Reviews Isabella's

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Amelia du Randt
+5
Fantastic!! Generous servings and really affordable. Eating in you can BYO and I recommend ordering in via Foodora. A little pricier but worth it!
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Deb Debora
+5
I loveee this place... good food, good and fast service, amazing value. Well done. �
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Adrian Johnson
+5
The Breakfast menu is cheep and everything on it that have tried has been grate
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Brian Wells
+5
A group of eight, all of whom ordered different meals. All the meals arrived in a three-minute time span, and all were hot and fresh. Huge servings, good service and fair prices, and all at lunchtime on a public holiday. Well worth a visit.
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Alex Vieira
+5
A pasta é maravilhosa , o ambiente bem descontraído , o prato é bem recheado é simplesmente delicioso .
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Amelia Chadwick
+5
Best value breakfast in town! Staff are always super friendly and attentive. The food is good too.
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Kieran Scott
+5
OH MY GOD! The biggest plates and bowls full of food for the all day breakfasts. Healthy choices, smoothies, everything you need and half the menu is under $10! Used to be my "go-to" when I was in the area. You honestly can't beat the speed, quantity and value for that kind of money.
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Angela Souza
+5
I love this place � very tasty food and friendly service.
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Kate Friel
+5
Great food, reasonably priced and friendly, hardworking staff!! Can't wait to get back to Sydney, so I can come and eat at Isabella's once again...xx
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Kate Alit
+5
Absolutely delicious! Huge servings at great price.
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Kevin Taket
+5
Fantastic food, service and price. Delicious
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Lavanya Ravi
+5
Amazing brekkie place best for the big appetite ! Dinner’s amazing with the yummy pasta - sun dried pesto my fav ! Garlic bread style of signature. Been my fav places on many occasions and the food is great always ! The service is very warm so as the hot pizza 🍕
29 days ago
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Andrew Beveridge
+4
Amazing value for money... Only $8 for many breakfast dishes including this one... Corn fritter with avocado and poached eggs, all on toast. Very yummy! Plus, the coffee was excellent too. All in all, a relaxing experience if you want a nice breakfast for a very affordable price.
9 months ago
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Miss R
+5
We went for brunch this morning after walking past and seeing it was nearly full. Fantastic service and delicious food. Lots of vegetarian options. definitely reccomend this. So friendly and quick and literally half the price of other cafes in the area (we had a veggie omelette and toast) We will come back to try the dinner menu.
Apr 21, 2018
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Nicole Stout
+3.5
This place was pretty busy for a Monday night ! It seemed like a good place to dine and as we ate the foodora deliver was constantly busy! The range of main meals is extremely extensive and the dishes are affordable! For the entree, we had the bruschetta. I wouldn't get it again- the flavours were good but the sprinkled parmasen on the melted cheese felt unnecessary and ruined it- the texture and taste overpowered it. The pasta was really amazing! Loved it. The portions were HUGE and I only managed to tackle just over half 😅 liked this place and probably would go again- the staff were very friendly !!
Oct 10, 2017
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Kk007
+4
Excellent food, cheap price but very fresh and tasty, generous serving size! Highly recommended!

We ordered garlic prawns for entrée- well cooked fresh prawns in warm garlic oil with a piece of toast- very beautiful

Marinara Spaghetti- prawns, mussels, fish and scallop spaghetti in Neapolitan sauce - absolutely outstanding, the pasta and sauce was very tasty with strong seafood flavour, seafood in it was fresh and well cooked, definitely a must try dish!

Service was great too- warm and friendly waitresses very helpful and checked our orders even before we asked.

About the photos - it was so tasty and yummy that I forgot to take a photo before started eating!
Oct 07, 2017
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Derrick Pereira
+4
Isabella's Italian Grill offers a fantastic set of regular fare food options at an incredible price point.

As a seafood addict, I've dined several times at Isabella's Italian grill and I've found the quality of the seafood to be consistently high with the mussels standing out as their best seafood offering. The mussels have always packed a big punch in flavour and I would highly recommend ordering it.

The seafood paella, although a paella inspired dish and not a typical paella, is one of my favourite seafood meals on offer. The sauce is rich and complements the fresh calamari, mussels and prawns. The rice is a hit and miss as it's always a bit short of perfect.

My favourite item at Isabella's is their pizza. The pizzas are served thin crust and are lightly topped thereby allowing the fresh ingredients to really stand out. The funghi is their vegetarian pizza and the combination of the roasted mushrooms and artichoke is a wonderful mix that works well. For $13 a pizza, it delivers. With a large number of meals offered between $13 to $17, Isabella's Italian grill offers a wide range of food items to cover all your Italian and continental cravings.
Oct 02, 2017
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C L A R I S S A ✨☺️
+5
Been there for dinner! Amazing food and service, the people are very nice and great atmosphere. I always order the steak or lasagna great two choices ❤️
Aug 27, 2017
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Jeannie June Kurniawan
+4.5
Get my friyay fix in this italian's restaurant.. I order chicken saltimboca and BBQ garlic prawn.. the chicken was nice and unique taste and the garlic was good and its better to have more garlicy taste.. it's a good place for hang up with your friends :)
Aug 12, 2017
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Marmaduke Pickthall
+3.5
A student at UNSW introduced me to Isabella's and with the budget prices it's easy to see why it is popular with the young crowd thronging the place on a Tuesday evening. Mains average around $15 and not only are the portions generous, they taste good too.  We ordered bruschetta to share which was excellent and a variety of pastas which my young companions enjoyed.

I ordered veal schnitzel which I had expected to be thin veal slices but it was, in fact, quite chunky though tasty with a herb mix in the crumbed coating. To be fair, they did not describe it as weiner schnitzel and the meat was good, accompanied by delicious chips and a very nice salad lightly covered with Italian dressing.

At $89 for five you can't complain when the food is good; the charge included a corkage fee for the wine and beer we brought with us.
Jun 22, 2017
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Lililaloca
+5
Great little place. Well priced, tasty pizzas. Pay much less than similar restaurants for similar quality. The staff was friendly and the food was prepared quickly. Will return for sure.
Jun 11, 2017
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Yogesh Raj Seenivasan
+3.5
Best value for money. i would definitely recommend melted cheese mushroom breakfast. lamb shanks are also pretty good. The service could be better.

Worth every cent. Especially $7 breakfast.
Jun 07, 2017
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Michele Walton
+3.5
Isabella’s is a very useful spot to know about. On Alison Road, Randwick, it’s close to UNSW and to Kristina’s $104 great value airbnb apartment on Prince Street. Open daily from 7:30am – 10pm (closed mid afternoon), it serves great value breakfast, lunches and dinners and good coffee (for $3.50).
Feb 13, 2017
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Jessica W
+4
Food : 4/5
Price : 5/5
Clean : 4/5
Service : 4/5

Order :
- Fish and chips
- Pollo con Peperonta
- Pasta, white sauce with bacon and mushroom (i forgot the name)

I would say the food in here is great with a cheap price. When i got here its not too crowded so its pretty good. The service is also great. Would def come back.
Nov 25, 2016
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My Bondi Summer
+5
Where does one find a perfectly cooked steak for lunch, delivered straight to your door?🍴Isabelle's Italian & Seafood Restaurant, Randwick. Just download the @foodora.au app and order from their extensive menu. Best of all, there's nothing over $16😳 You're welcome!😉👍🏻 @mybondisummer #mybondisummer
Oct 10, 2016
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Bucky McGee
+4.5
One of the last bastions of value in Randwick and also consistent in quality. The $7 breakfast menu is alive and well here, served by an army of efficient Indonesians.
Sep 26, 2016
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符佳
+4
I had a good lunch with my friend here. He ordered mixed grill. It was over cooked so the meat was no so delicious. But I had seafood palea and it was wonderful. As you see, it was a large portion served with great sauce. The sauce was not sweet or sour but full of freshness. Love it!
Jul 01, 2016
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Thewhereto
+3.5
Isabella's restaurant is a great little place in Randwick with a lovely owner. advertised as an "Italian seafood restaurant" but really just a mix of pastas, schnitzels and fish and chips. It has a huge range of breakfast options too. People wouldn't be going here for the high quality food, rather the significantly cheap prices. Don't get me wrong - the food is nice, but I don't want to give the impression it's fine dining. Pastas are only $11 and steaks $14 - this is insane!!

they're open 7:30-3pm and then 4:30-10 and they are ALWAYS busy. Usually with families, dates and heaps of backpackers after a night out.

I've gone for dinner before but it's a bit heavy with huge meals and creamy, oily food. My choice is usually for the breakfast dining. I had the goats cheese omelette which comes with two slices of toast of sourdough and baby spinach. For $7... how do the staff even get paid? My husband gets bacon, eggs, Yorkshire puddings - huge! The food is nice and such generous servings. So many varied options; French toast, waffles, muesli, big brekkies - all for $7 - overall a great, casual and cheap option

Meals are very generous portions and it is also BYO. They're so popular, they've even opened a new location in the Randwick spot.
May 05, 2016
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John W
+3.5
Good for a quick and cheap meal. The breakfast deal of $8.00 is ridiculously good value. Is simple but worth of a return visit. Lots of trades people were there too, so I guess that's an indication of good value.
Apr 26, 2016
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Mae
+5
This place is amazing! Especially cheaper during lunch time. Their pastas are all creamy goodness! They also have all day breakfast to satisfy those cravings - any time of the day.
Mar 29, 2016
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Honeiii
+3.5
Walked past the place on sun night, waitress was friendly, atomasphere was relaxed. The menu had a large selection, and all dishes were rather cheap. Although very busy, food was served quickly. Portion was satisfactory, taste was ok, it's only $14 for a seafood main after all. Overall it's a nice place if you want to eat at the quieter end of the street, a quick cheap eat.
Jan 25, 2016
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Deilfood
+4.5
Let's face it, you don't go to Isabellas for a fine dining experience. You go because it's quick, delicious and excellent value for money. I've tried out most of the menu and have to say the pastas are delicious. The highlight, in my opinion, is definitely breakfast. Their big breakfasts and open omelettes are to die for. It's definitely worth a go.
Jan 15, 2016
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Michele Walton
+3.5
Isabella’s is a very useful spot to know about. On Alison Road, Randwick, it’s close to UNSW and to Kristina’s $104 great value airbnb apartment on Prince Street. Open daily from 7:30am – 10pm (closed mid afternoon), it serves great value breakfast, lunches and dinners and good coffee (for $3.50).
Sep 11, 2015
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Simon T
+5
$7 for eggs benedict and a huge chicken schnitzel. . . The food is delicious and is on the table within 15 minutes. . . Also, did I mention IT IS $7!?!!!! 

Anyone who rates this amazing place anything but 5/5 has rocks in their head.
Sep 06, 2015
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Elsa Anna
+4
reading through the comments below and WOW.. I can't believe how close minded and racist certain people are, who cares if the owners and staff are Chinese? Isabellas does not pretend to be an upmarket Italian restaurant or cafe, it's simply a family restaurant that is affordable and offers BIG servings of food for really cheap.. Now what's wrong with that?? -leave your racist views at the door. 
anyway. I ordered a Pasta Puttenesca, it was rich, full of peas, sardines, olives and capers, and a massive serving, in fact I couldn't even finish it. For $11 this was well worth my money in terms of portion/quality.. If i had paid $30 for this meal like I would've paid at an upmarket Italian restaurant in Leichardt or Bondi then I would feel a little ripped off. but for Isabellas is, what it offers and what it gives at such a low price.. I can't see anything wrong with the place. The service was friendly, there was a real family atmosphere to this place which a lot of restaurants lack.
Jun 23, 2015
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Marijka Azzopardi
+5
Best breaky in Randwick! Wide variety to choose from (three breaky menu's in fact!) and sooo filling you'll be lucky if you finish it all! Only issue is -what to choose! Gluten-free options available.
Jun 20, 2015
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Jessica Want
+5
Tis place is so good! I came here all the time with my Grandad. the food is exceptional and so is the staff and the service. honestly I'll recomend this place to anyone. When someone asks me where i want to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner i say Isabella's because I love that place!!!! ( p.s do not take notice of the bad reviews, the proberly people who used to work there and got fired because this place is PACKED at dinner, thats how good it is!!!!)
Jun 11, 2015
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Taryn Buchan
+3.5
Italian grill?? I'm not sure? BUT one of the best value breakfasts around!
Always delicious, staff are attentive.
Huge menu and price ranges around $10.
Jun 08, 2015
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Cheryl
+4.5
The food was delicious and the price was great.
Dec 17, 2014
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Hao Chen
+4.5
Have been there twice, great food! Love the supreme breakfast there and the fish man's basket, great!
Sep 22, 2014
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Oldmate
+4.5
A lot of the reviewers here are complaining about this restaurant based off the type of food available for the price. I will regard these as people longing for champagne on a beer budget. Isabella's is cheap and cheerful; the $12.50 pasta and $13.50 seafood menus are pretty good if you know what to go for. I'm not saying everything here is great, but there are 5 or so decent dishes hidden in there. These are the gamberi, seafood casserole, seafood paella, lobster linguine and the fish & chips. These are all delicious and totally worth the money. The service here is good and attentive, and the atmosphere is akin to that of a bustling little bistro or cafe. Always a good option for a cheap midweek dinner out.
Oct 04, 2013
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William Take-away
+4.5
You come here for fast, big portions of food. Not fine dining. All you food snobs have no idea. Take-away is cheap as! And breakfast is massive.
Dec 14, 2012
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Gavin Edema
+4.5
Bargain all day breakfasts - coffee fine too - will be back for dinner.
Nov 27, 2010
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Tracey Monaghan
+4.5
Absolutely delicious meals for happy hour 4:30-7pm all nights! $12.50 seafood dishes that are very tasty. Highly recommended!
Aug 27, 2010
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Ade Lee
+4.5
Recommended Italian food, friendly staff and great owner
May 08, 2010
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Marc West
+4.5
Great breakfast and cheap prices. Worth the trip to randwick.
Nov 27, 2009
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David Redhill
+4
Ill leave it for you to decide. This PIZZA was 12.50. delicious. But small
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Carmen Docter
+5
Loved this restaurant. Great portion sizes and delicious food. Very reasonably priced and lovely lady serving us
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Mim T
+5
With menu and price changes a month or so ago greatly disappointing; I’m happy to now report upon return that Isabella’s has improved. As a long time customer I can understand the price increase for certain items are warranted especially after many many years. The menu seems to be back to its former glory, previous temporary changes seem to have been a covid influenced decision. Meals seem to have increased in size and the quality improved also! One of my favourite places to eat again 💕
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