My friends took me here on my last day in Sydney, and it was the perfect farewell brunch!…read more There was a festive menu at the time that we dined, and it was great! 3 courses for $40AUD (or 2 courses for $35AUD), you know I had to get the 3 courses! For Starters, I got the Ora King Smoked Salmon Pate. For my Mains, I got Primavera Ravioli. For dessert, I got the Jamie's Black Forest Panna Cotta. Everything was soooo good! The ambiance was chic & cute, and the server was great! I honestly felt like I was back in the US for some reason!

I've been to Australia 3 times and 2 of those visits brought me to this establishment. My first…read morevisit was memorably bad. I couldn't recall the details but I remember not being a fan. My second and most recent visit helped extinguish that memory. Our waitress was very lively and sweet. She gave us plenty of time to look over our menus and made solid recommendations. I ordered the Spaghetti Alla Norma and it was pretty tasty. I also sampled some of the polenta chips which were surprisingly good. We opted to get dessert elsewhere but overall the food was pretty good. I'd like this place more if the prices were a little lower and they had more basic pastas available. I'm not a fan of seafood or mushrooms and can't handle spicy so I felt a little limited...although the pumpkin ravioli was tempting. Next time!

Fratelli Parlamento…read more What's available? Antipasto. Pasta. Pizza. Salads. Wine. Wine. Wine. Desserts. No specials. Great CBD location. On Macquarie Street next door to the Land & Environment Court and across the road from the NSW Parliament. When you get to the Macquarie Street entrance walk down the stairs. You will be greeted by a friendly maître d and a similar layout to its Italian brother on Bridge Street. There is a bar and restaurant (Café Sopra) which offers delicious meals made with fresh ingredients. No fresh produce available at this Fratelli's. The restaurant was buzzing with suits. Which was to be expected due to its central business location! Loved the green chesterfield style seating and dim lighting. The service was great with our waiter being very attentive even with the a full restaurant. Could not fault our visit. Will be coming back here again and again.

Have heard many things about this place so finally got to visit last night. Service was a bit slow…read moreand it looked like they were low on staff! To start we got the zucchini fritters, burrata, and the cold meats plate. All very tasty. Then for mains i got the pork sausage pizza - i thought it was ok, hardly much pork on the pizza. I got to sample a few other pastas such as the lamb raguy and the polenta with mushrooms and gorgonzola - the polenta was very good! Lots of sauce and went really well with the polenta. For wine we tried the fratelli fresh pino grigio and it had more of a sharp after taste. Overall, I thought the food was good, I enjoyed all the entree's and the other mains except mine.

Good ambience, excellent service and very nice food. Went with a colleague from work and we…read morestarted with the meatballs and mozzarella. Both were very good but the mozzarella was particularly fresh and tasty. I had the veal chop as a main. Very large chop, breaded and nicely seasoned. The sides were even better. I ordered the baked pumpkin with ricotta and while hard to describe (surprisingly not sweet), interesting and I would order it again. Even the greens were better than I expected. A very pleasant place to spend the evening.

I went here with my sister and one of her friend's. My sister and I are vegetarian. We had asked,…read morethe waitress to customize the paste since there were no vegetarian options. She said sure. The customer service was really expressive and the waitress was personable. We had ordered a Green Salad, Caprese salad, buffalo mozzarella, black tomatoes, and our customized paste. We got our food in a timely manner. The taste of the food was not that impressive but it was not bad either. The location was at the center of the business area next to corporations like PwC and Deloitte. The interior was classy and chic. Parking would be expensive here and hard to find. We had walked to the restaurant. Reasons for Rating: +0.5 Excellent location and parking +0.5 Food taste really good +1 Customer service +1 Interior/atmosphere +0.5 Would return/recommend others

Aaaahhhh Taaaavooollaaa…read more The space, that buzzing communal table, the courtyard outback - in either position, you'll just want to stay all night. Our waiter was so wonderfully Italian. We could hardly understand what he was saying. But we didn't want to tell him to stop, as he rolled of the specials with such passion and animation- we just let his rolling rrrrrrrs and sweet accents be music to our ears. Engaging service to say the least. Wines list - bellissima. Food - billissima some more. Chef could not have cooked my salmon more perfectly if he tried. That parpadelle number won't be forgotten any time soon either. Soft ribbons of pasta swathed in a rich sauce of slow cooked pork and figs. No room for dolce! My favourite dinner experience in Sydney to date. Get me back there soon!

It ain't cheap. My last meal there came out to a touch over 90 a head. although that included…read morewine. If you don't mind shelling out $30+ for a pasta main, please continue. If you a visceral reaction against paying that much for wheat and water (and that I can understand), then I don't suggest you come here. Now, if you're still reading, I can recommend A Tavola very highly. I am a great fan of intimate dining and the restaurant upstairs is sufficiently divided into small spaces that you can enjoy your meal without being overwhelmed by noise or by crowds. The light level is low, good for romantic dinners (although I have yet to enjoy that personally. It's been friends and colleagues thus far). The service is generally excellent. Food arrives at regular intervals; the meal is not rushed, but there are no gaping spaces between courses. Most of the proficient wait staff is Italian, from up and down the peninsula, and they seem fairly familiar with details of Italian cuisine: I've had a couple conversations with them about regional dishes and variations thereof. Their wine list, while not extensive, shows a fairly broad selection of Italian varietals--and again, the waitstaff seem quite familiar with what's on offer. The prices for the vino are perhaps a trifle high, but I understand that alcohol often subsidizes the cost of the food. As for the food itself, I must base my review on the three meals I've had here. In addition to some pretty standard but tasty antipasti, they have some regular mains (the Bucatini all' Amatriciana, Rigatoni al Ragu and a few others) that are first rate. In addition, there are always a number of specials of the day that all look devastatingly edible. I've yet to try their ratatouille (which was on offer on two occasions) nor their fish soup (what my nonna would have called a cioppino). But on my last visit, I had a black linguine with lobster. Pasta, sauce and meat were all superb. And that brings me to the pasta in general. It is actually quite difficult to get proper al dente pastas outside of Italy. Why this is the case, I am not sure. Whatever the reason, their homemade noodles are perfectly cooked. This alone to my mind makes coming to A Tavola worthwhile. I wouldn't call this restaurant an every day affair, given its price. But I've no objection to paying a fair amount for really good food. Too often in Sydney and elsewhere, you can pay a lot for mediocre fare. Fortunately, A Tavola delivers.

Pretty much agree with Matthew. It's good, fresh made Italian food, not tweaked for the local…read moremarket. More specifically, they pick a region of Italy every day or week (can't remember) and then make a menu based on local specialties. The thing with Italy is that each region has vastly different food (follow Piemonte with Tuscany then Sicily to see what I mean), so in a way this is a restaurant that has a dozen styles mastered and rotates around, which is a good incentive to come back again and again. It's not cheap, nor expensive, about standard for this kind of food in Sydney. The wine list is Italian, mostly DOCG wines, bit young for my tastes - I'd appreciate a couple options like 15+ year old Barolo or Amarone even if it costs more than the $40-60 in which almost all bottles fall... worth noting the $5/glass house whites and reds, I have no idea what they are ("Australian", the only ones of the list) but $5 a glass is quite cheap these days in Sydney. The food was mostly a hit, fresh and vibrant and different and somewhat unique. If I was to criticize something, I would say that even by continental tastes the lamb was overcooked, almost well done with only a hint of pinkness left, which is a shame because it was good lamb; I would have liked perhaps two minutes less on the grill. The pasta were most popular with the table. The plate size will be "small" by Australian standards, requiring you to eat at least a couple to be full. I don't live in Glebe, so won't be back that often, but it's in my address book if for some reason I have to go there for a meal.

Ombretta is a hidden Gem in Glebe. They do traditional…read moreItalian cuisine with some serious love. The menu is short, changes regularly, and based on what is in season. There are usually 3 starters, 3 pasta courses, 3 mains and 3 desserts to choose from. The menu is in Italian, so the staff are happy to take you through it. On the night we went we tried to whole baked ocean trout and the butterflied spatchcock (sorry I don't know the Italian). Both were really simple, but beautiful dishes. We also tried a couple of glasses of Italian wine which were also great. I look forward to visiting again when I have more time to have a long dinner and try the starters, pasta and dessert!

travelled to Sydney and been wanting to try this place. saw it on one of the travel videos on…read moreyoutube. i must say that it did not disappoint. there was a line to get in because we were not able to make a reservation but they do accept walk ins. the service was really good. we got the famous flat bread which was amazing. the food were fresh and tasty.

There's a reason Totti's is such a staple in Sydney. From the fresh ingredients and offerings, to…read morethe great service and the overall great vibes, Totti's is not to be missed. The homemade pasta melts in your mouth and is perfect for sharing. The starters are so plentiful, there's something for everyone. It's overall such a delicious experience and not to be missed when visiting and traveling to Sydney. Accompany your meal with some wine and finish off with the ice cream sandwiches. It's the perfect meal from start to finish!

Fratelli Paradiso is a real part of the renaissance of Potts Point, and it has proven itself to be…read morea sustainable, busy and popular destination for many. This review focuses on the "the bakery"..... the small and less visible part of this establishment. When we visit, which is regularly, it is for the wonderful coffee and the fine service. The coffee is always so consistent, so not only is it one of the best in the neighbourhood it never waivers in quality. Now breakfast, brunch and lunch are all great experiences on this side of the business. The menu is delightfully tailored and does distinguish itself from many others locally and beyond. Whether it is the Uova Strapazzate, eggs scrambled with peas ham & corn, the Uova Camicia, poached eggs, gnocco lla romana & parmigiano, the egg white omelette listed with 'no alterations', the Piadina, the prosciutto , stracchino etc and so many more, or you can select from the mobile trays with the a tasty range of pastries, baguettes and many other delights. The service is exceptional and always so warm and pleasant. This place always has a good feel and a touch of Italy seems to be regularly in the air!

My man just wanted a really good steak after traveling. The steak was not very flavorful and cut in…read moreslices. He was served a sliced up steak and no side dishes. I have been a server for many years and I know to ask the customer if they would like a side dish with their steak. Who eats just a steak without anything else?! I ordered a salad and it was only greens! Nothing added but some very plain dressing! The bread was very good but a better dip for it would have been olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Their oil mix was very bland. The server had an attitude because my man was clearly not happy. The best thing I had was a very delicious Prosecco!

We had the most amazing meal! Our server was attentive w/o hovering. The food and cocktail…read morerecommendations were spot on the food absolutely delicious. One of the best meals I can remember having from start to finish. Wish we had more time in Sydney so we could return!

It's solid without being spectacular and because of the price you mark it down. It is a classic old…read moreschool Italian that hasn't really upgraded the menu or done anything new in a long time. We had solid service at a high price. Even though the place was empty. Food was fine but no better than that. Food 3/5 Service 3/5 Ambiance 3/5 Price 3/5