Very good food and service, a great place for couples and families.
We came here for our anniversary dinner and we couldn’t be more pleased. On the night the fire alarm went off so the kitchen was down for a while. The staff were super friendly and gave us complimentary bread and kept us updated on everything. When the food came out it was delicious and freshly cooked. I loved the creamy chicken pasta and the truffle mash. What a great restaurant with delicious food and top service.
I tried this place for my birthday dinner and can happily say it's a new favourite for Italian in Sydney. The portions are generous, food is pretty authentic, and waitstaff are very attentive. With a view that overlooks the harbour it's also a gorgeous location
Very professional and friendly staff, enjoyed the lunch special which includes an alcoholic drink, a main and a hot beverage for just $22. Highly recommended.
The location is great in front of Darling Harbour bay so you can enjoy your meal and the view. Don't miss the happy hours, really good deals. Pizzas are good, tasty dough, gnocchi were fresh, good sauce and sirloin steak was perfect. Friendly staff but the service is a bit slow however I recommended this place, worth try it, it's perfect for a relax lunch or dinner during the weekend.
Love the location of the place. Would be even better at night. The ambience is good with interesting theme and music in the background. Food was delicious with filling portions. I had the spaghetti bolognese and the kangaroo steak. Presentation of the steak was remarkable. Only thing that I could comment on is the service. Took a while to be seated (nobody at the reception) and it was difficult catch the attention of the waiter to take our order as well. But otherwise, a must visit!
Spaghetti Bolognese was so delicious, Tuna pasta is so so, coffee is okay, sweet potato looks good to try. I saw they have live music in Wed night.
Very busy during Saturday peak hours yet they found us two seats without a reservation. Friendly service and food was commendable. Mains were delicious. The mousse was my personal favorite. Panna cotta was quite good too.
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I had dinner in this place a year ago and I came back on the weekend.
On my previous review I was complaining about the portions, too small. Now are definitely bigger.
Last year rice seemed not enough cooked and this time was right. Bread with cheese is as good as it was. I ordered gnocchi the time before and this time calzone pizza, filled with cheese, double smoked ham, semidried tomato, spinach and pesto; it was pretty good.
What disappointed me was the arancini, I didn’t like the sauce and the combination of flavours; they were not traditional arancini.
Service was terrible! They forgot our drinks, they kept dropping things around, they didn’t pay attention to us when we were calling them and even if they kept walking close to us. The only one who was working good close to our table was a waitress who looked like a manager. And I don’t understand why they don’t leave a jug with water on each table! It was so annoying keep calling them every time our glasses were empty. They are too busy and messy to have the control of all the glasses on the tables.
A good thing in this restaurant is the view on Darling Harbour, but the place is very noisy. And because it was Saturday night we enjoyed the fireworks they make every week on the water. It can be romantic without all of those people and tourists.
It is more like a 3.7 hence score a 4, the set menu with entree, main, dessert and a beer for $35 is great value for money, my friends and I had that and it’s worthy, also they have happy hour which makes it even better, well done guys
The place is on the cockle bay wharf on darling harbor, so the location is nice. The pizza and pasta here are nice. The staff was also friendly
Great Italian place on Darling Harbour... We took the kids and they had Steak - a large serving for them - and they ate it all... we had pizza and gnocchi - beautiful and tasty...
Have a try of Baia, you won’t regret it!
The ambience of this place was amazing. You can enjoy the river view with your cuisine. We ordered vegetarian pizza which was amazing. Had thin crust, properly cooked veggies and it was properly baked. I will definetly recommend this place.
Amazing food and location is perfect!!!! I would definitely recommend the scallops for entree and the braised lamb for main course, well worth $$$!
Personale gentilissimo,cordiale ed efficiente.Servizio ottimo e cibo ben preparato,le linguine agli scampi sono state le migliori assaggiate a Sydney fino ad oggi,pasta al dente nella migliore tradizione italiana e pomodoro usato nel modo giusto.La carne ed il pesce erano freschi e ben cucinati,l'insalata ed i bocconcini,anche se ne avrei preferiti di più...erano freschi e buonissimi.Cosa aggiungere...? Il posto perfetto anche per un italiano esigente lontano da casa per ricordare i sapori lontani...
Great food, our waiter is very friendly and helpful. Would rate 5 stars, however: the blonde girl working in the bar this Australia Day afternoon is extremely rude- I have a hearing impairment which led me to need to ask her to repeat herself, her response was rolling her eyes at me and yelling the reply. Very offensive considering my impairment. I hope other customers are not us unfortunate to be served by her.
The wharf has an exuberant atmosphere which charges up the eating hubs in the area. The service is timely, a bottle of wine, a good slew of acquatainces and an Italian mix of goodies, which obviously includes pizzas and pastas is all you need to have a perfect evening. It's not the inn but the whole package of the surrounding and the spirit of Sydney which makes the place a total hit. If you're at the wharf, do visit Baia it's worth it. By the way, do keep a few extra dollars in your pocket.
I had the beetroot salad with polenta chips.y friend had the duck ravioli. My salad was a little on the overly acidic side but the polenta chips were lovely. Two for one cocktails at happy hour (they need to be the same cocktail). My mohito was excellent. The staff were on the serious side but the view was beautiful. The music was quite loud but it still had a relaxing vibe to it.
We tried the $35 sunset menu. Entrees we had the aranacini balls and the lamb meat balls. Both were amazing. There was a little bit of a wait for mains (It's a Wednesday and the place is packed) but there was a great live musician playing so the time passed easily. For mains we had the prawn chilli linguine which was delicious and the semolina gnocchi. The gnocchi was semolina, different but not too bad. For dessert we had the sorbet and the orange and fennel infused panacotta with candied orange. The sorbet was good but the panacotta is an absolute must!
$20 lunch specials with your choice of pasta/pizza, a glass of wine/soft drink and a coffee to finish up your meal!
The food was decent. Would definitely recommend for lunches.
The Naked Food Addict
+3.5
I tried out Baia a little while ago where we ordered the formaggi and salumi (cheese and cured meat) board which was beautiful, and for mains we ordered a few different pasta's. The location itself is really nice and overlooks darling harbour. Overall it made for a very nice night, and I would return again because I enjoyed the atmopshere (and anywhere that does a a good cheese and meat board are winners in my eyes).
Service was on point. Food was good, but not mind blowing. I had the pizza (a tad but mediocre, I have to admit) and my partner had the kangaroo, which was cooked well. Which well with the red cabbage. The best bit was the panacotta dessert.
Ordered the main specials pizza and kangourou meat. Nice food and hospitable service. The specials include wine or beer with coffee for 20$ which is well priced for the portions and the location.
Breaking Bread Australia
+3.5
Had the lunch special here which was $20 for a dish from a select menu - pizza, pasta and meat dishes on offer with a glass of wine or soft drink and a coffee to finish. Ordered a pizza, a beetroot risotto and 2 kids meals - fish and chips and a pizza. All came out within a reasonable time however the place was not busy at this time in the afternoon. Service was lacking a little, unfortunately they seemed to spend more time trying to chase the seagulls away then making sure the customers were all catered for. We had to ask for water, no pepper or Parmesan was offered when the meals were delivered and nobody offered us the hot coffee that was included in the deal either. The beetroot risotto was quite light and fresh, with large pieces of beetroot and walnuts throughout. Unfortunately when I got to the bottom of the bowl there was a piece of red foil paper in the dish, which then meant I really didn't feel like eating the rest of it! Hopefully this was a one off mistake.
Suitable for Kids - Yes there is a children's menu available including pasta, pizza and fish and chips.
Nice spot to dine on Darling Harbour, but I would probably try some other options before returning.
Value for money
Glass of beer, wine with a main meal plus a coffee at the end for $20 at Darling Harbor. Food is good quality and you would pay much more for much less around Sydney.
Located at Darling Habour, Baia has $20 lunchtime specials but also 2 for 1 cocktails/drinks from 5-7pm. Alfresco seating as well as indoor seating. Good for after work drinks.
Solid Italian restaurant in Darling Harbour although a little on the pricey side, in my opinion. The food was good but it was not mind-blowing, nor did it seem particularly authentic. Like most restaurants around Darling Harbour, they seem to cater for a tourist's palate, at the expense of showcasing some more traditional and more stunning Italian dishes, rather than simply the usual bolognese. The location however was superb. Right on the water in the Cockle Bay Wharf precinct, can't get much better.
love the vibe and the view from this place ,food was way low than i expected but apart from that,have to said the service was awesome,went there to celebrate my friend bday,the manager offered us to cut the cake into pieces and made it better with a little ice cream garnish,which is really wonderful
Amazing place. We were there in January. Although we didn't have a reservation and it looked full to the brim we were seated at a lovely table with views for the fireworks. The staff were friendly and very helpful.
We ordered two entrées and pasta for the main. Everything was delicious. Will definitely come back.
Took my friend visiting from Auckland to dinner here tonight (8/1/16). I had made reservations for 8pm seated outside so we could watch the fireworks if our dinner ran over time.
We got there a bit early by 7.40pm and without a minute's delay we were seated, even though we were quite early. They sat us according to our preference. We ordered drinks.
For our mains she went with the barramundi and I had a pasta. Both were extremely nice dishes.
We really enjoyed our dinner here. The ambience was nice, the staff great and the food amazing!
Definitely will be back!!
The food was nothing short of amazing. The staff were well presented, friendly and very professional. The cost of this place was very reasonable, I would actually go so far as to say very inexpensive when you consider the excellence of the overall experience.
Would recommend! Lovely location looking right out to the harbor.
The food and staff were all lovely. I really enjoyed my pasta, my friend got the same but doesn't eat shrimp so ordered without and wanted it spicy, like extra, extra and they were very accommodating about this.
Also, possibly the best chai latte I have ever had from here!
Baia The Italian is a popular waterfront restaurant located at Cockle Bay Wharf in Darling Harbour. It’s an Italian restaurant stalwart that has been operating in that location for many years consistently serving up food to Sydney locals and tourists alike. Thanks to Bindaree Beef I had the pleasure of visiting the restaurant to sample another of their delicious cuts of beef.
Spacious casual dining restaurant facing darling harbour. Staff are attentive. Food is good for its price. Music wasn't loud and it will play from 80s to jazz (very diverse) but it's nice. Love their wine and pricing is also reasonable.
Great food,fast service. Maybe a tad too fast wish we could of paced our meals a bit better but otherwise amazing. Could recommend that maybe the staff should learn some wines, when you ask what type is the house wine and they don't know its a little sad but food was amazing.
Incredibly great pricing for some genuinely top quality food!
I 110% recommend the Sunset Dinner - $30 for a full blown 3 course meal with a drink (incredibly filling!) Vegetarian options are also available and equally as delicious.
You get a nice view of the harbour lit up at night this way!
Breakfast/brunch is lovely here too - I completely recommend that you try this place!
Situated in Darling Harbour, this Italian restaurant is certainly not cheap. However if you come at the right time, aka before 7:00pm, you'll get the $30 deal witch is a three course meal. Which is pretty good despite the smaller sized portions.
The food itself is pretty decent, having only been there once I would say it's worth going again just to try out the rest of that special menu. Good for a night out if you want to treat yourself to something a little fancier.
Went for a weekday lunch and they had a $20 special including wine and coffee. I had the prawn linguine and it was amazing... Probably the best I've ever tried! My friend had the steak, salad and potatoes. Both dishes were cooked to perfection and the staff were incredibly polite. Highly recommended.
$30 sunset deal a bargain. We dined here for their 3 course dinner on Saturday night. The food was great, the service was lovely and the price was awesome.
Will definitely come back next time :)
Big Fans. We have found Baia to be excellent in all aspects, fast service, great food and an excellent location. We first had the sunset meal deal a few years back and whilst the meals have changed (still great), you would have to take into account the increased expenses that this restaurant has to pay - staff, electricity, food and rent! We discovered the $20 lunch meal last month when I was craving fish and chips, and found the serving size generous and the meal delicious. With a soft drink and coffee, this was incredible value. My daughter has already returned with 2 friends in tow and we can recommend - the fish and chips, pizza, steak and chips and risotto. We will definitely be back! "Soooooooooo good", was the comment by my daughter."
Although I have to say the food was good, there are definitely better places to grab a pizza in Sydney.
we have another ouffer for this restaurant so we’ll be back within six months plus the food was fantastic.
Service was a little slow but it was a crazy busy night so it was understandable. Great food all round, good wine list and a perfect view for the summer fireworks. Definitely be back
A generously portioned meal and a delightful service. Diego, thank you for the suggestions on the order for food to come out, as well as what wine could pair with the dishes which we have ordered. Your attention to detail made our stay very memory, and the chef helping to prepare the birthday surprise with fresh servings of fruits was the icing on the cake, please pass on our thanks.
Overall a truly delightful evening indeed.
WHERE: Darling Harbour
WHO: Baia the Italian
WHAT: Italian dining with harbour views
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here.
Delicious flavours and lovely service.
A gem find during a rainy week in Sydney x
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I loved the atmosphere here, dined here visited last night.
Ordered the brucietta as entre
Seafood pizza and beef ragu as mains
The staff was very lovely and service at table was outstanding.
Dinner in general was very tasty and heart warming.
Seated outside so the only downside to eating here over the weekend is the music from next door was overpowering so it made it hard to have a chat at the dinner table otherwise the menu and food is good I would definitely come back and thank you to the staff for being so lovely.
Amazing food and ambience. If in Sydney you should try the duck ravioli 😋 absolutely divine and exceptional wait staff . Thankyou to Matti for making our dining experience pleasurable. 5☆
What a good experience.
Staff were very good, food was delicious.
The Mull Wine was the one of the best I have had.
Beautiful outlook onto Darling harbour. The food was amazing, great flavour and generous portions. The staff were very professional and helpful.
Perfect, fresh tasty food. Brilliant staff. This place is a “must do” location.Worth it!
Nice restaurant nearby the Darling Harbour. Good food, and wine. Extra thanks to Rebecca, she did a great job as waitress.
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