We returned to The Galley at Sydney Boathouse, a beautiful spot, right on Sydney Harbour marina…read moresituated between Rozelle and Glebe, and under the ANZAC Bridge. The nearby car park gives 1 hour free parking so it's easy to pop by for brunch or lunch. It's a lovely view of the city scape and boats in the harbour and you can enjoy your breakfast up on the deck of the converted waiting hall / shipping container, or on a lounge by the water. This time we opted for the couches and made friends with a nearby diners French bulldog. It's certainly a dog friendly spot. You can also sit inside if the weather isn't suitable with beautiful styling, nautically themed with blue striped cushions, decorative ropes and anchors. We loved this place last time, so we were keen to try their new menu. The menu has a more varied amount of choices at brunch. There's sweets, salads and some regular and ever popular choices. The mozzarella with avo, perfectly place on sourdough with greens and pomegranates, heirloom tomatoes and and a soft poached egg was beautiful. The roast pumpkin salad with grains, Persian feta, heirloom salad, avocado, confit onion, Pepita dukkah and herbs is the kind of dish I'd enjoy every day. Super healthy and refreshing and the pumpkin was perfectly cooked. For a sweet finish, we really liked the poached pear on brioche, toast with salted caramel, passionfruit cream, candied pistachio and lemon zest. We imagine this will be a very popular menu item.

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Wonderful food. Awesome service. Great place. Highly recommended. Casual but up market. The start…read moreare awesome and the food is very fresh. Great for a families or couples.

You need to make the trip here! It was pretty busy and loud, but it felt like a true Italian home!…read moreThe owner checked in on us several times and thanked us personally for coming in. Our meals were delicious: Prosciutto e bufala, Lasagna, and Gnocchi alla Sorrentina.

Atmosphere was nice and clean. Staff were friendly. The food was quite bland and expensive.read more

Expensive for what it is - even with the view Went for lunch…read morethe other day. Service was lovely and the food generally tasty, however for the price it was very mean. Not just small but realy kids size. The battered fish and chips my dining partner had was a hefty $32.50 and for that you got a plate with an adult size portion of chips with a small kids side serve of fish (like only 3 small pieces no bigger than a small fish finger size). Maybe it should have been called chips and fish. The salad was again lovely but little short on the primary ingredient. We were in early for the lunch service so can't be put down to running out of the day's ingredients. Overall, nice views, friendly but not over bearing service, mean meals with an overly high price tag for what you get. Understand costs have risen - however when compared to the delicious fish and chips I had in North Sydney later that night whcih had 3 very large pieces equally well cooked with plenty of chips and fresh salad, it seems to put it all into perspective (there was so much I had to share!!) Finally - note this restaurant charges a surcharge for any credit cards, however there was not easily visible notice by their till when you go up to pay, and we were not advised when going to pay with credit card. These notices need to be bigger and more proactive but staff so there is no doubt. We found out only when the money was taken.

I was whisked to this restaurant for a late Birthday brunch. It's winter here, and although I had a…read morefew layers of clothing on, I could not get warm the entire time that we were there. We both ordered Eggs Benedict, which arrived with beautifully soft poached eggs, in a fairly nice sauce, but all of it was luke warm at best. I am not sure if the waiter or the chef was to blame. The service was pretty lack lustre, and I am making a bet that the plates stayed on the path for a lot longer than would ensure a warm delivery. The views are pleasant, and the interior is nice. The prices are not bad, it cost us about $55.00 I think, and that included coffee, a juice and a glass of bubbles. Don't think I'd go back though, as we went out to a local cafe this morning, and the eggs benedict we had there were far superior. Hard to judge a restaurant just on a breakfast though. Nothing that was terribly bad, it was just that it was all so cold.

Hola...... This is one fine, new, Mexican Restaurant. The food is very fresh and made in front of…read morethe customers. Before we even order water and corn chips with a spicy dip is brought to the table. We are celebrating a belated birthday with a gift voucher. As this is a new restaurant there is a promotional period and we are fortunate to tap into it. Nevertheless the waitress and the owner are happy to treat us to their best. This is not just the food but the service and the little touches that encourage people to come back. The starters is quite large, share between two or even more. The main meals are huge and we had to ask for a doggy bag as they were so good and we couldn't just leave them. We had coffee at the end of the meal...ok it was lunchtime...a glass of wine or a Mexican beer would have been nice...but we were driving and the weather was terrible. Let's be safe this time! There will be another time..especially as this little gem is open of a night. Well, out came our coffees and so did two chocolate churros! Wow! Complimentary. So yummy!!! The place is small, there is no parking other than the back streets but it is a place to go to again.

Came for dinner with a group of friends, really busy Friday night!…read more Had to book a table for 5pm, and leave by 7pm since they were so packed Complementary corn chips and dip was nice to start off with, I couldn't stop myself from eating them and almost filled my stomach up. I'd highly recommend the Cheese Quesadilla,... its like a universal law that anything with melted cheese will taste good ;) Everything else was great, full of flavour and the staff were super friendly :) Will definitely be back soon!

George and Lina are my local and my go to. The coffee is excellent, the service is top notch and…read morethey provide a great atmosphere. I would trust them with my kids. They provide a feeling of community in Drummoyne and we would be much poorer without them. Food is great as well if you are wanting it, although they need to add a chicken wrap to the menu! Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Price 5/5

Stepping in to Three Rosettas is like coming home. The…read morefamily-run café has staff that make you feel welcome from the minute you walk in, happy to share a joke and a smile. It's a small, charming space that is decorated with the perfect blend of hipster and homely, and the sensory lab coffee on offer warms the stomach and the heart. The menu is mid-sized, with something to suit every taste. I had the BLT on Turkish, very filling and the perfect blend of flavours with fresh ripe tomato and crispy bacon and the bread toasted to perfection. The menu being perfectly priced for a student wallet is just an added bonus!! Would 100% recommend coming here for a catch up or even a place to sit and read. Oh and the music playlist is on point

Ecco has been one of my family's favourite 'special occasion' restaurants for years. It is one of…read morethe very few nice restaurants in Sydney where you can take an entire family/large group to a fancy dinner and not forced to order set menu or charges obligatory 10-15% tips. Say whaaaat. The panoramic water view is magical around dusk, the menu is not big but everything is delicious with a good mix of authentic Italian and modern dishes, and the staff are always friendly. The vibe is more casual in the afternoon and quite date-y at night (good ol mood lighting). The serving sizes are decent so consider sharing entrees unless you're really hungry. If they have blackboard special that day, try it, they once had a risotto with fresh porcini mushrooms from Italy...not a week goes by that I don't think about that risotto and wonder if it felt the same way about me.

I can't really fault this place,they have there own car park,nice views of the water, delicious…read morefood,this is a great place to impress someone! The oyster salsa is a must try!

Came here for a late lunch. Most of their afternoon customers were finishing up or had already left…read moreand the staff were about to begin their preparation for the evening service. Despite this we were still greeted warmly, were given a table and had amazing service. This place has some very fine food on offer at very reasonable prices. To give you some understanding our OVERALL bill almost matched the price of one pasta dish at a nearby restaurant. Sometimes you want a nice meal at a good price. The food came out quickly and hot. I don't normally comment on the smell of the meal but the French Onion Soup was absolutely captivating. Once this meal grabbed your attention you couldn't deprive yourself. The restaurant and its surrounds were dainty and relaxing, and with outdoor seating you're given the opportunity to really soak in the peace. Noise level is a minimal. Would love to come back here to try one (or several) of their pastries and a coffee.

The link for Le Village refers to the cuisine as Mediterranean, but it is in fact French…read more Having stopped in for brunch and seen a sign for their 5 course degustation celebrating Bastille Day, we booked our seat. On our arrival we were warmly welcomed and quickly attended to. We sat inside where it was warm, dry (raining out), and it smelt absolutely lovely. We were soon served Pumpkin soup with creme fresh and pancetta, which as full of flavour and great first course starter. This was followed by their duck foie gras that was very generous in size and looked and tasted amazing. Third course to follow was seared scallops on a bed of cauliflower puree. This was the dish of the night! It was plate-licking-worthy! Cooked to perfection. Next course, 4th on the list, was duck breast. Perfectly cooked, succulent and flavoursome. Lastly was the dessert and this was the only let down, primarily because it was a cold dish. Given the season is winter, it would have been nice to have a warm dessert. This could have been easily achieved had they heated through the bread and butter pudding and heated the creme anglaise. The dessert itself was large and tasted nice, but it just wasn't the perfect end to the four courses ahead of it. We ordered a lovely French bottle of wine and on settling the bill was served really lovely handmade petite fours - little chocolate and pistachio bites. Very nice. The wait staff were all lovely, attentive and French natives. In all, we thoroughly enjoy our dinner here and look forward to returning.

This is an incredible Italian Deli hidden in a suburb of Sydney, Australia. All the deli meats like…read moremortadella, bresaola and salami are imported. I came here to get some deli meat for sandwiches during our stay but left with a full heart and excellent memories! The first visit, I arrived around 10:30AM on a Saturday. I had to wait in line only like 45 minutes! Talk about popular! The second visit, I arrived around 8:30AM on a Saturday and didn't have to wait in line but for 5 minutes! Woohoo! Almost everyone was getting these massive custom sandwiches on focaccia with fresh sliced Italian meats, fresh cheese, marinated veggies, arugula and much more! They are HUGE! I just wanted the deli meat so I could pair it with fresh sourdough bread I got elsewhere since it's better for my messed up digestive system. No problem! Mortadella with olives or black pepper? Yes! Salami? Yes Bresaola? Yes I also got marinated mushrooms, spicy olives, artichoke hearts, and tomatoes. All are FANTASTIC! But, it's the staff and the clientele that make this place special. Sam recognized me on my second visit and asked me, after I got my food, if I'd like a coffee... Espresso please! Then, he invited me to stay a while. I realized they have real imported Italian pasta made from Italian wheat which is not a common thing to find. I got two boxes! Joe explained these are imported from Sicily with Sicilian wheat and they also have pasta imported from Napoli made with local wheat! I got that too! They also have numerous other imported items like Panettone, pesto and much more! Customers joined in the enthusiastic conversation to tell me how awesome Raineri's is since I was obviously a (American) tourist and a new guy! I love the enthusiasm! They all asked me why I was there and I explained I was in Sydney for my 35th wedding anniversary! The unhurried conversation flowed. I can't wait to return! Life is molto bene with a local, unique, unhurried, friendly, delicious and enthusiastic hidden gem!

The real deal Italian Deli and probably the best I've ever been too…read more I was fortunate to come here on a gourmet food tour of Sydney when I visited in June of 2010. It's family owned and has been for a couple of generations by the Raineri's. It's an established amazing deli. The place is crowded, bustling and filled to the brim with imports from Italy and local Italian products. On the tour we were treated to platters of olives, salami, prosciutto, chicken, octopus, cheeses, bread and olive oil. They even made a pasta right at the counter using their very own homemade lemon pasta,with a bit of cheese, parsley and olive oil. Now I don't know that much about Italian antipasto, although I like to think Bay Cities in Santa Monica is the southern California authority, but I can safely say Raineri's blows Bay Cities out of the water. Their prosciutto melted in my mouth, I have never had anything even close to it in the States. The cheeses were out of this world, especially the ricotta; I could have eaten spoonfuls with nothing else. I bought some of their asiago and a dozen slices of salami home, which I ate the rest of my time in Sydney. Stellar!!!!!!!

All that glitters is not gold. Maybe I ordered the wrong…read morething as I've seen great reviews on the food. I ordered a couple of pizza thinking it would have a rich sauce, with cheese but it was more like a dry cracker bread with prosciutto in it. Even a drizzle of olive oil would have helped. I had to chase up the water ordered as I couldn't eat any more with out it. I do like the ambience of the place and I think it does have potential to be great, but just missed the mark for me today. It's sad with so many choices that u may only get one chance to make an impression.

I've eaten here several times. We love their margherita and beef ragu pizzas, but I've found their…read moreragu a little too salty every time (I thought maybe it was just me, but others thought so as well). It's tasty though, so that doesn't deter me from ordering it the next time. Very nice crust with good texture and thickness, crustiness with chewiness. For me, though, the best dish is their handmade gnocchi. Both the one in Gorgonzola sauce and the one in tomato basil sauce (also consistently slightly too salty) are delicious. Again, even though the tomato basil sauce is too salty most of the time, I prefer it to the Gorgonzola and usually order it. When we order it as takeaway, a few times we've had to wait 15 minutes longer than they had told us to pick up. That said, it's worth it. Staff is friendly and polite. Ambiance is nice. Prices are a bit north of reasonable. I love that the restaurant is tucked away like a neighborhood secret.