This was one the best meals of my life, if not the very best one. My cousin and her husband are…read moreregulars at Como and knowing how much I love good food, they brought me here during my trip to Australia. They had warned me about the location of the restaurant. The restaurant is located outside of Sydney, in the Blue Mountains region, at what seems to be a small strip mall. It is completely understated with almost a hole-in-the-wall feel from outside. Just parking outside, you wouldn't expect anything this amazing to be waiting for you. Once you walk in, things start looking more like fine dining with a simple elegance but still very understated. The place has a very small dining room and a small number of people working there. A husband-and-wife team lead service at Como. The husband is the chef- friendly, down to earth and amazingly talented. The wife is in charge of the front of the house, provides great customer service and she does excellent wine pairings. The dining style is either a 5- or 8-course meal for a price much lower than what you would pay in the city for the same quality. We ended up getting the 5-course meal for $90 (AUD) per person but if we had a bit more time in our hands, we could have definitely eaten the 8-course meal. They also seemed very welcoming to different dietary restrictions and were able to provide my cousin an option for a few things she can't normally eat. The menu items change frequently based on seasonal availability. The food has a modern touch with elements from various different cuisines. Although the details of each dish aren't fresh in my mind , the flavors definitely are engraved somewhere in there. We started with a small amouse-bouche of a small vietnamese salad with ginger mousse at the bottom. Our second course was a side of tooth fish what seemed like a really flavorful meatball. Our main course was off-the-chart delicious beef cheeks served with roasted vegetables and creamy gnocchi. Main course was followed by a chocolate/passion fruit combination of a dessert that also acted like a palate cleanser. And then we had our main dessert, the final course of our meal. It was beautifully plated with multiple layers of flavors. There was ice cream, a little cake layer topped with a mousse. The bottom of the plate was coated with little dots of berry syrup! All very delicious and satisfying. Overall, this place can be characterized as a "hidden gem" and is definitely worth the drive out of the city. Well-thought flavors are served in a simple elegant atmosphere by people who love what they do! AMAZING!

Restaurant Como is a true gem. It's hidden away behind a strip of shops in Blaxland (not the most…read moreglamorous of Blue Mountains suburbs - no offence. I can say that cos I'm a local). It is true fine dining. We went with a very "difficult" party. 1 of our party pregnant, 1 vegetarian and 1 with food allergies. We were prepared to order off the al la carte menu to make things easy, but the manager insisted (with no hint of hesitation) that customising the degustation menu wouldn't be a problem. So hey, we though we'd give them a challenge. The whole experience was flawless. The dishes were fantastic and the vegetarian options were created with as much care as the regular dishes. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and seemed to be genuinely enjoying themselves. We'll be going back!

Awesome pizzas, proper Italian pizza and pasta made by Italian family that have excellent quality…read moreof food and lovely people!! Deservedly a 5 star food and service!

This is my go to takeaway on Friday night I always get the…read moreham, cheese and pineapple pizza and the garlic bread also the taste is so delicious that it is unexplainable I totally recommend this place

Sunday lunch.. we booked just in case .. thankfully.. upon arrival we we advised that they weren't…read moregoing to be busy, so we picked where we wanted to sit. Only a group of 4 we were offered drinks as soon as we were seated. So that was nice too.. as there was only 1 wait staff they took both food and drinks orders and were also making drinks. So we had to be understanding it was a little slower than normal.. but it wasn't a bother as it was Sunday afternoon after all and we weren't in a rush. To start we had the antipasto board followed by garlic prawns, spiced chorizo, pork belly and soft shell crab tapas which was fantastic!! We absolutely recommend Anthony Bros & Co and will definitely be back.. !!

This restaurant seams to be open for morning coffee until dinner. Delicious food that is served in…read morea stagger time so that you "share" your meals with everyone at your table. A very minimal wine and beer list is unfortunate as we were looking at trying a few different reds but ended up with two bottles of shiraz. The five fish shiraz was very nice though. The pizzas , salads and appetizers were very good and easily enjoyed by all in our party. The ambiance and dress is casual so no jacket required.

I absolutely love this cinema...its like stepping back in time but in a very nostalgic way...the…read morestaff are wonderful and its a terrific way to spend a few hours soaking up a cinematic experience...these type of cinemas beat the multiplex cinemas by a country mile!

Great meat, value and service. This is a traditional butcher where no request is to hard. It's…read morepretty busy on a Saturday morning when those in the know stock up for their weekend meals.

The place is absolutely wonderful and welcoming. the whole staff were lovely, Kylie specifically…read morewas an amazing server and had great recommendations. The gardens are beautiful even on the foggy day that we came on. i will definitely be returning.

Not great for vegans but really good food otherwise. Their sweet potato chips are bombread more

When I moved to Penrith I was in search of authentic Italian food. Where I used to live I had a…read moregreat Italian restaurant near me so I needed to find a new one! I love everything about this place - the food is excellent quality and is always steaming hot when it's served. I've had pretty poor luck with finding fresh tortellini from other places (always frozen or store bought) but the pasta here is amazing. Everything is fresh! Decently priced too. The service is excellent and you will almost always find the owner cooking in the kitchen. He is always very welcoming! When I found out they did take away it basically made my life! I have recommended this place to all my friends and family and they love it too!

Amazing food with extremely great service. It is very quiet which is great, and lets you eat in…read morepeace

I love their new recipe. It tastes a lot better than before. My favourite dishes are Fried Rice,…read moreTom Yum, Panang Curry & Pad Garlic

Michaelangelo's. A pleasant family style Italian restaurant in Blaxland, in the Lower Blue…read moreMountains. An excellent stop off when you are on an evening run up to Leura or Katoomba. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance, and a more than adequate wine list. There is even a separate menu with a selection of boutique beers. The tables are well set with crisp linen, white crockery and shiny silverware. Servings appear to be all adequate or generous in their sizes. Regrettably tonight's dinner was just not up to scratch. We started with sparkling water with a slice of lemon, followed by a lovely Shiraz for me as accompaniment for my veal Oscar. My wife had a pleasant Pinot Grigio as accompaniment to her Baked Barramundi. All good so far. I ordered the Salt n Pepper Calamari for entree. Regrettably a poor choice. It was served as little squares of calamari with a spinach salad. The salad was nicely dressed and the calamari tasted pleasant enough, but it appeared to have been commercially prepared, was of disappointing texture, and just would have been so much nicer if it appeared to fresh calamari prepared wholly in the restaurant kitchen. On the other hand, my Veal Oscar was a very adequate dish, accompanied by nicely roasted half potatoes, beans, etc. The veal was tender and tasty and served with a lovely cream sauce. For desert, I ordered a Zabaglione, described in the menu as a "chilled, rich dark Belgium Chocolate mousse". That is exactly what it was, so I am at a loss to understand why it is called a "Zabaglione". In summary, a really very pleasant restaurant, with lovely staff and generally quite good food, only let down by a few small and unusual details. As a family restaurant in pleasant surroundings, I believe this restaurant deserves to be tried as you wend your way up to the mountains, but don't expect haute cuisine.

Michelangelos is a find in Blaxland, New South Wales. More informal than the excellent meal would…read moresuggest, you should book ahead because of its popularity among the locals. Excellent soups, pastas cooked al dente, good selection of wines(none too pricey) and excellent desserts! A must if you are in the Blue Mountains area. You might have to urge your server on to greatness! Service is a little laid back! Dave, from Chicago

Who snuck an inner-city café and hid it out in Penrith? Zokoko did!…read more This place is completely unsuspecting, hidden in the depths of an industrial area of Emu Plains. Once you walk through the door, you blink as you wonder at the ease of transportation to the heart of Darlinghurst. The handcrafted, artisan style chocolate? Dangerously delicious. The coffee? Best in a 20km-radius, hands down. And it's not just me raving about this café. They were awarded 'one cup' in the SMH's Good Café Guide - the only café west of Parramatta for that matter. So tell all your friends! No wait... keep it a secret.

The honey bears..... Yum…read more Try the milkshake and or with the chocolate cake Their products make your day better....... For any lovers of chocolate.... So so good... The crack of the chocolate cannot be beaten.... Other products delicious such as chocolate cake crackles....brownies...... Ice cream in bowl...best chocolate milkshake I've ever tasted Coffee smooth and not bitter Staff so happy to help nothing too difficult they are friendly warm professional and knowledgeable also very patient with kids.... Tea is good quality leaf..... Not bagged Lovely on a hot day air conditioned kid friendly with water on offer and kids books to read 1 bathroom facility Parking slightly competitive / limited at times