I love this place, except I always leave having spent $200+. It's expensive but the quality and…read moreselection is excellent. I'd recommend buying pantry staples at Woolies or Coles, but meats, veggies, and speciality items at Harris Farms. The seafood is very high quality!

Had a girls dinner there yesterday after being advised by an Italian friend that this was her…read morefavourite Italian restaurant in Sydney ... And I definitely understand why... Would have given 5 stars (well deserved for the food) - but the service was well below average (unfriendly) so it is a 4. We tried 3 pasta dishes (from 22 to 26$) : risotto with sage, pumpkin and buffala mozzarella, pasta a la vongole and I had cappelletti (pasta filled with cheese) Ai porcini. All 3 were delicious - very authentic as what you would get in Italy. The servings could be a little bigger (cappelletti in particular). At least it gave us the opportunity to try the desserts :-) Nutella tart was the special...and a winner. It was rich so good to be shared but the homemade crust was very well done and the filling has a great strong Nutella taste. I also liked the vibe - nothing fancy, simple busy local restaurant. A refreshing change from all the restaurants in the city, Surry hills etc... I must say :-)

It's about time I wrote a review for my favourite local Italian restaurant. I am surprised they…read morearen't already listed on Yelp as they have plenty of reviews on TripAdvisor! And the fact that the majority of their ratings are 5/5 on TripAdvisor speaks for itself ;) Everything from the service to the ambiance to the food is an A+. All the staff are Italian and they will help you with food/wine recommendations. The pastas are freshly handmade, the wine is beautiful and the prices are very fair. I walked by this restaurant weekly noticing it was always packed yet I had never heard the name before so I finally looked it up on the internet and saw fantastic reviews. It is definitely a local's spot as it is situated in Bondi Junction and most Sydney folks probably haven't heard of it. Everything I have had here is wonderful! Just to list a few - Asparagi in Camicia $13.5 (fresh steamed asparagus wraped in Fontina cheese, Prosciutto & crumbed) -Carpaccio di Manzo $14.5 (Beef carpaccio) -Tagliata di Manzo a peso $11 per 100 g (beef sirloin steak) -ALLLL of their pastas No better way to finish off a great Italian meal with affagato! Do yourself a favour and dine here - you won't be disappointed. Feels like Italy! Note: All 5 photos were taken from the restaurant's fb page - I did not take them.

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!

Absolute best Italian!!! Fresh breads, pastas, salads, steaks and appetizers. The house made pastas…read moreare the fantastic!!! So much to choose from and all amazing!!!! Friendly staff. Reservations highly recommended!! Can sit inside or out!! Save room for dessert!! All so yummy!!!!

Walking down Queen Street during lunchtime you see a variety of folks going in different places to…read moregrab their takeaway. Now we usually frequent Kuk thai or Chargrill Charlie's (you know the one Opera went to) for our quick meal, but after not finding our favorite pasta to pair with the chicken at Charlie's we went to Pasta Pantry. They have a good variety of pastas, ready made Italian sides, salads and dips. We order a couple of different cold pastas (Chicken Tortellini, Spinach Ravioli, Sausage Penne and Basil and Pesto Cappellini) packaged in two medium takeaway containers and we are good to go. The pasta is tasty and made fresh. There is also the smell of baked goods when you're in the shop and they are also one of the few places in the area that carry Pepsi Max (our soft drink of choice). It's a good place to grab a quick meal when we're in the mood for some pasta.

Definitely the best coffee on Queen Street. Really efficient baristas- our regular weekend coffee…read more We have had some of the pasta dishes before and they are pretty tasty also- highly recommended !

The prices are high, but I expect to pay a bit more for some of the higher quality brands they…read morecarry. Why, then, two stars? The service here, or lack thereof, is appalling, even by Australian standards. I can't tell you how many times I've known what I want, but I can't get anyone to unlock/open the cabinet for me because they are too busy having a 30 minute conversation with a friend at the cash register/front counter. And the organization and layout is another pet peeve. I buy all my supplements online now at iHerb. Great prices, super convenient. Maybe Australian retailers will get their shit together one of these days, but I am not counting on it. This place is a definite pass in my book.

Dr Earth Go Vita is a mouthful of a name, it is true. I think it's co-branding or something…read more Whatever, I'm going to stick with Dr Earth! This "health & wellness" supplier has been around for a long time and stock a great range of big name brands like Blackmores as well as lesser known ones. They mainly stick with vitamins, natural cosmetics and homeopathic medicines, but do have a fair amount of food and definitely all the basics for a healthy kitchen. You can get your bulk oils etc here as well as exotic-sounding but standard health shop fare like tempeh, manuka honey, goat's yoghurt and protein bars. They have a great loyalty programme with 21% off everything in the store for card holders on certain days (join their email list for info) on top of the discount card holders receive anyway.

A traditional Italian cafe with fresh offerings of sandwiches, Arancini, lasagne, pastas, soup and…read moremore. They also sell gelato, deli meats and cheeses. There's take away pasta products too. I ordered the sausage and fennel pasta ragu. It was probably one of the tastiest pastas I have had in a long time. They cooked it freshly while I waited and it was piping hot and a delicious flavour. Unfortunately it was $17 and only had about 10 pieces of gnocchi and two tiny pieces of meat, so not entirely a ragu. They also had sweet options in of Nutella etc

Ever since I watched Pia Miranda making tomato sauce and dancing with her nonna under the Sydney…read moreflighpath, I've wanted to be in an Italian family. Sapori Di Sardegna brings that dream a little closer to life. Andrea and Pauline are the sweetest couple who welcomes everyone into their cafe/deli with smiles and coffee. And it must be infectious, because I've never come across a rude or grumpy customer here either! For this end of town, coffees are a bargain at $3 and the food's pretty incredible too - I love the torta di salata and the sfogliatelle are dangerously addictive. Get in at the right time and you'll get them fresh from the oven!

Can't believe this place has been open for 10 years and I only just discovered it. I came here with…read moremy partner last night after a couple of our friends told us it was their favourite Italian in Bondi. We came at 8pm on a Sunday evening and it was packed so we put our name down and came back later. There are 16 options for pasta "sauces" that include a variety of meat, vegetables, herbs, etc. Then you choose from home-made pastas: gnocchi, fettuccine, spinach/ricotta ravioli, veal ravioli, penne or spaghetti. Per our friends suggestion we went with the fettucine pasta with the Bassano sauce (italian sausage, exotic mushrooms, porcini, fresh basil and sage, Napoli, dash of cream). It was AMAZING! The home-made noodles were cooked to perfection and the sauce was absolutely delicoius. It was $25 for the secondo (main) size which I think is reasonable. We also ordered the Parmagiana Catania (eggplant parmesan) that comes with bread and a side salad. It wasn't anything unique but the portion size was huge and the side salad helped balance out the heavy cheesy dish. Oh yeah, the garlic bread we ordered as a starter was awesome. With 2 mains, garlic bread and 1 glass of wine the bill came to $66 for two people. Not bad! We'll be back to eat our way through the rest of their menu!

Delish!! I had pasta /Hubbie had veal parm with salad . Service and food were great !read more

We all love a good pizza, and Arthur's definitely makes some…read more I usually gauge a restaurant's pizza-making ability by ordering a margherita (plain cheese + tomato). If they can make their margherita's flavoursome and delicious, they are truly skilled. And Arthur's margherita is one of the best I've ever had! Just the right amount of cheese, perfectly melted, with tangy, crisp-tasting tomato sauce, and the most fragrant fresh basil ever. Arthur's also has some delicious fresh juices, which I love. Rarely do you get served genuinely fresh juice, but their apple juice was divine. The service was outrageously friendly, and the waitresses were eager to help and make you comfortable. The prices were more than reasonable, and I had a nice, filling lunch for less than $15, which is excellent. I'd definitely go here again, dying to try some of their pasta!

Bought take away snitzel and chips, I pick up the take away so it does not spoil and get cold…read more Unfortunately when I got home looking forward to good snitzel it was cremated "dry and tasteless" my wife threw hers away as it was not eatable. So sad but the chips were great but definitely not worth the money or the trip I would strongly suggest go somewhere else for your snitzel maybe its pizza they can make well who knows

I'm pretty sure that when I lived in Sydney at least 50% of the reason I could occasionally…read morepersuade my dad and step mum to visit me was because it meant they'd also be able to go and stock up at Simon Johnson. Most people of the vaguely foodie persuasion will be familiar with the name Simon Johnson as their produce is now stocked in many high-end deli sort of stores all over Australia. A visit here is essentially a visit to the mothership. In this store you will find a single room - like a humidor - filled with cheeses... chocolate you can't buy from anywhere else in the country and other sumptuous delights like persian fairy floss. If you want to really, really impress a guest or truly delight a host(ess), this is the only place you need to go.

Quality food is easy to find. But high quality food from all over the world is hard to come by…read more Until Simon Johnson that is. Simon Johnson (the store and the person) is really able to furnish you with provisions that are of the highest quality and are simply mouth-watering. The Simon Johnson store in Woollahra is one of the best places to visit to get a taste of this food heaven. Valrhona chocolate (the only place where you can get it), English biscuits, Wasabi coated peanuts, an entire room fromagerie and many more can be seen inside this store. And while you enjoy browsing through the delicious offerings, you can even get complimentary coffee! This really is a must-visit place!

There are two Divines in this shopping centre. One is on the ground floor and dealing with…read moresandwiches and smoothies, and the another one is upstairs and it's fruits shops & greengrocers. Next door is economical supermarket ALDI, so always those two shops are competing over the prices, which is very good for shoppers. This shop is open pretty much long hours and I like it. Business Hours: M 7:00am-8:00pm T 7:00am-7:30pm W 7:00am-7:30pm Th7:00am-9:oopm F 7:00am-7:30pm Sa7:00am-7:00pm Su7:00am-7:00pm

This tiny 'island' inside Eastgate shopping centre gets a visit from me every day thanks to their…read morechicken schnitzel wraps - just $4.50. They can be a little inconsistent in terms of filling. For instance, one wrap might have one sliver of schnitzel, while another may have three, so make sure you specify which one you want or you may be disappointed. A selection of savoury salads, and a vibrant tropical fruit salad that looks like it could transport you straight to some balmy tropical island. Partner it with a choice of yoghurts, or throw in a chocolate covered strawberry for good measure. A range of gourmet toasted sangas... and wraps extend to red or smoked salmon, vegetarian, turkey, ham and plain chook. The home made pastas look like they've come fresh from an Italian mama's kitchen - in fact, it's possible they have - and I've no doubt they taste as good as they look because they sell out pronto. I haven't indulged because pasta and my belly just don't get along. Wash it all down with a fresh fruit juice concoction of your choice. And make a daily bee-line for this healthy island in a sea of fast food Bondi Junction junk.