italian style. BYO which is a bonus. Best to book in advance as they can get really busy. Staff are friendly and attentive...."

Amys_food_adventures

"It's a 9.99. Very nice house rules ( no corkage,no non Italian requests etc) pizza was excellent looked as good as it tasted waitresses all Italians..."

Ugogregorio

"If you love your pizzas simple with a thin and crispy pizza base then this place is for you. Unfortunately, it's hard to get a table and to find a..."

Dumplinggirlandcheesecakeboy

"Very Good Pizza. I won't say it's the best pizza in Sydney, it's definitely not. But it's damn good and runs rings around most pizzerias. The..."

Lisa

"Love this place. Been here lots of times and love the pizza and all the other wonderful food. Highly..."

Fab Foodie

"Hhnnngggg!!!. Sadly we are leaving the area and relocating interstate! We will miss you Rosso Pomodoro.What will we miss? The delicious..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Best Pizza in Sydney. This is probably one of my favourite restaurants. Its authentic pizza and the base is amazing. The outstanding dish is actually..."

SasSyd

"Great Pizzas. Enjoyed a wonderful meal some weeks ago. There were 13 of us spread across 2 tables. The pizzas were fantastic - the closest I have..."

Pberard

Paul Mayson

"Really good pizza!. I really enjoyed the pizzas. Light and with the right amount of..."

Jananas

"Authentic Italiano. Quite simply the most authentic Italian ristorante in..."

Rossco

"Very Nice. Went last night Very nice but this isnt the best in Sydney, same leauge as Pizza Mario and Pompei.. I vote them all the same.Good..."

Hoppa

"Maybe not as good as I'd expected.... ... but I'd expected great things from all the rave reviews I'd heard! Pizza bases were light, crispy,..."

Claire

"Always excellent. Remember to book..."

Zacha Rosen

"The best pizza I've had in Sydney. Quality toppings rather than quantity. Like any good bread the perfect base was a glorious combination of soft and..."

Greg Ooi

"Best pizza in..."

Liz Scannell

"Pizza was divine, authentic, high quality ingredients, albeit a little sloppy in the middle (Capriciosa). Love the "no corkage" and the very Italian..."

Sandiola

"After extensive research across the city I'd like to confirm this as the best pizza in..."

Matt P

"Delicious pizzas. Sublime - everything i tried was..."

Nelsongirl

"Love it. For me, this is the best pizza in Sydney, I can't say I've been to them all of course, but Rosso make pizza the way I think it should be,..."

Ben Aubrey

"Pizza Prices a little more than other places but I've never had a bad one here! Very simple and authentic Italian pizza. U won't regret..."

Funkychick

"Yummo. Great pizzas and great service.the menu is simple yet creative.you guys need a bigger shop, it gets a little tight when..."

Jenny Dinh

"Best pizzas by a mile!. Love this place. Its a Friday night ritual. Nothing nicer than a couple of RP takeaway pizzas and a glass of red. Favourites..."

PJ

"If you truely love pizza, you will adore this place, possibly the best pizza in..."

Tegan

"Bloody awesome pizza. Easily one of the best pizzas in sydney. The pizzas aren't your typical mass produced pizzas, instead...pizzas are cooked with..."

Ben 001

"Incredible authentic real fufilling Italian food. there is no better Italian food in the inner west. food was very quick and staff were very nice...."

Gemma

"This pizza is superb.. Real authentic Italian from the ingredients to the staff. You will never want commercial pizza again after you try this..."

SassyDiner

"Serious Pizza. The rules: no half and half, no chicken pizza's, only Italian chefs and best of all no corkage. Rosso Pomodoro is all about the best..."

Jules

"Fantasically good Italian pizza (I also heard this from an foodie Italian), I haven't dined but the service is always fast and efficient. Thick crust..."

Shane Day

"Great minimalistic pizzas. About $20 or so; only ever had takeaway; quick &..."

Brooke

"This restaurant makes wonderfully authentic Italian pizza. The specials change regularly and utilise delicious imported produce like Spanish jamon..."

Mirella

"It's a nice little Italian restaurant. Pasta option isn't the best and serving won't fill you up. Pizza was tasty but I love my wood fire pizza...."

Mehdi Hatemi

"Again, their quality is absolutely second to none. I have given a 5/5 review for their Bondi Junction restaurant, and this Balmain restaurant..."

Ray Zhou

"Margherita is perfect! but the special (truffle) wasn’t..."

Yeongnan Cho

"The Bruschetta pizza is to die for! Amazing as a entree but would be just as good as a main! The base is always incredible- fluffy but crisp/crunchy..."

Dominique Cunningham

"The best pizza I have ever had. So fresh and..."

aida varnaseri

"Perfect pizza. They only make pizza and antipasto platters and that’s all you need. So damn good! Great value and consistent in flavour every time...."

Ireny Rose

"Absolutely another top pizza spot in Sydney. If you love the large, floppy pizza with a thin (delicious) base, you will love this place. There are a..."

Andrew Thornton

"The best pizzas in Sydney, hands down. Look no further wasting your time. Do yourself a favour and try their pizza (Margarita Regina), you will..."

Logan Williams

Casual Mondays

"Seems to be a church on Sundays and a cafe the rest of the week. The front garden under the trees overlooking the street is the big attraction,..."

Dominic Svensson

"Their daily selection of muffins are the best thing i have ever eaten, theyre all incredible and a must have. Also a lovely atmosphere thats really..."

Taylor

"After a terrible experience in one of the cafe in the area, we decided to have food in here. Very welcoming and friendly service, they can get..."

Ms Picky On Coffee

"Nice spot on Darling Street, Balmain to enjoy coffee and a bite to eat. The cafe is set back from the street, with a pleasant shaded area out front..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"What a nice place! It is chilled and relaxed.We ordered smashed avocado which was perfect. Our coffees were perfect and the staff..."

Gabrielle Trenbath

"Darling Street in Balmain has you spoiled for choices these days. With an array of shops, pubs, bars and restaurants, it’s both trendy and popular...."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Great coffee here. Spoke to the barista and it is a special blend imported in, roasted in Melbourne and extracted with care. Hard for me to rate the..."

Martin C

"Very charming streetside Cafe on Darling St, Balmain which serves breakfast and lunch, and perfect for people watching and relaxing. Ordered the..."

Jewel Eats

"Lovely, friendly staff. We had the pulled pork burger and ricotta lemon pancakes. Quick and excellent service. Food was amazing, super tasty and..."

Loy88

"The place is spacious very cute. The food was great and the service was fantastic especially the friendly Italian guy who also recommended some..."

Andrijana

"Great pram access! Baby change facilities!Lots of room. Cute caught yard with hammock. Food was ok, service not bad. Would go..."

Samantha Burston

Our Place On Darling

"We celebrated the husbands 40th at Our Place on Darling. Marco and his team could not have been more accomodating. From menu planning to timings to..."

Bec

"Such a great night here! It's a lovely ambience with the fairy lights overhead and friendly staff. The food is also yum. We had the figs and blue..."

Phfat

"Dropped in walking by as the menu looked good. The staff, presentation and food was exceptional. Was immediately impressed by a shot of chilled..."

Paul Grundy

"Stunning set up on the balcony. Enjoyed my skewered beef in red wine chilli sauce and of course the waffle chips were fab! I also enjoyed the salad..."

Tangopapa

"As soon as I saw the menu I knew this was a winner, well thought out, lots of diff options to suit varied tastes and even more delicious than the..."

Shaun Jeggin's Superstaah

"Flying visit here on the way to the airport to feed the departing traveller. It was a quiet Monday evening that found the staff friendly, the..."

Martin C

"Lovely balmy evening, sitting on a table outside, with dappled light and a light breeze. I love where we live.Staff quickly take our order,..."

Peter White

"A nice little cafe on Darling St. As our usual cafe was packed and extremely busy, we thought we'd give this cafe a try. We had the Spanish Baked..."

Micku

"How good is this place - great food, super service, friendly staff and pleasant place to dine near the markets / church and across from Gladstone..."

M & M

"Lovely little family friendly cafe serving up delicious breakfast dishes, big smiles and wonderful service in a rustic setting. There is also an..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Fantastic meal with great service. Very happy all round and would recommend. The staff made good recommendations for wine matches with the food we..."

Danny James

"We were pleasantly surprised by the great food and courteous service. Recommended for a casual breakfast or lunch during the week or on the..."

Dennis Steiger

"Food is great and always very good value. My kids always want to go there. Kids menu is good too and they eat for free 5:30 to 6:30pm every day...."

Lololita77

"Friendly local. I stopped in for my first coffee of the day and took a sticky beak around while I was at it. There is quite a range of seating..."

Kai Luv

"Have had the luxury of dining here on two separate occasions now and both experiences were great.The food was wonderful each time as was the service...."

AzzA

"Cozy, family friendly, fantastic service and food was top qualtiy. A must visit for a delicious dinner. 12 hour roast lamb was amazing!!..."

Stephen Baker

"A great night, thanks. I had a shared birthday dinner here on Saturday night in the upstairs function area. It was great. The staff were just lovely..."

Jo

"Great Food and Service. The staff are always polite and accommodating.The food is always excellent and well presented.I enjoy coming here..."

Shannon.justine

"Great family friendly restaurant or date night. I have been coming to our place for over five years and the service is consistent and a favourite on..."

Eat

"Our Place on Darling is a very homely feeling restaurant. The meals taste very homely and fulfilling but a touch nicer than a home cooked..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Are you looking for a cosy restaurant with excellence customer service and some tasty delights? Check out what I ordered on this particular night...."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Best meal in ages. Tourists, looking for a good meal and we found it here. The service was top notch, the kids were made very welcome. They ate for..."

Claire Helen

"A Great Place To Dine. How can you go wrong at Our Place. The food is exceptional, the staff are absolutely lovely. It is a wonderful location with a..."

Foodandwine

"Best decision! My bf and I .... Best decision!My bf and I decided to go out for dinner last minute on a rainy Saturday night. Ended up here and..."

Jessica Jae

"Always great. I'm a local and my family and l go to Our Place regularly! Never fails to..."

Aliceejoness

"Great food, friendly staff, wonderful atmosphere. Please stay away, it's 'our..."

Ciaran Norris

"Great place. Four of us had dinner sat night, busy but not overly loud. Great service, very friendly and attentive. Excellent menu, we all loved our..."

Mike

"Spent last sunday afternoon up in the outdoor courtyard under the fairy lights. Fantastic atmosphere. The Portuguese espatada was a hit and so too..."

Velinda

"Best Breaky. Have been to Our Place for breakfast too many times to count. Whilst we have tried other places, we cannot help but to go back. (Not on..."

Han

"On point plates, flavors and service.. First of all great service and nice drinks. good start.the entres did not disappoint, we went with..."

Kaukauhotel

"Great Simple tasty food. My wife and I were taken to this lovely place by an old friend who lived in sydney ages ago and it was fantastic. The food..."

Russell Bunn

"Great for tasty and different breaky! Love it. Try the beans or corn..."

Anthony Woodward

"Great food and service, pork belly was awesome. Thoroughly..."

MarcT

"So accommodating for my Low Fodmap self during a function, delicious! Service excellent, nice space (beware, steepish stairs for those with knee..."

Mary Vaile

"Fabulous local with a great atmosphere. Great value modern Australian. Espetada is a delicious signature dish..."

Nick Bell

"Absolutely amazing! Have brought all my family and friends here over the years. The owner Marco and the lovely staff are so welcoming, treat you like..."

Jacqueline Mann

"The best and freshest oysters we’ve ever had in a restaurant - freshly shucked they were all divine. The rest of our meals were delicious too, the..."

ReefLAB

"Beautiful little place with a taste of everything. I enjoy their free soup Mondays which go beautifully with some of their garlic bread..."

Indiana Blair

"Amazing food, warm atmosphere, friendly and accommodating staff. The menu is small and simple, but executed very very well. The sticky date pudding..."

Rachael Miles

"I would definitely recommend this place and will definitely be returning. The staff were very friendly, competent and accommodating for requests. The..."

mercurypoisoning2141

"I've been going to Our Place countless years and they've never failed to amaze and surprise me with their terrific service, outstanding food and..."

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Efendy

87/100 (2172 ratings)

"Even though i’ve been past this place a billion times, this was my first time dining there and it was such a nice spot for date night and trying..."

Peta McConachie (Postcards from Peta)

"If you are looking for a great breakfast full of tastes and flavours, it is the best place in all over Sydney area you can find. Prices are so..."

Navid Rastegani

"What a beautiful Turkish restaurant! Who would've thought this would be hidden away in Balmain. Absolutely love the setting and decor, you feel like..."

Mark Titley

"Went for anniversary dinner and I was blown away by food and service. Staffs were quite pleasing and patient enough to explain the food and drink..."

Jayakrishnan R

"Get food pampered with what Efendy has to offer. Really good concept for breakfast that will keep your conversations going with endless food and..."

N D

"Nice venue, beautifully decorated and large space inside. We didn't have a booking and had to wait 45 minutes for a table which was fine as we went..."

Jia

The Cottage Balmain

87/100 (1695 ratings)

"The Cottage is beautiful little house transformed in a cute restaurant bar. They selection of wine is really good (From AUS/NZ/FRA..) Their..."

FrenchieFoodie

"The Cottage gives off great vibes, even in the evening when you can't see anything. The fairy lights set the mood to chill, drink some wine, and..."

Anna

"I visit The Cottage Bar and Kitchen in Balmain on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Luckily I had a table booked as it quickly filled up by 12:30pm with a..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Amazing beer garden - best in the Inner West. Great food and love the espresso martinis. Garden fills up quickly on weekends so must get in early..."

Bianca Honson

"What a lovely place. We came here for my partners birthday party on Sunday afternoon. We were pleasantly surprised with the live music duo. What a..."

Food Lover33

"I visited The Cottage a few weeks ago for late lunch with family, and overall, I was incredibly satisfied with the experience. After walking all the..."

Sean M

"I had been wanting to visit this place since a long time due to its sheer chic and cozy ambiance. Finally ended up visiting this place last week for..."

Manali Godbole

"Perfect weekend spot - especially on a sunny day if you are lucky enough to grab a table in the garden area and listen to some live music. Good for..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"I really like the ambiance of this place! The array of miscellaneous decorations laid around the cottage really give it a homey and relaxed vibe. The..."

Lien Nguyen

"Located on Darling Street, The Cottage is set back from the main road and as its name suggests, is a restaurant set inside a cottage. Urban oasis..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Highly recommend this place for food and ambience! Upstairs is beautiful;my friends and I sat there comfortably for hours. For a catch up between two..."

HurryDaFoodup

"Lovely outdoor area for afternoon drinks on the Main Street of Balmain. We only stopped off for a couple of drinks but the food looked great!..."

Lawrence Wisdom

"I spent an hour or two here on a lazy Sunday afternoon around Christmas time. I can recommend this place. The service is fantastic and they have live..."

David Washington

"What a fantastic little nook of Balmain! Food was spectacular. We had the banquet but my favourite by far was the cauliflower in a eggplant tahini..."

Hungry Minion

"Stepping in to The Cottage Balmain is like being invited into the rustic home of an eccentric artist. There’s mismatched furniture and eclectic..."

Eat Drink Play

"Love this converted terrace, turn bar and restaurant! Truly a place to be on a balmy afternoon. This is just a fantastic place to hangout with your..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Lovely food, great staff, the cocktails were amazing. We had a private room upstairs which fit about 30 people. Was great for an intimate dinner...."

Monica Gianfrancesco

"The Cottage was great for dinner and drinks. The staff were friendly, helpful and quick. The waitress recommended some dishes for us to try. The..."

Richard Conway

"Atmosphere and service is great, even on busy Saturday nights. It can get noisy and crowded in the front areas, but it still maintains an intimate..."

ChocChip

"Superb food, beautiful space, great staff.. I came in to The Cottage with a coeliac friend last Saturday night for a drink while we were waiting for..."

Facebook User

"AMAZING!!! We went out for dinner at The Cottage, and loved every mouthful! The service was really friendly and helpful but not interfering, and the..."

Emma

"This was definitely LeeLee’s favourite. It was so mushy inside, with a crispy coating. More importantly, it was warm and not served cold as LeeLoo..."

DroolWorthyWorld

"Yes, yum! Zucchini fries is a must try. Something different and because it's a vegetable it's healthy right!? Ahahahha sorry I was trying to sound..."

Bunnybloggers

"The Cottage is almost like a little bit of Surry Hills but transported into Balmain. The place isn't big yet it uses its space so well to create a..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Beautiful ambience, delicious & refreshing mocktail. Service not bad. Food is alright. Best dish is the scallops with sweet corn..."

Tinkabellez

"AMAZING. I love everything about this establishment -- the food, the ambiance, the soundtrack, the service, the cocktail and wine list... There's..."

Nancy Wu

"Cutest place, has such a nice atmosphere, great service and food was awesome. Good selection of wine and cocktails, their pâté was soooo delicious..."

Lisa Saggers

"Had a private function dinner here upstairs and it was perfect! Staff are so so lovely, a reflection of the great management. Will definately be..."

Jo

"Had a really good dinner last night with my boyfriend. It was really noisy inside due to a birthday or girls nights and the staff were really..."

Mae.

"I went last week to the cottage and loved it! We sat outside in the sun and had lunch and enjoyed the live music. Can't believe anyone would have..."

Natalie

"Atmosphere with amazing food. Have just found my new local bar! , with friendly faces and a warm atmosphere I can see myself spending alot more time..."

French_roberta

"The vibe. The food. The nick nacks. Loved it! Will be back, definitely a place for a nice relaxed dinner..."

Hungry Vixen

"Awesome place. Friends recommended it to us so we tried the "fun guy" pizza, meatballs, cheese plate and the flower pot dessert. Everything was..."

Nicole Doughty

"Lovely decor and service, had a relaxing afternoon in the front..."

Peter

"Appealing food, good selection of drinks inside a lovely venue but lethargic service.Ordered a margarita pizza and a couple of beers. The..."

Daniel Grigg

"Awesome!!. New menu is great! The staff are so friendly and helpful... Been here a few times lately and it just gets better and..."

Fliss

"The cottage!. Celebrated my birthday here with some girlfirends last week. We shared woodfired pizzas and selected some of the meats and cheeses, all..."

Nm28

"Great atmosphere and set out. Top service, staff always asking to make sure everything is okay. Food is average. Is it normal for sardines to have..."

Ella

"Fantastic wine bar!!. Had a great experience at The Cottage- my partner and I went on a Monday evening and shared a selection of meats and cheese as..."

Ange

"Amazing! Awesome atmosphere, friendly staff, great food, wine and beer and good value! Love this..."

Food Force

"Enjoyed Every Minute!!!. I recently went to The Cottage and enjoyed every minute, it has a great décor, delicious food and really cool vibe. The..."

Skye

"First time at the cottage last saturday night. Wow... It was amazing. Great atmosphere, great food, excellent service!! Well done to all the staff..."

Manelle

"Unique and homely. I've been once and absolutely loved it, such a unique experience compared to what other small bars in Sydney have to offer. Great..."

Dan

"The Cottage! What a great find!. I'm not one to normally write a review, however this place was so great I must give credit where credit is due!..."

Charlotte

"Simply the Best!!!. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience here last night.We were greeted by friendly staff who were professional..."

Dealseeker

"I Love the Cottage. What a fun family Birthday night we had here. I couldn't fault it. We were meet by Os and instantly felt at home. It is out there..."

Annie

"My new 'little secret'. What a find! A deliciously cosy bar and restaurant with just the right amount of warmth and electric energy to make it my new..."

Emma

"I had my birthday party at the cottage bar and kitchen last night and could not have asked for better service. The staff were incredibly attentive,..."

Emily

Blue Ginger

"Food was great! The highlight was the waitress! (Short haired Vietnamese girl!) she was lovely. I think I’m in..."

Hungryboy99

"Had the 60 dollar banquet meal, and had a variety of dishes. The staff were nice and attentive. The highlight would have been betel leave trout,..."

Docfood

"Very delicious food. So many delicious sounding entrees we just didn't know what to order. End up deciding on 3 entrees including San choy bow, prawn..."

Missfoodie

"Delicious !!! Every dish was beautiful! amazing flavors and just yum. Loved the calamari and the papaya salad - so good ! Can't wait to go..."

Jen

"Yup can certainly see where the high ratings come from. Great and unique but authentic Thai flavours... Fresh food and fast service. Waiting staff..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Always good. Great atmosphere. Reasonably attentive staff, without being intrusive.The betel leaves with salmon were so tasty. I love the..."

Peter White

"Upmarket Asian restaurant on darling street balmain. The prices here are a little higher then others at $30 for most mains but the servings are..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Blue Ginger for me brings back memories of first Thai food experiences in my early twenties. Blue Ginger was one of the early Thai restaurants in..."

Gabbys79

"My favourite restaurant, we always go there on special occasions. i'm never disappointed with blue ginger, they are so kind and the food comes so..."

Holly Potter

"I came here on a date and to my surprise, the food was amazing and fresh! A tad on the pricey side but well worship for what you get. Good quality..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"I have very fond memories of this place going on dinner dates here love the layout and setting of this place it has a very romantic atmosphere. I..."

Derek Lee

"Love this place. Food is fresh and tasty, the staff are welcoming and . Definitely try the pork belly papaya salad. I'd highly recommend this..."

BGphoto

"For entree we ordered wagyu beef spring rolls, soft shell crab and pork belly and papaya salad. With the exception of the spring rolls (they were a..."

Zoë Condon

"Blue Ginger charged quite a premium price but it was by far the best (South East) Asian restaurant in Sydney! Even the desserts are much better than..."

All About Food Blog

"An experience not to be missed. This is one of the secret gems of Sydney. Here you will experience the blend of several Asian styles that have been..."

Grahamfindlay19

"I love this restaurant. Amazing menu, delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, great staff and kid friendly. Have been many times and it never..."

Dee

"This place is ok - nothing to get too excited about. The food is good but not that much different to a good cheap eats cafe/restaurant or takeaway..."

Sayaka

"Love the menu and the food. Thd flavors are great. Not that impressed with the..."

LoveToEat

"A jewel in the 'Inner West'!. Having frequented this establishment on many occasions I have never been disappointed... love love love..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Back in a hurry for the curry!. Thought at first that this was going to be another typical top-quality Asian dining experience of the sort that we..."

DarlingRed

"Our fav!!. Without a doubt our fav Asian restaurant in Balmain and maybe in Sydney! This is our 'go to' restaurant for Friday/ Saturday nights - love..."

Rebecca

"Always a winner!. It's not cheap here but its always really great food and lovely cocktails and wine list too.Pork belly is a must have. I never..."

Foodie Gal

"Love blue ginger! Consistent, great value pan Asian food. A Balmain..."

Peter

"HIgh End South East Asian. Dine on high end Chinese and south east Asian inspired food in an elegant space. The food really is inspired with roasted..."

Jules

"We love Claire's Gallery. My two daughters can't get enough and it has become our regular home away from home. Claire is attentive and thoughtful and..."

Alex Yee

"Came on a lazy Sunday and had the Teriyaki Salmon Bento box. Bento boxes are quite popular at this place and it was relatively packed. The miso soup..."

Micku

"Took our dogs for a walk along Balmain today when we walked passed this place and decided we should come back to it because of how amazing the food..."

Holly Tang

"👅Taste-wise : delicious.💰Price-wise : it's alright.🙇🏻‍♂️Staff treatment : super friendly.🍽Portion size :..."

Kresta Rayward

"The mix of Modern Australian with a hint of Mediterranean into traditional Japanese is just pure artistry on the part of Sushi Master, Chef..."

The Next Rush

"All foods were greatly delicious and sashimi plate was so fresh:) The ambeience and services were outstanding!!!!! awesome we will be..."

이해림

"I have been to Claire's gallery twice in the last month one for a friends birthday dinner an the other for a foodie event. Both times I left feeling..."

Rosenmaze

"What a great little sushi place!! The sushi is soo fresh that it comes out warm. My favourites were the grilled salmon roll and the soft shell crab..."

Thehappymedium

"Claire's Galley is always an excellent experience. Their food is exceptional, and always top quality. Their crab cream croquette is exquisite, and..."

Bradley

"Fantastic little place, newly opened. Friendly and attentive service and amazing food, beautifully presented! We had the Pork Gyoza which were..."

Travellersfromoz

"Claire's Gallery is a fantastic find in Balmain and goes above and beyond when it comes to fresh Japanese fusion food. Everything from the..."

Naomi Rheinberger

"Been there with a voucher and it surprised us! Dishes are exceptional tasty especially the salad. Ingredients are fresh. Coffee is good but not super..."

Chichi

"There's a certain precision to achieving good Japanese cuisine in Sydney, Claire's Gallery is the epitome of incredible taste, neatness and the..."

JMAC N CHEESE

"I have one word. WOW. These guys have outdone themselves. I had the freshest sashimi I have ever had in my life. The tuna was so red and beautiful...."

Kis The Cook

"My partner and I had a wonderful experience here located only a few minutes from Town Hall by bus or car. We ordered about 5 dishes to share with two..."

Jess Bailey

"Had such an amazing night here on Friday! The staff were attentive and friendly & the food was both beautifully presented and delicious. I highly..."

Allofthefoods

"Review by Becca Bites 💋💋💋💋Claire's gallery is a new Japanese restaurant in Balmain:)A Scoopon voucher that grabbed my eye..."

Becca Bites

"한적하고 조용한 분위기에 위치해 있어서 호주 로컬분위기를 느껴보고 싶다면 볼메인에 위치한 Claire's Gallery..."

허시은

"맛집만 찾으러다니는데 여긴 단언컨대 맛집입니다!!시티에서는 볼수없는 분위기에요 분위기도 너무 좋고..."

Kim Jinyoung

"Interesting...Personally I do not like fusion simply because 'fusion' does not present a marked own features.Claire's Gallery..."

Alex.c Leaders & CO.

"Went to Claire's gallery with my husband last night. Was bit chilly night but the kind owner offered us hot Japanese tea and it did make us warm..my..."

Jungjumi

"Nice place on the Darling Street strip - Australia meets Japanese food. Some flavour profiles are truly extraordinary. Nice shakshuka and tiramisu..."

Niki

"Had my 40th dinner in the upstairs room last night. Claire and Charles the chef could not have made the night any better. The chef tailored a banquet..."

Brad Walters

"I tried the new breakfast menu, selecting Claire's big breakfast. It was a perfect selection for me; hot breakfast & yogurt granola and fruit. It was..."

Elizabeth

"nice healthy food. fresh interiors. relaxing upstairs. I enjoyed salad, sushi n fresh juice.My 4 year old son had kid menu -..."

Shchae81

"My partner and I stumbled upon Claire's Gallery one night and I'm so happy we did. Excellent Modern Japanese food with beautiful ingredients but in a..."

Abbey Jones

"Gorgeous food , amazing service - new and fresh approach to Japanese food with some Mediterranean dishes of interest! Worth a visit - go..."

Cheryl Hayman

"Claire's Gallery is a new addition to the Darling St strip, which offers a Japanese Middle Eastern menu. Two great cuisines so I was interested to..."

Kai Luv

"Had lunch there today and everything was quite good so maybe avoid Sunday for dinner? Previous Sunday dinner review... First course and last course..."

Rick L

"Totally perfect experience with this dining shop. Claire and Chef, other staffs are very kind and foods are lovely. I had dinner with my family and..."

TV Let's Heal

"We dined at Claire's tonight and were very impressed. The service was impeccable and the food was fresh, tasty and quick to arrive on the table. We..."

Leighton Hill

"Very nice food, friendly staff and good toys etc., to keep the young children occupied. Bento box was great and the kids menu is nice with some great..."

Kevin Cheek

"Authentic Japanese food - we stopped by for a quick lunch bite and it was delicious! Recommend the salmon teriyaki and the spicy curry (we had the..."

Sunita Mizar

Kazbah Balmain

86/100 (1276 ratings)

"Located in the heart of Balmain, Kazbah is adored by the locals and I can absolutely see why! If you’re looking for middle eastern food look..."

Kimberley Jane

"Had a very enjoyable visit to Kazbah, from the moment we entered we were greeted by friendly staff and the service throughout was consistent and to a..."

Justin Donnelly

"After 20+ years of trading in Balmain, Kazbah seems to be a local favourite as it is full of families and large groups enjoying lunch on a Sunday...."

Eats With Marie

"A Middle Eastern feed is always a feast, whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner. At Kazbah Balmain, you wouldn't expect anything..."

Cynthiaeats_

"I dined here on a Saturday morning for brunch. There were plenty of tables and we were seated immediately. We were offered water and menus upon being..."

Theeconomicfoodie

"Had the banquet for 27 pp today for brunch - so much food! Everything was delicious - from the sweet cous cous to the complete savoury breakfast!..."

Liz Elton

"Checking out something different for breakfast at Kazbah. I had the Spicy Moroccan lamb mince with hummus & pinenuts on pita bread. It was very nice..."

The Engineer Eats

"My wife and I had both of the breakfast tagines. The food was very tasty and the waiters were nice. Relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. You can find the..."

Bogdan Arama

"Can't say enough good things about the Balmain venue. The service is phenomenal, the quality is second to none and the portion sizes are incredibly..."

Lee

"K A Z B A HOne of the friendliest service and pretty serving plates that you will ever see.Very tasty and varied dinner..."

Foodies Guide To Sydney

"Came here for brunch on a lazy Saturday and luckily it wasn't too packed or busy. The food here is tasty and delicious. It is cooked nicely and the..."

Micku

"Middle eastern restaurant in Balmain beautiful interiors, with coloured walls, mosaic plates with a moroccan theme. A large open restaurant that..."

Thewhereto

"Don't even think about a table on weekend. Can't blame the people who come here given the superb service and great options available. From the way..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"This Middle Eastern themed restaurant is best visited for a breakfast when on Darling street, Balmain. Go with a group of friends and grab the..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Kazbah has been a favourite dining destination for years and I have to say that breakfast takes it to another level. Expect more than just..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Middle Eastern delight, well balanced range of choices for brunch. Chicken wings were my dish of the day Authentic range of options. Great coffee &..."

Howard Phung

"This used to be one of my most favourite restaurants in Sydney. Breakfast was always amazing - especially if you come with a group and try out their..."

✨Fabulous✨In✨Dubai✨

""Great brunch, please bring the car around" was my departing remark to the missus. To get 7+ in my books, I want to see creativity and be left..."

Race Brunch Repeat

"Come for breakfast or come for dinner any time is good for kazbahA favourite local with a really great list of mezze, roasted meats and..."

Adam Smogurzewski

"Lovely interior and friendly staff. Great mezze and sharing options - standout dishes falafel and the Lamb Tagine. A great option if you have a large..."

Alex Sab

"Breakfast for kings Eggs, meat and bread ... What a Tagine 👏🏼👏🏼Good attention from staff ! Babies and dog friendly !..."

Mandakini Khanna

"Real nice breakfast- nice coffee and nice fit out! Had the porridge and the lamb double situation. Would go back again for lunch or dinner for..."

Chris Mohen

"Brunch to die for. Have been here for brunch a number of times and never disappointed. The staff have been great, the atmosphere is fun (if a little..."

Kai Luv

"Kazbah is famous for its breakfasts, and by looking at the breakfast tagine featured above, you can understand why. Kazbah located in Balmain was the..."

2 Hungry Guys

"This is absolutely the place to go with a group of friends – so much great food at a really affordable price. Admittedly there were some things I..."

VegeTARAian Sydney

"If the bustle and popularity of Kazbah in Balmain is anything to go by its no wonder even more are on the cards in addition to Darling Harbour and..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Warm Rice Pudding, Saffron Poached Pear, Hazelnuts: $16.50 Rice: Al-dente. Perfect Creamy and sweet. Pear: Juicy and rich. Sa saffron aftertaste...."

Pete Lead

"I'm crazy for brunch at Kazbah thesedays. Especially with spring coming along, I can't help but feel like brunch with sunshine and yummies! I've..."

Bananer

"This is a meal of such epic proportions you should plan at least a week ahead, stretching your stomach with water as though you were a competitor in..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Our table becomes available after a short wait and we settle ourselves into the menu whilst chatting about how the day’s plans came to be. The cake..."

Mademoiselle Delicieuse

"I love that above picture so much, that it is now my twitter background image. Not only was it a stunning looking dish but just one bite sent me into..."

Betty

"My first impression of the restaurant is fantastic, sitting on a corner, with big open windows on to the footpath and gorgeous decor, it’s a lovely..."

ReemA

"Our first stop was lunch at Kazbah on Darling and luckily we scored a parking spot just outside the restaurant. It was very busy for a weekday..."

Penguin Says Feed Me

"In fact the eggs are so good, they may have bumped my usual favourite from top spot, the breakfast lamb tagine with lamb mince, sucuk, spinach, roast..."

Catty

"Lamb Tagine. It's a great dish, don't miss it. It's moderately an hot..."

Kamyar Eivazzadeh

"Loved it. Best joint in darling harbour. Fried cauliflower, the medjool dates, lamb mezze is sensational. 2 thumbs..."

Katox

"Great Sunday brunch. Very tasty food. Good..."

La Figura

"Visiting for Sunday morning breakfast. Was very busy, and understaffed, however the staff were friendly and soon the best they could. I really..."

LP

"Really interesting menu and food was very good. Decor lovely too. Staff were okay. However, too expensive - they seem to charge more on certain days..."

Hanah Penrose

"Came for breakfast and had the 2 tagine and it was good! Tagine is sort of a ommelette and the egg yolk made it taste that much better. It came with..."

Sydneyguyrojoe

"Fantastic service. I recently visited Kazbah Balmain with my partner on a Friday night. We didn't have a reservation but were seated quickly and..."

Meveg

"Excellent, and great service. I went here this morning and it was ace. Service was lovely, even though some of our party were 1/2 an hour late. I..."

Corridor Kitchen

"A seriously unique dining experience. The menu is so well thought out and so different from anything else in Sydney. My favorite cafe in Sydney. For..."

Hungry Kitty

"Great food. Love the exotic flavours. Good service and atmosphere. No wonder it always seems to be..."

Mr Davis

"One of the best restaurants in Balmain. We have eaten here quite regularly over the last couple of months and every time it has been wonderful. They..."

Russell Bunn

One Ford Street

"Not too sure why the last reviews are so bad... The experience that I had here today was excellent. Never been to a place so accomodating as this one..."

Foodie_wannabe

"I went here recently for a large birthday event. The food along with the hospitality was second to none. Very cool restaurant hidden away behind the..."

Sam Clarke

"If you want to go Italy without having to purchase plane tickets and travel over 10 hours, this is the place. A beautiful small restaurant with..."

Jenny Nguyen

"Understated oddity below an old man's boozer in a side street. But as your dear mother said, don't judge a book by its cover. The space is the..."

Peter White

"An absolute favourite! Stylish Italian dining in a back alley of balmain. Only the freshest and most authentic ingredients are on display at this..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Not a bad place if you are after something not too much in your face. Staff are good but food has been touch and go for me and my wife for some time...."

Thomas Lau

"Neighbourhood gem. Simple and delicious Italian food that has me returning for more with the slightest opportunity. Polenta chips are crisp light and..."

Eatsydney

"Very pleased with this find. First visit & had the Chef selection - great value. Diners around us also enjoying themselves with a lot of shared 'food..."

Bexta

"First time at One Ford Street and I have heard good things. I was really looking forward to a really good Italian venue that let the flavours speak..."

Kis The Cook

"Great dining experience in an old Balmain institution wine and food exceptional lots of little twists on traditional Italian staff attentive great..."

Tim Casey

"Enjoyed a fantastic end-of-year lunch here with colleagues. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual, with friendly and attentive staff making the..."

ThatFoodDude.

"The best Italian restaurant to open in Sydney this year is tucked behind a pub, almost determined not to draw attention to itself. It's exactly like..."

Maestro

"Some restaurants manage to slide effortlessly into the fabric of the Sydney dining scene, simply by encapsulating the type of food we want to be..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

The Riverview Hotel & Birchgrove Restaurant

85/100 (1956 ratings)

"Good Yorkshire pudding, melt in the mouth meat and lovely veggies but the roast potatoes and gravy were over salted other than that pretty..."

Faye James

"A wonderful St Patrick’s Day meal at this lovely..."

Nicole S

"LOVED IT! A group of 11 of us, all had the roast with added sides and dessert. AMAZING! It was by far the best roast I’ve had in Sydney and really..."

S H

"Lovely pub that is pet friendly and has multiple sections including a fine dining restaurant and bar and outdoor area with pub food and Sunday roast...."

Sam Srinivasan

"Riverview was our local while on a recent trip from Melbourne, and our visit on the first night was such a great time that we happily returned the..."

Catherine McHattie

"Shoot me now and send me to the Riverview hotel heaven, the bar staff are welcoming and very obliging, absolutely 11 out of 10 , we are at the..."

Peter Spaz

Cappello Pizzeria

"We just dined here. Walking up the hill from the ferry and spotted Capollo. Very good stop. In-house pumpkin ravioli was excellent, light and tasty..."

Cecil

"Got takeaway pizza here. Very prompt and polite service. The pizza was..."

Tazzza

"Really delicious pizza (Rustica) and salad (tomato and buffalo mozzarella?). House wine was only so, so. Staff are friendly and helpful. Ambience is..."

Soheli

"A little gem in balmain. Recommend the risotto and the tiramisu. Fine and delicately cook. The kingfish and scallop (special menu) in the risotto..."

Lilian Ngan

"Outstanding food! Especially the vegetarian lasagna. Only downside that coffee was a little on the weaker side. Good people watching from the street..."

Yu Hong

"Delicious over baked pizzas! A cute restaurant with very nice decor, you enter and are greeted with a good view of the pizza oven - a good sign that..."

Lien Nguyen

"Great little spot, with sandstone walls and a wood fire pizza oven that lights up the place and sends a great aroma through the restaurant. Pizza was..."

Alexalameddine7

"The Spot: not tooo hard to find parking, nice decor, nothing obnoxious nor particularly memorableThe Service: bit weird; not sure if it's..."

The Cheesy Charlatan

"My favourite Italian place in the inner west.Capello is located a short walk from the busy hub of Balmain, but it is a walk worth every..."

Coffee.lover

"Cameee here for pizza last night to celebrate my sisters birthday! We were seated upstairs which was nice and quiet with the same sandstone wall..."

YUXIPANDA

"Friendly staff and excellent food. Loved it, will strongly recommend this place for trying authentic Italian cuisine and very reasonably priced. Must..."

Ashish Bhatnagar

"Good, not great. The pasta was ok not the best, the seafood pasta was a little fishy, don't think the seafood was fresh. The pizza is great however,..."

Gaeth Al

"Outstanding dinner, from appetizer to dessert. Highly recommend! Mozzarella salad with pesto drizzle was delicious. Calzones was perfect, especially..."

Katie

"Only ordered the Margherota but it was spot on. Delicious produce and the dough was made very well. Nice and thin, crispy but soft - very well done...."

Warren Griffith

"Was in this area and felt like some real Italian food! So glad we found this place! I enjoyed a Mare e Terra (prawn & eggplant pizza) & my partner..."

Igot99problemsandfoodisONE

"One of the best service... Specially with just one person as a waiter... Welcoming warm delightful place. The food?? You ask? Well it is one of the..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"The gnocchi, to die for, the service, incredible. You must go and experience the flavours of Cappello. @GlobalFilmyandFoodie. The..."

Projai001

"I love Capello. It's definitely my favorite pizza. Beautiful thin base & great crust. Siciliana is my pizza of choice or the veal pappardelle pasta...."

Elizabeth

"Everything was great- the starters, the main, the wine, the desserts and did I mention the wine? Oh and the coffee and service- highly recommend..."

John Belbeck

"Another excellent Italian joint in Balmain. Can't fault them. Wood fired pizzas were spot on with a nice texture with delicious cheese. The pasta we..."

Daniel J

"For the environment - this is a small cozy restaurant. Clean and nicely set up. For that I'll give it a 4.Service was quick. But to put that in..."

Andrew

"Ok this place was surprising. I never expected such great food so close to home ....but more than that the food was made with care and flair. We came..."

Jon Mak

"Love love love! Rainy week night, perfecto presentation, varied menu, chilli garlic prawns, to perfect ravioli, pizza divine. Gem tuxjed away in East..."

Julie Gray

"Superb food , great service with a smile and very well priced. All the things that have me returning almost weekly to this little gem for the past..."

Liliana Torresan

"Amazing food & service. Have been here twice for family birthday dinners. Cannot get enough of the calzone perferito, salmon pappardelle (special)..."

Nichole Louie

"Pizza for dinner!! Slightly hard to find parking but the pizzas here are amazing! -- The Food -- The waiters here wear a hat just like the sign! ..."

Janlifestyle

"So long Sojourn ; Duke's Lane's also gone bye-bye - but this time it's been replaced by something the good burghers of Balmain might really want!..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Great meal. It was a pleasant experience. The quality is great and customer service is good too! Will be..."

Judyvampire

"Best Pizza in Balmain. Tasty pizzas and efficient friendly..."

CR

"Good pizza and pasta relax atmosphere good..."

Collins.s

"The best pizza in Sydney! If you want to taste the real Italian pizza you have to go..."

LOP

"Fantastic and consistently good food. Being a local we have visited capello a handful of times now. On every occasion the food has been beautiful,..."

Joanne Dominelli

"Love it. We had a wonderful meal at this great looking restaurant. Waited 30min for a table but it was worth every minute, one of the best Italian..."

Great Taste

"Great local pizza... just around the corner.. Nice simple Nepalese style pizza... thin base with crispy crust, coupled with more traditional toppings..."

Jonathan Mayes

"Outstanding Italian style pizza! Best I've had in Sydney. Wood fired. Crunchy yet doughy thin crust. Light on the toppings with top quality..."

TheTruth

"Our closest pizza place and .... One of the best in Sydney. Love the rustica and the..."

Nicole Doughty

"Perfect Pizza. Truly delicious pizzas; we live close by and get take-out. My favourite is the Rustica with aromatic truffle oil, wafer thin speck..."

Imo

"Cappello knows how to do things in 3's. I'm not usually a fan of pizza but Cappello captured my attention! In the least amount of ingredients,..."

Noey

"I must say this place really impressed us. The atmosphere with cool bossa nova music which made it very romantic. First impression was great with..."

Gary Ching

"Don't go, you won't like it (and you may take my seat). Seriously, this place serves up awesome wood fired pizzas without fail. Nicest surrounds of..."

Sambo

"Drooling. Geez the proscuitto pizza is so so good......"

GoodFoodSeeker

"Fantastic. Some of the best Pizza I have had. The Calzone is superb. Easily up there with Lucio in Darlinghurst. Very friendly service..."

James

"Delish & Delightful!. We discovered this one early, and go back often. The building itself is a delight, with sandstone walls, good lighting and well..."

Anna Labertouche

"Hidden Gem. The service and ambience of this place is uniquely Balmain and yet Italian. The quality and quantity of the serves were excellent . The..."

Travelbbug

"Love it. We heard about this new place from a friend .i came with 3 of my girlfriends. we never been at the end of darling st before .what a amazing..."

Love Food

"Great. I'd consider myself a little bit of a food critic. I've been to Aria many a time, the Hilton wine bar, Quay, Tetsuya's, Every restaurant in..."

Alex

"Enjoyable experience at Cappellos. Ordered the weekly special gnocchi, calzone and the rocket and pear salad. Beautifully cooked, efficient and..."

Gina Lee

"Great little authentic Italian restaurant in Balmain east. The service was great and the staff were very attentive. The food is always amazing. Can't..."

Arthur Fabik

"Fabulous food and a lovely, cosy atmosphere. Will define be coming..."

Nicole S

"We dined at Cappello for NYE and we were really happy with the food and the service. We ordered almost all the entrees and among these octopus and..."

Diana Picciau

"We tried three pizzas, the one with pear in it was the most special and delicious one. Tiramisu was the best among the desserts we orders, which was..."

Huajue Zhu

"Great service, food was delicious! Was a great find before we enjoyed Vivaldi by Candlelight. Lovely experience..."

Sarah Keyes

"We had a lovely birthday dinner here. The service, food and atmosphere were great and we'll definitely come back. We made a mistake and ordered..."

Odi R

Phamous Kitchen

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"We had a cracking meal here last night! The Bo Lac and Salmon Currie were standouts in a great meal. If you have not tried this place get amongst..."

Andrew Brooking

"An amazing and innovative take on Vietnamese cuisine! The food was packed full of flavour and overall very tasty! The exceptional customer service..."

Nikky Le

"Ordered takeaway . Food was fantastic and service was fabulous , I ordered duck roll and Ga Gin chicken . Roll was tasty and health , a lot of veg..."

Hao.ding.dh

"Wincing a little at the spelling of the name, I entered Phamous Kitchen with some trepidation. I’m not a big fan of Sydney’s Thai Foon of Thai..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"As the name suggests, Phamous Kitchen is famous for good reason ✨This place has spectacular food, truly amazing. Naturally, one of their..."

A Sydney Foodstagram // @glendonww

"Two inconsistencies in the food saw Phamous Kitchen lose some points but the food that hit the mark smashed it out of the park. I will return for..."

Spooning Australia

"Pulled pork pancake with sauerkraut, Asian BBQ sauce, herbs, picked onion and goats curd. Love the gluten free menu at phamous kitchen. This pancake..."

Sydneyfooddude

"Escape the hustle and bustle from the CBD and take a short bus ride to Balmain for the day. While there isn't much more to do than your typical..."

Snapshots Of Food

"Phamous Kitchen is a vibrant, fresh Vietnamese restaurant which brings a modern take on the traditional cuisine to Darling Street in Balmain. Even..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"A great display of reimagined Vietnamese couched in great service and a nice central homely atmosphere. The Pulled Pork pancake was not on the..."

The Next Rush

"Thankfully the Balmain dining precinct is faring better than their football side the Tigers. With a number of standouts, including the Contemporary..."

Thewhereto

"Balmain is rich in cafe culture but not typically known as a destination for Asian food. This may be about to change with the launch of Phamous..."

The RnB Diary

"Phamous kitchen is about to be famous in Balmain. This place is a serious contender for our favourite restaurant in a suburb that boosts a lot of..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"I'm not very adventurous when it comes to Vietnamese food but I was given good recommendations when ordering and loved every dish I chose. This..."

Lollieats

"so you've tried Vietnamese food.... Thai food... and Malaysian food.... good! but have you tried fusion flavours of all of em?! 😍👍🏼..."

THE TRAVELLER COUPLE

"Had a really 'Pha'-bulous dining experience last night at Phamous kitchen in Balmain. I'm always a fan of Vietnamese but this is beyond compare to..."

Brydie Wright

"Nice atmosphere. The service of the waiters are nice. And the food taste good. The location is nice but I think the speed of food delivery is a..."

Karen Zou

"Vietnamese food fine dining! We came here to celebrate a birthday and it was a surprise! They have vegan dishes so it's a perfect combo! Photos are..."

Millie W. Kwan

"Quite simply, this is one of the BEST restaurants in Balmain. Dear God, the food is extraordinary. The service is fantastic. I travel from Wollongong..."

Chris Angelucci

"It’s great to be able to wine and dine again at this little boutique restaurant. Beautiful food and warm and friendly staff. This particular meal..."

Gioconda Ward

"Wonton is super goooood! And the cocktail is also really special and has a unique flavour..."

Mia Wang

"Tonight was my second visit to this Vietnamese Restaurant and certainly won't be the last of may more. Great menu items, Wonderful tasting foods, i..."

Anthony Tok

"The food here was absolutely delicious and came with unique flavours I hadn’t experienced before. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very..."

Cameron McEwan

Chon Thai

Wheelchair Accessible

"This Thai restaurant has become an addiction. A friend who lives in the area recommended it when I was in Sydney on business a few months ago. Now..."

Flourish Fine Food

"I love this restaurant. The food is everything that a high-brow Thai restaurant should be: exciting, tasty, abundant, and keep you wanting more. The..."

Sarah Elizabeth

"Brilliant, a real stand out in the Thai restaurant scene! Everything was still those great traditional flavours but with the modern edge that it..."

Adrian

"A great Thai restaurant in Balmain, the snapper was delicious as well as the massaman curry, they also do great pina colada cocktails, my new local..."

Sanibonani

"Excellent Thai restaurant!! The food was absolutely delicious! I can't fault anything about the dishes we selected. Pork belly was cooked to..."

Rirrii

"Don't believe the low scores - this place is great. Not cheap, but really tasty, imaginative Thai food. May have had teething problems in its early..."

Jamie Crick

"Great food, BUT they have crowded too many people onto too small tables and it's FAR too noisy for anyone to have a decent conversation, except maybe..."

Lewis Kaplan

"Lovely spot out on the balcony, overlooking twilight Balmain replete with gentle breeze. Good atmosphere, handy wine list. Marc Bredif Vouvray..."

Peter White

"Good food at reasonable prices. Went on a Saturday night and the venue was full with quite a few large groups. Food came out quickly although there..."

DRJ

"Great cuisine. Excellent prices. Try the pork belly which is to die for! Desserts are very good. Sticky rice pudding was yummo. A new experience in..."

Mimmo

"If you've been missing Pomegranate, this is the new top end Thai in Balmain to take it's place. Great food, well priced, definitely not your average..."

Jon Butcher

"My visit to this new and quite wonderful Thai restaurant will not only live with me for a long, long time but it has captured my culinary heart! Do..."

Graham Findlay

"Went here for the first time & loved everything about this place. It’s a reasonably large place with seating on two floors. We sat upstairs and..."

Sam Srinivasan

"Excellent menu with delicious food and surroundings , staff very friendly and helpful with menu selections if needed. Will be going back there again ..."

Jonathan Tidball

"Great Thai food - definitely above average. Friendly service and a nice atmosphere - great place to dine with..."

Ken Burgin

"I really enjoyed pad thai I've ordered to take away today. The service was great and thanks a lot for the cash discount!..."

Cornelius

"Best Thai food in Sydney..what a hidden jem this place is! Food was amazing in presentation and taste. We can't wait to go..."

Liv Nix

"Chon is a fantastic restaurant. The food is way beyond your average suburban Thai eatery. It’s innovative, beautifully presented and delicious. I..."

Linda Holmes

Teriyaki Boy

"I love this place and have been here many a time, it seems more authentic than other Japanese restaurants nearby. Before you start your meal they..."

Phfat

"Food is beyond expectation. Very very delicious! Besides the sushi platter is not so special compared to other sushi place. But all the entree dishes..."

Yuking

"Great company and such amazing fresh Japanese....byo which is even better..however downfall if you don't bring enough byo they don't sell alcohol you..."

Annemariebrimble

"Teriyaki Boy was a bit of a win for me, so much so I have already been back. Thus this review is the amalgamation of two visits. It's a nice, low-key..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Sushi Perfection!. This is a firm favorite. Alongside Ainoya in Kirribilli it is the best sushi and sashimi in Sydney. However the service is far..."

Ben Jackson

"Our Favourite Japanese Restaurant In Sydney. A small, intimate, friendly restaurant with great food, helpful staff and reasonable prices. We would..."

Jonmadden1uk

"Best in sydney. Best Japanese in Sydney and terrific value. I don't know how they do it, but it seems to get better every time I go.Be sure..."

MM

"Love love love. Everything is so tasty and proportionally correct. One of Sydneys hidden..."

ElleEffe

"Great service and food is simple but amazing, love the Pork Kakuni ( pork belly), gyoza and teriyaki..."

Peter Hammond

"Oh boy! Really like this place - its small and cute, and the sushi is fresh and delicious. Try the eggplant - its delicious! Also the gyoza are a..."

Sydney Snacker

"Great food. The pork belly with sweet sauce was gorgeous and all the other entrees and mains we had were nice and filling but still felt light. Will..."

Deidre

"Fantastic. Worth the visit. Must book in advance. Decor nothing special but the food is great. Appoximately $80 for two..."

Tom

"My absolute fave Japanese restaurant in Sydney. Service is fast and friendly, food is fresh and delicious. Just make sure you book because they are..."

Gabrielle

"Best Japanese in Balmain. You can't go past this for the best japanese fusion in the area. BYO, stunning Gyoza, to die for mudcrab (or prawn) steamed..."

Brooke

"A lovely little Japanese restaurant with great food and friendly..."

Nicole S

"Great food, reasonably priced, tables outside, good..."

Michael Black

"Freshly made sashimi with fresh fresh fresh fish. Chicken skwer was so tender and tasty. Authentic wasabi that is neither too wasabiy nor lack of a..."

Daniel Jin

"We have dinner on a Wednesday evening there when in town. A great light, fresh and good valued dinner can be..."

Mark Willis

"Great Japanese food and friendly service. We'll be..."

Tony Holdgate

"@Hus Hassan, been dining at Teriyaki Boy for over 20 years. Never seen a cockroach (remarkable in itself for Balmain), and never seen a man waiting..."

G Madden

"Came here as a birthday dinner location and I couldn't be more happier with the experience, if only they hadn't sold Out of chicken yakitori. The..."

Fezo Rantos

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful presentation and great value for money for the tuna salad. Chai latte and banana smoothie were delicious too...."

Grace

"We have been in this place for breakfast and we have eaten The Farmhouse Omelette, Rosa’s Breakfast Bruschetta and coffee. They were ok, with a..."

Chicca Fumagalli

"We ordered the Italian meatballs and eggs. The meatballs were seasoned well and juicy. However, would have preferred more of the delicious pesto to..."

Celeste

"Contessa meaning countess in latin is authentic to it’s Italian Roots fused with modern Australian cafe culture. Marco has cultivated a symbiotic..."

Jade K

"Nice staff and food and drinks were all very delicious. 1 potato leek soup2 prawn garlic spaghetti 3 risotto4 kids egg and..."

Eucalyptus33

"We were served by a lovely cheerful host on a busy Sunday and seated for lunch. Coffee was on point 👌 My friend and I both ordered the salad on..."

AdzTheFoodie

"Such amazing food! Everything tasted great and the staff were all so friendly. Definitely recommend the Nutella french toast if you have a sweet..."

Bella Rychter

"Tasty brekkie and big portion. Coffee is good too. Staffs are friendly and quick service. It is a bit pricy considering it is in Balmain, the price..."

Mic

"Good luck finding a table here for brunch on Saturday or Sunday! There’s a reason why Contessa is so popular though, the staff are beyond friendly..."

Blurred Limes

"The food and drink was very nice. I ordered Contessa corn cake and seasonal fruit frappe. The corn cake was nicely cooked, with a mixture of sauce..."

FluffyHamster

"Contessa is just one of those places that is constantly busy all day. And with good reason. Their selection of brunch dishes is incredible. ..."

Every Crumb

"Happy mornings begin at Contessa Balmain! There is even an outdoor table for you if you want to bring your furry friend! Dog Lovers, rejoice! This..."

JESSA BONELLI Aka “thetravelbelle” 💃

"Contessa is a busy cafe but it's worth the wait for a table if it's packed. The place has an indoor and outdoor seating with lots of natural light...."

EdeliciouS

"our favourite "go to" for breakfast. we've been fans now for about 6 months, and i now judge every breakfast place by the standards at Contessa..."

Megan Starling

"Fist time coming to this venue. Even though place was packed with customers when I came, service was quick and friendly. Coffee was awesome, from The..."

Foodblogs

"✔️ Was blown away by the amazing food & service at Contessa. I came here with my uncle on Sunday, they were packed as always which makes the vibe..."

Vic Aoun

"A friendly cafe with good portioned and tasty food. Really enjoyed the corn cake with salmon, could have be even better with just a few more drops of..."

GymEatSleep

"Even on a Wednesday morning, most of the tables were full. There was such a great variety of cafe, Italian and American inspired dishes it was..."

Foodsofchar

"From the bare brick walls and large mural, this is one of our favourite Italian/ American cafe. Not only do they have amazing customer service..."

Famishedduo

"Great cafe for the locals with friendly staff and chef. Very generous servings of food, loved the spaghetti and corn cakes. Nutella french toast..."

Anna

"Nice place, tasty food, great espresso martini, and super friendly and lovely service!! We really enjoyed our brunch here and what a fantastic start..."

Zheng Yufeng

"A good cafe to grab lunch. Service was friendly and efficient. I had the corn cakes with beans which I thought was a good size. It tasted fresh and I..."

Kerri

"Cafe uses The Grounds Coffee beans, sandwich was nicely toasted sour dough, bacon Avo, and some salad. Interesting add on with pickle Cucumber. Not..."

Howard Phung

"Generous serves of good food and friendly serviceContessa Balmain is a cafe/restaurant serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. It is..."

Milo_wendy

"Contessa Balmain is a licensed cafe situated in the suburb of Balmain. Their cuisine is inspired by owner Marco’s Italian roots and passion for..."

Love At First Bite

"Famous for their ‘Froggycinos’ Cafe Contessa seems to have flown under the radar …. But no longer! They are making their presence very clear..."

Alexandra | Lalan_eats

"Contessa Balmain will make my Top 10 Cafe List this year, such a superb venue. A venue that is so incredibly busy but never faulted on service,..."

Spooning Australia

"They serve the grounds coffee which was nice. Was not really hungry so just tried their muffin by luv. Would like to come back to try their brekky..."

Eathealthy

"Contessa is one of those cozy cafes in Balmain area that has been around for a long time. The cafe has a very warm ambient and very friendly staff...."

Hong Kong Blogger

"Contessa has been a local institution in Balmain for more than two decades with current owner Marco running the business for the last 13 years. It is..."

The RnB Diary

"I haven't ordered chicken parmigiana in years because I've always found it to be a plain and boring dish - schnitzel, tomato and cheese. However, I..."

Beef Ball

"A nice little cafe with friendly staff and great service. When we arrived the place was packed, luckily we didnt have to wait long for a..."

Asian Food Ninja

"Are you addicted to brunch? Are you looking for your next brunching hit?🍴 @contessabalmain will fill your every brunching fantasy with their..."

My Bondi Summer

"Came here on a Sunday for brunch. Was greeted by what seemed to the manager, was very friendly and inviting. Waited about 10minutes for a table on a..."

Kevin Dinh

"Little busy cafe, was pretty full on a Sunday morning, but we were seated quickly. My chicken Parmy was good from presentation to taste. They..."

Chenny

"Came here for breakfast on a Sunday and it was fantastic, the lovely waitress was super friendly and the atmosphere was great, they were super busy..."

Daniel Tambasco

"Very busy happening place. Good social media exposure. Had been seeing lots of good updates on my Insta so gave it a try. Staff were awesome...."

Missfoodie

"Started off with Bloody Mary's, which got us wanting more!Great spot for a long catch up with good food and a sneaky cocktail!..."

TheFatCouple

"Cutest babycino you will find in any cafe in Sydney, which they have named a frogacino. The cafe has a nice ambience and service is warm and..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Follow my insta @burgernsbikinisBrunch at Contessa is such a hidden gem! Balmain is not an area I frequent often as a foodie, but after..."

@burgersnbikinis

"I've been to Contessa twice now and definitely recommend it. Friendly staff always makes us feel like a regular and the food is fantastic...."

Xoxo.msjamie

"It’s absolutely no surprise how a place that is something of an icon in the Balmain cafe scene has outlasted so many Prime Ministers these past 14..."

The Next Rush

"Contessa Balmain is a funky and very stylish cafe. Boasting indoor and outdoor seating combined with friendly staff and great service creates an..."

2Foodiefrogs

"Totally heart this cafe in Balmain! I can see why it's jam packed on the weekends especially. The food here is flavoursome and hearty, the thing..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Had a Bloody Mary and the mushroom risotto. They were kind enough to accommodate my request to add chicken. The food was delicious. Would definitely..."

Hannah

"Love this place! As a local this is our go-to cafe and we never leave disappointed. Food is great (chicken tortilla is delicious) and service is..."

Sarep

"Great little neighbourhood cafe in Balmain serving up a wide selection of breakfast and lunch items along with good coffee. Contessa is licensed so..."

Charn Tangson

"Bianca: Happy 2017 folks! I’ve been an admirer of Contessa Balmain for a little while now. Granted this has all been through some social media..."

Forfoodssake

"Went to sus out this qaint coffee shop in Balmain. I Had a Nutella donut $5 plus lge coffee. Atmosphere was nice. Their food looks amazing and I..."

Patopeaking Eats And Runs

"Along the bustling Darling Street in Balmain is a not so hidden gem, but one that has been shining bright for over a decade under Marco’s..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Contessa Balmain has been in Balmain for 24 years and 13 years under the current owner. What I notice first is the incredible friendliness and..."

Thewhereto

"We are kindly invited to contessa balmain. We popped in on a saturday lunch time and the cafe was pumping, full of customers!We started..."

The Weekend Foodie

"Busy Coffee shop. Located on Darling St, this place is always busy with either people getting takeaway coffee or sitting down to eat. It’s quite a..."

Postcards From Peta

"What a bloody beauty - sitting on Balmain Rd is @contessabalmain - home of the 'Deluxe Cheeseburger' 💪100% house made beef pattie,..."

Issac_eatsalot

"Love this amazing cafe in Balmain. As I walked in I felt the warmth. The staff were unbelievable and made us feel welcomed. The coffee was on point..."

Lollieats

"Love coming here on a Sunday for brunch. Awesome, American style menu with an Italian twist. Generous servings, yummy coffee. Wait staff are friendly..."

Rirrii

"Contessa Balmain is an experience that you have to be a part of along Darling Street. This place is a mix of New York and Italian - a place to sit..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"We had the opportunity to dine in for lunch at Contessa yesterday. We found the overall service to be attentive and inviting. The cafe space had a..."

Mish Mash

"Nice cafe just up the road from the heart of Balmain. Good food, great coffee, but is a bit pricey in my opinion. But you pay for quality, and that's..."

Live2eat

"Great atmosphere nice big breakfast can be slightly $$$$ to be a regular but great every now and again. The decor is fantastic and it's worth a visit..."

Julian Stambe

"Best cafe in Sydney! I've never been to a cafe more times than Bar Contessa and every time it's been a 10/10 experience. Amazing coffee, attentive..."

Pats

"Went in for brunch on a Sunday. Seated quickly. Friendly waiters/waitress. Took order promptly. Coffee was a little slow in coming. Actually the..."

DRJ

"The menu is extensive at Bar Contessa. It covers all of your sweet and savoury favourites for breakfast. Our poached eggs from the Hawkesbury Valley..."

Little Munch

"I think I have a new favourite brunch place! Walking along the quiet main road of Balmain I was drawn into Bar Contessa by its modern yet rustic..."

My SeeFood Diet

"Hangover heaven. The coffee will wake you right up and the all day breakfast menu is a godsend! Wish they open another restaurant in my..."

Suburban Eatz

"What an absolute gem. With the postive reviews I couldn't resist. Came here with a group of 10 and they were happy to accomodate us. Staff were very..."

Tim G

"Yum! I often take my staff here for Fri morn breakfast meetings. Staff are nice, food is tasty, eggs Benedict to die for! Always busy, no surprise..."

Nina

"My favourite sunday brunch. Service is always amazing. Generous portion of the dish and I always go back for their creamy mushroom..."

Edelweiss Tam

"Great service, amazing food clearly made with..."

Wayne

"Outstanding food, coffee and service from Marco and the team. Came here for a lazy lunch with my family of four and no-one was disappointed. Our new..."

David Eagle

"The best Meat Ball Linguini in a long time. Went to Bar Contessa for an impromptu family dinner last Friday and was drawn by its ambience and rustic..."

JP

"The Lady is Looking Hot!. Bar Contessa is a long time favourite for a lazy brunch, quick coffee or late lunch on weekends when I find myself out on..."

Angelo_W73

"Awesome. For a small place it has real atmosphere and the food (and coffee) are fantastic. Recommend the risotto but it's all great. Friendly and..."

Paul

"Great food, good value. I had the risotto special with avo, prawns, sundried tomatoes in a creamy white wine sauce, which was extremely tasty; my..."

Kbalm

"Good food, good vibes, amazing coffee. We ordered eggs Benedict- I’ve had better and Nutella French toast - I expected it to be warm, it was cold..."

Aastha Choudhary

"Located on Darling St, this place is always busy with either people getting takeaway coffee or sitting down to eat. It’s quite a small cafe but..."

Peta McConachie (Postcards from Peta)

"Always great! Love the Iced-chai, the French toast is literally the best, fluffy and well made. Absolutely loved the burger as..."

Hrithika Mulchandani

"This is such an awesome spot for brunch! You can never go wrong with the coffee or a "Contessa fry up"! We have been here so many times and the..."

Dominic Lattouf

"I’ve found Eggs Benedict Heaven! Costing under $20, the Hollandaise sauce (the most important part) is made to perfection and clings to the eggs...."

Robert

"Love Contessa's fruity frappes and eggs benedict, and the fry-up brekkie is what all big breakfasts should aim to be. Service is always friendly and..."

Belinda J

"Outstanding cafe! The staff are awesome - incredibly friendly but not too over the top. The service is really good and the food - omg - definitely..."

Robert Coulter

Ciao Thyme

Wheelchair Accessible

"Egyptian eggs brekkie is star of show. Very well balanced between taste, nutrition, portion and presentation. Will like to try something else...."

Mic

"OMG!SIMPLY THE BOMB.COMEverything about this cafè is individual, ingenious and prepared with care and love.I started with just a..."

FOODIE99

"This is a fresh food haven in Balmain. Located on a corner of Darling street heading towards the East Ferry. The food is always fresh and there is a..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Cheerful efficient service, chef-standard salads and good coffee. They have proper teapots too, and lotsa other food. Stroll up the hill to the..."

Mr Cardboard

"Happy, helpful and friendly staff, food is delicious and gorgeously presented - good unusual brekky options. Coffee is consistently excellent...."

Sophie Kennedy

"This place has the best bacon and egg roll ever! That tomato salsa was..."

Thuy-Vi Truong

"Great menu . Alittle pricey but worth..."

Milkman

"Lovely home made deli style food; salads, pastas, frittatas, sandwiches. Great coffee, cake and..."

Tom Di Sapia

"As if I was in Europe.. Quaint little corner cafe with delicious lovingly prepared food. Salads are fantastic with duck and goat's cheese and..."

Shakeyopants

"One of the best bacon and egg sandwiches I've..."

Ryan Fraser

"Amazing food. Really beautiful food dipped in love, attention to detail and dripping with flavour! Coffee was hot yet not burned. Lovely Italian..."

Jonathon Sciola

"Great NOMICS coffee blend. They selltheblend too.Classic Italian atmosphere, loved the morning music jazzie🎶 welcomed with smile ,listened to the..."

sam J.

"First time visit and the experience was great! Had a coffee and a amazing chicken burrito 🌯!! The service was perfect, the food was tasty and the..."

Nadim Accari

"Amazing food, great soul tunes and a relaxed vibe. We came for brunch and had the greens with crispy pancetta and the Benedict with ham - both..."

Alyce Guy

"a really nice cafe with relaxed atmosphere and great food and coffee. Eggs Benedict is..."

Stuart C (BKK)

"Fantastic Cafe. I went for the first time today, fabulous Date Scone & Latte. A pleasent afternoon tea, will be back soon to sample more of the..."

TPOO173 Newbery

"What a fabulous eatery. The menu is quite extensive with wonderful Italian dishes on offer and it is very clear that the chef and the owner are..."

joanne de Zilva

"A great little cafe. I had lasagna with beetroot salad and a coffee and all of it was fantastic. Highly..."

Tony Morris

"The food was magically delicious. Definitely will come again and again. PS i got poached eggs, mushrooms and..."

Waled Shehata

Kafeine Balmain

81/100 (1377 ratings)

"Excellent food with amazing gluten free..."

Tanya Van Ham

"I’m not really into this coffee.. Quite bitter and overall it is rather strong! Probably my tongue was tired as this was the second..."

Xihuahua 🐶

"Pretty fast and cute cup. The coffee is a bit 'smoky' but I liked it overall. Coffee must be good if a cafe wants to survive in this cafe packed..."

Guorium🧪

"Nice vibe, quick service. The corn fritter is crispy and got tangy of interesting combination of spicy, sour lemony taste with tomato relish and..."

Mic

"It was a pretty uneventful Sunday and we just happened to be in Balmain. We decided to try a cafe called Kafeine. The cafe itself was quite busy but..."

All About Food Blog

"I haved dined here multiple times over the years and it has never failed to disappoint. I have had the eggs benedict with bacon and potato rosti a..."

Theeconomicfoodie

"Love it here! It is great for all taste buds sweet and savoury and the service is really quick and the food is delicious! super friendly staff and..."

Foodyreviewer

"First time in Balmain and I was told about Kafeine as an institution. It was very busy on a Sunday lunch but we got seats at a high seat table. The..."

Charlotte Guingo

"My favourite place for brunch on the main strip of Balmain! The eggs Benedict is an absolute must and can’t go wrong with a perfectly made Campos..."

Blurred Limes

"How do I miss giving review for this balmain hot spot?I was around the area and wanted a great take away coffee, surely I came for this..."

Culinary Artist

"We came for a quick lunch and tried the steak sandwich and grilled fish wrap. Both were really delicious. The steak was premarinated and not too..."

Lily The Frugal Foodie

"Can't fault this place. Fast service, lovely staff, a menu with variety and most importantly delicious food! Yummy vegan options too!! Would..."

Olivia Ossovani

"a very busy & popular cafe with locals & foodies alike, the menu is extensive & offers a range of classic & modern fusion inventive dishes. The..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Yum!! The atmosphere at this cafe is great as it’s always bustling with people and the food... amazing! We ordered the salmon croquettes and..."

Realfoodiesofsydney

"Had mango smoothie -really refresh Also had pulled pork & beef potato hash(not sure if the names are correct?) Location is good too - nice..."

FluffyHamster

"Kafeine is located on the main street of Balmain and it is very easy to find. The interiors and decor are nice and relaxing. I ordered their 'Volcano..."

Pignic_

"Nicely designed joint (love the windows) and friendly staff. You know this place is a local favourite when you see people streaming in from..."

Hayley

"I had been meaning to go here for some time now, but both times (with a dog) and there was a wait. First time was too impatient so headed elsewhere,..."

Anna

"Great location, friendly staff, amazing food. I've seen this cafe all over Instagram, so I had high hopes. I rang and was able to book a table which,..."

Sarah Elizabeth

"TRY THEIR SLOW COOKED BEEF WITH POTATOES!!! My friends and I accidentally came to this cafe, we're supposed to go to another famous cafe in the..."

1900.

"Kafeine is a really great cafe with great food and good coffee. It overall is a great experience but not consistent. My first experience was 5 stars..."

Ace

"Lovely food and great service. Staff were polite and welcoming and the food was simple yet tasty. Although the plating of my dish was impractical..."

Sydneyfoodgurl

"We shared the Summer French toast and Corn fritters and it was worth the hype. The salsa on the corn fritters and the lemon curd on the French toast..."

Miss Kris

"Extremely busy on the weekend but well worth the wait. Four of us dined here and we all loved it. I liked that their menu was creative and different..."

Shannon Stensness

"Situation on the main st, kafeine is a gem. Plenty of parking short walking distance away. This place is very busy on a Saturday morning. We came..."

N K Take Aotearoa

"An extremely popular cafe in Balmain and it was certainly buzzing with customers on this early Saturday morning. Great coffee, they also do a cold..."

Thewhereto

"Quite happy with my lunch here today. Had the mixed Veg hash with smoked salmon, everything worked and was very tasty. Bit on the pricey..."

Chickalulu7

"I had a very nice Saturday lunch here! I ordered the acai bowl which came with quinoa granola, coconut, kiwi, strawberries, grapes, passionfruit and..."

Thehappymedium

"A local favourite and always busy. The food and coffee here is really good. We've been here a few times and will visit here again when I'm in the..."

Micku

"Regular brunch spot in Balmain because of a friendly service and great coffee. My favourite has to be the corn fritters with bacon. Eggs Benedict..."

Fabfoodie K

"We visited Kafeine on a busy Saturday morning and were put on a waiting list. We were seated after only 5 minutes and I ordered the breakfast board..."

Cozza

"In Short: Cosy cafe in the heart of Balmain. Focus on healthy shakes and juices, slow cooked specialities and excellent Campos sourced coffee...."

Coco And Vine

"Chewsday adventures took me to Balmain where @kafeine_Balmain stuffed my belly with yummy foodz for lunch 🍽El Loco: pulled pork,..."

Issac_eatsalot

"Consistently great coffee. An interesting menu with healthy options. Friendly service. Buzzing vibe and busy all the time. A neighborhood spot that..."

Shants

"Came to Kafeine for a weekday brunch with a friend. We were seated immediately and did not have to wait long for our food at all. We both ordered an..."

Nancy

"This is a Balmain hot spot. You will always see people waiting for a table on a weekend, however, it is never more than 5 mins and is worth your time..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Kafeiene serves up fresh and simple yet delicous food. I had the breakfast board which was very satisfying, especially the toast dipped into the..."

Jojo

"My third visit to Kafeine in Balmain :) This time is for my Birthday Brunch. Mr.P wanted to treat me for lunch here :) Arrived on a Sunday ard 11am..."

The Hungry FoodTech [shirley.gondo]

"We go to Kafeine for the coffee and they do it well. On most occasions we take away, but sometimes we'll take a seat on the banquette..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

Sydneyeats_by_two

"Balmain is the place to be, popular with people all over the main strip it's a cool buzz... This cafe has not only the best #campos coffee but a..."

Eating Out Sydney

"Regular coffee stop when in Balmain and on this day there was time for breakfast. Had a good experience with the store in the CBD and expected the..."

Martin C

"Had their chicken wrap and a fresh juice, which came to less than $20 for lunch. A pretty good deal. Great atmosphere in this cafe. The food tastes..."

A Food Fable

"Cute spot to eat, good coffee. Had a constant stream of customers and staff are friendly. Will be back for French toast and the amazing juices!..."

Isabella Eats

"Stopped by on the weekend for a quick brunch. Place was packed when we got in around 10.30am. We put our names down as we wanted to eat..."

Amys_food_adventures

"Everything we ordered was yum, the highlight definitely should be the Scotch Eggs, pretty unique as don't see it often on menus, the texture and..."

GymEatSleep

"This cafe is very busy over the weekend, staffs are all very friendly and well trained. Love their chai latte, the fragrance from chai tea smells..."

Tiffany

"Kafeine is a stand out amongst the bustling Darling St cafe scene. The vibe is funky yet relaxed with exposed brick walls and reclaimed dark wood..."

Little Eats Sydney

"As good as expected! Very busy cafe on weekends. We certainly enjoy the breakie. Salmon paradiso is one of the best. Definitely highly..."

Vanessa.xueqq

"Hip Asian crew running a cafe that ticks all the boxes when it comes to food trends. My salted caramel slice was delicious as was my cacao spiced..."

Kai Luv

"Service is a hit and miss sometimes, but the food always exceeds expectations. Lovely coffee too, a nice little cafe to pop into for a quick bite to..."

Sheree Murray

"This place is my favourite cafe in Balmain! The food is always fresh and consistent, the coffee is superb also. Probably one of the best cafes in..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Prompt Service and Good Food. I enjoy eating here regularly. The staff are very polite and friendly. They are very prompt with taking orders and..."

Shannon.justine

"Good food and friendly..."

KyO

"Love this place! Always such great service and warm and friendly staff serving healthy, delicious and very well presented food. A lot better value..."

Vetticus

"Generous serving, good flavour. Nice decor and good range of food on the menu. I had the fish wrap and there was a generous amount of fish in there..."

ST

"Could be better, could be worse. The tonic coffee is a cool concept and pretty tasty.Service is quick, efficient, and friendly.Eggs..."

Nancy Wu

"Favourite place in Balmain. This place is a little expensive but the food is fresh and the coffee and juices are just so amazing. It's always quite..."

Thosewholovetoeat

"Only Cafe open after 3 in Balmain!!!Friendly staff, interesting menu, bit expensive (but I guess we are talking Balmain...) was very busy but..."

Lillyfa

"Great coffee, great food and love the guys who there. Always a pleasure coming to..."

G More

"Great breakfast and coffee! Had a vanilla soy latte that was delicious, and also the salmon benedict (pictured). Would definitely come back next time..."

Chris Ovens

"It's hard to pick a favourite cafe around Rozelle/Balmain because there are just so many, but Kafeine is definitely up there! Consistently good food,..."

Michelle

"Great food, coffee and staff!! Always end up coming back. Mushroom goodness is so..."

Carmen Reynolds

"Having a lunch in this place, quite busy and fast service aswell, they got alot of choice for menu and abit confusing to choose, this one in pics..."

Victoria Devyan

"Easy to see why this place is so popular and always busy! Great coffee, will have to come back and explore the food..."

Bojan Kovacevic

"Fantastic coffee, tasty food and great service. Highly recommend..."

Visakan Thayalan

"Kafeine is the bees knees! Robert is the most polite, courteous, and fastidious barista I've ever met. It's also no secret how good the food and..."

Ashley Deeley

"Brilliant coffee and fantastic fast service. They were open during COVID and always welcomed you with a cheerful hello regardless of lockdown...."

Gioconda Ward

East Village Hotel Balmain

81/100 (1172 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a couple of drinks and ordered the CheeseBurger on New Years Eve. The only thing that beat the Cheese Burger was the Fireworks!! Love the outdoor..."

Sougata Khan

"Perfect pub spot for when you catch the balmain east ferry as you walk straight past this place on your way to and from the main area of darling..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Tuesday night $10 burger night. Burger was pretty good, chicken cooked well and flavours were simple. I got the per peri chicken and couldn't..."

Muzza

"We caught late afternoon ferry from Luna park and got off at Balmain East. A few hundred meters of walk along Darling Street we reached East Village..."

The RnB Diary

"Great Meal. This place is a refined pub feed with all the usuals. Burgers, Parmas, Steaks and fish and chips. However, they just do it..."

Mark

"We came here on a rainy Sunday and scored a table near the fire - very cosy! The lamb roast was excellent - tender juicy lamb falling off the bone,..."

Kai Luv

"If you head right to the end of Darling Street and past the No Through Road sign, you’ll infiltrate the favourite hangout of the East Balmain..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Great burgers. One of the best burgers I have had in Sydney. Have been here many times and it always tastes the same - love their constancy. Oh and..."

Donnydon

"Best beef burger I have had in a very very long time. So good, I brought friends back two weeks later for another one. Highly recommend..."

Rebecca Hart

"Pretty busy and family packed this Sunday, worth booking! Consequently a bit of a wait for food (40 mins) but worth it. Had the slow roasted lamb..."

Rollerduck

"I've gotta say it, these guys totally have the edge over the Riverview Hotel. Since they became the East Village Commercial Hotel, we've never had a..."

SassyDiner

"This is a lovely addition to the Balmain pub scene. My wife and I had lunch there over new year with my in laws and their fish and chips is some of..."

Russell Bunn

"Very unassuming from outside but we went on in and had some great beers and lovely mezze. Slightly pricey but not as bad as Brisbane so very..."

Adam Kavanagh

"The crowd wasn't what I was expecting - we were the only table without kids! The outside area feels like you're sitting in someone's backyard, so..."

Tara Spencer

"The Beer and mussels here are always fantastic. The level of service is high even when they are flat out. Recently visited Belgium and tried mussels..."

Birddog8

The London Hotel

80/100 (1926 ratings)

"The London Hotel is by far my favourite pub in the Balmain peninsula, and easily in my top 3 favourites in Sydney. It's a warm, relaxing, inviting..."

Bacon Me Hungry

"One of my favourite pubs in Sydney. This place hasn’t changed in years and I don’t want it to.Get yourself a seat at the bar and chat..."

Hungry Diner

"Took my daughter here for a Father's Day dinner. She ate the crispy chicken burger (more like a schnitzel) which was crammed with avocado, various..."

Marmaduke Pickthall

"Attended a private birthday lunch function last Saturday at this beautiful old world pub. The Chef, Steve, did an amazing job producing a delicious 3..."

Serena Hanlon

"What a lovely find!! Hidden away down the more quiet end of Balmain the local gem has wonderful views of the harbour bridge from their small balcony..."

Gdkf

"Balmain has more pubs than you can shake a stick at. So making a plan to visit every pub in Balmain is no small commitment. But as they say,..."

Kai Luv

"Went here Friday night. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Menu a bit of a mixed bag. I had the wagyu steak and chips (they were actually fries)..."

Rachel P

"Riding on the wave of a great pie, I pulled into Balmain’s London Hotel just as the sun was setting. The much vied for balcony seats allow you a..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Fantastic establishment. Walked in to a friendly environment that made you feel welcome the moment you step through the door. Greeted with a smile..."

Foodandwine

"Fantastic. Dined within a group of 10 on a busy Sat nightFood: 8.5/10Ambiance: 7/10Service: 9/10Value: 9/10I've..."

Boris

"There are few things better than sitting on the balcony at The London, watching the world go by while enjoying a London Burger and a schooner of..."

Kieran Allen

"This is one of my favourite local pubs. The staff are friendly and the food is amazing. It’s also pet friendly so lots of cute fur babies around. I..."

Helena Tahmizian

"Done up beautifully inside this pub has been in operation for 140 odd years. Also pet friendly and with a decent menu. The menu lacks vegetarian..."

Sam Srinivasan

"Great old pub. Still quite original. Food and atmosphere fantastic. Looking forward to going..."

Claudia Jordan

"Since the new licensee took over (Nov 2021) the London has gone from strength to strength. The beautiful heritage interiors have been restored, the..."

Louise Hayward

"Amazing old school pub. Beautiful heritage building with modern twist to enhance the experience. We ordered our usual which usually consists of salt..."

Elton Morales

"Extremely well preserved, clean, renovated all over including bathrooms. You can sit outside, on the balcony facing the street or inside. Obviously..."

Synapse Y

"We had a fabulous Christmas dinner for 20 people reasonably priced on Sunday 3rd July, food was amazing, efficient friendly service, great to see a..."

Annette Gillespie

"Great food with friendly staff and a top Gaffa. Outside street setting is quality in the afternoon autumn..."

Simon Norris

Dick's Hotel

"Was a nice local pub with a great out door area! Didn't get a chance to eat a proper meal but the appetizers we did have was..."

Pat Pasina

"It doesn’t look like much from the outside but the outdoor section is an amazing space! The food is really good too. My top pick is the buffalo hot..."

Helena Tahmizian

"Solid pub grub, generous serves at a good price. Enjoyed the wings, arancini and squid. Parmi was good with nice chips. Pork with Asian salad was ok,..."

Sixfoot & Salty

"This is the place to be when the Swan's are playing And on Friday night for the raffle... a great place to be any..."

Derek Burrell

"My favourite hotel (pub for us Brits) in Balmain. An honest locals pub with a great (big!) canopied outside area. The food is well priced for good..."

Tim Knapp

"Good place to hang around , friendly staff, variety of..."

Fadi Tannous

Pepper Seeds

Wheelchair Accessible

"The decor and ambience is warm and welcoming, and the menu does give the impression it will be a special meal, yet the prices are on par with your..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Stumbled across this Thai restaurant one night in Balmain and so happy we did! The food had so much flavour and was great value for money! Will..."

Tummy Buddy

"With Restaurant Moon recently reinvigorating my interest in Thai food, a well-timed mailbox menu pamphlet saw me head in to Pepper Seeds in Balmain...."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Absolutely brilliant experience... Friendly staff... Lovely welcoming decor and what food. Must go place. Great value and its licensed plus minimal..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Eaten here lots and have not had a bad meal here. Went here with a group of six last night, had the duck salad which had a good kick and the curry...."

John Stone

"I've always had a enjoyable experience dining here. Service is ok, and the food is quite good. The green curry is my pick from the menu. Can usually..."

Khosrow Vaziri Jnr

"Affordable and delicious Thai food. Duck Pad See Ew and Duck Mandarin were amazing! Service was friendly. Great atmosphere, lovely setting...."

Pats

"So glad I found this little gem in Balmain. A modern funky fitout to accompany the modern funky food. I love betel leaves, they are my Thai tacos...."

Kis The Cook

"Delicious food, friendly service and nice atmosphere. We were a group of about 12 and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. It's a small narrow..."

Mark Lehane

"One of the best Thai restaurants that I have been to in Sydney because they have amazing food with a cozy ambience. The menu shows much creativity in..."

Hoa Vuong Tran

"I love Pepperseed. Tom and Jane are wonderful hosts. They are passionate about their food and the service is first class. It's my favourite..."

Stephen

"Supreme. Excellent Service, Food is mouth watering Delicious. Authentic Thai's FoodHad Roasted Duck Pancake, Salt and Pepper Prawns and Squid,..."

Steven N

"Highly recommend this beautiful thai restaurant. Great food and very attentive and friendly..."

Carina

"Yummy. Hac a great lunch at Pepperseeds. The service was amazing. Owner Tom was so helpful helping us choose a lovely Sauvigon Blanc to drink with..."

Jshana

"Five out of Five. Well i had a chance to lunch at this place last friday and i wanna say that i extremely liked the food especially pad thai and..."

Rahim Wazir Ali

"Love it !!!. We had dinner there with my friends, we all love it, staff was friendly, great atmosphere , We loved grilled beef, well marinated with..."

R Simpson

"Cute and tasty!. This is a cute little place that recently opened on Darling Street - food is yum and its great value. In particular, loved the..."

Rebecca

"New Thai. We drove pass on Darling Street Balmain and found new restaurant open so we visited here on Friday night for an early dinner with my friend..."

Rover

Meyhanee

"Lovely little Turkish restaurant in Balmain, staff is very friendly and helpful the food is very good and it really looks and taste like home..."

Enrico Marchetti

"Well I'm writing this review while I'm taking a break from eating the breakfast feast so I can make a realtime review and also to make some more..."

Ehsan Vatandoost

"Turkish breakfast feast was amazing! Great wholesome food, homemade and the staff very friendly. Definitely coming back..."

Demetra Rs

"Great Turkish food and a funky modern/rustic vibe. The mixed grill is plenty for a family and the broad bean dip is..."

Jani Patokallio

"Hidden gem, beautiful authentic food, good value & BYO..."

Dean Anshika Holmes

"Incredible breakfast! A hidden gem for an authentic Turkish breakfast in Sydney. Be prepared that you may not need anything further to eat that day..."

Matt Lynch

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Cheap Eats

"Stopped in for a quick mid-week din. This brightly lit fish shop has plenty of seating inside & is the perfect place for a quick eat or to takeaway...."

Sydneyeats_by_two

"So this place doubles as a seafood shop with fresh catches of the day. You can buy your pre-marinaded sea creatures to take home or have them cooked..."

The Next Rush

"This is a local fish and chip shop that offers a good range of seafood, and lots of well thought out package options. They have a good casual seating..."

Kai Luv

"Nice service. The food is fantastic. Will come here..."

Limei Huang

"Great food, great staff. Always come here with my partner for late night dinners. Unique, yummy and fresh food always. We love the seafood skewers,..."

Earevee

"Ffoebe begonia. I am addicted to the grilled salmon. Excellent fish every time.Will not get better quality in a top(and expensive) restaurant,..."

Ffphillips

"Best seafood takeaway!. Love the quality of the seafood and how its cooked, the grilled fish is seasoned perfectly, the salads are fantastic and the..."

John Ferraro

"Cheap as (fish and) chips!. This is a great option for dinner or lunch. Loving the super cheap lunch specials and the platters at dinner. You can BYO..."

DarlingRed

"Probably the best fish and chips I've ever had in my life..."

Dezmond Sellin-Mcwatters

"Loved it. Simply great fish and chips. We would kill for this quality of fish product in Murray Bridge. Nice friendly family business. Deserves its..."

Master Diner

"Consistently great-tasty and fresh fish and chips, very reasonably priced and generous servings. We've been going here for 5yr now. They changed..."

Melissa Nethery

"High turnover means the fish and seafood here is always the freshest. I buy salmon steaks here rather than Woolies because they're ready to cook -..."

Chris F

Gigi's Pizzeria

Wheelchair Accessible

"best italian in balmain, it’s welcoming and makes amazing food and has incredible service. Would defiantly reccomend for everyone wanting italian..."

A.I

"Came here for a birthday dinner tonight and seated at the back of the restaurant that was cooler. The restaurant was quite busy and food took some..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Spontaneous outing Boxing Day. We had a delicious meal here. Fettuccini puttanesca was delicious, spicy and hit the spot. Garlic pizza was delicious..."

Missfoodie

"So its not been too long since I've moved to Sydney and been binging on a lot of Asian food and decided that i needed some change. Me and my friends..."

Manali Godbole

"I dined at Gigi's with two old school mates today January 20, 2016.I enjoyed the Italian salad, antipasto, pizza supreme and herb pizza..."

Kerry

"Amazing food!. We dined here last night & it was excellent. The food was delicious & we didn't even have to wait long for it to come out. Only issue..."

Arwizzle

"No pizza is bad pizza.... ... and the pizza here is pretty good. Not my favorite in the area but hearty, wood-fired fare. Good selection of specials..."

DarlingRed

"Greaaaattt Food and Wine. Went to this place with my partner we had a great time we ordered the the Gigi's Pizza, Marinara Pasta and a bottle of..."

Adamjacardi

"After a bad experience 3 months with a female employee who seemed to be the manager I would have to say I was planning on never returning to Gigi's...."

HungryHippo

"Love this local favourite! Fresh quality cuisine great pizza and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. The new chef is amazing and the daily chalkboard..."

Foodie

Gigi's Pizzeria

73/100 (1643 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The standout here is the pizza. Hands down some of the best, if not the best pizza I’ve had in Sydney. The garlic base, cooked to wood fired..."

OneHungryHuman

"Just tried a takeaway vegetarian pizza and very happy with it. They have a new vegan menu as well which I didn’t notice until I’d already ordered..."

Daniel Grigg

"This place defiantly has authentic and delicious pizzas. There crust is a perfect consistency and toppings are strategically placed (if you are after..."

Luxx Food

"Love this place! Friendly staff and the pizza is delicious! The new location is much better than the previous place, much more open to Darling..."

MissL

"Came here one night for some food. The girl at the front was friendly and got us a seat super quickly. We sat down and decided what to eat. However,..."

Jenny Qian

"On my travels to Sydney, never in my time have I been served with such passion, care, and genuine enjoyment of the job. Not only were our servers,..."

Drew Dembo

"If you are a vegan this place is for you. They have a big vegan pizza, pasta and antipasti menu. And it looks great and tastes great. I had the..."

Sam Srinivasan

"We visited Gigi on Valentine’s Day. The place is beautiful and the staff are super friendly and efficient. The gnocchi was delicious. We had The..."

Farah Shabestari

"Really not sure where some of the bad reviews come from. Recently moved to Balmain and this was up there with one of the best pizzas I’ve had in..."

shaun stevens

"amazing food and amazing service. vegan menu is great. never had more delicious pizza in my life. the atmosphere is lovely. my favourite place to..."

amalia burch

The Bald Viet

"Pricey and slow for Vietnamese but the food is definitely a cut above, pleased with the good service so far. Pho is good, rice paper rolls are..."

Sam

"Great place with good prices. We ordered:- tofu summer rolls: very nice, probably nicer with meat in them but we had a vegetarian at the..."

Phfat

"This place is fantastic. Located on a corner this place is modern and open and I love the big windows and bright space. The customer service is super..."

Sweetandyummie

"OMG this place is soooooo goood!!! I was arguing with my date about which seafood pancake to get so we got the mini prawn ones and all out half moon..."

The Next Rush

"I went here family the other week and have been meaning to write a review since. Being from a Vietnamese background my parents can be harsh critics..."

JK

"First time here two weeks ago. We were really impressed with the food. The seafood birdsnest and the glass noodles with crab were the standout..."

Ben

"Make your own rolls option with prawns were amazing!! Also had seafood fried rice for something different and was pleasantly surprised as sometimes..."

Kate Marsden

Adrian Barac

"Delicious and fresh Vietnamese food at a bustling restaurant in the middle of Balmain. I went on a Friday night and tasted some of the best..."

Simply Starving

"Really enjoyed our dinner at The Bald Viet. All the food was fresh and tasty. Service was attentive and the food came out very quickly. The crispy..."

Kis The Cook

"I have been here a few times with a girlfriend and the food is always good. A neighbourhood delight. The price is reasonable and service is OK,..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Came here for lunch. Delicious papaya salad. Prawns are a little scum, sliced in half, so it's not a 5/5. Good place, service friendly. Will be..."

Missfoodie

"Great Vietnamese food. The menu is awesome, some of dishes are really hard to find in any other Vietnamese restaurants. I had savory mini crepes,..."

An Nguyen

"The staff were friendly, the place is quiet and a clean, the food was prompt, well priced and tasty. We got a great sized portion and had enough for..."

jonathan holdsworth

"This restaurant has food that tastes good and last time I went I ate so much I got a food..."

Finnf234

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