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)
"Great pizza, great price and fast preparation to boot. You'll get a crusty and yummy pizza from the long selection that they offer. Pretty sure they..."
Javier Cano
"Always amazing pizza!! It’s hot, it’s fresh,, delicious!!! Exceptional customer service ( I normally pick up) Had it delivered last night and it..."
Joanne Carter
"I have been to this shop a few times since we 1st attended there after a game of league at Leichhardt Oval last year. Great choices from the menu, we..."
"Mabasa is a hidden gem on the quieter section of Balmain’s dining strip, serving up contemporary Korean cuisine in a rather unexpected location. We..."
Excuse Me Waiter
"Mabasa is a modern Korean restaurant, similar to Danjee. Highlights were the samgyetang: a whole baby chicken cooked in a clear, nutritious broth..."
Orange_tree
"Design of the restaurant is very average but do not allow this design demotivate you to try their awesome food. We tried Bulgogi for 2 people...."
Alessandro Del Piero
"Really like this place with its infused Korean food. The dishes look spicy, but they are actually not. Rice cake is my favourite, recommended to try...."
Cissythescorpio
"Amazing homely place yet with all the professionalism of a fine dining place without the high prices. Highlight is an amazingly elaborate menu with..."
Global Foodie & Filmy
"•Wow wow wow wow! A modern Korean fusion situated in heart of Balmain, great food, great atmosphere, trendy area to hang out •Haemul-pajeon..."
Getinmybelly
"Love this restaurant! Been coming here since it's open and its consistently good! It's a mother and son team and its good to see over the years them..."
Kit
"I ate here the other night. It's a decent Korean option, especially in the area. The dumplings were tasty as long as you top them with plenty of..."
Emily W
"On a wintry Friday night with a cold developing, comfort food is a must. And MaBaSa certainly delivered. We started with the deep fried tofu with a..."
Kai Luv
"Great Food, Great Service - Will keep coming. Live in the neighbourhood but first time we decided to visit. Should have come sooner! A very..."
Donnydon
"Great Korean Food. Their "modern Korean cuisine" is served with great attention to each and every dish. The Kimchi is great and little touches such..."
Jeremy Lawrance
"Fantastic night and great food. We were taken there by a Mabasa experienced friend tonight, he picked all the best food for us and we fed 15 people..."
InnerWest Derek
"Love it! One of the best restaurants in Sydney!. I highly recommend this wonderful Korean restaurant. We have been many many times since it opened..."
Meredith Wall
"Great food. Dodgy surcharge. Food was fantastic. Well on the way to being a favourite. Very disappointed to get stung with a 10% surcharge..."
Love Food.
"Was looking for a Korean restaurant in the area. Came across Mabasa with great reviews. Did not disappoint at all. In fact we were really impressed..."
Amy
"The bibimbap is..."
Doodas
"Delicious, colourful, interesting food. Great service and a nice atmosphere. No negatives..."
Nicole Raynal
"Korean food can at times seem somewhat inaccessible, almost absurdly hot in both temperature and spice. MaBaSa removes that obstacle. The food is..."
Rod O'Connor
"Spicy pork lunchbox is awesome value and so delicious! The tonkatsu is also..."
SassyDiner
"FANTASTIC. As a local I visit Ma.Ba.Sa 2-3 times a week! The food is always fresh, the service and staff are brilliant. My favorite dish is..."
Kate Bond
"Fabulous Korean. They've been open about a month or so now & we've been twice in the past 2 weeks. We've twice had the pan-fried dumplings & they are..."
Brooke
"Modern Korean in a small setting with a modern decor. Very friendly staff and the food was fantastic. The pork belly was excellent and the BBQ beef..."
Matthew Campbell
"I don't know what I would do without Ma Ba SA on the peninsula. Apart from the ubiquitous Thai food, Balmain is a bit of a desert when it comes to..."
Ben Jackson
"Really enjoyed this Asian diner.
As usual I ordered too much food but had to finish it all, just too tasty not too.
Staff were great help in..."
John O Brien
"Great Korean restaurant in Balmain run by a truly lovely mother and son team. Excellent food and service. I love the dulsot bibimbap. Never..."
Simon Tong
"Always amazing service and deliciously authentic flavours! My absolute favourite restaurant, friendly and accomodating with food that always makes my..."
Em Watson
"Enjoyed everything about Mabasa. Great food, friendly service and reasonably priced. Beef bulgogi is hard to go past and packed with..."
Jacky Chen
"We love Masaba and eat here often. The food is fresh and delicious and service impeccable. Highly..."
Genevieve Brittain
"Every time I visit Balmain I come here! Such delicious stone bowls and side dishes. A real..."
"I eat Pho here on a regular basis and find the taste very unique. The information card on the table details there pho style and history. The customer..."
Lee Samuel
"Update:
The service was great and food lovely as usual. I didn't get $5 back but I don't expect to either. It's nice to be able to have a delicious..."
I Love Food
"Delicious, fresh and super tasty Vietnamese! Was really pleasantly surprised with how good this little Balmain local is. There's a great range of..."
Deb Munro
"Awesome experience. Had a few take seats in the past but had a dine in last week. The chicken Pho was delicious but the fruit crepes desert was..."
guillaume tual
"I wonder why so many reviews complain about the broth. Now I know why. I just ordered through Menulog. I try a bit before pour the broth into the..."
L Lerdprawat
"I'm in love with this place! Being a big pho fan I ventured in here this week with big expectations. Pho Express did not disappoint! I had the..."
"Got some smoothie bowls from here! They have a great selection, and their servings are very very generous and so filling. Only disappointment was the..."
Rakelg
"Can't rate this place high enough! Their menu is so unique, lots of vegan and gluten free options, not your standard run of the mill menu...."
Bit Of Sparkle
"I was worried I can't get a decent food in Balmain and voila most delicious lunch I had in a very long time! Should you have Naked Amigo bowl..."
Sanka Martin Cankov
"Bowl R is a new poke bowl and vegan ice cream concept store located in Balmain. It focuses on delicious food that is healthy and nutritious and is a..."
Love At First Bite
"I was worried I can't get a decent food in Balmain and voila m
ost delicious lunch I had in a very long time! Should you have Naked Amigo bowl for..."
Martin Cankov
"Love, love, love this place! The food is so fresh and healthy and the portions are great value for money! The staff were really helpful and patient..."
car
"Fabulous food, fresh and packed with flavour. Dumplings and bone broth are my favourite but always have to leave with a salmon bowl. This place shows..."
BB
"Whenever I’m in the area bowl.r is my go to place.
I know everything is fresh, taste amazing and also healthy.
The staff there are also super..."
"I’ve gone to Purumiru a couple of times now and couldn’t recommend it highly enough. The quality of the food is exceptional and the service is..."
Anthony
"This restaurant is very special. The food is all handmade...noodles, dumplings, kim chi...and it shows through in the rich flavours, freshness and..."
John Prowse
"Such a great experience, this cute restaurant has the most amazing korean food, so tasty and great place to try if you have never had korean food it..."
Josh McWilliam
"food amazing, gorgeous space to sit and eat. service is fantastic. I had never had korean food before I ate here. I come almost weekly now, infact..."
Ronite Hammond
"Fantastic food and service!! We were a party of four and had the wagyu beef and pork meat platters that we cooked at the table as well as some..."
Claire Herrick
"This fantastic restaurant is a breath of fresh air! The flavours of everything my friend and I tried were incredible! If you live in Balmain or..."
Casey Norton
"The atmosphere is so authentic! The food is incredible! My friends so excited! Its a must place to..."
Futri fratiwi Azmy
"Have ordered takeaway as well as eaten in the restaurant, both times very impressed! This has become our fav Korean restaurant in Balmain/ Rozelle,..."
C TH
"We love Purumiru! The food is delicious and great value. The staff are fantastic and the restaurant is always clean and welcoming. I love that they..."
Jessica Roberts
"Could not have asked for better service, a place that truly cares about you. Decor is beautiful and different from other venues, it creates that..."
Martinas Levčenka
"We have eaten here quite a few times and have also done takeaway. All the experiences have been excellent. Food is excellent, the staff are very..."
Ivailo Arsov
"Great range of authentic Korean food. Try the takeaway Kim chi it’s worth it! ($5 tub). The fried chicken is delicious and the service is attentive..."
Fraser Bailey
"Five stars!!! The environment is super comfortable and beautiful. The food is spectacular and the service couldn’t be better. That’s a place you..."
Monica Konkel
"I love the food I think it’s one of the best Korean restaurants in Sydney. The staff is so friendly explaining every dish. The interior is so cute..."
"Awesome dining experience. Fresh ingredients, wonderful taste and excellent service. Tomahawk steak was beautifully cooked. Side dishes were all..."
Suan Yeo
"Just had dinner here tonight. We ordered an array of food but the star of the show was the 1kg tomahawk Rib Eye. Service was great, food was..."
7s29
"The food is absolutely incredible! Definitely recommend the specials, last time I had the salmon special and it was amazing. Love the Brussels..."
Emily Stanford
"Very very very good food. I would give it a super five star. Definitely a good choice for dinner and..."
C5 samsung
"We were so impressed with the food and service. There were 14 of us including kids for an early dinner and there wasn’t a single hiccup. All the..."
Ishanthi Gunawardana
"My steak was lovely and perfectly cooked. Sides were also very good. The chipotle butter was a great accompaniment. Service was fast, friendly and..."
Ben Jackson
"Definitely one of my favourite places for dinner, the short ribs are amazing and the brussel sprouts are out of this world. Prices are super..."
Molly C
"My husband and one year old daughter ate dinner at Darlingreen on Sunday night. The food was delicious - special mention for the lamb ribs - so yum!..."
"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
"Highly recommended! Had the lotus stem salad, crepes, stir fry glass noodle and pho.All were superb, with the lotus stem salad and crepes..."
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..."
"This place has some character. It's definitely a place you can go and chill, throw back a nice glass of wine, and have yourself some delicious tapas...."
Jose
"Brilliant atmostphere, top selection of wine and cocktails. All of the food looks delicious and the staff are amazing, offering a friendly,..."
Kirsty Jung
"Great cozy place in the heart of Balmain. If you know a thing or two about wine you'll notice they have amazing prices on their more premium..."
Ricardo Novella
"Lovely atmosphere and great food and wine selections. The service was a bit lacking the night we were there but friendly staff eager to help. Will..."
Emma Bitti
"Amazing tapas and dinner menu, top notch wines and personable service.
There is a pure passion for good food and service there and the perfect..."
katie murace
"The food and wine is amazing. Best arancini balls, kudos to the chef! Great service and a lovely venue. Can't wait to go back..."
"Tarboosh is a Lebanese Restaurant that has recently opened up in Balmain, a second store after the success of the first one in Crows Nest. It serves..."
Love At First Bite
"Making a splash on Darling Street, Balmain, Tarboosh Lebanese Restaurant gave away free felafel last weekend. Along with adding some life and colour..."
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
"I have always wanted to try out the Lebanese food at Tarboosh Crows Nest. Hence, I was really excited when my friend asked me to join her for lunch..."
sophia wai
"Excellent food, perfectly cooked. We will be back!
Pricing is pretty standard for Lebanese restaurants.
Service was great, food took a standard..."
Brad Campbell
"Very good and tasty food. From the dips and breads to the deserts, every dish is copious and flavoursome. There’s actually a lot of food on the..."
Guillaume Tual
"Super yummy entrees (potatoes & Lebanese sausage), would of licked the plate clean if we could. Really loved the olives and spreads given as..."
"This is my current favourite pizza place! Have been >10 times, never disappointed. Favourites are chicken bbq with smoked cheese, potato and..."
Robyn
"Honestly the BEST Pizza and nachos I've ever tried!!! I love that they do gluten free too. Really fresh and delicious ingredients, and the toppings..."
Grace Wahlquist Furley
"Chicken is the best!. Lovely pizza with great..."
Weiqi0706
"Best take away pizzas. Value for money. Also love the creamy pasta dishes when feeling..."
Emma Derrick-Read
"Fresh toppings, hand stretched thin base wood fired pizzas, just love..."
Nafizul Alam
"Great delivery services and the pastas are a real..."
"Creative sushi dishes are all the rage in Sydney at the moment with sushi doughnuts and burgers popping up. Waza Japanese restaurant in Balmain has..."
Sarah charles (Thewhereto)
"Very unique Japanese restaurant. The food here is splendid and the services are even better! Best Japanese restaurant..."
Xaos IH
"Very nice food, would..."
AAA
"Had this crazy thing called Roman emipre, must..."
"As well as standard cafe fare including breakfast dishes, burgers and salads, there is also Asian inspired food including yum cha and baos. Also..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"This is a little cafe on Darling Street, Balmain. I was walking down the street and was instantly attracted to the all day Yum Cha sign, however,..."
Coffeebrunchanddinner
"Another place that does a good morning coffee where it also offers combo deals with yum cha!!!! Such an interesting combination where east and west..."
The Next Rush
"Such a great cafe! I had dinner here a few weeks ago, and the dumplings were absolutely delicious. What a good idea to open up for dinner. I just..."
Heather Sherlock
"Cute little cafe with wonderful food :). Lots of healthy options packed with nutrients to keep your mind and body healthy and happy!!!!..."
Alice Lee
"Delicious food; had the big breakfast which had the essential perfect combination , friendly staff, though poor taste in music for the calming..."
Robert Ree
"Love this cafe! It has great coffee and food, served by friendly and helpful staff. I've just eaten the double slider burgers with a side of sweet..."
Wardy
"Friendly staff, and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Good place to catch up with friends or pull out the laptop. Good location within the middle of..."
Tim Kremer
"Stopped to have a late lunch. The owner was so friendly, the service was great and the food amazing. We had a mixed vegetable sandwich which was..."
Valda Kitchell
"Simple delicious menu. Friendly helpful staff. I had the eggs Benedict. The hollandaise was perfect. The lychee, lime and coconut smoothie was..."
Daniel Sim Lind
"Been there a few times coz everything i went, there is always something new for special. I love the dessert they have there, the barista said their..."
Teletubby Teletubby
"Came on a Sat to have lunch. The cafe was quite busy, and the staff are very nice to take us to our table. We ordered the Pork Bao and Garden Bowl,..."
Vivien Wang
"A must if your in the balmain area!
We have been here several times for lunch and it's always been spot on! We also tried the new Chinese menu on..."
Jordan Taylor
"If you are in Balmain and fancy Chinese food there is m the only place to visit! Went on Sunday night to try dumplings. The best Xiao Long Bao! Also..."
Adelė, Gintarė Barysaitė, Valūnaitė
"Great coffee. Fantastic brunch menu. Were very helpful in changing something to make it dairy..."
Justin O'Neill
"Went there for an early Sunday dinner with family. Very friendly, great food and and generous..."
Adam Wainberg
"Great coffee, barista is awesome and really friendly. Good atmosphere and good fusion of Asian and..."
Ross McMartin
"Had pork boa and was the best lunch I've had in a while. Highly recommend..."
"Coming from Perth, visiting a cafe that has such friendly service was such a nice welcome to Sydney. The coffee was better than any other I had ever..."
Grady
"The best!. True Religion is the best place in Balmain for Coffee and the Bacon and Egg rolls are amazing. Sure, if you want to be a wanker and be..."
Tayte-Jayne Hampton
"Best coffee in Balmain, egg & bacon rolls are to die for and real old World service........walking back in time to a much needed breath of fresh air!..."
Laney
"Delicious. Great food and espresso.. very fortunate to have this as my local. Ticks all the..."
RnD
"This little cafe might be small, but it all but makes up for it with perfect coffee, a tasty menu and quality service by it's owners Natalie &..."
Adam ONeill
"This place is such a vibe. It’s a really cute & cozy space. The cocktails were lovely. We came here a bit late and missed out on food but keen to..."
Helena Tahmizian
"What a great place for drinks. My friends and I had a gorgeous Friday night there - excellent wine selection and bonus of being able to being in the..."
Jo Drap
"Wonderful Bar,,great cheese platter I ordered, fantastic Ambience , bookings,available Friday, Saturday & Sunday afternoons and Evenings! Highly..."
Gabriella Nucifora
"Wow, what a happy find. A really classy yet totally unpretentious bar in Balmain.
My husband and I absolutely loved this place. The wine, the food..."
Nadia Gallagher
"I have always loved cocktails and this bar delivers great drinks!
Go speak to Hemant he will look after you…
Also my wife came in and geeked out on..."
Michael Eskander
"Cozy little corner bar in the heart of Balmain.
Very good cocktails in a charming ambient.
Staff is friendly and seasonally changing..."
Ken Schramm
"A great spot for a date night or catch up with friends. We loved the relaxed atmosphere and ambience - the drinks were delicious and staff very..."
Christina James
"Fantastic bar, amazing cocktails and grazing boards. Friendly staff. The vibe is so good. The owner is welcoming and hospitable. I highly..."
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