Such a pleasant surprise! Cute little restaurant which is absolutely packed on a friday night with city workers. Service was a little slow but the food was delicious - we ordered the calamari to share as a starter and then I had the octopus with kale, pinenuts, olives and mint for main. Honestly some of the best octopus i've ever eaten.
Think outside the box. Very nice venue and funky atmosphere. The staff are lovely and efficient for how busy it is! The food is simple but very tasty!
The wine list is filled with amazing European and local wines, some of them very hard to find in the whole Sydney.
I've noticed the crowd to be mostly suits which explains the harsh and nasty comments in this page.
Highly recommended for a drink in the afternoon (Aperol spritz are fantastic) or a relaxed dinner.
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The Lemon Tree is conveniently located right under Australia Square, smack in the city centre. As a matter of fact it is walking distance from Wynyard station and I had the opportunity to check it out over two visits. I like the look of the little restaurant, it had an alfresco feel to it and certainly reminded me of the southern part of Italy. Which is exactly what was intended. The cuisine is intended to reflect the southern part of Italy and the decor of white chairs, tables and an open air atmosphere certainly does add to the vibe. On my first visit it was lunch time and we arrived just after noon and managed to grab a table at the bar side, i.e. high chairs with a high table. The menu is quite limited and kept deliberately simple. There is the Bar section with dishes such as Rock Oysters, and Sicilian Olives. Primi Plati which is pasta dishes, Contorni (side dishes) such as salads and fries. And obviously there is Dolci for desserts. For lunch we had: Spaghetti E Vongole - this was my dish and I liked the light touch of olive oil, parsley, and fresh chilli to the al dente pasta. The Vongole was nicely cooked but the meat from the clams was a little small for my liking. Lasagne Di Carne - this was a tasty dish, it reminded me of a home cooked lasagne. It was not overly robust but definitely tasty. For dessert we couldn't resist the Lemon Tart. It was sublimely rich in the lemon flavour, tangy yet sweet and super smooth. Delicious! Sorry about the quality of the photo, it got cloudy and I wasn't lucky with my timing of the photo. My second visit was at dinner time and the bar on the other side of the restaurant was full to the brim with drinkers and after hours workers socialising. As a result it was rather noisy and difficult to hear each other. We decided to have a few small plates to share to save room for dessert. Salame - this was quite thickly cut and served with a side of rocket leaves. I would have liked it to be more thinly sliced but that is a personal
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A little ray of sunshine has burst through the concrete brutalism of Australia Square. Its warmth can be felt in the greeting of Kate McMahon, who brings her expertise (and a martini) from Catalina. Tim Holmes à Court and Daimon Downey, the other two owners, get their own nod on the cocktail list, in the form of a well-balanced Pelicano Martini ($18) . Though, if you ask me, nothing washes away the workday quite like a Negroni ($16) . Chef Peter Streckfuss, also exported from Catalina , dishes up a short menu of simple Italian food using premium ingredients. Pasta portion sizes, like Lasagna Di Carne ($24) , seem geared towards ensuring the predominantly female audience get to eat dessert. And Ilaria’s Ricotta Cake ($14) is certainly a nice way to finish, though perhaps with less of the intensely sweet, floral honey topping. While the wine list has bottles available for around forty bucks, splash out on the 2011 Giant Steps Arthurs Creek Chardonnay ($80/bottle) . It’s a real star, particularly when taken al fresco, sitting under a lemon tree, on a gloriously balmy night. It’ll suit Sydney Rock Oysters ($4.50/each) or stand up to... ...their shared boards of Antipasti ($16/person) , won by perfectly ripe Testun di Barolo cheese. Veal Milanese ($34) will help address any larger appetites. The Lemon Tree Australia Square Piazza, Corner Pitt and Bond Streets, Sydney Ph: (02) 9241 1685
Fantastic Food - Great Itlalian Dishes. Wine List is Entirely Complementary. Service Was Very Attentive. My Favourite Venue. Definitely take friends and clients here
Squid to Die For!. From the same owners of Pelicano this place is exactly what Australia Square needed. Tried the Squid and it was DELICIOUS! Booking for lunch there again today!
The moment you walk into this place you don't feel like you're in the heart of the city. The decor is all white and fresh. The cuisine is Italian and all the waiters are Italian which makes it seem extra authentic. Food is delicious and servings are quite massive so you won't feel ripped off by the prices. The cocktail list looks incredible so ill definitely be coming back here to try it out.
We came here for lunch, and it was bustling with corporate workers wanting a nicer spot to eat rather than the foodcourt in sit in. However, you don't feel like you're in a food court. Once you step inside the doors, the crisp white walls and clean decor make you feel a million miles from the heart of the CBD. I had the steak which was good, with a side of shoestring fries with parmesan. The menu is Italian with quite limited, but delicious, choices. The wine list is extensive.
Modern Italian food with a twist. I loved the slow cooked beef tagliatelle. Portion sizes are generous so you won't leave hungry. Place was a bit noisy, but all in all it's worth it.
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