The new addition to the empire, situated right next to their Italian restaurant Grano is The…read moreFactoria - more of a casual, light affair offering a brekkie menu, pastries, pre made savory dishes suited for casual lunches & pastries that will make you drool & indecisive as to which one to devour! Oh did I mention the gelato fridge?? Will & Co. Coffee is served here & you can choose to sit inside amongst all the retro props or outside on the grass carpet lapping in the sunshine. But don't go home empty handed, take a browse through the cafe & back area for boutique products ranging from food to cleaning products. A lot of though, creativity & passion has been poured into these establishments so take your time when you drop in Bella & Bello!

This place is awesome!…read more The little shop right next door to Grano's (Italian restaurant) I think they are linked. Inside there is gourmet groceries (which I love), a gelato stand, fresh rolls and lots of delicious Italian pastries. The ladies are so lovely and helpful and you can watch them make the pastries through a large window. I think the best cannoli I have ever tasted!!! Loved loved loved this place

Came here on a Sunday and was very disappointed…read more Out of the entire poke bowl menu of about 8 selections, only 2 were available. We were told that on Sundays, they made other poke bowls which weren't on the menu. It sounded like they were using their leftover ingredients to put together what they could. We chose 1 of the 2 bowls that was available, and then told that this was actually not available either as what was left was needed for an existing order. Service was poor. Staff were disorganised - there were 2 waitresses behind the counter and one told us that she could describe the food to us but couldn't actually take our order - for some unknown reason only 1 staff could do this. We ordered some poke and vegetables which were on display at the counter. It took them 15 mins to put on a plate (there were only 6 guests in the cafe and some were eating when we came in). It turns out they had forgotten about our order. A staff approached us and asked if we had ordered yet. While we were eating, I heard the staff shout out to eachother in the kitchen describing what ingredients they had and working out a poke bowl combination to put together - supporting my theory that they were using leftovers.

Poke lovers rejoice, there is a straight up Poke spot in Sydney!!!…read more Found on the backstreets of Coogee Beach, if you ever missed the poke in Hawaii there is now a solution. When you rock up you can order a small bowl for $15 which comes with your choice of poke, one side, and black rice or if you're hungry you can order a large for $20 which comes with two choices of poke, one side, and black rice. The poke varies from spicy tuna, salmon, kingfish, and others all with different marinades and ingredients. Super fresh and tasty af....sides vary from seaweed salad, potato salad, coleslaw, kim chi and more. I got the large with spicy tuna (ahi) and the Aloha way (salmon) which is the classic along with potato salad. This will definitely fill you up and I plan on coming back. Real healthy and real tasty...can't ask for more.

Penrith Pies and Pastries was recommended to us by a few locals. I had my reservations as we…read morewalked up to the seemingly small store front. Once inside, the smell of the food was incredible and we were immediately greeted by a number of culinary awards that were hung on the wall. The food was priced well, staff was amazing, and all the food we ordered tasted amazing! Highly recommended if you are in the area and looking for a quick bit to eat!

THE smell of freshly baked bread lures you into the shop where you're greeted by cases of meat…read morepies, sausage rolls and other pastries. Subtly, off to the corner are framed awards, including a Gold for Best Pepper Steak Pie from Baking Association of Australia's "Great Aussie Pastie and Australia's Best Pie Competition". When customers began asking about pies catered to various dietary restrictions, owners Ann and Phillip Ireland explored the idea. Ann even spent time in the gluten-free section of grocery stores listening to people talk about products. After many months of trial and error, they finally came up with a recipe they felt met their quality standards and it quickly became a hit. Now, Penrith Pies and Pastries boast one of the largest selections of baked goods in the area. They've even altered the recipes for their take-home gingerbread house and Easter egg kits to be gluten-free

Another cafe has popped up in Mosman but this time its gluten and lactose free and I'm pretty…read moreexcited. At Cafe Free you can indulge with an American diner style serving of gluten free waffles or enjoy a bacon and egg gluten free roll to feed your hangover. I'm proud to say I wasn't hungover when I visited Cafe free so I chose the waffle route - its not everyday you see waffles listed as gluten free on a menu. Ordering gluten free pancakes or waffles is usually disappointing as eateries struggle to create the fluffiness of normal pancakes. I am often faced with a small serving that is sparingly decorated whilst everyone else is enjoying a stack of buttermilk pancakes with banana, ice cream and maple syrup. Not fair. Cafe Free is exempt from this gluten free bias. To my delight I was greeted with an epic stack of waffles covered in caramelised banana, strawberries and decadent dollops of treacle butter. The waffles were thick and doughy (who knew something gluten free could be doughy?), the banana was perfectly crispy and THAT TREACLE BUTTER. The dollops were initially intimidating and I felt pretty guilty watching them melt amongst the grid of the waffle but I finished the whole plate. No regrets. I was full for the rest of the day but if you had to choose one meal to last you the day you want to make it waffles from Cafe Free. Outside of the waffle experience is a menu full of items that we are used to seeing as gluten full. At Cafe Free you'll find wraps that don't crack, gluten free Vegemite spread and a steak sandwich on the menu. Beyond their breakfast and lunch menu they offer $20 take home dinners and are looking at moving into the evening with tapas. There were also talk of gluten free lasagna - win. All of this is thanks to their Chef, Zoe, and her family and friends who have come together to provide a gluten and lactose free dining experience. On arrival I am greeted by Zoe's brother, Adam and am served by one of Zoe's friends and her mum. Even amongst people buzzing in and out for a late breakfast or takeaway coffee, you can really feel that family element. Speaking with Zoe I learnt about her seasonal menu and experimentation with the baked goods that are on display in store and on social media (so you can't escape that almond milk custard tart that you've been thinking about all week). There is certainly plenty to look forward to as Cafe Free grows. Watch this space.

Coffee's good, food's ok, service is terrible. Felt like we were inconveniencing whoever the cranky…read morebloke was who was running the joint just by being there

Overall a clean environment however food is quite expensive. But still fresh and yummyread more

What a great lunch for $15. I got the chicken leg, green beans, sweet potato pie and Brussels…read moresprouts. Everything was tasty and healthy food. The only disadvantage is they close at 2:30.

They make healthy food fun and tasty. Even if you're not into healthy, its worth going for the…read morecoffee

I've walked by Nalini's a few times and finally had the chance to eat here. The dosas are delicious…read moreand filling. I had the Greens dosa and Em had the Falafel dosa. Both were wonderfully presented and delicious. The owner is also a very nice person and happy to share the secrets of Ayurvedic food. The whole staff is nice and we went away full and happy.

Our Ab&B host was gracious enough to take us out for dinner on our first night in Sydney. It was…read morehard to select what not to eat looking at the menu and knowing it was all vegetarian. We order Masala dosa, Dosadilla and 6 taste thali. The food was yummy and quantity is meant to be shared. Only disappointment, I had was in the sambhar served with masala dosa was actually the same daal served with thali. Besides, quantity of dal with dosa was mere the size of chutney- which took me by surprise. I felt that was a joke. But oh well! We wanted to try ice creams but it was almost time for closing. But. Gelatissimo is right across the place. Seating is very limited and signage is not very clear. We walked past it the first time. Parking could be a challenge, but so is for any restaurant on that street.

Had an amazing all around experience here. Right off the bat the bartenders were super attentive…read moreand personable. Service in general was great by all staff. Lovely decor and lighting is super cozy. Best garlic bread I've had in my life, would go back just for that. Also had the pumpkin pizza which was delicious. Prices aren't too bad considering the quality and you can definitely share a pizza between 2 people.

Driving down from Sydney to Wollongong on a snap decision on a Friday evening, I asked my wife to…read morelook for a place for dinner. Came across Kneading Ruby on the phone and liked the sound of the restaurant and they are open till late. Tried to book once we checked into our hotel but ended up on a waiting list.. (at the top though) After pre dinner drinks at Humber bar (separate review) which was only meters away, I walked up two check on the table. The signage to the entrance was confusing, as it's through double doors which i thought was a loading dock.. They took my details again and I got a call within 10 minutes... We were in! Friendly rustic restaurant and at 9:30 the place was humming. I ca imagine what it would be like without Covid restrictions. Drinks were good (Negroni for me and something sweet and fancy looking for my wife). Looking around, almost every table had a pizza and they all looked amazing.. Woodfired, thin crusted simple pizzas.. Anyway..., we had: Heirloom tomato-Nashi pear-Buffalo mozzarella and Ginger salad. Brilliant (except the Nash I just tasted like regular pears) Oysters with Grape- Prosecco and Limoncello. Very good Beef cheeks (slow cooked goodness) Cannellini bean- Charred shallots Different food, friendly Rustic venue. Definitely worth the visit (make sure you book early) I will be back.