EXTREMELY rude and hostile waitress. And to preface, I never write negative reviews…read more My husband and our sleeping infant (in his pram) walked into the almost empty restaurant. The waitress seemed bothered and told us to sit in a small table in a dark corner on the far side of the restaurant. We asked to be seated more comfortably and centrally. Her attitude made it seem like we were greatly inconveniencing her with our tiny travel stroller and fast asleep baby. Deciding to make the best of it we placed our lunch order - which arrived COMPLETELY wrong. Every aspect was incorrect (including my husbands burger which was served WITHOUT THE BURGER PATTY and my cole slaw having ZERO dressing (literally dry cabbage)). I politely asked for dressing for the Cole slaw. She snapped and said "this isn't America, we do things differently here" and angrily walked away. A. I am an Australian citizen. We are here visiting family and visit often. We don't think that expecting basic decency at a restaurant is an exclusively American value. B. From the moment we entered the restaurant she seemed angry and the entire experience was tense and awkward. Aside from the hostile service, the portions were tiny and overpriced. Two sandwiches and two beers cost us $100. We would give zero stars if we could.

A wonderful discovery on our way through the mountains, a hidden gem. Warm and welcoming, with a…read morelovely quirky decor and great waiters. We had the zucchini fritters, coffees and desserts. Prices reasonable. Would definitely come again!

So quaint in the little town of Leura. Just mins walk from the train station that takes you to…read moreThree sisters and the Blue Mountains. Service was very OZ. Cheerful and campy. Pizza was expensive, but very tasty. Atmosphere was eclectic and charming.

This is an amazing place - I came here for lunch after visiting the Blue Mountains and got here…read morejust in time before people started getting told that they would have to wait to get a seat. Service was fast, although we had to wait a little for the food to arrive. I love that the food arrived at the same time, and they looked spectacular. I would personally highly recommend the Calamari and the Sausages, but saw a lot of people having the pizza as well. All in all a fantastic meal and I'm leaving satisified

A Hidden gem in the depths of Martin place in the CBD of Sydney is the GPO cheese room. Enter via…read morethe old post office building, head down the stairs and you will find your cheese wonderland. Once inside the cheese room, to the left is a cheese counter and the rest of the room is filled with bottles of wine. This could be considered heaven for some and probably is. There is a nicely set dining room to the right, where you can enjoy your selections in sophisticated comfort. The staff are very attentive, filling your water glass and providing great service. The GPO cheese room has a large selection of wine from many regions around the world, much like their cheese offerings. We browsed the menu trying to decide what to order, a difficult task considering everything they have to offer. Do we pick a couple of different types of cheese, burgers, antipasto, a cheese and wine flight or a main? Nope, we spot that they have fondue on the menu, something you do not come across too often in Sydney. This is something that appeals to my Swiss roots. We select a nice glass of pinot and sip away, in anticipation for the brie coulommiers and truffle fondue to arrive. The fondue hits the table, the flame is lit and the cheese melts, turning into a bowl of liquid goodness. The fondue set was very impressive, consisting of a large platter containing a selection of cured meat, potatoes, bread, crackers, pickled figs and grilled garlic prawns. The fondue forks were kept busy as we were selecting items to pass through that decadent mix of cheese and truffle, transforming each item into a mass flavour infusion. At $56 between two, it is great value. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the GPO cheese room, set up in the historic post office building at the bottom of Martin Place. With a great selection of cheese and wine at a good price, this place is now on our radar and one we recomnend you add to your list.

Do you like cheese? Do you LOVE cheese? (are you the weird person who doesn't like cheese but likes…read moreyour friends who like cheese?) Then the GPO cheese and wine room is for YOU! There are a range of options to get your cheese fix including a cheese fondu for two ($49), Mac and cheese (16$) and cheese boards. The friendly and knowledgable staff will keenly pair a beautiful wine for you choice of cheese. The restaurant is intimate with low lighting and a sneaky corridor for a quiet date night or a lovely night with friends! I haven't needed a reservation here but if you are planning to come it wouldn't be worth missing out on. cheese cheese yes please!

Our Dram Nation whiskey tasting was using this venue and it was certainly very good. We were able…read moreto have a good chat with the barman about whiskeys and bourbons and found the staff to be really friendly. Our whiskey tasting finished with sliders which were also very good. We will definitely come back here to put them through their paces.

Awesome new bar in the Hills! We dropped in for a quick lunch and tried the fries and the NY…read morecheeseburger spring rolls.The service was really friendly and the place is decked out really well with a mixture of big long bench tables and little booths. There wasn't much of a crowd at lunch but staff were setting out all the reserved tables for the night and it looked like basically every table had been reserved! Pretty comprehensive drinks list and although the food is fairly simple it comes out fast, is fresh, and reasonably priced if you're sharing between a few people. I'd never tried a cheeseburger spring roll but they're basically all the ingredients of a cheeseburger in a deep fried roll - yum! Between this place and Empty Lane up the road the hills are starting to get some decent places to have a drink at.

By definition, a larder means a room or a large cupboard that's used for storing food. And woah,…read moredoes this shop live up to its name. The Larder is a beautifully arranged store full of gorgeously packaged products that will have you wondering whether you're buying something just for its pretty jar or for the actual product itself. It does make for handy gift shopping though (whose mum doesn't love a block of French chocolate or Blue Mountains handcrafted coffee?). They stock a really great range of Australian and international cheeses, Hunter Valley olive oil by the litre, and top brands like Christine Manfield, Byron Bay Chilli Co and Toby's Estate. If you're on your way to a dinner party or BBQ and need to take along a token offering, grab a loaf of Brasserie sourdough or a cheese platter. The specialty grocer store opened after the owners returned from France and realised how difficult it is to find all the quality local and imported products you wanr in the one place. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable and clearly love what they're doing. There's plenty of parking available, just look for the green and white striped storefront.

Looking for some fine ingredients? Stop here…read more They've got some fine cheeses, breads, pastas, sauces, and more. Lots of artisan-produced foodstuffs from Australia and around the world. Good stuff for gifts to foodie people, or when you need to lay out bits and bites that need to impress. You can also buy quality olive oil in bulk - in their or your own containers - that is much closer to cheap bottled brands. Nice!

I've been here for lunch and dinner a few times now and it has not let me down…read more The restaurant is nicely decorated, the menu, service and food are all great, and their attention to detail is impressive. I love the place and highly recommend it. 5/5.

Nice presentation with upscale feel, but flavors did not mix that well. Sirloin steak was tuff and…read morechewy.

This is our go to local place, great italian food always, the owners provide excellent service. We…read moretry to get their once a month. Not cheap but always amazing food.

Sevardi Italian restaurant has evolved into a wine and tapas bar. The wine menu is interesting and…read morealso includes Australian spirits and ciders. However the tapas menu is very disappointing. The menu shows very little imagination and the execution of the tapas did not live up to the hype on their Facebook/Web pages. We started with eggplant tapenade and pâté, both straight out of the fridge which was a mismatch to the warm toasted bread. Eggplant was bitter, however the gherkins helped lift the pâté. Salt and pepper calamari was the worst I've ever had -- enormous rings with no salt or pepper. The one highlight was the garlic prawns which were well seasoned and tasty. The last dish we tried were the beef skewers - unseasoned mince on skewers with the same salad we'd seen twice before -- mixed leaves with a balsamic glaze. Unless someone gives the food some taste and oomph this great opportunity for a longed-for wine bar in Beecroft will slip away.

We live locally and go here regularly. The menu is short and as a wine bar majors on dishes that…read moreyou can share. But the chef is great and the quality of the food absolutely outstanding. Try the lamb shoulder.

Missed going for a year or so because of wine bar name, nothing wrong with a wine bar if that's…read morewhat you're looking for. Finally visited after learning they also served food, and the food was very good, interesting without being too clever, very tasty and priced fairly. Servings well proportioned, perhaps a little small if you're looking to satisfy a rugby player or two (best send them across the highway to the Pymble Pub). And of course the wines were very good. Very friendly host and team. Great addition to eating options in the area.

A little gem. Secret courtyard garden. Perfect light lunch. We shared bruschetta with Vitelli…read moretonnato wrapped in carpaccio, beetroot salad and prawns. A glass of local Pinot Grigio. Wonderful service, food and ambiance.

A little gem in Bathurst, 2 magnificent Italian beers on tap, nice Italian wines by the glass and…read moreSpuntini (Italian Tapas). We had meat balls, the best triple cooked chips and an amazing pizza.

Had the pleasure of wining & dining at the recently opened The Meat & Wine Co. Parramatta…read more We started with a Raw feed to share: Wagyu Tartare: Finely chopped Wagyu with smoked yolk and tangy green dressing. Octopus: Shaved Octopus with chives, peri peri and lemon. Salmon: Whisky cured Salmon with cauliflower custard cream and fresh roe... All three of these dishes were a light and refreshing start to a three course meal ahead. I would highly recommend the shaved octopus it's unlike anything I've ever tried, thinly sliced and seasoned well, light and airy. For entrée I had the Pork Belly, which was chilli lime basted pork belly with kimchi crumb, puffed crackling and served with greens, adzuki beans and ponzu dressing. Main I opted for the Rib Eye (pictured) is a beef steak from the rib section. The rib eye steak's internal fat melting into the meat creates one of the juiciest steak eating experiences imaginable. And dessert Apple Pie: fried apple pastry with apple toffee cream, sour apple gel, mascarpone icecream and smoked maple syrup... If you're an apple pie lover, (yes that includes Maccas apple pie) then you're going to love this. It may not be the most photogenic of the lot, but damn this apple pie is whack! Crisp on the outside, soft apple centre and drizzled with maple oooh it's a dream.

This location had better service than the one in the city. From start to end our server was on top…read moreon his A game. Great wine options and food options for every dietary requirement. Skewers were sufficient to share with another person as the serving is generous. Garlic buns were my favorite. Restaurant is very clean and deco is awesome.