Service was piss poor. I came I for dinner and they would not sit me in a table because I was…read morealone. I sat at the bar but the seat was so uncomfortable. I left shortly after. There were plenty of tables and plenty of staff just standing around.

This place is about as good as it gets as far as Italian…read more I brought my girlfriend here for her birthday. I had a reservation which wasn't necessary this particular night, but a good idea nonetheless. If you don't request a private table (which I didn't) you will get seat at the big long group table, which is not intimate if you are on a date, but it's kinda fun to be surrounded by company and very Italian. We started off with a meat board for the entree (salami, prosciutto, etc). We then shared two pasta dishes for the main. One was similar to a ravioli (mezzelune) stuffed with ricotta and the other a long noodle (pappardelle) with meat sauce (their signature). You could taste the freshness in the noodles, which was not surprising considering they are hand made on site. The sauces were on point and the flavor palette was top notch. My biggest complaint was that the portions were not nearly big enough for the steep prices - left me wanting much more! But in terms of freshness, ingredients and quality, two big enthusiastic thumbs up. The signature dessert which was recommended by the wait staff (Cremino Al Cioccolato) was out of this world. One of the best desserts I've ever had. It was essentially a layered mousse with pudding texture, but so complex. There was chocolate, hazelnut, salted caramel gelato in there somewhere, with some crunchy biscuit sprinkled about, and a lovely meringue on top. Words don't do it justice - just make sure you don't leave without getting it. If I got hit by a bus on the way out, I could die happy about eating there. The staff was very knowledgable and friendly as well. The menu is very Italian but they explained everything well and were able to recommend a good wine for me based on my tastes. Hefty price to pay but worth the splurge for a special occasion.

A great meal, hip environment, and quick service! Main courses were delicious. Not pictured was the…read moreCarrot Triangoli, sourdough bread, and pistachio and vanilla house made gelatos. Would return again!

I had been scouring the internet for a good restaurant for the boy's birthday. Nothing too fancy,…read moresmaller/more intimate setting, decent pricing and overall just solid food. I had a very hard time making a reservation. Their website on my mobile within the yelp app never finished loading. Neither when I switched to safari mobile browser. Neither when I switched to my laptop. When I finally landed in Sydney and switched to an Australian SIM card was I able to call the restaurant. When I brought up this issue, I'm not sure if they took me seriously and checked their website. By this time, the latest slots were 5:45 and 9PM. We arrived and decided to order a la carte rather than their set menu of $55. We ordered the bread (large piece that can easily be shared between two people), sardine app (nice and light), chicken liver mousse (needs more bread, maybe something else for a bit more texture), broccoli, pappardelle (best pasta we had, cooked perfectly), bucatini (disappointing compared to pappardelle because it didn't have the same depth of flavor), lemon and pistachio semifreddo (delicious!) and sheep's milk panna cotta (a bit sour if you've never had sheep's milk. The semifreddo was better). As you can tell, this was a lot of food for two people plus two glasses of wine. Our meal was $120 USD.

Amazing authentic italian spot known by locals! There was a bit of a line up but the store is…read morepretty spacious and can accommodate big parties as well. Love that you can pick the type of pasta you get along with the sauce. The pasta I got was amazing, super generous with toppings and portion size. They gave us two whole crab legs for each pasta I think it's a great bang for your buck

Just hits every single time!!!…read more A whole in the wall but the quality of the food and the quickness of the service leaves you full but thinking about the next time you come back.

The food is fine but the service is not so good. I ordered two glasses of water twice but they…read morenever delivered to me!!! That's really terrible

The service was second to none and the food amazing! Highly recommend the tagliatelle Machiavelli!read more

A hopeful trend is coming to Darlinghurst. One with class, skill and sensations…read more On each visit to this lovely hidden suburb, I am surprised. A new small bar here, a small eatery there. Darlinghurst is the suburb becoming. Sagra is a sure standout restaurant on a busy corner of main happening strip. Don't be fooled that this little italian on the corner but once your eyes are set upon, you are stunned and surprised in a good way that it has been pulled off. A small 10+ table restaurant that has embraced a grey wood feel with the warm glow of wall hanging lights, a delightful contrast to the eyes. Certainly an inviting place to dine at. A good pick. But we wanted to sit outside along an edged table that is the barrier to the business. Straight away seated (reclaimed booking) and a small dish of olives, bread and oil is of course a typical mediterranean start to any meal. I am delighted because this small dish had heart. A torn up menu for its base to soak up any drips of oils or saliva with each peck. But a meal ain't started without a bottle of Chianti. Of course the restaurant had italian wines and they all were. I tried to find something australian but no luck. I knew this place meant business offering you a forced traditional experience. But it was in no way pompous as cute staff members are happy to explain and translate each stages and dishes. A primi start of tagliatelle with marjoram, lemon & pecorino was a powerful hit of flavours that I would not soon forget. Every single bite was the exact equal of flavours that held onto the last bit of pasta. The sauce just held onto dear life to it. My lips were buzzing with the flavour sensations. More Chianti, more smiles. Started to notice people walking by in front of us looking onto our table and into your dishes with hungry eyes. This was entertainment for us. More so people walking past and stopping to admire this little italian. A quarter ventured in. This way, the place filled up quickly. A secondi was simple choices. Fish or lamb? White or red? We obviously had picked Lamb with verdure miste to go hand with our favourite bottle of the evening. The portion was think...and soft. Win! Cooked through and through, I'd expect this delicate meat from a rare cooked meat but obviously I was under the assumption they are average quality meat. Bah! I know nothing. Amateur I am. It was delicious was all I could say. The lamb being so so tender I enjoyed it all. It wasn't the first thing I finished with the sides going first. I'm not a fan of eggplant and now I am. Marinated to absolute bliss along with tomatoes mixed in, any longer on the stove would have turned into a sauce. Melts in the mouth. The meat I used to soak up the rest of the plate so I didn't have the crass to lick up the plate. Upon finishing the bottle with 2 plates cleaned out, I was convinced with ease and a smile to try dessert. I'm expecting decadence. A smashed meringue, peaches & mascarpone is brought out and thats when I dropped my spoon and covered my mouth. "oh my god!" It simply collapsed, melted and fizzed in my mouth with a simple tongue press instead of any chew. A pallet cleans and replaced subtleness of sweet three simple ingredients. I didn't want to leave and it was already 2 hours. We asked for another bottle but of certain flavours which were instantly understood and brought out. Of course it was poured and tasted to see what it is we wanted but without a doubt it was United Nations standard of translation need for a finishing dining experience. With a three cheese plate, it was all a yes, Yes, YES... and a grappa salute. Entering at opening time and leaving closing time, a cozy walk away from this little italian restaurant called Sagra thinking and savouring the experience will have me running back. Actually, I ran back because I forgot my jacket thinking about this. Darlinghurst didn't disappoint yet again and Sagra staff should be congratulated. A everyday changing menu would sure welcome you back and try a whole new again experience. Well done. YUM! Mark My Words

We came here expecting greatness and left feeling very underwhelmed…read more On the surface Sagra has everything a lovely dinner spot should have in Darlinghurst. Situated in an area not known for culinary greatness. The decor and ambiance created in this renovated space is awesome. The short wine list is exceptional with amazing Italian wines together with a "specials" list of wines too which were very tasty indeed. If you read through my other reviews the high points of any of my favourite restaurants is the service closely followed by the food ;). Sagra needs to work on its service. It is erratic and at often times familiarity becomes rudeness. A number of times the manager on the floor came across as gruff and not interested in providing the fun, warm and engaging customer service I have come to expect. The food was OK no where near the quality of similar Italian restaurants in the local area e.g Baccomatto Osteria. The pasta was a little stodgy and the sauces lacked. The squid was a little rubbery and cut into mega pieces that were hard to handle. Look overall for this area its a good restaurant but it does not compare to some of this restaurants peers of a similar vintage.

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!

Absolute best Italian!!! Fresh breads, pastas, salads, steaks and appetizers. The house made pastas…read moreare the fantastic!!! So much to choose from and all amazing!!!! Friendly staff. Reservations highly recommended!! Can sit inside or out!! Save room for dessert!! All so yummy!!!!

Great food! Was a nice find. A little hole in the wall place with great food and service!read more

Solid 3.5 star, not more. We ordered 6 different dishes -pizza was the best of the lot. This is…read moregood food, but not authentic Italian -sorry just is not. If you are looking for real Italian, keep looking. The service was stellar and responsive. So, if you are just hungry and don't want to walk further, eat here, it's good food.

Great Pizza. I was traveling in Australia for work and craved a pizza--very comfortable and super…read morefriendly staff. The people there were so nice and friendly.very clean and proper.

Great Pizza. I was traveling in Australia for work and craved a pizza--very comfortable and super…read morefriendly staff.