Best service and perfect food, good environment and it is suitable for people to celebrate some…read moreactivities

There were eight of us and we wanted to eat at 2:30pm on a Sunday. This was the only place that…read moreadvertised food was served all day...and it was. The antipasto plate was very good especially the meatballs and zucchini flowers. As it was one child's birthday we got a Mickey Mouse pizza along with five other pizzas including a calzone. They were all good. There was a mix of desserts. The lavender scented pannacotta was nice but without a whiff of lavender. Parking on a Sunday is easy but any other day there are limits and you might have a walk in a side street. Whilst most of the wait staff were happy and friendly, we did strike a couple who were grumpy....we think one of them was the manager The pastas looked interesting so that might be the next meal

Four years later and we are still celebrating the same birthday but this time it wasn't quite the…read moresame. There were only six of us and the restaurant was filled with a wedding party, 50th birthday and small tables of 2, 4 and 6. It is glass all around and no verandah so it is very noisy. We were near a woman who has no volume control and that prevented our conversations until she was eating. It was a relief when she left as the reflection off the windows was a shocker. The group menu was a bit of a disappointment. There was no choice. The food was OK. Looking at the food photos from four years ago there was a similarity but just it missed the mark. The bread was not cut up and we did not have the knives to break into the crust. The penne was bland. The lamb needed a sauce, mint?, to cut into the fat. The dessert was more cream than cake. For the price paid, the food was disappointing. However, the amount of food was more than sufficient and they were prepared with doggy bags and containers for us to take away the leftovers. Maybe we should have gone for the a la carte? The service was excellent. Our waiter was very good. Parking was still no problem and on hot days if you are prepared to walk a little further you can park under some trees.

Self standing restaurant which is not in a cappuccino strip. That is pretty rare in Sydney…read more Nothing to complain about, exclusive location, but lots of corporate functions. So if you want to see white collar people"s idea of having fun, wearing party hats and sucking up to their boss, head down.

Very nice Italian restaurant with pleasant outdoor dining area. Nice traditional pastas, and good…read morefriendly service. Nice rustic looking decor with a woodfired pizza oven (will have to try the pizzas next time I go). Good "eating precinct" vibe along the whole street adds to the atmosphere

We came here for a work lunch recently and to be honest, the pizza I was told was fresh and edible…read more Because I didn't eat any I can't really say. I went against the grain and ordered a risotto which was meant to be Risotto Pollo - creamy mushroom with chicken. The taste was missing. I kept adding salt but all that did was make me thirsty and it still didn't taste that good. Even with lots of chilli, it didn't work. Another workmate got the Ossobucco beef after I told him what ossobucco actually was. He said that it was good. The meat melted on his fork so I can only assume that it tasted good too. Overall? It's a pricey endeavour for so so food. Maybe their pizzas are the things to stick to?

Parking in the street is a bit of a nightmare but it is worth going around the block and popping…read moreinto a side street. There is ample seating out the from with the gas heaters but we were soooo cold we opted for indoors. We were here well after three but they were still serving lunch and it looked pretty good. Our needs were coffee and something sweet. It didn't disappoint, very nice coffee and really good biscotti. With plenty of competition in the area the baristas and the pastry cooks need to be on their game. We will definitely detour here for lunch one day.

Cucina espresso located in the leafy suburb of Concord and is only 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD…read more Although not a suburb you'd usually pass through unless you live in the area, Cucina Espresso is definitely worth making an effort to visit. The cafè is very popular with locals, we arrived mid morning on a Sunday and the cafe was thriving with customers. We initially sat inside and waited for a table outside, with the staff accomodating when it became available. A delightful place to sit and enjoy our breakfast. It was a rainy day, but luckily kept dry by the overhead awnings. The owners very hospitable to everyone visiting their cafe and I understand why locals would keep coming back. We were informed it would be about 30-40 minutes wait due to the high volume of guests but we could order a drink while we waited. It's great to be informed. It also didn't take that long to get our food. The menu is extremely extensive and something for everyone, healthy options, a huge range of baked eggs and also sweet and decadent choices too. There is a wide range for lunch, but on this occasion we sampled the breakfast menu. In a group, we were lucky to be able to share a few different items from the menu. A lighter choice to start with - the 'buckinis' or granola clusters with yoghurt and fruit, beautifully arranged and quite colourful. This was followed by a breakfast burger with brioche bread and was very reasonably priced. We were impressed by the beetroot cured salmon done in house, sitting atop avocado served on pane di casa an Italian style of bread. Then came the stars of the show; the famous baked eggs. Unlike any baked eggs you've seen before, the Italian styled baked eggs are huge and they have five varieties. The hearty Uovo Bolognese e Piselli which is eggs poached in a beef bolognese sauce with peas, grana padano cheese and buffalo mozzarella served with pane di casa. Our favourite being the Uovo Cotto - it was eggs baked in a creamy white sauce with porchini mushroom, black truffle, potato mash and shaved grana padano cheese, topped with crispy bacon shreds and pane di casa - the taste was equivalent to a carbonara. Both were huge sizes so very reasonable for the price. On my next visit id like to try the one with pork fennel sausage. The Nutella pancakes were another great option recommended if you have a sweet tooth. You definitely get your nutella fix with these, not only were they topped with nutella, it was also in the pancake mixture too. This was served with vanilla gelato, strawberries and fresh mint. No fuss decor, Italian vibe to the styling and the counter also sells some goods to go. Great food on offer here and we certainly recommend a visit and in particular the baked eggs as a must.

Undercooked pasta and shabby seafood, carelessly flung on the plate (which would have been…read moreacceptable had it tasted fresh) are just some of the 'joys' that await you at Il Tratto Ra Ro Pizzeria. I've heard rumours this place was once the shining star along the restaurant strip of Majors Bay Rd. But a change in ownership several years ago has ensured its dismal reputation. Never one to take much notice of bad reviews, I decided to give Il Tratto a go. Maybe I should have listened! Il Tratto's prices are far too high for the small portion sizes. A plate of non-so-fresh king prawns will set you back $40, while a couple of crumbs, which they call garlic bread, costs $4. The pizza's are okay, but a little on the doughy side, and toppings are scarce. If you like noisy venues and average, overpriced food, this is the place for you. But as for me, I will not be returning any time soon.

I havent been for quite a few years to Ill Tratto Ra Ro since it had changed ownership. On a whim…read morewe decided to go and tryout the food. Really disappointed. First approach the first words - do you have a reservation. "No" and since that moment it was all down hill. We were made to feel like we where an inconvience to them for not booking. We had a waiter that really gave me goose bumps, unfriendly who couldnt pull a smile! Our order was simple, white bait fritters, Tratto ra ro pizza, rocket salad and soft drinks. Nothing special as it was an early dinner. We were asked if all food was to come out at same time - 'yes". The pizza came out first , 10 minutes later the white bait fritters with the salad. Not too impressed as the fritters was someones course! Pizza - I have had better. Fritters must have been bought frozen and just thrown in the fryer no taste. Salad, I think the lid from the salt shaker must have fallen off as there was so much salt on it that it was impossible to eat. At no point did any of the wait staff come over to ask us how the meal was or was there anything we needed. It was keeping tabs on our plates as soon as they where empty to remove them and get us on our merry way. This place has really lost the "WoW" factor the old owners use to bring to enhance the reputation of the venue. It still seems a popular place - but for me I dont think I will be going back. There are far more superior places to have a simple pizza!

This is such a nice place! The food is all really good quality and well presented, and the staff…read moreare friendly and hospitable! It's the kind of place where you'd just walk past if you don't know anything about it, but do pop in! They've got a dartboard and a really homely feeling. Also, perfect date lunch spot. They don't have loud music, and it's often not that crowded. Plus, the lighting is pretty romantic hehe. The TV is always playing something interesting, too

Came in for a quick dinner on a tuesday night…read more We ordered the veal marasla and the home made gnocci bolognese. Food was delivered quickly and the veal was good, the gnocci was OK. Service is attentive and friendly, but It was just (I think) the owner on the floor by himself and I wandered how things would go if the place was full. very reasonably priced and the good service means We will most likely be back. Next time, I'm going to try the pizzas as I feel that is where the true stars of this place may be.

Luna Piena Pizzeria and Restaurant is a great place to take your family. The service is outstanding…read moreand the owner always makes you feel like part of the family. Serving up home-style Italian food, there's something here to keep even the fussiest eater happy. Be sure to try the range of homemade pasta, it is always fresh and cooked to perfection. Their sauces aren't too made either- just like mamma just to make! Their pizzas are a good choice if you don't feel like pasta. I suggest the Mexican or margarita pizzas. The prices are fairly reasonable so you don't have to worry about breaking the budget. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and I'm sure once you taste the traditional Italian cuisine, you'll love it as much as I (and many other Concordian's) do.