Food & Drink Reviews

  • Cellar 8 Wine & Espresso Bar

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Pymble residents no longer need to leave the area for a fabulous night out. And more, wherever you live in Sydney Cellar 8 Wine & Espresso Bar is worth a trip to Post Office Street.

  • Capriccio Osteria & Bar

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Norton Street Leichardt is having an Italian Renaissance and leading the way are third generation restaurateurs Matteo Galletto and Michele Rispol with all day dining with fabulous Italian food from Head Chef Bryan Gerlini.

  • Romolo Espresso E Cucina

    Food & Drink Reviews
    The eatery blends into the beautiful architecture of the Strand seamlessly but from the number of full tables and staff popping in and out of the little store, it definitely warrants a second glance.

  • Friggitoria

    Food & Drink Reviews
    ‘No one in Sydney is doing this’, he told us. ‘There are plenty of good Italian restaurants you can go to but this is something different. Like the street food they sell at home in Naples.’

  • Porch and Parlour

    Food & Drink Reviews
    After a quirky and well-received renovation, one of Bondi’s most popular brekkie and lunch hang-outs has now re-opened as a spot to enjoy the sunset over some delicious dinner options as well.

  • Ibrahim Pastry

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Ibrahim Pastry, a 35-year-old Rockdale institution set up by Khalil in 1983 and it’s a real family place.

  • The Owl House

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Question: Why did I have to ask for bread at a bar? Answer: To mop a sauce that was just so darn delicious that I didn't want to leave a speck of it on my plate. And the bar? It's not just any ole bar. The Owl House in Darlinghurst is our …

  • Lemonia Café

    Food & Drink Reviews
    If you had to describe Lemonia Café Annandale in one word, it would certainly be ‘zesty’. Jessica Rayner reports.

  • Plunge 46

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Western suburbs like Summer Hill are usually overlooked when it comes to go-to foodie joints in Sydney. However, if Plunge 46 is anything to go by, we should start looking further afield for great places to eat, drink and be merry.

  • Knox Street Bar

    Food & Drink Reviews
    With its superb drinks, the fun of the cocktail wheel, some seriously tasty but fun bar food and loads of different entertainment, we rate Knox Street Bar as one of the best, if not THE best small bar in town.

  • Ground Floor at Newtown Social Club

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Now re-branded with some capital letters as Ground Floor and given a facelift to match, Newtown Social Club provides a new food and drink menu that perfectly complements the broad array of awesome bands that play upstairs.

  • The Smoking Panda

    Food & Drink Reviews
    The Smoking Panda gives good Chinese. The CBD late opener has kitsch decor, substantial Chinese bar snacks, a great spirits list and excellent cocktails.

  • Foodcraft Espresso & Bakery

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Foodcraft Espresso and Bakery at Erskinville is the home of not only great coffee and the best sandwiches and all day breakfasts but also the famous donuts, Tella Balls.

  • BahBQ Brazilian Grill

    Food & Drink Reviews
    BahBQ is a Churrascaria, specialising a veritable Noah’s Ark of meats, brought to the table on enormous sword-like skewers.

  • Avila Crêpes

    Food & Drink Reviews
    There was something quite seductive about Avila. Was it the dark, smouldering interior and candlelight? Was it the devilishly handsome waiters mixing up cocktails behind the bar? Was it the intoxicating smells wafting from open kitchen? I suspect it was a combination of the three but from the moment we stepped into Avila, we were a bit in love. 

  • Bloody Mary's

    Food & Drink Reviews
    There's more booze than Bloody Marys at the namesake Victoria Street bar and diner, but why would you need more?

  • Three Blue Ducks

    Food & Drink Reviews
    There is a casual cool that emanates from the fairy light lit, street art adorned, Motown-playing Three Blue Ducks.

  • Isola D'Ischa Ristorante

    Food & Drink Reviews
    Isola D'Ischa is a traditional Italian restaurant with wonderful food and a wonderful story. On my first visit, a Sunday lunch, I was soon smitten by the warmth of the service. Then, after ordering, I was flicking through the menu and came…

  • Surly's

    Food & Drink Reviews
    The atmosphere is communal and convivial, but also cosy enough and quiet enough to enjoy a meal and few drinks without feeling pestered.

  • Barrel Bar and Dining

    Food & Drink Reviews
    This much needed north shore venue is a welcome addition to the area. Barrel Bar and Dining is a terrific place to eat and drink, at the bar or in the restaurant. Innovative and creative international food with a modern European flavour.