A little gem in the Spanish quarter in Sydney! Would have walked straight past, but saw a sign for…read more$10 tapas on Monday -Wednesday, and an extensive tapas menu on closer inspection.. Glad we walked in, as the tapas was amazing! Everything on the menu was $10 - no exceptions, and the range was great. The staff were super friendly and helpful, the service was great, and when we got our dishes, they were pretty amazing! The restaurant had a really nice decor, and was sort of Spanish gothic in style. Had some lovely sangria to accompany the food. Would definitely drop in again if next time I was in Sydney :) Muy bueno!

This was our first time in Sydney so finding new restaurants to try during our stay was crazy. This…read morecity has a lot to offer with different types of cuisines and specialities, so I'm extremely happy we stopped by SaltVine to check out their tapas. I'm a huge fan of hummus and falafel, and I can guarantee you that this place serves some of the best I've ever had. Delicious and the presentation was impeccable. We also tried their Syrian String Cheese Cigar. Back in the States we thought this would be similar to fried cheese sticks, but we were happily proven wrong. They cheese is fried with a flakey thin pastry around it giving it some serious crunch. The Scotch Meshwi was cooked to perfection. I barely could try any because my brother had gobbled it up so quickly. He's a pretty picky eater so the fact that he excitedly ate all of his carrot purée with that dish says something. It was excellent. We had a side of their Zaatar Fries with is topped with an amazing seasoning and served with your sauce. During our meal with sipped on their homemade lemonade, which we both agreed was probably the best we've ever had. SaltVine clearly puts a lot of thought and care into their dishes and really knows how to create a unique dining experience for their customers. Next time we are in Sydney, we will return!

Best view and service. Great time in the area. Very much appreciated air conditioningread more

Excellent Italian food. My mum is Italian and this food is definitely the best. Loved the arancini…read more All pastas made fresh on site and taste like it. The salads are so refreshing especially the balsamic reduction, can I get this by the bottle please ? Oh and the dessert.... To die for!! We are coming back.

Best authentic Taiwanese street food you can find in Australia. If you like Asian food and Chinese…read morefood, you should give this place a try! Too bad there are not a lot of vegan options if you're going with a group with dietry requirements.

Pop on that beret and Sharpie on a pencil mustache because it's like a sorcerer sliced out a little…read morestreetside piece of Paris and spliced it into Kiaora lane in Double Bay because where else dahlink? I was jazzed up and frothing for the twice-baked Gruyere souffle with crab and caviar but that thing was a let-down, maybe my expectations were way off base because in my head I was picturing a bowl filled with melty hot cheesy gooey goodness and what came out was a puffy cake type thing topped with pate, and hey, it's not their fault that I don't know what a souffle is. But let me tell you, friends, the steak tartare made up for this. It was astonishing, the combination they nailed with the minced steak and the egg and the right amount of seasoning and bite, it took me back to that time in Montmarte with that girl that didn't eat meat so I got to eat the entire tartare and that's exactly how it should have been because I wouldn't have shared anyway. We also got the buffalo mozarella tomato salad, also great, and a bottle of a crisp South African white that had me buzzing like wasp. Got a hot date? This is your huckleberry, everyone was dressed up, the couples seats outside on the pavement are where you want to be, although sitting at the bar is also a good option. It's a pretty classy place, wear your good pants.

Mistelle is a little gem located in Kiora Lane Double Bay. When you are walking past, you can't…read moremiss it with the sleek black and white chairs out the front and the ice chest full of Ruinart. Come on in and let the knowledgeable staff show you how to pair your meals with champagne from entree right through to dessert. The atmosphere here is very relaxed yet stylish and the decor transports you to an elegant time where good meals and good drinks are available. We managed to get the table in the back for a tasting menu of food and champagne. We started with an antipasto plate and a glass of mistelle. Mistelle is a liqueur that tastes like a palate cleanser and is bright and vibrant. This was brilliant with the salami and lucienne bread stick. For our first course we had spanner crab & lobster salad with seared scallops, drizzled with shellfish infused oil and a port reduction & pickled fennel side. The scallop was cooked deliciously. And the fact that it was topped with a perfectly poached quail egg made the dish. This dish was paired with a glass of Ruinart Blanc de Blanc - a delicious champagne from the oldest champagne house in France made with Chardonnay grapes. It was refreshing and was a great accompaniment to the seafood based salad, most certainly a champagne you want more than one glass of. This was followed by a course of steak tartar and fries. We were interested by this dish as it is not one that comes up on menu often, yet it is a complex and extremely flavoursome bite. We loved it. This time Mistelle paired the dish with a glass of Pol Roger. It was interesting having the staff explain how good champagne is with a light seafood dish and then having them serve up a heavier meat dish and more champagne. The style of this champagne though balanced the flavours and style of the steak tartar. Next up was one of my favourite meats - duck. It is rich and when cooked well is moist and delicious. Mistelle does a brilliant pan fried duck that is accompanied by a celeriac purée, dutch carrots, broad beans and flavoured with a raspberry jus. The colour of this duck was pink and it tasted delicious, my favourite dish of the night for sure. Paired with a Brut rose from the youngest champagne house in the world - Brincourt. At this point I stopped questioning the different champagnes and realised that paired correctly with the meals, makes them appropriate with any meal - not just as a starter or at the end of an evening. To finish with we had a beautiful Brie cheese, that was creamy and smooth and another glass of Ruinart, this time one of their non-vintage. A very strong finish to what were 4 fabulous dishes with matching champagnes. The staff here are passionate about everything they do and all that they serve up. The combination of formal dining, bar seating and an outdoor area means that this place has something for everyone. The first date or business dinner, those wanting to unwind after a tough day or simply those that like to sit back and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere that runs through Kiora Lane. Happy Hour here is another draw card - $2 oysters, $15 cocktails on Wednesday - Friday from 3-6pm. This is a beautiful place, with fine food and owners that are genuinely enthused about their product and will pair your choices so that you have an amazing experience. Put it on your list.

We (4 Americans) were spending New Years in Sydney by trekking around the city trying to find the…read morebest pubs and eateries. We initially stopped at a promisingly named place across the street from The Rumpus Room. But the pretentious staff and obnoxiously long(for not apparent reason since we were the only waiting patrons in a half empty restaurant) quickly changed our direction. Initially, the name turned us off of this excellent restaurant. But it also made us laugh and that was enough. Not a single bad plate was delivered to our table. That, combined with the super friendly service was exactly what we needed after the snubbing at the previous establishment. Definetly worth a stop if you're in Sydney.

Omg... this place is a bomb!! It you want authentic Mayslsian food this is the place to go. We…read morehave curry chicken, beef rendang and fire noodle. All very good. DESSERT A BOMB. The owner is very friendly. Must try place in Sydney. KID U NOT!! MY FRIEND IS A FOOD ADDICT. HE NORMALLY DOES NOT GO TO THE SAME PLACE... BUT THIS ONE YES!!

We absolutely enjoyed our dinner. Recommended by a friend (a local), beautiful Westin hotel,…read morewonderful location and friendly staff. Ordered olives, chorizo, beef cheeks, potato wedges and pear for appetizer. Sangria for libation. For main, the meat paella. Everything was excellent! Delicious! We were so full we just had coffee and tea for dessert. Service was excellent. Very attentive staff. Great way to end our wonderful trip!

Last year, I spent my 50th birthday in Paris, eating dinner in the shadow of Notre Dame in what is…read moretruly the most beautiful city on the planet. So this time round, now that I am merely counting down the days to a nursing home tub chair, we settled on something here in Sydney. That we are soon off to Madrid made me long for Spanish food but our morbid dread of overpriced, cod ordinary tapas, nearly steered us clear of that culinary quest. Then we found Postales... Stereotypical to my sexuality though it may be, I do not gush easily and give out full marks even less but here, we found the perfect romantic place to eat. The glorious architecture of what looked more like the crypt of a great cathedral than a reconfigured old post office, the cosy and comfy booth, the subdued lighting and the effortless service, all served as a perfect backdrop to an exquisite array of fine food. We chose the 'Fiesta' menu 'cos it well, sounded like something you'd eat on your birthday. Among the stand out performers: the calamari, which was light and tender, the chorizo, which was elevated in flavour by a deliciously spicy sauce and the sautéed spinach, chickpea and cauliflower, which had a bold authenticity thankfully not dumbed down for the local palate. Throw in some churros and crema catalana for dessert, along with a jug of refreshing sangria, and this ranked as one of our best dinners ever. If I had to quibble over anything, it would be to beg the owners not to stop at just one slice of that delicious 'miche' bread. Highly recommended, especially for lovers...

Vini is a well done little wine bar, tucked off Devonshire on Holt Street. It feels like a little…read morebit of a secret, which is hard to come by in Surry Hills - the land where everyone cool knows everything cool. I went on a Wednesday night to 121BC, which is JUST around the corner from Vini and happens to be owned by the same people. They took our mobile number and suggested we grab a glass at Vini while we waited. We were set up outside with waters and small nibbles, inclusive of olives and bread sticks. Not feeling particularly decisive, we rattled off our short list of desirable wine characterizes and left the waitress with the task of selecting something nice. For me, she brought out a lovely, crisp and clean white wine which was similar to a pinot gris. For my partner she chose a nice light pinot noir, perfect for the beginning of the evening. The wine was delicious and the experience was lovely. I was only sad that we had to slurp the rest of our glasses when 121BC phoned. It's okay, I assured myself, I will certainly be back.

Look, I bag Italy a lot (thanks mainly to a certain few individuals who shall remain nameless. YOU…read moreKNOW WHO YOU ARE) but it's all done in fun and places like Vini make it real hard for me to even jest about the ol' boot. All the food & wine is written up on the walls, which are chalkboards. Someone has neat handwriting. Big points. Mega handwriting porn. A little obsessed. If you don't know your Italian wines you may as well be reading Japanese, but ask the waitress for a recommendation and away you go. We had a stonkingly good Nebbiolo, then got the roast scallops in shell, the cauliflower salad with radish, cheese and olives, and amazing pasta with pippis and peas. All exceptional in terms of flavour, ingredients, and how much I wanted to make love to them with my face. Are you on Tinder? This makes a banging date place. Should get you to at least second base. Third if you're lucky.

Absolutely INCREDIBLE. If you just looked up this spot and are considering, just stop researching…read moreand come here. Delicious. Vibrant. VEGETARIAN OPTIONS ARE SIMPLY THE BEST!!!! We'd like to give a special shout out to Sohel and the chef who were working last night. My friend and I were very hungry and as the street seemed to be shutting down at every turn, Sohel kindly let us in and gave us wonderful service. Thanks to him and the wonderful chef. It was a PERFECT evening thanks to yall. I will not stop raving about this place. Telling all my friends to come here. THE VEGETARIAN GREEN CURRY WITH DUMPLINGS WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

My family and I were at bondi beach and we were walking around for a place to eat. Masala Theory…read morestood out because of its beautiful atmosphere. We were the only ones in there and the people working there were so kind. We were looking at the insanely colorful menu and everything was appealing. I am a very picky eater but I couldn't stop eating. We got the curry bombs and we had to order 3 servings because we were finishing it so fast. I also got the butter chicken. I wish I was less full but it still was the best butter chicken Ive ever had. If you are ever in Sydney, Australia you have to try it.

You only get one chance to make a good first impression! They didn't disappoint! Something to be…read moresaid for a wine bar that gives you a taste of their $5 happy hour wine. That show pride in what they are serving. I love the way their extensive wine list has detailed categorizations for each wine, both bottles & glasses. It makes it great to find your styled you're not an expert on a region's wine. 1/2 priced bottles up to $200 until 5:30. I think there's an early dinner here in my future!

4 stars for now until I come back to sample the rest of the menu…read more As a fine party of one, I sat at the bar which is a great spot to have a chat with the bartender and if you're at the right end of the bar, watch the action in the kitchen too. Fantastic service on a Monday night at least - when I asked for a wine recommendation the bartender let me try two reds so that I could pick the one I was happier with. It is a much larger venue than Tapavino the original restaurant in Bulletin Place - so less cosy but also less cramped and easier to get a table. The menu has a fair bit of variety from the jamon to the cheese to the tapas to the larger seafood and meat dishes. I tried the chicken liver pate which was creamy and came with nice rye crisps but lacked a bit of flavour (e.g. a bit of pepper would have gone a long way). I also tried the poached octopus and kipler potatoes which was cooked perfectly but again lacked a bit of punch. For dessert the baked apple is sweet and comforting on a winter's evening. Overall I enjoyed the experience and would like to come back to try some of the meat dishes (think lamb shoulder, flank and tripe) but it wasn't a standout location I'd be rushing to tell my friends about.