A great place for great pizzas. The ambiance is good as well. A must visit for Italian lovers. The pizzas are well cooked and the taste is amazing.
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! I might be a little bit biased because I did an intensive Italian language course in the island of Sardegna where these brothers are from but also Italian food from this region with a bit of Tuscany weaved in evokes such great memories and magical flavours. It's not about overdoing it, but about doing it well! Allowing natural smoked, cured, raw ingredients to sing their flavour with simple enhancements from Olive oil, herb dustings, pepper and garlic! The menu is predominantly pizza andantipasto with salad, canneloni, lasagne and some excellent desserts mixed in. Naturally, a key stape of the Italian food sharing and dining experience is the selection of wine they offer themed to the region of their menu.
ANTIPASTO / ENTRATA:
TAGLIERE SARDO features Sardinian Salami, Pecorino Cheese and Marinated olives! A beautiful start with a glass of wine. If you're like me and love the cheese from this region, definitely order the TAGLIERE FORMAGGI. A cheese board of treats featuring Pecorino from Sardinia & Tuscany, Gorgonzola, Provolone and Parmesan Dop (Denominazione di Origine Protetta or “Protected Designation of Origin”).
PRIMO:
Light greens of INSALATA with their local dressing with Dough chips were so good!
SECONDO:
"Less is more! You taste the love you feel the love!" says Filippo & Simone. We had the MARGHERITA, and UCCHINI GORGONZOLA. Elegant and simple with basil, garlic oil allowing the featured cheese to tell its story. Beautiful authentic flavours in this with a nice crust and delicate body to the wedge.
DOLCI:
Seriously they are all good - there is no need to choose one or the other I recommend them all and sharing! The TIRAMISU is impossible to flawed by an Italian - soft clouds of Mascapone with bursts of Coffee and liquer YUUUM! The TORTA di LIMONE is a nice citrus refresher to end your meal if you're more on the sour side when it comes to dessert. The winner for me is definitely the CALZONE NUTELLA - folded pizza with Nutella with a contrasting crunch and soft gooey centre, it was just perfect!
AMBIENCE:
Great feature tables upstairs, modern fittings and nice area that gets alot of light. The downstairs outdoor garden is the place to be for large groups also full of light, but the entire setting framed with vines and forestry brings that extra wow factor and has that extra bit of privacy away from the hustle and bustle!
Grazie al servizio eccellente del cameriere Elena ed a Fillipo un incredibile padrone di casa che si è preso cura personalmente di noi. Troverete il vero spirito e l atmosfera della cucina italiana da ''IBS". è stato un piacere incontrarti. Mille Grazie!
Italian Bar Franchi Brothers is located in Paddington. I head here on a sunny Sunday afternoon with Matt. From the outside, it looks like a tiny restaurant but I am pleasantly surprised at the little courtyard area at the back. I'm going to enjoy this lunch after a big day of house hunting yesterday. Matt and I continue to talk real estate and our strategy moving forward. I feel like we are on the verge of buying a house. The friendly staff give us the option of sitting inside or outside in the courtyard. After a few minutes inside, I decide to sit in the nice courtyard for some fresh air. The kitchen is near the court yard and I can hear the chefs singing. It's nice to know they are in good spirits.
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The first thing you see upon arriving at Franchi Brothers are the words “Italian Bar” boldly emblazoned across the top of the storefront. Charming Italian knick knacks are on display in the front window, and the biggest table in the restaurant is attached to an old auto-rickshaw -- it really doesn’t get much more Italian than this. As we walked through the cozy interiors (past a very tempting display of cakes and pastries), and down the stairs, we entered a beautiful courtyard with grapevines covering the walls and ceiling. Since it was winter when we dined at Franchi’s, most of the vines were bare, but in summer the courtyard is transformed into a lush green space reminiscent of sitting in the middle of a vineyard.
The menu is very traditional with a great range of different pizzas; we ordered the simple but always good margherita, and the “Tartufo E Salsiccia” which comprised of mozzarella, mushrooms, Sardinian sausage, truffle oil, rocket, and parmesan. Both were fantastic. The beautiful toppings were perfectly balanced with each other allowing all the flavours to sing and we found ourselves going back for more, slice after slice, ignoring our full stomachs. To complete the dinner, we also had sides of antipasto and a polenta and mushroom dish which were both excellent complements to the pizza.
The staff at Franchi’s were all friendly and attentive, and the owners’ passion and love for Italian cuisine were evident in the restaurant’s design and of course the wonderful food. I can see myself coming back to unwind and feast on pizza perhaps after a day of shopping in the very fashionable suburb of Paddington. The atmosphere is very inviting, and the location is quite central so it would be a very easy stop to make, not that you really need the excuse!
Best pizza I've had in Australia. Real authentic Italian food, wine and atmosphere. Filippo and all the staff were very accommodating and friendly. If you want real Italian food and service look no further.
Yummiest pizza of MY LIFE (rocket & truffle oil), woke up in the morn dreaming of it, with excellent staff and beautiful vibe. Shall be going back for more.
The most authentic and delicious pizza I have found since moving to Paddington. Lovely staff, beautiful setting and atmosphere, delicious Italian wine to pair with equally delicious food. I've been several times for dinner and the quality has been consistent. I've recommended Franchi Brothers to a few friends and they have had great experiences too. Can't fault this place.
One is the most truly delightful meals I've had in quite a long time:; the presentation, the service, just made it perfect. All staff friendly and happy upon arrival so the immediate feel was warming. The food was simply spectacular;
I'm a cheese fanatic so the zucchini Gorgonzola was absolutely beautiful. My mouth is watering; another stand out was the tiramisu. I've always thought I was a big tiramisu fan, but now I'm basically a fan girl that wants to eat this every single day. Wow this is beyond amazing. I've never had one this good. I need to go back! You must must must have this!
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Franchi Brothers Italian bar is set up toward the Centennial Park end of Paddington. The restaurant has a great set up, with 3 levels of dining space making it ideal for any occasion. We were seated in the in the coutyard of the restaurant. A vine had been planted here many years ago, it now envelops the space, making you feel as though you were enjoying your meal within the vineyards of Italy. The owner informs me that this played a part in them choosing this premise, stating 'it was fate'.
The crew here are cool, they are very welcoming making you feel like part of the family. They originate from Sardinia and are passionate about their food.
We started off with some wine and the amazing antipasto Tagliere Sardo; a selection of cured meats and olives, perfecto. We also shared the caprese which was made with fresh ingredients and a nice salad of rocket tomato and cheesy pizza crust, I guess you could call it an italian version of fatoush or dakos.
Next up were the delicious pizzas, with hand made dough topped with italian and locally sourced ingredients. If you like blue cheese you will love the zuccinu gorgonzola pizza. For truffle fans the tartufo & salsiccia fior di latte(pizza topped with Sardinian sausage mushrooms truffle oil, rocket and pamisan) so gooood. If you are into something a little simple the margharita is also very nice.
Then there was the amazing Taliere Fromaggi (cheese platter) with gorgonzola, Pecorino, provolone and parmisan with a side of honey to drizzle, Bellisimo!!
To top it off we got to try Nonna's cakes
The fluffy cloud like tiramisu, nutella calzone to apease those nutella fiends who spoon the spread direct from the jar, you know who you are! And my favourite the lemon torta.
A great restaurant/bar for some Sardinian inspired cuisine along with their hospitality.
Thanks Zomato and Keiren for an amazing meet up and for introducing us to this restaurant. The meal was enjoyed with great company The Next Rush Eatwithmyfoodsafari Coffeebrunchanddinner JMAC N CHEESE Asian Food Ninja Willxia1 @philxia @thehungrygentleman
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Family inspired Italian food in a relaxed and authentic setting. This place feels and smells you are taking a journey through Italy.
For starters we were treated to the antipasto options. These plates had a taste that meant they could be a meal in themselves. We loved the green & black olives, salami, tomato & buffalo mozzarella and olive & garlic focaccia - absolutely delicious and a great start to the meal. Pair these with the beautifully light Italian red and white wines on offer.
Mains were just as much a feast for the senses as the starters. We munched into the zucchini and gorgonzola, the classic magherita and tartufo & salsiccia pizzas. With that authentic pizza dough and toppings that complement each other without being overpowering means grab yourself a large - you will not be disappointed. The cheesey salad which has pizza dough croutons through it is a great side!
After all the above I was worried that I might not have room for dessert, however, when I saw the Nutella calzone I was salivating!
Located on Oxford street, Paddington this is an easy location to get to and you will find free parking after 6pm. Keep this restaurant in mind for functions as they have a great outdoor space out the back under the vines or a separate dining area upstairs. The staff make this place an experience and we will most certainly be dining again at Franchi Brothers!
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Be prepared to take your tastebuds for a journey through Italy at this restaurant.
The brothers hail from Sardinia and have brought the influences from there to this restaurant. There is indoor seating on the ground level, seating in the courtyard complete with fairy lights as well as seating upstairs for functions. Service was warm and you felt like part of their Italian family.
A feast was brought out to us. The highlights of the meal included the snack plates of focaccia, mixed olives, and salami, the crisp garlic pizza, and the salad was surprisingly nice with rocket, parmesan, tomatoes, and pizza dough 'croutons'. Moving onto the main event of the pizzas, my favourite being Tartufo E Salicci with its delicious rocket and mushroom topping with hints of truffle oil and chunks of Sardinian sausage. The cheese plate was a nice touch with 'Chianti Cheese' which they called the drunken cheese having an interesting taste. Moving onto dessert, you can't go past the classic Tiramisu.
Thank you to Keiren for the invitation to this Zomato Meetup and the restaurant for hosting us.
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Had the opportunity to re-visit this restaurant again and it certainly was wonderful.
We had the Caprese which was fresh, crisp, and vibrant. Great flavours in the cheese, basil, and tomato. The pizzas were lovely. Wood fired and the thin bases were a delight. The toppings were tasty and definitely moreish! Finished off with an Affogato which was a lovely way to end the meal.
Pizza ninja!!!
Decent, light pizza with classical toppings and crusty base. Trendy layout with downstairs "outdoor" very romantic settings with fairy lights.
Until next time .... Keep eating!!!
Proper Italian pizzas with a fantastic wine list and Italian cocktails. Negronis and Aperol Spritz are excellent. Highly recommended. Advise booking ahead.
A cozy place to hang out with friends and family. The garden area at the back with the ceiling covered with grape vine is quite special. The menu consists of a selection of antipasti and pizzas (no pasta or other mains). Pizza dough is thin and crunchy and toppings are delicious. Nice Italian wine selection too - definitely going back to try other pizzas and Italian reds!
Hard working Franchi Brothers at the 2015 William St Market. We love the pizza and it tastes pretty good straight out of the oven. $5 per slice (a generous slice, mind you) or $7 per slice for the meat one. Great value! We did went back for more~
Love this Italian resto. Pizzas are amazing, thin and crunchy...mmmm. Fantastic service, all Italians, very cheerful. They have a little courtyard downstairs with a football table game.
A perfect Sunday afternoon of amazing cheese, antipasto and fresh caprese salad - matched with an Italian Sangiovese I could pretend I was in Tuscany!
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AMAZING gluten free pizza. Some of Sydney's best Italian pizzeria places do not offer gluten free bases. As a pizza lover with a gluten intolerance, this is difficult to live with! Some of them do, but they normally serve the same generic, soggy, frozen pizza base that does not compare to the authentic Italian wood fired counterpart. After having tried several places in Sydney, I normally leave underwhelmed at best. This is not the case at Italian Bar. They make their gluten free bases in house and although they are not the same as a wheat flour base, they are by far the best I have come across in Sydney. The pizzas at Italian Bar are simple and traditional and boast high quality, ingredients. The toppings are fresh and full of flavour. The service was friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was lively yet relaxed. My gluten-eating dining partner assured me that their normal pizza is also some of the best he has had in Sydney. The fact that my experience has compelled me to write my first review on Urban Spoon is testament to just how good this place is!
Amazing food, wine, staff and atmosphere! Love hanging out or quick pizza, traditional and made with LOVE!!! Perfect!
Highly recommended. The best Italian bar in Sydney, serving delicious pizza, superb Nutella calzones, great coffee and a good selection of cheeses. Have been there a few times now as we live around the corner. They're a great outdoor place out the back which has a fuzzball table and will be great during the summer. Give these guys a go, you won't be disappointed.
Great food straight from Italy!
Awesome service. Authentic food. Love it!
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