I still mourn the day I moved away from The Point Deli…read more It used to be my local. A couple of times a week (ok, often more) I'd trundle down for one of their sumptuous sandwiches. Mostly I couldn't go past ham, avocado and salad on rye, and mostly I couldn't finish more than half. Those were happy times. Now I simply have to make a point of going back to the Point! After some time overseas I was delighted to note the shop's simple makeover (love the stripy cushions outside), but more thrillingly, my eyes went straight to the blackboard declaring Allpress coffee! Squee! I didn't think The Point Deli could get any better. Aside from the happy couple of tables outside, there are a few stools by windows and a large table to pull up a pew. But if you're coming for a lunchtime sandwich, you'll have to fight the hoards of hungry workers who all make similar pilgrimages to the point each day. Instead, I'd recommend taking your sandwich and your coffee and following your nose down the hill to Blues Point Reserve. Your deli feast will taste even better with that multi-million dollar view.

You know, I've always wanted to feel like a grown-up. This deli, more than the sandwiches, more…read morethan the salads, more than the baked goods and house-made banana bread, more than the coffee, more than the view just a short walk down the road, does that. There is a certain adult-like coolness about the space - which is painted white and cut into two parts (one room for eating and the adjoining one for ordering) - and the people - who are both alone and coupled and of much varied age. It is all very civilized and indeed, picturesque (the latter extends to the people who, here and there, look like they came straight out of a portrait picture, at least those regularly found in frames laid out for sale in department stores. This holds true particularly on my last visit, where one grandfather and his young grandson were sitting together for a meal). But you don't go to a deli for the crowd. The food here is sensational. On my last visit on a Sunday morning I had their breakfast egg roll sans the cheese and ham while, as per my request, was given a few extra things to add to the pot. As that suggests, the staff here are always very courteous about following through on your creative creations to the last dot when it comes to sandwiches - even if they're already pre-prepared. You always want to be around people who are willing to get their hands dirty. The chicken schnitzel sandwiches here are wildly popular based on my cursory observations while waiting for and then eating my breakfast roll.

We didn't get glowing reviews from friends so we came with low expectations. My husband and I were…read morequite pleased with the taste of what we ordered (he had the palabok, I had the lechon). The price, not so much. But I suppose here at Cafe Manila, you pay a premium for the location, ambience and service. My husband cooks a lot of Filipino dishes at home (like the two we ordered), so we often use his cooking as a benchmark to judge Filipino eateries/restaurants. The palabok's sauce was a bit similar to his own, but I still prefer his version especially considering Cafe Manila's $20 price. The lechon was six square pieces of pork with a mountain of greens. It was good but this was really more like lechon kawali than lechon. The sauce, we think, is custom made. Again, it was good, my husband liked it, but I would've liked it a bit sweeter and to be closer in taste to Mang Tomas. The winner for me was the dessert, the fried suman. Two pieces of fried suman with two sweet sauces on the side and coconut shavings. The suman tasted exactly like what my grandmother makes for me, made more decadent by the accompanying sauces (back home, I just had it with plain white sugar). The suman is what would make me go back here. Actually scratch that, I wouldn't mind coming back to try their other dishes, to be able to write a bit more in my review. I'm giving it four stars despite only ranking the mains we had as good because I think it would be pretty excellent for those new to Filipino cuisine. The menu is not overwhelming like that of Lamesa (a Filo restaurant in the CBD) and the service is the best out of all the Filipino restaurants out there.

I am glad I did not read the reviews. What drew me to this restaurant was the fresh sounding menu…read more On a stripe of restaurants pasta, fries, steaks are the normal Fare so to find fresh sounding dishes it was to hard to pass up. My main of marinated chicken was piled high with fresh vegetables, there was a tang you expect from Filipino food and it was so refreshing. The dessert of toasted sesame seed gnocchi was an experience it was not to sweet or to rich.

Rosso Espresso wraps itself around the corner of Elizabeth and Devonshire Street and what it lacks…read morein size it makes up for in personality. The courtyard spills that spills out onto Devonshire Street is a great place for people watching (Surry Hills always guarantees an interesting crowd!). The guys that run Rosso Espresso can't be missed in their trademark red and white check shirts and are super friendly. The Morgan's Espresso Coffee is excellent and the Wraps are a fresh, delicious lunch option (try the Chicken and Haloumi $9). In winter they also do homemade soups with flatbread which are really nice but a bit on the small side.

I like to be able to pick my fish, method of cooking and choice of salad. There is also plenty to…read morechoose from too. I watched a pair of ladies have oysters for entree then their fish plus salad. I only needed fish and salad to fill up. However, I did succumb to a coffee and very nice bickie. There is plenty of seating in the street surrounded by a plastic sheet. No real problems in parking either. Not a cheap eat but worth a visit.

This restaurant has more of a neighborhood feel. Its nice, but I couldn't imagine traveling a long…read moredistance to eat here, because the seating is extremely limited. I visited Hooked several times for both breakfast and lunch. The bacon and eggs was surprisingly good, as I didn't think a seafood place would have a good breakfast. Their mochas are also really good as well. I had basic fish and chips from lunch and it was eh...not bad, but not great. The staff was really nice. I would come back for sure.

The BEST COFFEE I've had in years in the little coffee bar part of PADDINGTON FRESH FOOD..The fruit…read morequality looks to be very good as well. Little berry tart was also delicious Worth a revisit

Gone are the days when you could buy a tasty meat pie from any bakery for $1.00 with the perfect…read moredark gravy and flakey pastry. These days eating a pie is like playing Russian Roulette and so often eating a plain meat pie is like an endurance challenge, trying to navigate between the meat and the gristle while trying to keep the pie from completely falling apart and burning your hand, if it is actually served beyond look warm that is. It seems the only safe way to go is to buy gourmet pies from specialty pie shops, which are often overpriced and sometimes not that great, just not that bad. Well If you are looking for more than "not that bad" try the pies at Paddington.Fresh Foods Their pies are reasonably priced and amazing. To be honest, I cannot offer judgement on all their pies as I only ever eat the lamb and rosemary pie, it is just so delicious, I can't resist it whenever I go there. The meat is high quality, no gristle to be found and it is the perfect pie. Also they make amazing Belgian chocolate brownies, so you can get lunch and dessert for less than $10.

Service is slow here,slow to be seated,slow for the good to come out…read more Food wise I found it nothing special. I do like the ambience here and how they converted the old theatre to what it is now. There is also a grocery section here I doubt I will be back

Majestic received a lot of hype when it first opened. The media touted it as a specialty food…read morestore with cafe converted from a historic cinema and photos of its entrance looked grand. Upon seeing the real thing, the floorspace is quite small, perhaps the size of a small cinema room. Imagine a cinema room with all its seats taken out and the surface turned flat. There weren't as many products as I had hoped for but I'm sure the residents of Petersham will be pleased they have a local specialty store close by. The cafe section was also small and is between the cold cuts and the dry goods - ambience suited to those who enjoy the space between the deli section and the aisles at supermarkets.

Hubby and I dined here on a Saturday Night before a show at the Enmore theatre. Luckily we were in…read moreearly, as the the restaurant soon filled with kiwi expats with a sense of nostalgia, wanting a reminder of their Island homeland across the ditch. The restauraunt itself has a rustic beach house feel scattered with kiwi nik naks and some unfortunate reminders of their brilliant rugby team. The drinks menu featured kiwi inspired cocktails, beer(bottled and on tap), cider and wine. The cocktails were a little hit and miss. The dinner menu contained meals inpired by ingredients sourced from New Zealand and Australia. We decided to order the prix fixe 2 courses for $35 or include dessert for $45 which was great value. I also liked the sound of the kina and prawn arancini with kataia fire mayo. Kina being Maori for sea urchin. This was a tasty morsel, with a crisp fried outer crust with a tasty risotto filling with nice flavour and the chilli mayo to add a bit of a spicy kick. For our entree we shared the cuttlefish as well as the king fish sashimi with tomatillo. I was happy to see that they had cuttlefish on the menu, although similar to squid and octopus. I prefer cuttlefish especially if it is well prepared. The cuttlefish in this instance was well prepared. It was tender with delicate flavour. The chilli, garlic, lime dressing and squid ink mayo enhanced the flavour. A great starter and share plate. The king fish was also a good option, nice and fresh. As this was a cold winter night we both decided on the slow cooked meat options for our mains, to help warm us up. I had the venison stew with corn bread to mop up the sauce. This was a hearty meal with rich flavour. The kiwis like their lamb nice and tender and that is how it was delivered. This was absolutely delicious, it was literally melt un your mouth. 16 hours slow cooked lamb shoulder served witb carrot and brussel sprouts. Up there with the best lamb dishes we have eaten. We also shared the jelly tip with white chocolate mousse. A nice way to finish the meal, light fluffy white chocolate mousse filled with jelly. Good food, in a relaxed casual evironment and for a reasonable price. Make sure you book, as this place is popular. Service is incredibly fast, which I love!

This new modern kiwi restaurant seems to be a hot commodity in Newtown. They were bustling when we…read morewalked by around 7:30pm on a Saturday. We were lucky to nab the last 2 seats on a communal table. After that while we eat there were loads of people lining up. So lesson for you, make a booking. We ordered crispy duck confit, kipflers with aioli, cuttlefish and chicken liver pate. Our page never arrived but it was good because the other 3 dishes made us really full. The cuttlefish was so amazingly tender and flavourful. The duck fell apart at the touch of your fork and the beans underneath was so full of flavour. The kipflers were baked with just the perfect amount of spice mix. It was delicious.

Dropped in for a coffee whilst waiting in line for breakfast next door…read more The lady inside is lovely, and we had an enjoyable chat whilst she carefully prepared my coffee to go. The coffee is great. Strong and smooth, and not acidic. Will be back to try their breakfast!

Stopped here after a ParkRun and immediately loved the vibe. The place is open and bright with…read moreplenty of seating, inside and out. The staff were friendly, but the best part, the food. Damn it was good. Good job chef!