Ombretta is a hidden Gem in Glebe. They do traditional…read moreItalian cuisine with some serious love. The menu is short, changes regularly, and based on what is in season. There are usually 3 starters, 3 pasta courses, 3 mains and 3 desserts to choose from. The menu is in Italian, so the staff are happy to take you through it. On the night we went we tried to whole baked ocean trout and the butterflied spatchcock (sorry I don't know the Italian). Both were really simple, but beautiful dishes. We also tried a couple of glasses of Italian wine which were also great. I look forward to visiting again when I have more time to have a long dinner and try the starters, pasta and dessert!

Pretty much agree with Matthew. It's good, fresh made Italian food, not tweaked for the local…read moremarket. More specifically, they pick a region of Italy every day or week (can't remember) and then make a menu based on local specialties. The thing with Italy is that each region has vastly different food (follow Piemonte with Tuscany then Sicily to see what I mean), so in a way this is a restaurant that has a dozen styles mastered and rotates around, which is a good incentive to come back again and again. It's not cheap, nor expensive, about standard for this kind of food in Sydney. The wine list is Italian, mostly DOCG wines, bit young for my tastes - I'd appreciate a couple options like 15+ year old Barolo or Amarone even if it costs more than the $40-60 in which almost all bottles fall... worth noting the $5/glass house whites and reds, I have no idea what they are ("Australian", the only ones of the list) but $5 a glass is quite cheap these days in Sydney. The food was mostly a hit, fresh and vibrant and different and somewhat unique. If I was to criticize something, I would say that even by continental tastes the lamb was overcooked, almost well done with only a hint of pinkness left, which is a shame because it was good lamb; I would have liked perhaps two minutes less on the grill. The pasta were most popular with the table. The plate size will be "small" by Australian standards, requiring you to eat at least a couple to be full. I don't live in Glebe, so won't be back that often, but it's in my address book if for some reason I have to go there for a meal.

My man just wanted a really good steak after traveling. The steak was not very flavorful and cut in…read moreslices. He was served a sliced up steak and no side dishes. I have been a server for many years and I know to ask the customer if they would like a side dish with their steak. Who eats just a steak without anything else?! I ordered a salad and it was only greens! Nothing added but some very plain dressing! The bread was very good but a better dip for it would have been olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Their oil mix was very bland. The server had an attitude because my man was clearly not happy. The best thing I had was a very delicious Prosecco!

6 stars. Lunch and dinner. This classy joint oozes old…read moreschool Italian charm with a Sydney twist. A must go to for the classic Italian kitchen and contemporary Italian cuisine. My family can't go past the steak ...best in town!

Arrived about 20 minutes before our wished we had more room reservation. The place was starting to…read morecome alive with staff and customers. We sat at bar for a few libations and moved to our table on time. The staff made great wine and food recommendations. Antipasto course of caprese with tomato along with rocket lettuce, parmesan and pear salad. Entrees were veal/pork meatballs with melted mozzarella inside and sauce. We also had chicken saltambuco with potato and vegetables. The waiters and bartenders could not have been more accommodating. The food was fast, fresh and plentiful. Ended with coffee and tiramisu. While dinong we noticed so many pizzas going to other tables and wished we had room, LOL Enjoy

Awesome food great atmosphere great staff. Had my food at the bar cause they were busy and I had no…read morebooking. Read my book ate great food glass of wine. Great spot

Aaaahhhh Taaaavooollaaa…read more The space, that buzzing communal table, the courtyard outback - in either position, you'll just want to stay all night. Our waiter was so wonderfully Italian. We could hardly understand what he was saying. But we didn't want to tell him to stop, as he rolled of the specials with such passion and animation- we just let his rolling rrrrrrrs and sweet accents be music to our ears. Engaging service to say the least. Wines list - bellissima. Food - billissima some more. Chef could not have cooked my salmon more perfectly if he tried. That parpadelle number won't be forgotten any time soon either. Soft ribbons of pasta swathed in a rich sauce of slow cooked pork and figs. No room for dolce! My favourite dinner experience in Sydney to date. Get me back there soon!

It ain't cheap. My last meal there came out to a touch over 90 a head. although that included…read morewine. If you don't mind shelling out $30+ for a pasta main, please continue. If you a visceral reaction against paying that much for wheat and water (and that I can understand), then I don't suggest you come here. Now, if you're still reading, I can recommend A Tavola very highly. I am a great fan of intimate dining and the restaurant upstairs is sufficiently divided into small spaces that you can enjoy your meal without being overwhelmed by noise or by crowds. The light level is low, good for romantic dinners (although I have yet to enjoy that personally. It's been friends and colleagues thus far). The service is generally excellent. Food arrives at regular intervals; the meal is not rushed, but there are no gaping spaces between courses. Most of the proficient wait staff is Italian, from up and down the peninsula, and they seem fairly familiar with details of Italian cuisine: I've had a couple conversations with them about regional dishes and variations thereof. Their wine list, while not extensive, shows a fairly broad selection of Italian varietals--and again, the waitstaff seem quite familiar with what's on offer. The prices for the vino are perhaps a trifle high, but I understand that alcohol often subsidizes the cost of the food. As for the food itself, I must base my review on the three meals I've had here. In addition to some pretty standard but tasty antipasti, they have some regular mains (the Bucatini all' Amatriciana, Rigatoni al Ragu and a few others) that are first rate. In addition, there are always a number of specials of the day that all look devastatingly edible. I've yet to try their ratatouille (which was on offer on two occasions) nor their fish soup (what my nonna would have called a cioppino). But on my last visit, I had a black linguine with lobster. Pasta, sauce and meat were all superb. And that brings me to the pasta in general. It is actually quite difficult to get proper al dente pastas outside of Italy. Why this is the case, I am not sure. Whatever the reason, their homemade noodles are perfectly cooked. This alone to my mind makes coming to A Tavola worthwhile. I wouldn't call this restaurant an every day affair, given its price. But I've no objection to paying a fair amount for really good food. Too often in Sydney and elsewhere, you can pay a lot for mediocre fare. Fortunately, A Tavola delivers.

I had a lot of trouble deciding what I wanted because the menu has so many good options! We loved…read morethe caprese, veal dishes, and desserts. The gnocchi was so good that we ordered another plate of it--some of the best gnocchi I've ever had in my life! The campangnola, however, was pretty bland, and service slowed down over the course of the evening. Thankfully we weren't in a rush, but if we had somewhere to be, it would've been a problem. Overall, good experience and I would go back for more

Well, this is more like it. I've had a bad run of overcharged, expensive restaurants that can't…read morecook vegetarian food for toffee. I say toffee but that has taste, and some places I've been to seem to think taste is an optional extra. La Ricetta was a breath of fresh air and revitalised my taste buds after so much disappointment. The staff were really friendly, the menu unpretentious and with a wide range of decent choices and the atmosphere was great - you could see that people had it down as a favourite place as every table was packed, and I could see why. The wine selection was good, the mushroom pasta absolutely delicious and I'd highly recommend for another visit. Top marks for a humble family-owned Italian eatery that's been the best place I've visited in ages. They're keeping it simple: just cooking great food!! I loved this restaurant - what a find.

travelled to Sydney and been wanting to try this place. saw it on one of the travel videos on…read moreyoutube. i must say that it did not disappoint. there was a line to get in because we were not able to make a reservation but they do accept walk ins. the service was really good. we got the famous flat bread which was amazing. the food were fresh and tasty.

There's a reason Totti's is such a staple in Sydney. From the fresh ingredients and offerings, to…read morethe great service and the overall great vibes, Totti's is not to be missed. The homemade pasta melts in your mouth and is perfect for sharing. The starters are so plentiful, there's something for everyone. It's overall such a delicious experience and not to be missed when visiting and traveling to Sydney. Accompany your meal with some wine and finish off with the ice cream sandwiches. It's the perfect meal from start to finish!

This Italian restaurant is located at The Rick's which is nestled with lots of eateries and coffee…read moreshops. Waitstaff was polite and quick. We went with two medium pies, which is enough to leave you satisfied. The Diavola pie had spicy salami, peppers, and sausage and we went with the chicken mushroom pie as well. My favorite of the two was the Diavola as I enjoy spicy foods and the chilis left a good mark! We paired it with a glass of Black Thorn Pinot Noir from Victoria and a local Moscato.

The food was terrible. Service was good. We went here for…read morean afternoon snack and ordered two appetizers: the calamari and oysters in marinara/red sauce. The deep fried calamari was not tasty and not fresh. The oysters were not fresh. I would not recommend.

Service was excellent. Food was ordinary. I don't know what the fuss is about. Our bill came to…read more$181 per couple. Before tip. Ouch! Wine was $59 per bottle. We had 2. My 'special' barramundi was bland. Not so special. Really bland. The sardine entree was overpoweringly fishy. The absolute highlight was the excellent service by Rafael and without doubt the deconstructed tiramisu desert. The pistachio ice cream as our other desert was tasty - but the brown 'moat' around the pistachio had no taste. Verdict.....eh!! Once is maybe once too many.

Odd place for a restaurant-- right across from the Lexus dealership and somewhere in no man's land…read morebetween Rushcutters and Paddington, but it was quite busy at 6:30 on a Friday night. I was pleased with the service and really appreciated that our server brought samples of different wines until I found something that I liked. The standout dish of the evening by far was the Burrata entree. I'd never had burrata before, but think the creamiest mozzerella you've ever had. The accompanying tomatoes were perfectly seasoned with basil and oil and it really was an amazing dish. I was underwhelmed by the rest of the food- two girlfriends got pasta dishes that seemed to lack seasoning (the overall taste was good, but just a bit bland) and my lamb was fairly fatty, which made for some unpleasant chewing experiences. It's pretty expensive as well, so I would have expected better mains, and it certainly did not seem to live up to the hype I'd heard about this place. I was bummed leaving because I thought it could have been a great place just around the corner from my house to frequent a lot, but sadly that won't be the case.