Grana is an Italian-inspired all-day dining venue in the Hinchcliff House, an old heritage-listed sandstone building, formerly a wool store, in Sydney’s Circular Quay. Grana, Italian for grain, is apt name for the store since the flour is milled on-site and it features a bakery by day with croissants and breads (or ala carte too) … Continue reading Grana @ Circular Quay
This wine bar and restaurant in Milton is great spot serving seasonal and authentic Italian food. We visited on a Wednesday evening and the restaurant was fully booked, so we are glad we had booked ahead. Despite the full restaurant, service was efficient and meals came in a timeline manner. The restaurant set up has … Continue reading The Guild Authentic Italian Wine Bar and restaurant @ Milton
Cicco in Zetland has long been a family run venture, owned by Tony Pacitto, who ran Cafe Vité. His son Alex has taken over the business and re-opened it as an Italian cafe restaurant with breakfast and brunch options and evening shared dishes. Taking his favourite influences from Italy and incorporating them with fresh Australian … Continue reading Italian fare @ Cicco, Zetland
Poppy Planet is a new cafe located in Darlinghurst on Oxford Street, in a short walk to Taylor Square and St Vincent’s hospital. You’ll need to park in a backstreet or hop off the bus right in front. The cafe’s decor could be described as quirky and youthful, with green and red tones on the … Continue reading Poppy Planet @ Darlinghurst
Capriccio Osteria has been operating in Leichhardt since 2015. It’s your Humble Italian restaurant where you won’t find your traditional spaghetti bolognaise, or the fine dining dish where you feel like you need a few more pasta spoonfuls. However, it is fine dining food in a casual atmosphere with quality unique food at reasonable prices. … Continue reading Capriccio Osteria
Barbetta is an all day modern Italian cucina/trattoria in Elizabeth Street, Paddington, and it really feels like you’ve been transported to a bustling cafe in Italy. Even the names of the dishes get you thinking you’re there. The decor is in fitting too, with a bistro feel, retro counters, fully stocked bar and small section … Continue reading Barbetta @ Paddington
We had been wanting to go to Totti’s since it’s opening, but it’s so popular and always booked out. We got around to booking a long while ago and excited for our visit. Totti’s is part of the Merivale group and is a casual Italian eatery with a menu made for sharing. They are serving … Continue reading Totti’s @ Bondi
The guys at Franchi Brothers Italian in Paddington have opened a new sandwich / espresso bar in Paddington only a few doors down from the restaurant. The store has great coffee using Northern Beaches Coffee beans and we enjoyed a macchiato and espresso. They also have a long bench with glass encasing for you to … Continue reading Tramezzo Espresso Bar
We love venturing to new places for a meal and always count our blessings when it turns out to be an outstanding experience. This is exactly the case with our visit to the Italian restaurant, Via Alta in the village shopping precinct in Willoughby. With their Italian wait staff and authentic dishes, the restaurant makes … Continue reading Amazing Italian food @ Via Alta, Willoughby
We gathered with a bunch of like-minded foodie friends for our annual Christmas catch up at Kindred. We have been to the rustic Italian restaurant on Cleveland street, but to the surprise of us, many of our friends hadn’t. We ensure to book a few weeks ahead and are placed at a long table in … Continue reading Kindred – our revisit for quality home style Italian
