Can't believe I've been missing on this place. Traditional Italian eats at reasonable prices. Coffee was great. Chicken focaccia sandwich was lovely, maybe a little too cheesy but really good. The meatball was incredible and the mushroom Pasta was solid indeed. Not expecting it, and really didn't know about it til recently. Definitely added to rotation. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Price 4/5 Get around these guys! read more

I write this review laying on the couch...in a daze...fighting off the lingering affects of a foreign intruder that tries to block my arteries...alas, I bring you this review as a conqueror. A conqueror of the unimaginable, a nightmare to many, a mutant hybrid that only the bravest will face & only the strongest will survive. I went on a hunt for the mythical beast , the urban legend that countless witnesses say inhabits the kitchen of Bertoni in Balmain...the terrifying, the fearsome, the Lasagne Burger! For the coming battle, I downed a delicious coffee that some will say is one of the finest in Sydney. I waited for my prey, patiently, anticipating the moment to strike at it with my trusty fork & knife. Then all of a sudden, unannounced, it pounced on the table before me! Kitted out in its deep fried multi layered lasange armor, succlent beef patty & oozing, melty mozzarella. On top of all that , it was armed with a side of shoe string fries & blood red ketchup to distract me from my goal! We battled long & hard in a grueling endurance match. As I struck out at the daunting beast I found a weak spot in its armor, out flowed molten cheese & sauce, I hurt it! Once I had a taste, my adrenalin was pumping, flowing through my veins & I had to have more. I was relentless, hacking, cutting, chomping & devouring my way through everything that the hybrid lasagne burger monster could throw at me. Then in a last ditch effort, I took a powerful swipe with my fork, sauce & cheese flung out and dripped down my chin...I towered over the tray where the beast once stood. I did it. I slayed the beast in its giant, filling, saucy, cheesy, meaty, gruesome entirety. I sat there exhausted but relieved. I came, I conquered & ready for the next beast that Bertoni unleashes on an unsuspecting world! read more

Bertoni Casalinga - The Lasagne Burger - Dont ask, just order... - Italian Near Me - Balmain, NSW

This place has been in Balmain for years and has recently gone through a major facelift and renovation. I must admit that, the old look was a bit more appealing, for me. The coffee here is consistently good and strong just the way I love it. Staff are always super friendly and smiling and chatting with regulars and people waiting for their takeaway orders. They used to have a gelato counter but that seems to have disappeared and I am not sure if they still sell it or not. Their dulce de Lece gelato is divine :-) Food is also ok. I have only ever eaten here once and most things are made to order. A place I would happily come back to again and fortunately, it just happens to be steps from my flat in the area :-)) read more

Bertoni Casalinga - Italian Near Me - Balmain, NSW

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Best coffee & always busy .... OMG ! Try fresh juice .... Delicious ! read more

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Bertoni is a Balmain institution. Locals stream in and out, everyone known by name. And as new cafes continue to pop up on Darling St, it seems that Bertoni is working hard to keep its stronghold on Balmainers. The back shelves of the cafe are lined with Bertoni Cookbooks, pasta sauces and coffee beans, all emblazoned with "I Only Eat Bertoni" in an assertive red font. Any spare space is filled with Bertoni branded olive oils and balsamic vinegars, bringing home (quite literally) Bertoni's local and loyal branding. Lunch at Bertoni was a confusing experience for me, as I felt like I should have liked it more than I did. I ordered the chicken schnitzel from their cabinet of food ($7 or $10 with side). The schnitzel was warmed in a way that meant the crumbs were soggy and the chicken itself, whilst tasty, was quite dry. What's more, both the schnitzel and the side salad came served in plastic take-away containers. Whilst I'm not against replacing stock-standard white plates for something less conventional, eating schnitzel out of chinese containers aint easy. This might sound like a finicky whinge, but there's a reason we eat off plates, not boxes. What's more, serving everything in plastic boxes doesn't make for a particularly environmentally friendly workplace. And yet, there was lots that I did like about Bertoni. There was a lot of variety in their Italian lunch menu, offering toasted sandwiches, paninis and pastas (including stuffed capsicum and spinach and ricotta cannelloni). Their pork and veal meatballs ($10) are somewhat of a local legend and they offer a range of pretty good looking salads. Their prices are pretty good too and between 11.30am and 2pm weekdays, they untoasted paninis, small salads and small pastas are only $5, which is a great way of maintaining a steady lunch crowd. Bertoni won points from my boyfriend, selling Zuccherati, long cylindrical doghnuts filled with vanilla custard ($4.50), potentially meaning no more weekly trips to Haberfield bakeries. read more

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A cute and trendy, much needed and well deserved Italian restaurant establishment in Balmain. Every local and their dog is here; coffee is king here, although for me their latte is a bit on the milky side. Maybe a bit overrated; although a small, chic and trendy locale. Love their cookies though, and their coffee (despite the milk) is still of an exceptional and terrific quality. Maybe a little less milk and more of a coffee taste, and then arguably this establishment would probably be nominated for the best latte award in Sydney. Not quite made it to my 'the best latte in Sydney' list if I was to write an article of this nature. If they stick by this simple rule; they could easily outdo and outshine Bill and Toni's in stanley Street on the coffee making front. Otherwise pretty good. A word of warning: this establishment does get busy, and yes I mean quite super busy; yet the service and greetings received by the staff members is fairly consistent, and that is an exceptional thing. This is to this establishments credit. Just work on their baristas and the coffee a little bit more in terms of coffee making technique, and once mastered the world could be their oyster. read more

Bertoni Casalinga - Italian Near Me - Balmain, NSW

Balmain is full of cafes, and yet surprisingly - aside from Bertoni and the Little Marionette - most of them haven't figured out the simple magic of good coffee. Bertonis have thankfully figured this out. It's not a hipster joint - their style is more an up-market Italian family business, and they're well on their way to becoming a stalwart Balmain institution. This is not a place to come if you want a quiet, private table. Communal seating is the way to go here: there's a big wooden table inside, strewn with magazines and newspapers, and a constant turn-over of Balmain coffee drinkers of all ages. You can also sit out the front on milk crates, or grab a takeaway coffee or a gelato. They have some decent, rich Italian food on offer too: big slabs of lasagne, cannelloni, cannoli, biscotti, and those rich Italian doughnut things that start with Z. It's unpretentious and everything is very good quality. Order t the counter, and expect to have to climb over prams, milk crates and vats of olive oil to get a seat. read more

I love Bertonis! It is the most consistently good cup of coffee around Balmain. Since the first day they were opened the brothers have made every effort to make you feel like part of the family and have a great team behind them. A definite Balmain insititution! read more

For years my favourite local cafe. Strong community vibe, simple food & great coffee. Simple, yet excellent. read more

Sunday is always bustling with a happy vibe. Can't go past a bacon and egg roll made fresh. Excellent coffee and wonderful service. read more

Really bad for breakfast. If this is the best they can prepare is better they don't offer breakfast at all.

A beautiful rich roast of arabica and robusta blended coffee beans and a delightfully casual Italian feel.

The panini's at Bertoni are Sydney's best kept secret. Incredible service and the city's best sandwiches.

Great coffee, friendly service and a very nice bacon and egg roll to top it off (they even have HP sauce)

It can be a little hit and miss, but when it's a hit, Bertoni's makes the best coffee going. They're usually blokes behind the register and they're all equally charming. They call the ladies 'bella' - with a smile - and it always puts an Italian spring in my step. Get here earlier in the day and get your laughing gear around one of their house made muffins. There's nothing quite like a good muffin top crust, and these guys have got it down pat. Flavours vary, but they're always delicious. Italian fare like meatballs and pasta are ready to go, as are a drool worthy selection of divine Italian pastries. Sit at the communal table, pull up a milk crate, or loiter outside while you await your coffees (and pray you've got 'em on a good day). Rest assured, there will be a line up so come prepared with a paper, or a book, or better yet pop into the neighbouring independent bookstore and show your support for the flailing books industry. Once you've got your mits on your coffee... and your muffin... make your way across the road and head toward the park where you can admire the Balmain pram brigade and remember why you don't live here. read more

Bertoni Casalinga - Italian Near Me - Balmain, NSW

This place is the worst. We've been waiting what seems like forever for our food. The staff are visibly arguing in front of customers and they're getting the orders wrong. I haven't even tried the food yet but I know I won't be coming back. Sorry guys, customer service is the key and we've been let down... Feels pretty awkward seeing the staff get frustrated with each other. read more

Great value, delicious food, good coffee and service. Really can't fault it for anything, even the music is good. I'll definitely be returning here. read more

The best coffee in Sydney. The combo mortadella toasted and coffee is the way to go, Hmmmm. Service is friendly, quick and a real family vibe. Highly recommend read more

as far as coffees go, too expensive. I felt they should be wearing balaclavas as they took my money. not going back even for the Cannoli.