When you walk in you are greeted with a lovely presented family restaurant, I have to say the staff seem to have no idea what was going on. From when we placed our original drink order we waited 20 minutes for 3 Beers. The cocktails are quite pricey and with the lack of love into the drink making here you're better of to keep your money for a cocktail bar. The staff are very forgetful and don't seem to communicate with each other I guess with their tag line when you're here you're family it's quite fitting as it's like a bad family reunion. You know the one where you're fighting with long lost cousins and poor Aunty Marge can't remember what day it is. The food was came quickly, a few things missing from our plates that we made as additional requests. 3 Meets was far from meats, it should have been called 3 meat surprise. Because when you dig get a bit of meat it takes you by surprise. My spaghetti bolognaise was provided with no cutlery, so I'm not sure if I was expected to face plant or get a straw. The flavours were good, timing was as quick, the atmosphere was nice but sadly staff in my experience let them down. I guess like many family members. read more

Criniti's - Darling Harbour - The inside Side of the Restaurant. - Italian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Criniti's was actually pretty good! This was the first stop on our first night in Australia. We were staying in a hotel located at Darling Harbour and decided to eat at one of the many restaurants on the Harbour. This was a good decision. The food was pretty flavorful and yummy. It is Italian cuisine. The menu is huge and there is a ton to choose from. The staff was nice and accommodating and it was nice to have dinner overlooking the Harbour. It was four of us who went and between the four we ordered Salmon, Pizza, Aussie Schnitzel, and Mushroom Risotto with Chicken. Everyone enjoyed their dishes and the food was seasoned well and good. I really enjoyed my risotto dish. I love risotto when it's cooked well and this was so tasty! I also had a side salad with my meal that was really yummy as well. It was simple and dressed with balsamic dressing but it was delicious. Overall, if your looking for good Italian cuisine on Darling Harbour, Criniti's is a good spot to eat. read more

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'Cos on Thursdays they all try to catch them unawares! Came here for a Thursday late lunch. The space is actually really nicely laid out. A huge red chopper makes an eye-catching centerpiece on the bar island, whilst the wiccan-style decor gives a homely feel (wiccan is my portmanteau of wicker and rattan cos I could never tell which was which and... well... it's kinda bewitching in here). Big, over-sized wire chairs in the outdoor section conjure up cigars, a nightcap of scotch swirling with ice and a post-wedding de-brief with best mates. Staff were attentive, very pleasant, and served us well. Nothing to fault here. Counted more staff than diners but we were in no-mans-land at 3-4pm and they were possibly preparing for the Thu night crowd when I bet it is all kinds-a-busy. The menus are monumental, and unfortunately so are the prices. This is the textbook tourist trap, and they must catch a few unawares every day of the week. We had pizzas (thin base, generous topping, crispy and tasty), and whilst they were big, at nearly $30 a pop they'd wanna be bigger. I finished mine, and at that price I should be leaving a slice or 2. Companion had a banana split and it was $16. It looked exceptional, but even B1 and B2 woulda been slip sliding down the stairs in pyjama horror at that level of exorbitancy. I'd probably come here again to impress (or intimidate) a date with my stupendous wealth (or stupidity). The food was good, it just doesn't match the price. Even with the location, it takes the "s" out of sexy. read more

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OMG! Everything about this place is amazing. The service. The menu. The motorbike above the bar. The spirit selection. The cocktails. The wine list. The process of being seated. The food. The prices. The decor. The sheer size of the place. The atmosphere. The cocktail glasses. The pizza. The pasta. The salads. Everything! Go here, take lots of people order a dish each and share just so you can sample more of the menu. Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum. read more

Criniti's - Darling Harbour - Pizza Boys Hard At Work - Italian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Came down for a late dinner and was told a 45min wait for a table - no dramas, a drink at the bar is fine while we wait. Within 15min we were seated at our table. Service was good, considering it was really busy (and also Sydney Festival time) - but they were well prepared with plenty of staff. Food orders were taken along with a couple of drinks and before we knew it, our meals had been brought out. Talk about smashing it - they were!! Food tasted great, decent serve sizes too. We were sitting inside, so it was a little noisy, not only patron noise but the music (R&B) was a little loud - loud enough that I couldn't hear everything our waitress said when she came to take our orders. I don't mind R&B, but just not drowning out everything. Overall, great place in Darling Harbour for dinner. Definitely would go back. I've eaten at the Parramatta Criniti's and it was crap - shit service, really noisy, and food was much poorer quality (not sure why, but it just was). Criniti's Harbourside definitely my pick of a great place. read more

Came here on a Friday night and it was pretty packed. My cousins and I ordered an entree - garlic bread and fried soft shell crab - both were pretty tasty but a bit oily. Hard to not fill up on that before your main comes. Had a glass of white wine which was pretty good. The kids' fish and chips came out first. Presentation is quite nice. My fish came out and my cousin's seafood platter came out with it. My cousin's wife's pasta took a bit longer for some reason. The food was good but nothing spectacular. Service was decent and the restaurant was quite lively but a bit too loud. Overall an A-OK place but for me most restaurants in Darling Harbour are overrated. read more

Say no more...you had me at 3 meter long pizza! This place is located right by the water with a beautiful view & the interior has a nice ambiance. We ordered a variety of pizzas to share & all were delicious. Tip: Go in a large group to take advantage of the meter long pizza Service: 3/5 Presentation: 5/5 Taste: 4/5 Price: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: 4/5 read more

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Ok Darling Harbour, I get it. You're hip, you're good lookin', you're a tourist trap, you get to charge exorbitant prices for food. Crinit's falls right in line with the overpriced eateries that line the harbour's west side. With the sparkly water and breathtaking city scape visible from a large outdoor terrace, I suppose I kinda get it. I took my parents to Criniti's for their last night in Sydney after a weeklong visit. We were seated out on the patio by one of the overly cool staff members, who all wear portable earpieces and mics that make them look the original members of Nsync. We started with a round of drinks and took a moment to browse the food menu. There is a large selection on offer from calzones, to pizza, to pasta, to various cuts of meat. You can expect to pay around $30 for most pastas, near $60 for pizza to share and $40 for a meat dish. If you're feeling like showing off, order the kobe waygu for $159. Just make sure you chew EXTRA carefully. Would be a pity to choke on your own frivolity. I ordered a chicken breast - pollo & vitello w extra virgin olive oil, garlic & rosemary w white wine lemon jus ($33). The meat was juicy and came with some good roast-type sides. It didn't taste much more gourmet than pub grub, but hit the spot nevertheless. The waiter tried his damnedest to get us ordering more (must be paid on commission), but in the end, we were able to get out of there without creating long-lasting credit card damage. But just barely. read more

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What's up with Sydney's obsession with EXPENSIVE GOURMET PIZZAS?? Came here with a bunch of coworkers. Had the intentions of eating something OTHER than pizza since I just had two (2) Dominos pizzas to myself the day before. The menu looked good, but not for the price. $30 for a main pasta dish!?! No thanks!! I'll just pitch in for the meter-long pizza. SERVICE: Friendly and quick. Our waitress was on the go! No complaints there! QUALITY: *Fries w/Aoli, Ketchup and Spicy dipping sauces - Bomb *BBQ Chicken Pizza - mediocre.. Not enough chicken and sauce *Chicken and Avocado - mediocre.. Not enough chicken or avo *Margherita Pizza - blah.. So salty!!! *Seafood Fettucine Marinara - tasty, but it was such a small portion!!!!! VALUE: Honestly, I'd take a $5 Dominos pizza over this any day... Maybe I just don't have the palate for gourmet pizzas. But even the pasta wasn't worth $30. I can make a better pasta to last me for 4 days with $30! My favourite part of the meal? The amazing view of Darling Harbour. read more

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The view from this place right on the Harbour is breathtaking! Not sure why the negative reviews, but we enjoyed the food and ambiance very much! The Italian food was on point and it was a fine dining experience! The only real knock I would have is the service. It took quite some time for our drinks to be refilled, but other than this no complaints! If ever in Sydney again, I doubt we hesitate to check out this place again! read more

Beautiful views, good food, and okay service. I stopped by on Anzac day for a late lunch. The restaurant wasn't especially crowded by this point with no wait and numerous open tables. My server was polite and helpful, but he had a tendency to disappear for 15 minutes at a time. I went with his recommendation to go with the Carne Amore wood-fired pizza. It came quickly and the smokey flavor lived up to his promises. The pizza was a bit greasy and got soggy after sitting a bit though. However not a problem if you are anything like me and tend to stuff your face like a wood chipper. I was a bit disappointed that they only had 3 beers on draft: Coors, Peroni, and Yenda pale. So I settled for a liter of Yenda, but they had a pretty wide variety of cocktails by the glass and by the pitcher. It would be pretty easy to kill a couple hours drinking here by the harbour. The open air dining looks across Darling Harbour and gives you some pretty spectacular skyline views. I will definitely stop by again when I'm in the area. read more

Criniti's - Darling Harbour - Carne Amore wood-fired pizza - Italian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

I had this ribs craving and went straight for Hurricane's at about 5:20pm and there was already a huge queue. Criniti's had lots of free tables, so we decided to go in. THE WELCOME Despite having half the restaurant empty at that time. The "please wait to be seated" lady came across very arrogant as if she was doing me a big favour, fair enough we did not have a booking. The right thing to do instead was to welcome us with "let me see what I can do to accommodate or please make a booking at another time". In the end, we were seated at the edge of a reserved table of 20 and were "accepted" on condition that we leave within one and a half hours (which is a huge amount of time). One thing to note is that, the restaurant was still half-empty by the time we left. SPAGHETTI E POLPETTE - Homemade spaghetti with mamma criniti's meatballs, cherry tomatoes & sugo di pomodoro Pasta was cooked al dente, the sauce was tangy and tasted very fresh. The star of the show was the delicious meatballs. Although they were classic in terms of seasoning and spicing, they were a classic done well. PIZZA CARNE AMORE - veal, salame, ham, pancetta, sausage, mozzarella, origano & bbq sugo Pizza was very delicious, smoky from the woodfire, fresh ingredients from the pantry and a balsilmic dressing over did make it delicious at first. Why at first? the downside is that, the pizza has to be eaten fast as the dressing does make the base very soggy within 15 minutes. Veal was tender, the thinly sliced cured meats' fat got rendered and the slightly charred ends did deliver good flavours. Service once inside was pretty good! most waiters seem to be the real deal, that is Italiano and scanning the room. One sour note is that compulsory service charge! I do not mind tipping when they deliver good service, what if they don't? can I get a 10% discount? Conclusion Good restaurant for big groups (6+) as they have 1+ metre long pizzas and a great bar. Not much of foodie destination, although the view on the balcony is pretty good and if you get your timing right, VIP seats for the fireworks on Saturday nights are two of the only reasons to dine here. @thesydneynoob read more

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One of my favourite places for a nice pizza. Very busy during Vivid that affected the service significantly despite the two floor managers trying their best. Both were great people and looking really to help and solve any issue arose. read more

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I didn't realise I was supposed to dress up for Criniti's. My date and I plucked a voucher from the Entertainment Book and rocked up on a whim. It also happened to be Saturday night. And Criniti's was absolutely heaving! The queue was over 10 deep and upon reaching the entrance we were handed a beeper and told to wait at the bar. Errr....ok? The bartenders came with their collars popped and caps at a jaunty angle. Everyone else was in their Saturday finest, but they didn't seem to mind us rocking up in our jeans and t-shirts. Soon enough we were shown to our table - wedged in amongst an array of hens' nights and boisterous birthday parties - but the service continued to be prompt and personable. We ordered Mama's bruschetta and the Rucola pizza, mercifully stopping short of being swayed by the gigantic 1meter long pizzas that were making their way out to our neighbours. This place is definitely good for a group! I can't say the high-heeled, frenetic and false-eyelashed ambience was quite my style, but the food was fresh and tasty, and the Entertainment Book voucher made ours a worthwhile adventure. Next time I'll remember to bring a big group....and wear a dress! read more

Criniti's - Darling Harbour - Italian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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First time eating at this restaurant and may i say wow? Wow as in the food was fantastic. Presentation was great, food even better and fresh although quite pricy. Coming to Criniti's for lunch was a last minute decision as the restaurant i wanted to go to are closed on Sundays. I ordered Caprese Bruschetta and Pennette Romana. Bruschetta was yummy and I wanted more but $12 is abit much but hey it was yummy. Pennette Romana was the best pasta dish i've had ever! So yummy and filling i struggled to finish it so lucky i was able to take it home as i didn't realized i ordered the large size (I'll remember for next time get small size). I have no regrets so will i be coming back? Of course Great location and view. What's not to love about Darling Harbour? read more

Criniti's - Darling Harbour - Caprese Bruschetta. Loved it! - Italian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

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Fun Upscale Italian A hot spot with a hot view of Darling Harbor can be experienced inside Sydney's Criniti's. Tourists and locals join in on appetizing Italian food, with a garnish of Australian flair. Start with Colosseum-embossed, fish-bowl-affiliated mega sangria, a gag drink for a loved one's birthday. Continue the obnoxious oversized, family-sized fulfillment and order a Pizza Bianche. This is a lengthy pizza stretching the span of your table, and beyond. Or, you can go small and sift through delicate medium rare lamb racks, wrestled with light pistachio crust and red wine jus. Finish the visit with a darling view of the harbor with dessert wines and gelato. Be sure to arrive early, unless you enjoy waiting and starving. read more

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One of the many restaurants located in Darling Harbour. My friends and I came in on a Thursday night and waited for a bit for a table. I had the lamb kebabs, and my friends ordered a pizza and salad. If we had more people, I would have definitely wanted to have tried the 1 meter long pizza! Anyways I wish we had been told the portions were meant to share. The salad, pizza, and lamb kebab portions were all huge. The lamb kebabs were presented beautifully hanging on two skewers. The lamb was a bit chewy but tasty with the trio of sauces. There was a garlic aioli, chili aioli, and a chilli sauce. My friend enjoyed her BBQ chicken pizza and the salad. The prices were reasonable for the portion sizes. Our waiter was hard to get as our water was never refilled. Would recommend coming with a large group and sharing their pastas, pizzas, and salads. A decent option for eating in darling harbour. read more

Criniti's - Darling Harbour - Huge lamb kebabs with chips and pita bread - Italian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

We had a really nice dinner when we were in Sydney. Great seafood. My daughter had crab legs. They looked tasty...lol, I didn't get a chance to taste them. It was a tad chilly, but they had the heaters going. Good place to grab dinner and lunch. read more

Criniti's - Darling Harbour - Italian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Perfection! Pure perfection!! Where do I start? Overnight stays in Sydney have become somewhat of a regular occurrence over the past five years; and I always look forward to trying a different restaurant experience. Thanks to this app I have found hidden gems for an amateur foodie from Newcastle that are usually only known by locals. Tonight's choice was to dine at Criniti's Harbourside, Darling Harbour. I chose to dine here tonight based on the extensive menu...so much to choose from; they have something for anyone, any taste or any mood! I will start with the view...breathtaking!!! I cannot recall seeing Darling Harbour at night, and what a beautiful night it is has been. We arrived and the restaurant inside was packed (as I have learned it is always a good sign of a great meal in Sydney). We were lead by the greeter through the dynamic and electric ambience of the inside seating outside to the million dollar view of Darling Harbour. We were seated and started browsing the menu. I already knew what I was going to get Freshly Shucked Sydney Rock Oysters Kilpatrick style to start and for main, Fettuccine Carbonara (always my staple and safe go-to), while my mother ordered Boscaiola with Gnocchi as recommended by our very welcoming waitress and my father the spaghetti bolognese. Considering the restaurant appeared to be nearing capacity, our starter Oyster Kilpatrick extremely fast!!! The oysters were amazing on their own, but combined with Criniti's Kilpatrick sauce and the bacon are equal first of all time that I have eaten. I found it so difficult to refrain from licking the oyster shell clean of the sauce remaining, I didn't think it would be very appropriate . No sooner than our lovely waitress had cleared our oyster tray and share plates, arrived our mains. The serving size...woah ENORMOUS!!!!! (See pics although I don't think the photos do the serving size justice really). The house made pasta was so beautifully rich, the cured meats in the carbonara and Boscaiola were so flavoursome, and the gnocchi OMG... that gnocchi though, the meatball with the spagbol had such a depth of flavour I really wanted to get dessert, anything with Nutella as the main ingredient would do, but I was just wholly satisfied with my savoury starter and main, my dessert stomach just isn't functioning tonight. Thanks to the staff at Criniti's for a wonderful evening!! You deserve so much more than five stars! read more

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What a disappointing dining experience. The gnocchi was burnt and the spaghetti was watery with a deplorable meatball on top. The food was inedible and when we mentioned it to one of the managers she was rude and dismissive. Terrible service, dreadful food, all in all an absolute waste of money. read more

Crinitis Restaurant, please come to Los Angeles!!! My daughter and I were visiting family in Sydney over past couple of weeks. One day we went into Darling Harbor and happened upon Crinitis! We had the most wonderful time there. The staff, especially RIGZIN, the Assistant Manager, the delicious food that was delivered quickly and hot and did I say delicious, the atmosphere and the views of the harbor. Lets put it this way, we could think of no other place we would rather go a week later, and the night before we had to fly back to LA, than to go back there for a farewell dinner with my parents. We made sure to book around 730pm and request the balcony seating, so we could enjoy the Saturday night Darling Harbor fire works show, and again we were treated with smiles and fun by our waitress OLGA and Assistant Manager RIGZIN, came by again to make sure we were happy and was there anything else he could do to make our experience even better! Crinitis at Darling Harbor is an epic place to go with a group for fun and also for an romantic dinner for two on the balcony. I would give it 100 stars if I could!! Can't wait to head back to Sydney again soon. First stop - Crinitis! read more

An unexceptional tourist restaurant with booze by the pint and pizza by the meter. I had lots of great dining experiences in Sydney but this busy, loud, hot mess of a chain restaurant was definitely the exception. read more

I've eaten here a few times. I enjoy the food here very much. They have an extensive menu. There is so much to choose from and something for everybody. Being it is on the 2nd level it's a nice harbour view. The evening I dined it was storming and thunder. The rain was pouring heavily and it was still beautiful and cozy. The pizza is served on a stand providing additional room for other items. Everything from the pizza, the pasta, to the cocktails tasted great. My friend arrived as we were already finishing up. They had no problem providing her quick service. No complaints. read more

Here's how you can sum up what's sure to be your Criniti's dining experience: 1. Long wait in which you'll attempt to get a drink from a crowded bar so you can jam in next to all of the other people waiting, and continue to wait for what seems an eternity. *You can make reservations from my understanding, so possible to avoid this one.* 2. Terrible service-- in a somewhat smart (for them) move, the folks at Criniti's have decided to have buzzers on the table for when you need service. That means they can hire less people, but it also means if lots of people want service (or if you want to order within an hour of sitting down) than you'll SOL. 3. Average (at best) Italian food. This place is a major tourist trap and they're turning out pretty terrible food and charging extraordinary rates for it. The pasta was rubbery and the sauce bland, and the pizza tasted like something you could get at Mad Pizza (and pay less for as well). Save your money unless you like being super frustrated for a couple of hours and blowing a ton of money on crappy food. read more

Wanted to see why the Hype was about. Huge portion sizes, was rushed in and rushed out again. The price didn't match the quality. read more

Have you ever had a one metre pizza and then considered having more?! Coming from little ol' Adelaide and falling in love with Sydney, I have to say, Criniti's IS as good as it gets when it comes to pizza! 3 of us absolutely DEVOURED the one metre wood oven pizza that was full of toppings, flavour and covered with quality!! I have to rave about the friendly staff! It made the experience that much better! We heard how busy this place gets (and it was as crazy as expected) however, the best thing to do.. call and book a day or two beforehand! I've been twice on busy Saturday nights and never had a problem getting in. I'll be back in a few weeks Criniti's! read more

Criniti's - Darling Harbour - Italian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

An italian inspired restaurant located on the edge of the waterline in Darling Harbour. Came here for some drinks a late night and we got seated outside immediately. It was kinda crowded so they had lots to do which affected the service a bit. Even though the service was a bit slow, it didnt bother us too much since we had a great spot and didnt eat. The restaurant overall is pretty cozy and perfect place to bring a larger party to enjoy a night. I cant say much about the food though, but it looked promising on the neighbors table. I like the view from the patio outside, but you probably have to be early to grab one of these spots prime time. Go here to enjoy a drink or two, before continuing into the Casino which only is a few steps away! read more

Great little restaurant with good food. Staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was lovely. Right on the harbour.

Sadly, a very poor experience with terrible service for overpriced packet prawns. 3 of the listed wines in the red Italian section were out of stock so we had to settle for the Chianti. For appetisers we ordered chilli prawn bruschetta and received cold packet prawn drenched in five island sauce. We left with a $65 bill and an unfinished bottle of wine. Terrible, terrible service. Big waste of time as the service (rather lack of) left most sections leaving their tables to seek out their waiters. Not worth the time or money for foodies. read more

Had 4 course tasting menu. Bruschetta, pizza, grilled seafood and creme brûlée. Big sizes for first two courses. Go easy to keep room for main and dessert. Underwhelmed on both food and service. Great views. read more

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Decent Italian despite the price... Spaghetti Polpette was buttery. The meatballs were on the large side and tasty. The lasagne made with homemade pasta seemed to melt in your mouth. The service was very good. The decor was interesting and the location made for a beautiful evening experience. read more

I already tried Criniti's in Woolloomooloo and as we were in the city why don't try the same brand again but in a different location? Well the result was even over the expectations :) We got bruschetta with pomodori to get a start, crusty and tasty, then we follow with panzerottini, to go then through 2 wood fired pizzas, padrino and napolitana, they were awesome, selected ingredients and honestly I was no expecting so good quality from it but we also have to consider that the price is a bit over the average. Anyway the view from the balcony is unbelievable and the quality of food worth the price. It's not so quite but if you with friends that's probably one of the best location you can choose. Looking forward to test the other locations then :) read more

Its a very loud place, very popular place for birth day celebrations. The staff bring the birth day cakes while jumping around and playing the drum!!!! We had a pizza, it was very ordinary. read more

Darling harbour - not traditionally the creme de la creme of food options. But surprised was what we were when we had two pizzas (seriously oversized!) and they were not overdone with toppings but had a good amount of quality ingredients. It's no Rosso Pomodoro, but it was seriously good stuff. It's tourist prices though, so be warned. And I'm not kissing when it comes to size - we could barely finish half of either pizza, so doggy-bagged it. Wait service was attentive on the day, but the place was barely quarter full, so that's expected. Worth a visit if you've a hankering for a good pizza. They also do a calzone/pizza. Seriously, a half pizza and half calzone. It's gooood. read more

So much to like about this place. The wood fired garlic & mozzarella pizza (sold by the meter) was excellent. Tasting menu also got rave reviews. Great atmosphere on the water, and cool vibe to this restaurant. Definitely give them a go. read more

Had dinner here tonight for my nephews birthday. The place was super packed for the whole evening, and once you get a taste of their food, it's easy to see why. It's a little on the pricey side, but delicious and value for money. Unfortunately, the whole experience is let down by what can only be described as truly appalling service. It's almost like rhe crinitis code of conduct is to not make eye contact with a customer just in case they need you to do your job. We had to ask repeatedly for water and drinks, to order starters, have the plates taken away and order mains and were made to feel like we where putting the waitstaff out, they were a little on the rude side. They did give us a 25% discount off the total bill because of the poor seevice, but even though the food was fabulous, we won't be going back read more

It says fresh pasta to be served but I got a dry pasta instead , very disappointed !! Customer services are terrible as well, seafood s okay , pretty privy for a dry pasta w seafood asking for $35 read more

Criniti's - Darling Harbour - I expected it's fresh pasta but it isn't !!! $35 for dry pasta, disappointed !!! - Italian Near Me - Sydney, NSW

You definitely don't need to dress up for this place. We came in jeans and thongs like everyone else at the restaurant. The service wasn't bad although we had to ask for chips that took a while to arrive. The food was decent -- not bad, not amazing. The menu is huge. Prefer Hurricanes for ribs. Sticky date pudding is yummy. It's a bit overpriced but typical given its location. read more

I've been to Criniti's in parramatta and was pretty much let down. The darling harbour version was quite a lot better. It was very busy but we still had good table service. The view from the balcony was just fantastic as it became dusk and he city lights came out. We were also treated with a fireworks display. The food was beautiful and well presented. I have learnt with Criniti's though to order the small portion for my main so there is enough room for a nice dessert from the extensive menu. Overall we had a great meal in a fantastic location. Friendly staff and good service. 4 stars. read more

This one gets one bubble (star) only because there is no "zero" option. We ordered bruschetta and a bottle of chianti ($50) while we decided on our mains. The former arrived 15 minutes later (acceptable), and the latter arrived 45 minutes later, 15 minutes after our mains. The server poured two glasses without offering either of us a taste and left. After one taste of the wine we asked the server to take it away and remove it from our bill. She returned soon after and said she couldn't remove it from the bill because it was already opened. I asked to speak to a manager and an assistant manager appeared saying the same thing. the manager finally appeared and said the same thing. I told him I would pay for the food but not the wine, handed him cash for the bill and headed for the door, at which point he stepped in front of me and literally bumped his chest against mine and said, "mate, it doesn't work like that. You ordered the wine and now you have to pay for it. If you wanted good wine you should have ordered the $75 bottle." I replied that we didn't like the wine, didn't drink it, and should not have to pay for it. By that time nearly every one in the restaurant was looking at us, and my daughter was crying, so I pulled a fifty from my wallet and paid him for the crap wine (which he no doubt sold to other customers for 18 per glass), and left. The manager was happy to lose me as a customer, and is clearly in the wrong line of work. I will now let social media work its magic. read more