I had a lot of trouble deciding what I wanted because the menu has so many good options! We loved…read morethe caprese, veal dishes, and desserts. The gnocchi was so good that we ordered another plate of it--some of the best gnocchi I've ever had in my life! The campangnola, however, was pretty bland, and service slowed down over the course of the evening. Thankfully we weren't in a rush, but if we had somewhere to be, it would've been a problem. Overall, good experience and I would go back for more

Well, this is more like it. I've had a bad run of overcharged, expensive restaurants that can't…read morecook vegetarian food for toffee. I say toffee but that has taste, and some places I've been to seem to think taste is an optional extra. La Ricetta was a breath of fresh air and revitalised my taste buds after so much disappointment. The staff were really friendly, the menu unpretentious and with a wide range of decent choices and the atmosphere was great - you could see that people had it down as a favourite place as every table was packed, and I could see why. The wine selection was good, the mushroom pasta absolutely delicious and I'd highly recommend for another visit. Top marks for a humble family-owned Italian eatery that's been the best place I've visited in ages. They're keeping it simple: just cooking great food!! I loved this restaurant - what a find.

Came here on a whim after Bloodwood was booked out and experienced one of the best meals I have…read moreever had. European style cooking meaning everything is cooked in butter and so is VERY rich. All the food is prepared fresh and that's what you can really taste. The duck tortellini was out of control good, the fresh pasta really putting it into the culinary stratosphere. I could go on about the food but fundamentally it's all going to be great. Service was impeccable as well, really lovely staff. My vegan was catered for with her own specially prepared dishes at short notice. Usually she's told she can have a salad, but they prepared an entire 3 course menu for her, including a divine mushroom soup, a risotto and sorbet. They mentioned that with more notice, they could prepare 'something proper' for her. It's at the expensive end of dining but they have a special at the moment of $60 for 3 courses ($80 with wine) or $80 for 5 courses ($100 with wine). Totally worth it if you're looking for a fancy night out.

Great Italian fare. Three course meal for $55 or $75 with wine for each course. Highly recommend it…read morehere.

Went for some cocktails, left very happy after cocktails. They have a great selection of colourful…read morecocktails that are only $10 during happy hour (from 5-7). I would especially recommend the Amaretto Sour and give an honourable mention to the mint martini. The staff was also super friendly and attentive and even provided us with complimentary snacks and extended happy hour! Looking forward to trying some of their tapas next time.

Went for a birthday lunch today with my partner and my parents. We loved it! The staff were all so…read morelovely and attentive from the moment we walked in. Great value and every dish we ordered was delicious. Honestly no complaints whatsoever. We opted to order several dishes from the menu instead of the banquet/share platter options, all were great! We had the mixed schawarma, fried feta balls, haloumi, fattoush, cauliflower, vine leaves, potatoes and knafeh. Decor is great too, we had a lovely table next to the open windows at the front. Great wine selection as well.

Unlike the name suggests, it has indoor and outdoor seating options. Casual environment with nice…read moreplating . I had the. Mollouba. Braised lamb over rice and grilled cauliflower. I enjoyed the dish. The meat was moist, but I would have preferred it with a jus, so the plating would have to be reinvented.

I visited here with a food tour and it continues to be a major regret that I was unable to return…read moreto this venue again before my Sydney trip ended. I only tried one food item here, and it was the falafel ball. I'm not usually into falafel, but this appetizer changed my mind. It was so well seasoned and a little spicy. It made me want to try way more things, but that was not in the cards for me. Excellent visit.

Amazing authentic italian spot known by locals! There was a bit of a line up but the store is…read morepretty spacious and can accommodate big parties as well. Love that you can pick the type of pasta you get along with the sauce. The pasta I got was amazing, super generous with toppings and portion size. They gave us two whole crab legs for each pasta I think it's a great bang for your buck

Just hits every single time!!!…read more A whole in the wall but the quality of the food and the quickness of the service leaves you full but thinking about the next time you come back.

We asked our Turkish instructor from Art Masterclass for a local, authentic restaurant…read morerecommendation and she immediately said Taste of Turkey. That was good enough for us! We made reservations immediately for a future evening we had free! Days later, off we went to the multicultural suburb of Newtown! The weather was cool and the restaurant had both indoor and outdoor seating. We were seated by our hostess Sevda who recalled my reservation requested dairy free and gluten limited. She really did an amazing job working with us on our orders to ensure my dietary needs were met. We enjoyed Çig Köfte for our appetizer. A squeeze of lemon over it and this spicy, bulgar wheat dish was spectacular! My wonder wife had a lamb entree and I had the vegetarian entree modified to be both dairy and gluten free. Both were incredible! The flavors and consistencies and presentation were astounding! Wow! Life is good when you just follow local recommendations in a new city with infinite choices.

I came here prior to going to an event next door. The food was top notch, the service brisk and…read moreefficient. I would definitely go back.

Have you ever wanted to try South American street food but have been a bit reluctant to travel by…read moreplane the +50 hours to get to the heart of South America? Now you don't have to thanks to Arepa, the ultimate restaurant for South American street food. This cozy little place isn't much to look at on the inside. It keeps things simple and minimalist. Posters stuck up with black tape, neon logo sign, black and white menu board. The dining areas are one large wooden table to share inside and three small tables outside. The menu is simple. Four different mains to choose from, each a corn dough pouch filled with wholesome and flavourful fillings. There is a vegetarian option, vegan option, chicken option and pork option, with four chooses for extra fillings. Four dollars extra will give you a generous side of fries. Easy, tasty, satisfying. Each table has its own napkin dispenser and bottle of chilli mayo and garlic aioli. Having the two greatest dipping sauces within arms reach truly defines heaven. We only made one of our corn pockets a combo, as one side of fries was enough for me and the wife. Was there an all out sauce war between the chilli mayo and garlic aioli? You bet. The chips were cooked right on point. A delightful crunch outside with hot fluffy... cassava! Not potato but cassava, which looks like white sweet potato but tastes and feels just like potato. I honestly thought it was potato chips but no... cassava. Our corn pockets came out in good time. They might look like something you'd have as a snack but believe me these hand held corn pockets will fill you up. My black beans and feta with guasacaca (mushy avocado) was amazing. The corn pocket held the filling firmly in place. The sharpness of the feta was subdued by the smoothness of the black beens. An absolute perfect balance of flavours. This place also offers a selection of canned beers and cider. I'm not much of a tinnies fan myself but at the end of the day beer is beer, be it in a bottle or a bucket. Got to try my first watermelon pilsner. It's just what you'd expect, beer with an undercutting watermelon flavour. I had no idea it could be done. Not sure I'd order it again but it was well worth the try. $42.50 for two corn pockets, one being a combo and two beers. At first I thought it was a bit steep but realised that the beers were $7 each. Would we come back? Try and stop us.

The arepas are amazing. Just like home. I've tried all the fillings combination and they are all…read moreamazing. A beautiful reminder of the traditional flavors of home.

Great good, super nice staff in a relaxed and energetic environment. I had two simple and…read moreflavor/packed specials and forgot to take a readable photo of the chalkboard so I can tell you the exact names names. How about tomatoes stuffed with chickpeas and toothsome busiate pasta? Great wine by the glass too. As a single diner, I felt very welcomed.

@albarestaurantnewtown omg Andrea Fabio and the team make the most unbelievably delicious old…read moreschool Newtown Italian deliciousness - love and devotion in each mouthful of perfection.