The best Restaurants in Balmain ranking of January 2025

127 restaurant menus in Balmain, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Blinky & Co
Blinky & Co
73/100 (235 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
European
Australian
European
European
Australian
Claire's Gallery
Claire's Gallery
86/100 (233 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Salad
Scallops
Salmon
"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
Manjits Balmain
Manjits Balmain
84/100 (233 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Curry
Sit down
Indian
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"The food was amazing. Flavours burst in my mouth and the service was..."
Senka Melisa
"Had a great night here, the food was really good and the wait staff were very friendly. They allowed us to bring in non-alcoholic beer as my wife is..."
Pete D
"Having recently moved to Balmain we were excited about trying Manjits - an institution in Sydney! Thankfully we were not disappointed. The staff were..."
shelley g
"Went on a very good value special offer during the week. Restaurant was quiet but not empty at around 8:30pm. Seemed very busy with take-out orders..."
David Amini
Cafe D'yvoire
Cafe D'yvoire
86/100 (228 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Australian
French
European
Cafe
Cafe
French
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
European
French
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice food with a French touch. Good coffee, beautiful and relax ambient. Friendly stuff. Comfy outdoor seating. Perfect for breakfast or lunch...."
Felipe Hormazábal
"Nice cake and coffee. Service is quick and friendly. I enjoy the atmosphere when dining here! Wanting to try food menu next time...They all look well..."
Mic
"Stunning array of sweets and treats where you can indulge their devouring in a stunning conversatory style room decorated with a whole lot of..."
Martin C
"Had a lovely time at this lovely cafe. Love the look of the shopfront and the cozy interior. My partner enjoyed his breakfast burger and I enjoyed my..."
MELISSA LIN
"Very cute cafe tucked away in the quiet streets of Balmain. The food presentation was beautiful and the madame croque in particular was delicious...."
Judy L
"Absolutely love this place. I don't think I have ever had a bad meal here and I have been here alot! It's a lovely neighbour gem. They have great..."
Monz
"lovely music & interior croque Madame was tasty baked omelette was a bit..."
Sonia
"Love this little cafe, the staff are busy but always accomodating; and the quality of their food is always very good. Then there is the nice little..."
Michael Pinto
"Discovered this lovely French cafe this weekend. Delicious foods, lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. What a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy my..."
Razel Navarro
"Great coffee and even greater soup!..."
cathy su
Berlin Bakr
Berlin Bakr
82/100 (228 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
Forli Ristorante
Forli Ristorante
97/100 (225 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Italian
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
BYOB
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
Gladstone Park Bowling Cllub
Gladstone Park Bowling Cllub
81/100 (217 ratings)
Restaurants
International
International
Sit down
International
"Such a treat, this place is perfect for weekend away with friends but also suits families with children. Lots of room, clean and thoughtfully laid..."
Mariana
"Good value. Nice atmosphere, easy going and very laid back, Kids were there with parents, didn't seem to worry children free adults because of all..."
Joseph Grech
"My first time trying my hands on lawn bowls and I absolutely enjoyed it. The lady at the bar was helpful and got us going with our 1st game. Then..."
K John
"Fantastic location, great service and great prices. Inside is not flash, but watching the sun go down sitting outside means that inside is not that..."
James FT
"Family friendly restaurant great place to go have some fun together with friends and go..."
Peter Grinbergs
"We stumbled across this place on Sat 26 Aug and saw this great live band called The Recoverers, loved it!. Great to see live music still alive in..."
Penny Martin
Casual Mondays
Casual Mondays
88/100 (210 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Australian
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Café
Café
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Orange Lotus Cafe
Orange Lotus Cafe
81/100 (208 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Café
Seating
Table Service
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Highly recommend going there. It’s a great lovely sandstone cafe, nice & relaxing & has a great vibe. Best coffee. The truffles Scrambled Eggs &..."
Diane Balzan
"Friendly and quick service. Yuppie type meals and drinks however, tasty and nutritional. Food is good and the place is clean and has an inviting..."
Nick X (nx196067)
"I always go here for a feed and a coffee when visiting colleagues who work around the corner. The service is great. The food is excellent and I love..."
Daithí Kilcourse
"This is an adorable little cafe in a beautiful sandstone building which gives it a unique charm. It suited us brilliantly chilling inside watching..."
Eleanor Finch
"Love this Cafe, staff friendly. Coffee great and you always get a little sweet treat complimentary with your..."
Mariana
"Boss Brekki and service at Orange Lotus! Retro cafe with good vibes......perfect for a sunny sunday in..."
Heather Lindsay
Darling Kebab Pizza
Darling Kebab Pizza
72/100 (207 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Turkish
Fast Food
Turkish
Kabobs
Sit down
Turkish
Fast food
Cheap Eats
"The best kebab shop in Sydney! This Pplace is one of the most favourite for me, I buy them almost everything they sell, all different kebabs,..."
Jan Kohl
"Excellent customer service,  fresh food. Especially very very hot.  I loved hot food when add cheese. Loved chicken mushroom pide.  So nice...."
Andrian Muller
"I love this shop. Very nice kebabs,chips burger and best PIDE, Allways friendly staff. Thanks lot John Will definitely come back again..."
Joe Axent
"You should go to darling kebabs and should try kebab gozleme pide hsp very delicious. when you're drunk and hungry. I'd recommend this place to..."
MSM Balta
"I can't explain. You should go to darling kebabs and should try kebab gozleme pide hsp very delicious and friendly staff they have experience for..."
Fetihdundar
"Amazing Kebabs and good atmoshpehere, especially when you're drunk and hungry. I'd recommend this place to anyone who wants a delicious kebab around..."
Chris Jordan
"Nice food nice staff. Best kebabs in Balmain, very good HSP open whenever you want, always get a good deal. One of the last gems of retro..."
Otis Connor
"Good quality kebab, reasonable price and nice staff. Best to go and grab after one having a night out with your crew..."
Ghetto0490x
"Had the vegetarian pide and the chicken pide. It was freshly made, customer service was good and tge cheese was just right. Really good. Gozleme was..."
Kartik Gupta
"Such a beautiful food. Friendly staff and relaxing invironment. Coming back..."
Esmail Ehsani
"Best kebabs in the whole inner west!!! Excellent warm service and great..."
Adele Dumont
"The best food and friendly invironment. Will definitely go back. Loved..."
Mehdi Habibi
"Food is good here of course it's Lebo food, don't mind Lebo food Mix Kabarbs are hard to pass, lady staff seemed nice, clean shop prices OK all good...."
Brett Horwood
"Best Kebabs and Snack packs in Balmain. Very tasty food, always fresh, ready to go, and always a good price for the amount of food recieved. Would..."
Tiffany Fisher
"Friendly service, great food and always open nice and..."
Tom Newby
"I eat here almost daily and has been a go to for over 20yrs, The food is always exceptional, the pides are always fresh along with the tabolli...."
Benjamin Jose
Pizza Empire
Pizza Empire
78/100 (204 ratings)
Restaurants
"Pretty good! flavours good, sauce nice, delivery time was fine. I think my pizza could have used just a little more sauce. that pesto starter pizza..."
Maddison Murphy
"Miah & his awesome crew serve one of the best wood fired pizzas in the inner-west. Such amazing dough & generous toppings, so consistent & full of..."
abukhoder
"The $10 pizza deal is great, I recommend the simple pizza's, like the pesto and margarita. If you have some wine at home its a treat! I'd recommend..."
Nobel Worku
"Ordered 3 pizzas, a Capricciosa, Corfu and Sicily. Great crust very crisp and the ingredients were fresh! Service was quick and friendly - loved it..."
Milou Pearcy
"It's hard to find a good, reliable takeaway pizza place but Pizza Empire is just that place. Their pizzas are delicious and they have a good range -..."
David Young
"Great price and great pizzas. Service was a little average however. Our garlic bread was handled with no gloves before he wiped it on his hands and..."
Kate
God's Creation
God's Creation
92/100 (202 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Brunch
Calamares
Calamari
Sit down
Italian
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Dining at this cute little cafe with pastel green walls is every instagrammer’s must-do for sure. Their dishes looked just as adorable as the..."
Jlovesssfood
"Cutest little restaurant tucked away in Balmain. The owners are lovely and the food is amazing. Servings sizes are generous and the atmosphere of the..."
Sharon
"Really loved the food and hospitality here. French Toast was my favourite and the hash brown on the salmon di panarea. Owners little boy is so..."
Cynthiaeats_
"Truffle toaster and tiramisu both are subtle and delicious. Coffee was a bit weak coz I love stronger taste. Flat white then long black. Will be back..."
Mic
"This place was such a pleasant surprise. Didn’t know what to expect after finding it on google. The service was wonderful, very friendly staff. The..."
Elizabeth Ferrone
"This is a must try.   The food, and the service is fabulous.   I really enjoyed it.  The plating is great too.   Sooooo tasty!  Give it a..."
Kym Halpin
"God’s Creation is a mix of classic and quirky Italian food. We came for a late brunch, and their menu makes for a very welcome change to many..."
Every Crumb
"It’s hard to miss God’s Creation, with their bright aqua green exterior. With options like Prosciutto Omelette, scallop deluxe and black truffle..."
Vondelicious
"Hidden Gem. Started with very cute inviting color, this restaurant surprised us with tasteful food. We had pasta and rack of lamb. Both..."
Tchan00
"Got invited to this place by Dr Social and I'm so glad for the invite.The food was just divine - everything was plated beautifully and tasted..."
Frankiieshungrytummy
"When God created this little cupid, he remembered to give him excellent cooking abilities and a DAMN good menu! (Whoops sorry..."
My Bondi Summer
"Came here on a Friday evening for Dinner (a very early dinner) there were still a lot of people stopping for coffee at the time of our early..."
The Weekend Foodie
"God’s Creation is found right opposite the post office in Balmain on Darling Street. Their food is Modern Italian with an Asian twist,..."
Alexandra | Lalan_eats
"In Short: A cafe by day, and fine diner by night, God’s Creation truly reflects its name; heavenly good food. Our recommendation is the risotto,..."
Coco And Vine
"Situated inside an elevated terrace house on Darling Street Balmain, God’s Creation is the first culinary venture for Helen and Cross, a young..."
The RnB Diary
"Location:Located on Darling Street, this beautiful aqua coloured restaurant hosts both outdoor and indoor seating.There is plenty..."
Famishedduo
"[invite] Bianca: Balmain isn’t exactly short of cafes. With neighbouring cafes and restaurants vying for your business in such a concentrated..."
Forfoodssake
"Had a lovely lunch with friends there. I simply love love love their coffee n the coffee cup 😝 they have varieties of cocktail mocktail n wine..."
Chloe Sue
"Gods creation is a fabulous cafe in Balmain and in a suburb that is spoilt for choice this one has gone close to the top of our list! We visited for..."
Coffeebrunchanddinner
"God’s Creation is a new café on Darling Street Balmain. Whilst Balmain is a place that is spoilt for choice, with so many cafés and restaurants..."
Thewhereto
"The menu is wonderfully creative and I thoroughly enjoyed my scrambled eggs with squid ink; not to mention the French toast with perfectly crisp..."
Jin Foo
"Had a lovely dinner here last night. The food was very good quality. The lamb rack was cooked perfectly. And the lobster and crab ravioli was very..."
Xuechun Liu
"Came for dinner with a girlfriend on Saturday. I can’t believe I hadn’t been here before! Terrific food, understated atmosphere and generous..."
S S
"Had a delicious breakfast here today. Rustic/ modern out and inside, I that order and nicely set out. I had corn fritters with poached egg rocket...."
The Hungry Fox
"On the 9th day god said "let there be food" we ate the food and it was good. Very good actually, the best risotto I've ever had, great lamb chops and..."
Eric Barrows
"We ordered a Bread Basket, a Burrata, Lamb Cutlets and the Crab Linguine along with a bottle of red. We also got a complimentary desert because she..."
Tanya Cordeiro
"God's Creation is a new restaurant on Darling St serving a contemporary Italian menu. We ordered the salt and pepper squid to start which was cooked..."
Joe Castorina
Mushiro Japanese Restaurant
Mushiro Japanese Restaurant
83/100 (196 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Sashimi
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I have only ever eaten takeaway here but it is fresh and delicious. They don't skimp on ingredients as many takeaway places do. I think it is very..."
Janet Castle
"Beautiful artwork in their dishes here. The spicy scallop with a coating of dry seaweed (wheatgrass kind of bitterness to it in case youre..."
The Next Rush
"Inner city freshness and hustle at this authentic offering of Japenois. Attentive, engaged staff support the broad array of the sushi train, with..."
Peter White
"Ummm yum! Everything was fresh and prices are reasonable. The sizes of the different rolls are inconsistent though. It looks and taste like anything..."
Sydneyguyrojoe
"Great Food!. We had a late dinner here last Saturday and the food didn't disappoint. We had the steamed vegetable gyoshas, green tea noodles with..."
Susan Butler
"Fantasic new sushi restauant. Great range of reasonably priced dishes on the train and lots of interesting twists. Have been twice and will keep..."
Russell Bunn
"Mushiro in Balmain. LOVED the Grilled salmon with avocado, cucumber and salmon row sushi with chilli chestnut mayo. The sushi and sashimi were fresh..."
Lisa Lee
"Great place to visit with freshly made sushi rolls. You can select food from the train or order from the menu. The vegetarian, prawn and pork..."
Gioconda Ward
"Great value. Service was spot on with friendly staff. I ordered a vegetarian Bento as a single order which could have easily fed 2 people. Left the..."
Leandro Ramos
"Great variety of sushi on the train and the a la carte menu. Every dish I had was fresh and the flavour was very well balanced. The kingfish and tuna..."
Andrew Yang
"Best Japanese food in Balmain, and the staff are so lovely! Fresh as, so yummy! 10..."
Paddy McGann
"Very cheap but not the best sushi I've had. Rice was on the stale side and sushi not overly flavourful. Still good value considering it was salmon..."
Beatrix Leung
"The sushi is all so fresh and delicious. I went on a Friday evening for dinner and there was a huge variety of plates available. Staff are very..."
Madeleine Debono
"Lovely little Japanese restaurant offering a la carte menu and sushi train. Friendly service, delicious range of Japanese dishes. Will..."
The Leprechaun
Maharaja's Indian Cuisine
Maharaja's Indian Cuisine
76/100 (196 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
Indian
Indian
Reservations
Cheap Eats
"Great place to come for a quick bite to eat. Either eatting in or takeaway are both good options and the is pricing reasonable. We had the butter..."
Sydneyeats_by_two
"This place is a gem... Fast and familiar service, great quality food. Have been coming here for years. Best Dahl I've ever had! Plenty of veg/dairy..."
Will Bruton
"Eggplant that melts in the mouth. Limited range of dishes, but vegetarian especially done well. My Take Away favourite is wondrous eggplant dish...."
Obsidian Sister
"I get takeaway there once a week after work. Service is great and the food even better. Cooked fresh all the..."
Guillaume Tual
"Balu is an amazing chef. The dishes are all tasty and delicious and always served with a smile and a friendly chat. I will miss popping into..."
Courtney R
"Food is tasty and always good value. I can't get enough of their Lamb and Potato Masala and their Biriyani is pretty good too. Balu (the owner) is..."
Kim Tieu
"Excellent! The Garlic & Cheese Naan is the best I have ever tried in my life, and I lived in India so what does that tell you. Well-priced, delicious..."
Lalita Conquest
"The curry is always amazing and fresh! Friendly service. Has not let us down - we work at the hospital and get this at least once a week! Would..."
Ella Leung
"My partner and I love to come here for a casual and delicious experience. We are both vegetarian and can highly recommend the vego curries! My..."
Chantel Jurcevic
"I discovered Maharaja's a few months ago when I returned from a trip to India and was looking for good Indian food. The owner is very friendly and..."
Leah Kaye
"Really friendly hospitality. Mild style curries catering to local tastes. Great idea for quick convenient takeaway but dining in also possible. You..."
O Roldan
William Wallace
William Wallace
73/100 (189 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Pub
Australian
Pub
Pub
Australian
Curry Mild
Curry Mild
77/100 (180 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
"I get takeaway there once a week after work. Service is great and the food even better. Cooked fresh all the..."
Guillaume Tual
"Balu is an amazing chef. The dishes are all tasty and delicious and always served with a smile and a friendly chat. I will miss popping into..."
Courtney R
"Food is tasty and always good value. I can't get enough of their Lamb and Potato Masala and their Biriyani is pretty good too. Balu (the owner) is..."
Kim Tieu
"Excellent! The Garlic & Cheese Naan is the best I have ever tried in my life, and I lived in India so what does that tell you. Well-priced, delicious..."
Lalita Conquest
"The curry is always amazing and fresh! Friendly service. Has not let us down - we work at the hospital and get this at least once a week! Would..."
Ella Leung
"My partner and I love to come here for a casual and delicious experience. We are both vegetarian and can highly recommend the vego curries! My..."
Chantel Jurcevic
"I discovered Maharaja's a few months ago when I returned from a trip to India and was looking for good Indian food. The owner is very friendly and..."
Leah Kaye
"Really friendly hospitality. Mild style curries catering to local tastes. Great idea for quick convenient takeaway but dining in also possible. You..."
O Roldan
The Hunter Works
The Hunter Works
84/100 (165 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Brunch
Breakfast
"A great cafe but opening hours are really unclear and actually not sure if it’s even open any more. Used to love visiting but last few attempts the..."
Bella
"Amazing service and excellent coffee and food! A true hidden gem. Make the effort to check this place out, it has a really nice vibe and..."
Janey Elmgreen
"Sneaky skim cap between brunches to get my metabolism burning. This little cafe was tucked away inside a little courtyard. Cappuccino was beautifully..."
Issac_eatsalot
"Great location tucked at the back of a beautiful old building on Darling street, Hunter Works invites you via the side alleyway or through the main..."
Martin C
"Tucked behind darling street this is a cute little cafe spot and one for the list if you are solo. Great coffee but a pretty simple menu. That said..."
Coffeebrunchanddinner
"I love everything about this little gem of a place.  The food (in particular their smoked fish dish is worthy of inclusion on the menu of a hatted..."
Alison McInerney
"Balmain is a great inner city suburb for cafes and brunch, one which I don’t visit as often as I’d like. However on the days when I do decide to..."
Andrea
"The thing I enjoyed most about The Hunter Works was the set out and where it is located. It’s easy to miss if you don’t look out for the easel..."
Anna
"Wow - I like this place! Set back in a lovely little dark building - gentle on the eyes, always appreciated in the morning. I had the toast with..."
Emily W
"Tucked away down a lane off the bustling Darling St, this place offers a an interesting menu with a quirky take on the traditional cafe scene...."
Michael Refalo
"My first time in Balmain was worth the trek due to The Hunter Works and their menu of unique combinations! The staff were friendly, willing to offer..."
Tess' Tasty Treat Treks
"An amazing set up with lots of tables and lots of space. Loved the plants. The service was excellent - friendly, efficient, helpful. The menu changes..."
Suzy Of Sydney
"Lovely quiet cafe nestled at the end of a narrow alley-way. The narrow alley gave me the impression that the place would be dark and gloomy, but once..."
Jess
"Excellent cafe. We sat outside in the courtyard which was beautifully cool and shady on a hot day. Good strong coffee and delicious food, beautifully..."
Kbalm
"Great coffee. Walking through a narrow path, you find a hidden jem that you don't possibly imagine to find. The place is so cozy I wanted to sit..."
Mash
"I love how hidden this place is, you feel away from it all going here. Breakfasts are really yummy and unique, I had the egg and mushroom breakfast..."
Phfat
"I'm so glad I found this hidden gem in Balmain. The atmosphere and ambience was great, and the food was fantastic. I had the ploughman's croissant,..."
Those Who Love To Eat
"Came back a month later to try the food, with a friend and my mum. The service was really good - friendly and knowledgeable and thoughtful. 10/10 to..."
Kai Luv
"Very cool little nook. Love that this place is abit VIP style hidden up a dark alley with a bit of mystery behind the little alley gates, u walk up..."
Lauran
"Excellent service. The Hunter is a great find behind the arcade. The food was unreal and all the staff were so passionate about the food and drinks..."
Lachyd
"Best cafe I have been to in Balmain, in a cute courtyard off Darking Street. The coffee is excellent and we had the mushroom with eggs and crispy..."
Julie Mockett
"Best I've found in Balmain - for coffee and amazing salads...."
Tim Aubrey
"Great cafe in a fabulous nook in Balmain. This is my new favourite new spot in Sydney. It is a beautiful cafe secluded from the hustle and..."
Peta Fenton
"In order to give the most accurate and most informative Café’ Reviews, I am one of the few Google Reviewers that judges my reviews on the..."
Eunice Rongo
"Quality. Would go back. Would not notice it walking past if it wasn’t for the sign. It’s a little cafe inside the building. No real street..."
Andrew Thornton
"Blink and you’ll miss this place. Hidden off the main road, the Hunter works produce some quality food and coffee. Owners and staff are very..."
Yousef Dablin
"Coffee was great and come quickly, food was tasty and Greta portions. Highly recommended for..."
Nick Cowell
"Really good coffee (Gabriel), and quick/friendly service. Boyfriend had bacon and egg bagel and loved it... And he doesn't even like bagels much. I..."
Sophia R
"Fantastic! Coffee is some of the best I've had in Sydney (and therefore the world), staff are friendly and very willing to chat about the beans of..."
John Law
"The staff here are so lovely! Really sweet and accommodating. I think it's a new owner? But similar as before. Coffee is great and food is so fresh..."
No Other
Balmain Blu
Balmain Blu
76/100 (158 ratings)
Quick Bites
Australian
Fast Food
Fast food
Seafood
Seafood
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Salad
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Fast food
Seafood
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
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
Sushi Hub Balmain
Sushi Hub Balmain
74/100 (148 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Japanese
Sushi
Sushi
Sushi
Japanese
"Average sushi but staff very polite with the client.I like That it’s open on Saturday afternoon, meanwhile other sushi roll’s sellers in the..."
Chicca Fumagalli
"Sushi Hub is everything you could ask for in an express/takeaway sushi store. They always have freshly made rolls, poke-like sashimi bowls and..."
Fussyfoodie
"Along with sushi man this is the only other good sushi place in balmain with no frills great service... Great sushi with a lot of unique varieties..."
Global Foodie & Filmy
"Sushi Hub in balmain is a large store with plenty of seating as well as lots of options to take away. There's packaged containers or rolls to pick..."
Thewhereto
"This is a popular takeaway chain and the sushi hub store on darling street balmain also has a few booths with the option to sit and eat there. The..."
Coffeebrunchanddinner
"Sushi hub is one of the best sushi restaurants there is,the prices are reasonable and the service is great. Everything fresh,prepared..."
Verna Nie
San Antonio Sourdough
San Antonio Sourdough
87/100 (146 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Australian
"Don't know why this place has such a low rating... Service is very friendly and the food is quite nice... The fritters were very fresh and salsa was..."
Foodie_wannabe
"Had a few visits to this Bakery now and it continues to grow on me. Staff are always friendly and cheerful and the baked goods have always been..."
Martin C
"Nice range of breads and sweet treats including cakes, pastries and slices. Ordered a raisin cinnamon scroll to takeaway; the pastry was very nice..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"So, we've walked past this place for what must be more than a year, since it's rebirth from its previous name, Brioche. We've bought a loaf here and..."
Peter White
"Great coffee and great food. Best Omelette I have ever had! Staff are very friendly. The sourdough bread is made fresh everyday. A hidden gem as it..."
Eric Lynch
"While waiting to have my car fixed had coffee and an egg and bacon roll. The coffee was rich and smooth and not too hot! Perfect. The roll was..."
David Smith
"Great spot to come pick up baked goods. Really enjoyed their..."
Jason Lau
"Ordered the Eggs Royale... With extra hollandaise. Didn't disappoint, and I'm sure you'd agree. Love their portion sizes, all that for just $18..."
Tanya Cordeiro
"This is one of several bakeries in my local area. It is definitely my favourite and the staff are great. The sourdough is top notch but not silly..."
Christopher Yardin
"Friendly staff,tasty bakery,reasonable..."
Gigi Xiao
Spitroast Balmain
78/100 (144 ratings)
Restaurants
Reservations
Cheap Eats
"Spit roast is explicitly full of flavour. It has a rich history of many fellow Balmain Residents spending their hard earned money to do such things..."
archer Hall
"Really enjoyed the lot burger combos with my crews yesterday so I came back for the chicken today. The staff is really friendly and takes good..."
Cornelius
"Spit roast is the best place in the world I love it there the people and the chicken is so bussin and I’m very glad spitty is staying. Me and the..."
LochieBossGaming
"Incredible, tasty, delicious, are just some of the words to describe the legendary spitroast go there..."
Thomas Neesham
"Great tasty food and friendly helpful service. Real..."
kym vaitiekus
"The BBQ chickens are nicely cooked and stuffed with a tasty filling. Enjoyable sides of chips, roast vegetables, potatoes and fresh salads. A great..."
Antony Winiarski
"pretty good food for cheap. i usually just get chips, which are really..."
M Larocca
Pizza & Co
70/100 (138 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Australian
Pizza
Australian
Sit down
Australian
Pizza
Mid-range
Darlingreen
Darlingreen
93/100 (122 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Australian
Australian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Fish
Pork
Salad
Salmon
Steakhouse
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
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
Next Food Store
90/100 (122 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Sit down
Australian
Mid-range
"My first visit to this little cafe was a lovely experience. The young man who waited on our table was very competent in explaining the menu and very..."
Holly Corpe
"Fresh and light space with friendly staff and tasty food. Good fair value cafe amongst the..."
Martin
"I’ve been coming here for years and it’s still my go-to brunch spot. Delicious food and great service. I love that they always have a range of..."
Amy Eastham
"I've been to this spot a few times now and the service is always excellent, the staff particularly are friendly and very helpful. Today I had the..."
Alexandra McLeod
"Nice friendly service. Great coffee good food. Pet friendly..."
Anthony C
"The best food and lovely staff! Everything (breakfast, coffee, cakes, lunches) are delicious and everything is homemade. Our favourite local cafe..."
Sarah Falk
"I ate at Ostetia today and the food was great. I had the lightly fried prawns and calamari with a mango salad. I would highly recommend this meal...."
Donella Sheiles
"This is our go too local for a nice big healthy breakfast or lunch. Great flavour on all the dishes, they make a mean coffee and the people are..."
Jemilia Jones
The Hanging Ladder
The Hanging Ladder
85/100 (109 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burger
"We wandered in here between lunch and dinner on a Saturday when, very luckily , there weren’t many people around. We basically had free run of the..."
Ginny
"The Hanging Ladder is a great venue that offers a large variety of dishes from breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, salad and more. Plus Campos coffee of..."
Foodblogs
"Best burgers in Balmain will definitely be back again to try the fried chicken burg. If you haven't been yet you musr go and smash their burgs n..."
Andrew
"Situated between the Rozelle and Balmain cafe hubs the HL offers something a little quieter, and a lost less frantic. Got the impression the..."
Martin C
"This is my favourite cafe in Sydney. Wether you're after Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch or Coffee...it's the best! Nothing on their menu disappoints. You'll..."
Samantha Lee
"The Hanging Ladder is a great venue that offers a large variety of dishes from breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, salad and more. Plus Campos coffee of..."
Stev T (Food_blogs)
"Burger high tea FTW!!!! Absolutely THE BEST! Can’t wait to do it again 😁 and the staff are awesome! Such a fun and good looking bunch lol. And..."
Priya Singh-Gregory
"Great food & Service. We all enjoyed our Burger & fries. Not too greasy and the hand cut chips were so delicious. Food came out quickly which was..."
Sarah Brassell
"Been wanting to try the burger here for a while as is brightly advertised on the window "Balmain's best burger". Very friendly service from the owner..."
michael neuman
"One of the most charming and beautiful coffee shops I have been to. It looks small from the outside, but there is plenty of seating inside on..."
Gunnar Haid
"Great location in a quieter spot in Balmain meant parking was easy. Excellent service. My burger and chips were delicious my friend's lamb salad also..."
Cate Roberts
Vito Gelato Balmain
90/100 (109 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Cafe
Contemporary
French
Contemporary
Belgian
French
Cafe
Australian
European
Belgian
Australian
Café
European
Contemporary
French
Australian
Belgian
"Spoiled with choices! We drove by randomly and popped in for dessert. They have so many drinks and ice cream flavours. I really liked..."
Hayley
"This place offers delicious desserts, cakes and gelato. I ordered the Oreo and the Ferrero ice cream which were both delicious and decadent...."
Aimee.
Finola's Restaurant
70/100 (95 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Seafood
"Great value meals especially if you are a member. ($15) Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for dinner. Wine bottles very affordable..."
Gioconda Ward
"Fun atmosphere, friendly service, ample street parking, two courts, plenty of shade, spacious and dog..."
Evelyn Thomas
"Cute City club with green outlook. Other than bowls not many other leisure facilities. The beer is cheap, the bistro food is value for money and..."
Paul Harrison
"Just joined this club and there are a great group of people here to play a game of bowls with. The club house has recently reopened and the food is..."
Peter Wildman
"The new Crack a Jack Bistro is fantastic. We had an event for forty people and the food and wine, service and atmosphere was great - especially for..."
Anna M
"We had a joint 60th Birthday at the club - it was an outstanding event (it's also a very cool vibe type place for a meal and a drink, barefoot bowls..."
Bruce Denson