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.

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.

The service and the food was good but not great this is an all prefix place…read more now the first course Was fantastic way to Small but fantasticly executed, the second course wild boar pasta and the ravioli were tasty but underwhelming at best. If you want pasta with less than 10grams of meat, flavor or substance this your place.

Every single thing about this restaurant was amazing. It was hands down the best Italian food I've…read moreever had (and I've eaten in Italy). Also, the staff was so pleasant. I did 4 courses. Every single one was divine. Highly recommend it here. Worth every penny.

My friends took me here on my last day in Sydney, and it was the perfect farewell brunch!…read more There was a festive menu at the time that we dined, and it was great! 3 courses for $40AUD (or 2 courses for $35AUD), you know I had to get the 3 courses! For Starters, I got the Ora King Smoked Salmon Pate. For my Mains, I got Primavera Ravioli. For dessert, I got the Jamie's Black Forest Panna Cotta. Everything was soooo good! The ambiance was chic & cute, and the server was great! I honestly felt like I was back in the US for some reason!

I've been to Australia 3 times and 2 of those visits brought me to this establishment. My first…read morevisit was memorably bad. I couldn't recall the details but I remember not being a fan. My second and most recent visit helped extinguish that memory. Our waitress was very lively and sweet. She gave us plenty of time to look over our menus and made solid recommendations. I ordered the Spaghetti Alla Norma and it was pretty tasty. I also sampled some of the polenta chips which were surprisingly good. We opted to get dessert elsewhere but overall the food was pretty good. I'd like this place more if the prices were a little lower and they had more basic pastas available. I'm not a fan of seafood or mushrooms and can't handle spicy so I felt a little limited...although the pumpkin ravioli was tempting. Next time!

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.

Sometimes after all those modern cuisine, one misses the comforts. Buon Ricordo delivers comfort in…read morean elevated fashion. Not fancy but very, very good Italian. Warm and charming service, excellently executed dishes with an equally excellent wine list. Not to be missed

Buon Ricordo delivers flavour and ambience in spades! Like walking into a private club, you feel…read moreinstantly welcome and like you were meant to be there. The signature dish that everyone raves about is the Fettucine Tartufo (a dish invented by the Chef/owner Armando) which has a truffle-infused-egg on top, cut & mixed at the table by your waiter with a serious dose of grated parmesan cheese & cracked pepper to finish it off. Grazie Magazine rated it as the BEST pasta in the world! Aside from this 'must try' dish, just about everything else on the menu screams flavour and as this is an Italian restaurant, the servings are decent - Italians are all about satisfaction! The prices are not for the faint-hearted but, as they say, you get what you pay for - so if you're game go for the Degustazione (your choice of 6 courses for $125) - unlike most restaurants Buon Ricordo allow you to choose your dishes from the a la carte menu or you have the option of letting the chef decide a complimentary assortment of dishes :) PS. The wines on offer are ALL fantastic, even at the cheap end. Mind you 'cheap' is a relative term and in this case, the wines are at 'restaurant prices'.

Good meal in a pinch. Tried too hard to make the pizza have too many toppings. Excessive arugula…read moreand Parmesan cheese. The prosciutto with a small helping of arugula would have been much better and the Parmesan was overkill, but easy to just take off. $29 dinner special with pizza/pasta soup and one drink is a very good deal.

Came by here after joining a Sydney walking tour (which ended nearby) and feeling extremely hungry…read more My brother and I both ordered the lunch special ($23) which included a pasta/pizza and a drink. The margherita pizza was nice, from the crust thickness to the level of sauce. That plus a glass of white wine was a great combination to take a break from our city exploring. Did not try the pasta dish but there were no concerns there. Service was attentive as it seems we went at a quiet time (~ 1:30 pm) when there were just other groups seated and chatting. The seating is comfortable and the patio area does not have the greatest view, but just being in The Rocks district still has its perks. Recommend getting the specials!