A beautiful boutique grocer. I normally find it very crowded, but I enjoy their selection…read more Even for Sydney, they are quite high priced, but you pay higher for the quality of an artisan deli.

Genuinely the best Italian food I've ever eaten in my life. I had the papardelle with slow cooked…read moreduck ragu and it's hard to describe how good it was. The papardelle was thick and chewy with a delicate cheesiness and had an essence of the flavours from the decadent duck ragu; which was creamy and melts in your mouth. Their homemade focaccia (with garlic) was dense, garlicky and not too oily. The perfect appetizer and perfect for dipping in the seafood soup. And their tiramisu was delicious and just a perfect finalizer. To conclude, their service is great - all Italian staff and so polite and welcoming. The food came out very quick. High prices but it's honestly worth it the food here is insane. This restaurant definitely doesn't have the recognition it deserves. The best food I've ever had.

Although I almost habitually manage to get to Norton Street Grocer as it's closing, the days when I…read moremanage to get there on time mean that for a week (or at least a couple of days) I'll be eating like a king. Nortons has a great selection of olives (my picks: the manchego stuffed, anchovy stuffed, Sicilian and chilli stuffed) and cheeses, plus I'm sure they've got a good range of deli meats as well - I should say that as a non-meateater I didn't really pay this much attention. Aside from the antipasto ingredients, Nortons has fantastic selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, which is fantastic when the Coles upstairs disappoints. Not only is everything stacked and presented immaculately, but the grocers are more than willing to help you choose the right produce, selecting the one that's just ripe enough for whenever you may need it. They have a great selection of fresh and dry pastas, passatas and various other Italian ingredients, and come Christmas and Easter times their shelves are loaded with dozens of panettone varieties - my boyfriend's Italian mum (not a Sydney-sider) has us source on from Nortons every holidays. Given all it's good points, and the fact that Norton Street Grocer is open 'til 7pm almost every night, I have no excuse for missing it. Perhaps its just to ensure I don't eat that well all the time.

The fresh produce here is so fresh! They also stock some of the more exotic fruits like Tamarillo…read moreand achacha. They also had mirabelle plums which you don't see often. Slightly more expensive but the fruit lasts longer due to freshness.

Ate here a few times while in Sydney because it was an incredible little italian spot. In general,…read morethe lasagna fritta is well known here so I had to try it - amazing! My kiddo loved all the dishes we tried here. The vibe is really casual, you can sit down or quickly order take out. Mostly we ordered take-out because after a long day of traveling all around it was the easiest thing to do and close to our hotel. Staff was incredibly nice and helpful with recommendations every single time. I will absolutely be back next time I'm in Sydney.

Hands down the best pasta spot I tried in Sydney. I loved every single plate I tried and that's…read moreincluding the lasagna fritta. Served in person, through delivery, microwaved: ALL FIRE 5/5 recommend. Side note: they have a lil book by the entrance where you can tag it, I thought that was cute for tourists like me.

If you ever happen to be in Ashfield during the morning or midday hours, and you are after a light…read moresandwich or salad, Sparta Deli Cafe would be the most appropriate place to visit. Although the cafe specialises in sandwiches and rolls filled with the ingredients of your choice, they also provide salads, hot drinks, pastries, and a few cake options. The majority of the customers attending the cafe do take their food away, however indoor and outdoor seating is available. During my last visit I also noticed that the cafe does provide an all day breakfast option on their menu. Finally, all I could add to the above is that the service is fast, friendly, and the freshness of the food is very high.

I miss this place!!!! So crunchy and fatty. Can you open one up near a train station or a tourist…read morearea? Bit of a trek to this area. The meat portions and skin is good. I think about this place every time I visit fr america.

Oink Oink! This place is meat heaven. This is a small little shop, there's a few seats with a…read morecounter to eat at, but I believe most people order take away. This place was recommended by an Aussie friend. She said if i eat anywhere in AU, to make sure it's at Mr. Crackles. We ordered the ever so delicious "Sweet Pork" -Master stock braised pork belly served with a cabbage salad, mayo in a soft bun, I'm still dreaming about that sandwich. We also ordered the "Sticky BBQ Pork" BBQ pork, Smokey BBQ sauce, Ranch salad and onion rings in a soft bun. Can't wait to go back and try some other delicious sandwiches, they also have some fries, nacho fries, bbq fries, onion rings and other tasty little bites. It's cracklin' and I'm drooling over my next visit.

I was invited tonight as a plus one to join the yelp event for brassie bread and it truly was a…read morecelebration of food and it's origins! They had lamb on the spit, pizzas made with single origin wheat, Brasserie's famous single origin bread, and Australian wine, beer and cider. During the night they presented speeches telling us where the wheat comes from and why it tastes so good and why this bread is better for you than most! It comes from a single source grain that can be traced back to the farmer and the region where it was grown. Overall the night was amazing! The food was plentiful and flavorsome, the staff were kind and friendly, the bread truly was the hero of each dish. To top it off, there served an organic cordial served with real fruit (pear and blueberry was the favourite)! Tasty tasty tasty!

Every superhero has one thing in common a single origin story be it Spider-Man bitten by a…read moreradioactive spider , Superman coming of age and earth atmosphere activating his superpowers or Batman suffering great injustice and spending the rest of his life seeking vengeance. Brasserie Bread's superpower is owed to its single origin. The sourdough bread only requires three ingredients - Flour, water and salt. But any of these ingredients isn't good enough for the bread specialist. It needs to be the absolute best and they want to know exactly where it's grown to the very field. The source of this flour comes from Southern Flinders Ranges in South Australia. The bread was served up as sliders with Lamb and two kinds of different coleslaw. Both were equally delicious but credit to Brasserie Bread for making sure the Bread was the Batman of the mix, sorry Lamb your the Robin. The bread was like eating a cloud, so soft and sweet like a brioche bun. The bread was also served in cheese which was equally as scrumptious. The idea of serving cheese with honey never occurred to me. Killer combination that worked so well together. Brasserie Bread created a special pizza using only their single origin dough again. This was amazing and something I would definitely order as takeout if they considered it as an option as currently they don't do it. They kept the pizza basic with potato option as well as a cheesy one. Brasserie Bread also offer a wide range of drinks and cordials which were something different and special that would be nice for a picnic. The building is quite impressive and you can watch what happens from the very begging of the bread making process as its right here they make the bread and supply it to many cafes around NSW. It's a warehouse feel to the place but very beautiful and open. Brasserie Bread does indeed have the super power of making some of the damn beat bread I have ever tasted period.

10 years ago I discovered summer pudding with panna cotta here. Back in Sydney, I returned and…read morerediscovered the summer pudding. Real treat was that the container had a star, which meant 'eat today' and 'half price.' Awesome, I was totally eating the pudding immediately! Staff was friendly, had a nice talk with guy behind counter. Salads, sandwiches, and wraps looked simply amazing. Picture perfect. some tables both in and out, self-service although the staff does bring your drinks/food to your table.

We used to be in this store at least once a week for takeaway- it's pricey but freshly made and so…read moreit doesn't feel so bad buying convenience. My son loved the Meatballs. My husband, the Caramelized Onion and Bacon Tart. I liked the Leek and Corn Risotto Cakes and the Beetroot Salad but then the wheels came off. Firstly it started with the merest hint of a taste that I can only describe as fridge. Large industrial fridge. If you've worked in catering you'll know the smell and what it might taste like. I am hound like in my sense of smell and my tastebuds are amped too - this can be a bad thing!. Still we kept going then my son had a weird reaction to the tomato sauce on the meatballs. His whole lower face (he's pretty messy) turned bright red and sore. I mentioned this to the store when I next visited and they just looked a bit bemused and insisted only the freshest ingredients were used. Finally, we bought a garlic bread with our takeaway pasta and for some reason I checked the foil before I cooked it at home. It was mouldy. I took it straight back to the store where the manager offered me another one. I declined (a little green around the gills) and he somewhat begrudgingly gave me a refund. That took the edge off for me. I'd love to say I still love the stuff in here but it's pretty hard for me now. Given the price, I'd have to say I expect the highest standards and I'm just not sure that what I've been getting.

Nice restaurant This Spanish themed restaurant in Asian…read morerestaurant dominated Chinatown is a breath of fresh air. The food and drinks menus are lovely, the service is friendly but somehow the food just isn't as amazing as it could be!

What a gem! Spanish tapas done right! We ordered the potatoes, beef meatballs, lamb skewers, garlic…read morebread, and the Deluxe sangria. Everything was divine. Our server was helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Food came fast, and was an amazing mix of flavors. The potatoes came with an aioli that was just spicy enough to be interesting. The beef meatballs were tender and flavorful. The lamb, oh my gosh, the lamb was so great- it was tender enough to melt in your mouth. And the deluxe sangria was a nice touch - it was stronger and sweeter than normal sangria since it has Malibu, Cointreau, and Midori mixed with the wine. I will definitely be back to try more of this menu!