The new addition to the empire, situated right next to their Italian restaurant Grano is The…read moreFactoria - more of a casual, light affair offering a brekkie menu, pastries, pre made savory dishes suited for casual lunches & pastries that will make you drool & indecisive as to which one to devour! Oh did I mention the gelato fridge?? Will & Co. Coffee is served here & you can choose to sit inside amongst all the retro props or outside on the grass carpet lapping in the sunshine. But don't go home empty handed, take a browse through the cafe & back area for boutique products ranging from food to cleaning products. A lot of though, creativity & passion has been poured into these establishments so take your time when you drop in Bella & Bello!

This place is awesome!…read more The little shop right next door to Grano's (Italian restaurant) I think they are linked. Inside there is gourmet groceries (which I love), a gelato stand, fresh rolls and lots of delicious Italian pastries. The ladies are so lovely and helpful and you can watch them make the pastries through a large window. I think the best cannoli I have ever tasted!!! Loved loved loved this place

Another cafe has popped up in Mosman but this time its gluten and lactose free and I'm pretty…read moreexcited. At Cafe Free you can indulge with an American diner style serving of gluten free waffles or enjoy a bacon and egg gluten free roll to feed your hangover. I'm proud to say I wasn't hungover when I visited Cafe free so I chose the waffle route - its not everyday you see waffles listed as gluten free on a menu. Ordering gluten free pancakes or waffles is usually disappointing as eateries struggle to create the fluffiness of normal pancakes. I am often faced with a small serving that is sparingly decorated whilst everyone else is enjoying a stack of buttermilk pancakes with banana, ice cream and maple syrup. Not fair. Cafe Free is exempt from this gluten free bias. To my delight I was greeted with an epic stack of waffles covered in caramelised banana, strawberries and decadent dollops of treacle butter. The waffles were thick and doughy (who knew something gluten free could be doughy?), the banana was perfectly crispy and THAT TREACLE BUTTER. The dollops were initially intimidating and I felt pretty guilty watching them melt amongst the grid of the waffle but I finished the whole plate. No regrets. I was full for the rest of the day but if you had to choose one meal to last you the day you want to make it waffles from Cafe Free. Outside of the waffle experience is a menu full of items that we are used to seeing as gluten full. At Cafe Free you'll find wraps that don't crack, gluten free Vegemite spread and a steak sandwich on the menu. Beyond their breakfast and lunch menu they offer $20 take home dinners and are looking at moving into the evening with tapas. There were also talk of gluten free lasagna - win. All of this is thanks to their Chef, Zoe, and her family and friends who have come together to provide a gluten and lactose free dining experience. On arrival I am greeted by Zoe's brother, Adam and am served by one of Zoe's friends and her mum. Even amongst people buzzing in and out for a late breakfast or takeaway coffee, you can really feel that family element. Speaking with Zoe I learnt about her seasonal menu and experimentation with the baked goods that are on display in store and on social media (so you can't escape that almond milk custard tart that you've been thinking about all week). There is certainly plenty to look forward to as Cafe Free grows. Watch this space.

Coffee's good, food's ok, service is terrible. Felt like we were inconveniencing whoever the cranky…read morebloke was who was running the joint just by being there

Looking for that perfect dining place with breathtaking views in the Hunter Valley? I highly…read morerecommend Epicure Café. This café is nicely nestled and hidden amongst nature's beauty. There are both indoor and outdoor covered terrace dining areas, overlooking a large dam. We wanted something simple, yet delicious for lunch, and as a family we selected the good ol' fish 'n' chips. But our dish wasn't your ordinary fish and chips that you would buy at your local fish 'n' chips place, this was cleverly accomplished with a twist of sophistication to tantalise your taste buds. But let me start from the beginning. When we arrived, we were greeted by a friendly waitress there immediately and showed us to our table - we were impressed with the table size as well, wide enough and comfortable for plates and arm room. We started with warm sour dough bread that included extra virgin olive oil, home-made dukkah and caramelised balsamic - ever so delicious, love warm bread. A perfect start, that commonsense tells you that you wouldn't be disappointed with lunch. Okay, our fish 'n' chips arrived, served irresistibly on a plate - three decent sized fish fillet pieces covered in herb and white wine batter with aioli and French fries cooked to perfection! The batter was so light and crispy and dipping it into the creamy aioli gave that impact I was looking for! We also had a very tasty salad on the side - the taste was so fresh and appearance was so colourful with your tomato and cucumber pieces, red onion sliced finely, and your green leafy lettuce (local produce) in a beautiful vinaigrette dressing. The chef even made time to come out to see if we were satisfied with our dishes - I never had that happened to me before! The meal filled us up, we couldn't go for desserts. However, there is a variety of cakes displayed inside a glassed refrigerator within the dining area taunting you to choose if you have enough room - all homemade of course. This café is a must to dine at if you're looking for a delightful, delectable, delicious lunch with amazing views. Or perhaps breakfast or a cuppa coffee or tea with a piece of their homemade cakes? Opened 7 days from 9am to 5pm. I highly recommend this café for couples, families or friends - great food, great service with amazing views and relaxing atmosphere.

Penrith Pies and Pastries was recommended to us by a few locals. I had my reservations as we…read morewalked up to the seemingly small store front. Once inside, the smell of the food was incredible and we were immediately greeted by a number of culinary awards that were hung on the wall. The food was priced well, staff was amazing, and all the food we ordered tasted amazing! Highly recommended if you are in the area and looking for a quick bit to eat!

THE smell of freshly baked bread lures you into the shop where you're greeted by cases of meat…read morepies, sausage rolls and other pastries. Subtly, off to the corner are framed awards, including a Gold for Best Pepper Steak Pie from Baking Association of Australia's "Great Aussie Pastie and Australia's Best Pie Competition". When customers began asking about pies catered to various dietary restrictions, owners Ann and Phillip Ireland explored the idea. Ann even spent time in the gluten-free section of grocery stores listening to people talk about products. After many months of trial and error, they finally came up with a recipe they felt met their quality standards and it quickly became a hit. Now, Penrith Pies and Pastries boast one of the largest selections of baked goods in the area. They've even altered the recipes for their take-home gingerbread house and Easter egg kits to be gluten-free

I feel a bit torn writing this review! I feel like the food was good enough to warrant a 4 (maybe…read moreeven a 4.5) but the service was... meh. I stopped in here with my husband for breakfast before catching an early train. We each grabbed some mango coconut banana bread, and I had an avocado banana smoothie, and my husband got a cappuccino. Both the food and the smoothie were great. Like really, really good. My husband was satisfied with his coffee as well. Another plus was the location (literally across the street from the North Wollongong train station, how can you beat that? Especially right before a long train trip!). In terms of looks and decor, the place was average. The place itself is quite small, but I suppose most people just come here to grab food before their commute and that they don't actually need a lot of space to sit or anything. But yeah, the service was definitely lacking. I couldn't say they were outright rude, but I put a high value on good customer service, and I'd label theirs as passable but not really pleasant. When I stepped up to order, I saw some smoothie flavours on the menu that were blocked from view before, so I stopped in the middle of my order & asked for a sec to check those flavours (which is good cos I ended up ordering that really good smoothie!). I swear it took all of 15 seconds for me to look it over and decide on something, but the guy at the till acted like it was the BIGGEST inconvenience in all the world, even though there was only 1 other customer in the cafe. All 3 of the staff there seemed tense and kind of negative; the atmosphere inside was not very pleasant. Just not very friendly or welcoming at all. That said, I would go back here again and suffer the glare of the unfriendly staff for more of that mango coconut banana bread. It's a place worth going to :)

After a two and a half hour scenic walk from spit bridge, the place did the job. We were…read moredesperately hungry and in need for comfort food. Pizzas here are not the best, but they are good. Nice thin crust, generous servings and a friendly service too: the owner is an energetic lady who welcomed us although they were closing in a half hour, and gave us smiles, telling us not to rush and that we had plenty of time.

Reviewing this place purely because of how great the experience my partner and I just had here…read more. This joint is an instant fav. Firstly, after mentioning our fav types of wine, the waitress gave us great tips on which wine we would most likely be into. In turn we ended up with a very inexpensive wine that was at the same time amazing. We ordered the arancini balls chef special to start. Instead of the usual intense deep fried small arancini you would get at most Italian joints in Sydney, we received deliciously large BAKED arancini balls.. They were absolutely to die for. I seriously hope they become a part of the regular menu for next time we come here. Having the word Pizza in the restaurant title made us certain to order pizzas for our first visit. I'm glad we did. First was the pepperoni, which was the first perfectly balanced pepperoni pizza I've had. By simply adding capsicum (red peppers) they made what is regularly known as an intense pizza, something truly delightful and wholesome. Secondly was the extremely fun, 'quattro formaggio' aka the 4 cheese pizza.. No messing around here. A straight up cheesefest on a pizza. Perfect remedy for any mildly hungover couple. Be sure to ask for a side of chili oil as that, drizzled lightly over the Quattro Formaggio is a dangerously tasty combination. Lastly, to feel a touch more human and break up all the fun we thought we oughta grab a side of Italian salad. It had its purpose and most certainly did its job. The tables at this place are dressed in gorgeous checkered Italian tablecloths and from every vibe I got, this is a family owned and operated restaurant. My partner and I are already extremely excited about coming here on a regular basis as it ticks all the boxes.

What a great lunch for $15. I got the chicken leg, green beans, sweet potato pie and Brussels…read moresprouts. Everything was tasty and healthy food. The only disadvantage is they close at 2:30.

They make healthy food fun and tasty. Even if you're not into healthy, its worth going for the…read morecoffee

I've walked by Nalini's a few times and finally had the chance to eat here. The dosas are delicious…read moreand filling. I had the Greens dosa and Em had the Falafel dosa. Both were wonderfully presented and delicious. The owner is also a very nice person and happy to share the secrets of Ayurvedic food. The whole staff is nice and we went away full and happy.

Our Ab&B host was gracious enough to take us out for dinner on our first night in Sydney. It was…read morehard to select what not to eat looking at the menu and knowing it was all vegetarian. We order Masala dosa, Dosadilla and 6 taste thali. The food was yummy and quantity is meant to be shared. Only disappointment, I had was in the sambhar served with masala dosa was actually the same daal served with thali. Besides, quantity of dal with dosa was mere the size of chutney- which took me by surprise. I felt that was a joke. But oh well! We wanted to try ice creams but it was almost time for closing. But. Gelatissimo is right across the place. Seating is very limited and signage is not very clear. We walked past it the first time. Parking could be a challenge, but so is for any restaurant on that street.

Wonderful place with so many great choices. I always visit here when I come home. The food is…read moreexcellent quality and the servers are always so friendly and efficient. I'm never disappointed in place. The adjoining store is also a great place to shop, quite unique in its merchandise.