Can’t recommend Almond Bar highly enough. Carol and the boys at front of house provided superb food and impeccable service. Must tries: pumpkin kibbeh and pulled lamb. Will definitely be returning next visit to Sydney!
Such a warm welcoming place with amazing food and the staff/owners were so friendly and attentive we loved every moment of our meal.
Gastronomicamenteincorrecto
+5
A little secret spot in Darlinghurst. The food is amazing and all the vibe of the restaurant is a must visit !
Sharon is an inspiration and we wish you all the best ❤️
Best bbq of the year
We are very lucky in Sydney to have so many different cuisines. We are spoilt for choice, especially for good Middle Eastern food. We ate at Almond Bar on a Sunday when they do brunch (which they do once a month) and loved trying traditional Syrian breakfast foods eg labneh, hummus, olives, sausages. Very filling and we didn’t need to eat until dinner! #middleeast #syriancuisine #labneh
Food was amazing, service was brilliant. We waited quite a while on a Friday night with no reservations, but the manager gave us complimentary almond tasting plate and corn cobs! The food came relatively quick, and it tasted like nothing I’ve ever had before. Exceptional. Will definitely be going back.
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
+3.5
While Almond Bar is far from a new restaurant, they’ve stayed in the forefront of my mind with their monthly Syrian breakfasts, and the big Syrian barbeques they hold in their back lane. The long, narrow restaurant is set just off the busy intersection of Liverpool Street and Darlinghurst Road. It’s decked out with dark woods, running from beams along the ceiling, to long thin tables to maximize seating. Whether you dine as a couple, or as a group of six, you’ll be sharing the same sized table, so be prepared for a bit of cheek-to-jowl eating. What Almond Bar lacks in floor space, they make up for with ingenuity. Ornate wood-paneled walls cleverly draw your eyes up, where you’ll find woven basket lights and a stack of golden tasseled fezzes to distract you from the intimacy you share with the table next door. Relaxed, friendly service gets us drinking reasonably quickly, and we begin to relax in the loud, tightly packed space. Bloody Miriam ($17) takes the Bloody Mary to the region in question with the addition of appropriate spices. Cinnamon Fire ($18) starts with...
Don't normally eat much middle eastern food, but my friend was feeling adventurous, so we came to Almond Bar based on some good reviews. The restaurant itself was not big, it was almost full for an early Sat night sitting. The complimentary plate of assorted almonds was a nice touch. Sweet, savoury, spiced, all of the varieties were tasty. The main meals were also delicious, we got the lamb shoulder, beef briskets, and fried cauliflowers. The meat were so soft & full of flavours, normally not a fan of brisket, but here you hardly know it's a brisket cut. Also particularly like the vegetable accompanying the lamb shoulder, who would've thought turnip & silverbeet can taste this good! The only minor weakness I thought was the bread that came with the baba ghanouj being a bit dried & floury. The service was pretty efficient. Overall a pretty satisfying dinner.
Fresh ingredients and delicious authentic food. Service so friendly and very accommodating. Our only negative is the very low stools as it's hard for my little old knees but that won't keep me away from coming back again and again to enjoy this little gem.
Surprisingly good. A cosy, comfortable space with helpful staff and some really tasty, hearty meals. Had some clear coffee which was really delicious??
Great restaurant with beautiful Middle Eastern food!! The service was really fantastic, and very accommodating when I asked about Vegan options.
I ordered a Cosmopolitan to start with, it was done very well! The bottle french rose we ordered was also really nice, not too sweet at all.
Then we ordered Tabouli and Arr'nabit (traditional fried cauliflower with tahini), the tabouli was so refreshing and the flavours were so beautiful and the fried cauliflower was amazing, such great flavours! We also had coriander potatoes, and pumpkin kibbeh, although I couldn't quite taste the coriander in the potatoes the kibbeh was really great.
My friends also had Chef's Syrian Duck and Tuna & Mutabal. Apparently the duck was well cooked and the puffed cous cous was really nice and the Tuna was, I quote "simply super"
I highly recommend Almond bar if you have vegan/vegetarian friends and you want a to have a great evening without too much of a hassle and amazing food. I will be back!!
Stumbled across this little gem for a casual weeknight dinner. Both my Gluten Free friend and I came away very impressed.
The service was thoughtful and attentive from the moment we stepped through the door. We shared a delicious chicken and rice dish, which was topped with yogurt and almond.
They even have free almonds on the table. We couldn't have asked for more.
They lost half a star, because of how awkwardly narrow the tables are. But now I'm just being fussy.
We love Almond Bar.
Consistently excellent service, amazing food and great atmosphere. This place never disappoints. A rare gem.
We recommend it to anyone who will listen.
Enough said.
Amazing. Took the time to enjoy their Valentine's day set menu and loved every bite. I left feeling satisfied. All the flavours were so amazing and everything was delicious. The staff were super accommodating of my girlfriend's dietary requirement and food was delivered to the table at exactly the right time. Good job Almond Bar, you guys are awesome.
Had set menu dinner at VIAND pop up reastaurant at Almond Bar 21/ Oct/ 2020. Thai fusion food designed / cooked by chef Annita Potter. The nine courses composed of the most exquisite flavours combined with matching wines. Michelin standard food. You must try it.
Too good! We had a such a lovely dinner last night! The restaurant is really buzzing and has a great energy. The food is sensational - we ordered too much but every dish was cleared! The service is so friendly, kind and engaging - definitely one of the better middle eastern restaurants in Sydney 💫
Lovely ambience with tasty food. My fav was haloumi with grapes, pistachio and hazelnut sauce.. simply delicious. I am a vegetarian but went with my friend who eats meat and she equally enjoyed everything.
Amazing ambiance, service and of course food! We were looking for something special for our last night in Sydney and this place went beyond our expectations! Can't say enough good things about the staff who were attentive and friendly. If you're thinking of going here, just go! The rosewater ice cream is absolutely delicious, best dessert I've ever had 🙂
Love this Syrian (middle eastern) restaurant in the heart of Darlinghurst. It has great decor/ambience, great food, friendly and warm service. My favourite dishes are the lamb sheesh, grilled halloumi, rice with lamb and Fattoush salad. The restaurant has some great wines too. A must try. Highly recommend it.
It's one of my favourite dinning spots but yet still quirky, restaurant in Sydney 🙏❤️
Delicious food and great atmosphere. Have been there for dinner and breakfast. Enjoyed both but like the dinner better. Loved trying the breakfast though, the food was different to anything I'd tried and the food was really yummy
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