What a great little find in Orange! It was tempting not to do a review so we could keep this gem a…read moresecret for a little longer. We visited Orange for a day trip from Sydney and had lunch at Charred. They have a great wine list and a surprisingly extensive Beer and Cider list. I couldn't go past tasting one of the oatmeal stouts they had on offer (it was the last bottle!) which was a great start to our meal. Their dishes are made for sharing and every single dish we had, I mean every - single - dish - was super delicious. For some reason I've found this pretty rare these days. We started with the chicken liver parfait with elderflower jelly and house baked bread and crackers. The jelly paired wonderfully with the creamy smooth parfait. It was also served with some amazing pickles. I wanted to order every single one of the Medium plates but settled for the pork belly and two bone marrows (you order them per piece). The pork belly was tender and delicious and came with a thai dressing that cut through the fattiness of the pork. The bone marrow was delicious, I spread mine on the their warm home made bread. The parsley and caper salad was a great combination for the marrow. For our main, we skipped the large plates and got the Venison shanks which was one of their specials. There is a local venison farm where the venison is sourced. Oh my. The meat was fall off the bone tender. The sauce was sticky and rich. The serve was huge (they did say the main or large plates were, well, large). We also ordered a side of the moroccan carrots which we probably didn't need as the venison was served with roast carrots and roast potatoes... but then we would have missed out on that gorgeous almond cream. We were so full that we had to take some of the venison and carrots home in a take away container (which the staff were more than happy to oblige). We didn't think we could fit any more in, so decided to just order a *few* doughnuts. What a fabulous meal. I was so happy afterwards that I couldn't stop grinning from ear to ear. We were seated near the kitchen and I overheard a group say that they came up from Canberra just to try the restaurant. I would do the same! They bake their own bread and also sell loaves to take home. I couldn't resist taking a loaf home, if only to extend the dining experience. We are already planning a return visit and we'll be bringing some friends with us.

This is more of a foodie experience than what we expected. Although the menu was a set price of $70…read moreper person for 3 courses, the quality of food was amazing and the wine selection the best we ever had. Our only regret was the final bill and that we should have shared a set menu as we could not finish all 3 on our own. If they allowed ordering single menu items or even 2 courses for $50, we may return again :)

This was our first return visit, and had some wonderful weather to experience this restaurant…read moreoutside. The front verandah gives you a great view of coming and going on Dubbo's main business street. As was the case our first visit at the peak of summer, the food servings are very generous. Consider a sharing serve initially and then see how it goes. The beer battered chips are fantastic. Drinks include many craft beer options and, though relatively pricey, are served up with all the information you need and a friendly attitude from the staff. Background music plays all day, and I recommend this restaurant for lunch (as that's when we have visited).

Great way to enter the establishment, side alley with blues tunes blaring on outside speaker. Good…read morebeer selection, minimal lunch choices but not really an issue. I got the Reuben, far from traditional but tasty none the less. But SORT OUT THE AIR CON, ie don't have the back roller door open! It was stinking hot, but they tried to fix when we brought it up. Great theme, and early days yet, let's see how they go as they mature

Most of the winery restaurants in the Mudgee region are only open for lunch on weekends or Fridays,…read moreor otherwise offer tasting and cheese platters for those who'd like some food at the winery. Blue Wren has a' la carte options available from Wednesdays. Our visit was on a cold Friday afternoon, and we sat in the smaller room between the tasting are and the larger function room, warmed by a wood fire at one end. My beef burger was chunky and flavoursome, while my partner's fish and chips were rated "Fantastic!" - large pieces of succulent fillet with just the right amount of light batter to give a bit of crunch. At $40 for the two dishes, pretty good value. What ought to be considered though, is the level of markup on the wines. Our two glasses of the winery's own product cost about the same as a full BOTTLE from the Cellar Door not 10 metres away; and the glassware was nicer at the tasting table! And bottles at the restaurant cost around double the price of getting one from the Cellar and walking it in. It's obviously so much more money than any regular dining venue would charge for corkage, one wonders what the rationale is of doing so.

Not sure why there aren't any reviews up, because this lovely place is popular. I would consider…read morethis an upmarket yet understated (read: not posh pants) place, complete with mood lighting, linen manchester, silver service, pretty food and elevated prices. But it's worth it, for a special occasion. A good range of ages were represented and plates were mostly heading back to the kitchen empty. That's got to be a good sign. I enjoyed all three courses, sneaking a taste of a couple of the others on the table. Our table, that is. Not the one next door. Although... the neighbouring table was so close I could have sneaked a morsel from their plate. And the nosy parker did seem inordinately more interested in our conversations than those of her companion. That might be my only criticism. The seating position could be spaced out a little bit more. We left in high spirits, with full bellies and lighter wallets. But we weren't complaining.

After consuming large amounts of turkey and ham over the Christmas holidays, my wife and I needed a…read morebit of a break and decided to have a date night. As we were in Orange NSW we couldn't think of a better place than Lolli Redini. We have been there before and knew what to expect - good service, warm atmosphere and carefully prepared food . They are consistently voted as a top place to go in the area so we knew we wouldn't be disappointed! I have to tell you I wanted to give them a five star because every bite of our meals were amazing. The way they combine local ingredients to create their dishes is truly a great experience. The only issue we had was we were greeted by someone that had very little experience and although she was trying hard to please, fell short in the beginning . We had to firstly ask for a menu after being seated for quite some time then we had to give our order to another staff member because they were not confident that she had filled out the order form properly - and we heard about the evening special after we already decided on what to have. But these are little things and after that the food made up for it . Okay, three courses for $95.00 is okay for nice food, and my wife ordered different dishes than I so we could switch at the halfway point and get to experience six courses each. My wife chose a Prawn Squid Ink Pasta with Baby Zucchini for starters, Mullaway fillet with Leeks and Spanner Crab Sauce, and a Rhubarb Strawberry Parfait. I chose a Broad Bean and Pea Risotto with Pancetta for starter, Pork belly with celeriac gratin and Granny Smith apple sauce, and pressed chocolate soufflé cake with fresh figs. The Pork Belly and Chocolate cake were stand out items for me but all the food was amazing. Please try it. If you go,try their signature cheese soufflé - it has been a standout there for years but we wanted to try other dishes.

Back to a five star! we hadn't been here for a while so treated ourselves. The food was delicious…read moreand faultless. Lunch on a Friday was very quiet. It is located at a lower level than the other restaurants and is very private. Our waiter was very personable and was able to describe the food. Glad we came back. Parking is a bit of a pest as you can take a punt and see if you can get close but it is easier to parking in the shopping centre and walk along the lake.

Hmmm had expected a bit more from this place, service was good but the food a bit underwhelming…read morethough. My duck was over salted and dry. My partners steak was beautiful though. Petit fours were pretty it unremarkable. Disappointed.

Good beer selection, amazing deep fried wings with delicious dipping sauce. Definitely recommend!read more

We were attending the six foot track marathon and stopped in with a group of 10. We were served…read morequickly. My son rolled his own pizza. They sent us next door for a beer which worked out well with BYO. The pizza tasted great!

Great ambiance excellent service…read more Coffee is really good! We came on a Sunday morning and hadn't booked, were seated inside and our coffee appeared very quick. The food looks great and smells Devine, alas, we had just had our breakfast and were just in need of coffee. Tables are appropriately spaced inside and out. We definitely will be back and hope to sit outside next time.

A friend recommended this place as she knows I'm a bit of a coffee snob :)…read moreThe place is set out beautifully with lots of seating options inside and outside in a shady courtyard. Five star service and a little pricey but still reasonable. We shared breakfast and there was enough for us both - and they even served it on 2 separate plates for us. The coffee was great - not perfect but I would give it 7/10 for a frothy cappuccino. I'll be back!!

This was actually a really lovely pub, and it was one that I had no idea existed until I wandered…read morepast it. Okay, I have never been up to this part of Sydney previously, so I guess I had no idea what I would encounter, but this place literally appeared out of nowhere. It is probably more like one of those country restaurants, but in reality, it has a real nice charm about it that many places are lacking. Oh, and it has a nice outdoor area, though it doesn't have a huge selection of beers.

Not bad. But overpriced given the quality of nearby eateries. We picked it because they re-opened…read moreat 4 an hour earlier than nearby restaurants, and we didn't want take out. The Charred Veggie Salad with Chicken was really good (Mrs B.) I got an "American Burger" with "Kumera" wedges (Sweet Potato Fries) the Fries we're better than the burger, which was nonetheless enjoyable. Better beers than some places

Nice for a country pub with a modern and refurbished dining area. Friendly staff with a varied menu…read moreand specials. Meals were of a decent size and made with fresh ingredients