Macelleria looks like a deli in a supermarket with lots of seating…read more The first thing I noticed on the board were the prices! It's a little more than I was expecting Food wise didn't find anything special with it Nice to have the options of all the sauces Even the coleslaw was ordinary Food came out at a reasonable rate Not for me

Amazing burgers, one of the best burgers I've had in a while. The Classico burger came with the…read moreperfect amount of lettuce, tomatoes and sauce, and the bun was soft on the inside, and crispy on the outside. Usually I'm not the biggest fan of sweet potato fries, but I really enjoyed the ones at Macelleria, they were just perfectly seasoned. The quality of the meat was fantastic, and I was really surprised at how reasonably priced everything was. Highly recommended!

A quality butcher in Balmain. For quality mince to make spaghetti bolognese I always come here; or…read moreeven for those mince patties. High quality meat, it must be organic, and the great news it is - better for you as well. Just way too fresh and why bother with the overpriced processed meat at the supermarkets. It is so worth paying extra here for better quality and more filling meat with personalised and pretty good service; well the latter has ben the case every time I have come to this establishment. Also I am not much of a bacon person; in fact I really despise bacon or any pig related meat; yet when I was at a friends house for brunch one Sunday morning I decided to give the bacon a go as it smelt so fresh as it was being cooked. Tried it; divine and I had to ask this particular friend of mine where she brought the bacon from, and she told me it was from TJ's here on Darling Street. It was like wow. The only butcher where I will literally "bring home the bacon" from while I was living in Sydney, and on those occasions when I come back to Sydney to visit and stay at the family home in nearby Rozelle.

With the decline of traditional butcher shops, and the rise of meat in supermarkets, butchers have…read morehad to compete hard. The strategy at TJs is to aim for quality. So the meat you get here is top notch, organic, extremely good. And yes, it is incredibly expensive. The butchers are really friendly. One of them, Darryl, has known me since I was a baby. He remembers my name, and always asks about my family when I come in. Here's to hoping that TJ's won't get squeezed out by big chains.

Everyone loves a good butcher and Barry's Tender Meats on Carmen Drive in Carlingford is just that…read more Not only do they have every cut of meat under the sun (I don't mean they keep in literally under the sun), every type of marinade you could think of, they cut and clean the meat for you if necessary and just like you expect every butcher to be, they're nice and friendly! If you're lucky and head there on a Saturday morning you may be able to sample some of the meats they fire up on the BBQ and maybe even enter a competition to win a super sized BBQ as they always seem to be running competitions to win some pretty good stuff.

This is an incredible Italian Deli hidden in a suburb of Sydney, Australia. All the deli meats like…read moremortadella, bresaola and salami are imported. I came here to get some deli meat for sandwiches during our stay but left with a full heart and excellent memories! The first visit, I arrived around 10:30AM on a Saturday. I had to wait in line only like 45 minutes! Talk about popular! The second visit, I arrived around 8:30AM on a Saturday and didn't have to wait in line but for 5 minutes! Woohoo! Almost everyone was getting these massive custom sandwiches on focaccia with fresh sliced Italian meats, fresh cheese, marinated veggies, arugula and much more! They are HUGE! I just wanted the deli meat so I could pair it with fresh sourdough bread I got elsewhere since it's better for my messed up digestive system. No problem! Mortadella with olives or black pepper? Yes! Salami? Yes Bresaola? Yes I also got marinated mushrooms, spicy olives, artichoke hearts, and tomatoes. All are FANTASTIC! But, it's the staff and the clientele that make this place special. Sam recognized me on my second visit and asked me, after I got my food, if I'd like a coffee... Espresso please! Then, he invited me to stay a while. I realized they have real imported Italian pasta made from Italian wheat which is not a common thing to find. I got two boxes! Joe explained these are imported from Sicily with Sicilian wheat and they also have pasta imported from Napoli made with local wheat! I got that too! They also have numerous other imported items like Panettone, pesto and much more! Customers joined in the enthusiastic conversation to tell me how awesome Raineri's is since I was obviously a (American) tourist and a new guy! I love the enthusiasm! They all asked me why I was there and I explained I was in Sydney for my 35th wedding anniversary! The unhurried conversation flowed. I can't wait to return! Life is molto bene with a local, unique, unhurried, friendly, delicious and enthusiastic hidden gem!

The real deal Italian Deli and probably the best I've ever been too…read more I was fortunate to come here on a gourmet food tour of Sydney when I visited in June of 2010. It's family owned and has been for a couple of generations by the Raineri's. It's an established amazing deli. The place is crowded, bustling and filled to the brim with imports from Italy and local Italian products. On the tour we were treated to platters of olives, salami, prosciutto, chicken, octopus, cheeses, bread and olive oil. They even made a pasta right at the counter using their very own homemade lemon pasta,with a bit of cheese, parsley and olive oil. Now I don't know that much about Italian antipasto, although I like to think Bay Cities in Santa Monica is the southern California authority, but I can safely say Raineri's blows Bay Cities out of the water. Their prosciutto melted in my mouth, I have never had anything even close to it in the States. The cheeses were out of this world, especially the ricotta; I could have eaten spoonfuls with nothing else. I bought some of their asiago and a dozen slices of salami home, which I ate the rest of my time in Sydney. Stellar!!!!!!!

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!

Chorizo Chasers located in Whetherill Park and Carnes Hill is a converted shipping container…read morerestaurant centered around the Spanish/Portuguese chorizo or chouriço sausage, typically made from pork and seasoned with smoked paprika and spices and cured. Chorizo Chasers offers a variety of gourmet chorizo, choose from pork, beef, latin (pork & beef), chicken and black pudding. I was literally in chorizo heaven and loved every mouthwatering minute of it, chorizo was perfectly flavoured and cooked. Get yourself here for some seriously great Spanish food and equally matched heart warming hospitality.

These guys have created a chorizo chasing cult with their specialty authentic chorizo rolls, so…read moremuch so their food truck has become a permanent fixture in this recently buzzing complex. The outdoor setting allows you to sit down under their cabanas with their tall tables & wooden stools & relax in the sun whilst you enjoy the made to order rolls with chorizo meat of your choice & the infamous chimmichurri... Pure green goodness! Get a side of the twisty potato wedges & a drink for $15. A little on the pricey side but I guess for specialty deliciousness like this that can't be found anywhere price doesn't even come into consideration.

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.

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.