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 Gnocchi with Veal. October
16, 2007 by cjg1
A fairly dark place they have the menu written up on a blackboard in Italian. They come around and seem to take joy in having to explain it all to you. So they did seem disappointed when we knew what we wanted and ordered it without the whole thing needing to be explained. After all, especially with food, language is often without need of translation.
They sport themselves a rather decent wine list which seems to be the norm in this section of town. The service is quite good and they do not seem to be in any rush to make you leave. Both times we ate here we had to ask for the bill to come and still it took some time. And truth be told, I like that in a place. Nothing worse than paying for a meal out and being rushed right out because you’re not eating or drinking enough.
The first time she ordered the Gnocchi with Veal and I was to have the Lasagna. I found out after we ate that the lasagna is one of their signature dishes. I can completely understand why. It was very good and just what I needed after a very long and hard day that had started on the beach in 95 degree weather and was ending back in this wonderful neighborhood with temps in the mid 50s. I didn’t even mind that their lasagna has meat in it. I normally do not like it in mine, but theirs is quite good and as I said, just what I needed. We also had a salad to share.
The second time we were here we thought we’d get her the gnocchi again and were surprised to find that the menu had changed. I don’t know if they could have or would have made it anyway as she decided on the Risotto, which much to her surprise she enjoyed very much and has already recreated in the first couple days home in New York. This time I had the Tagliatelle. I however did not expect what I got, based on an improperly named dish at a different restaurant. But hey, surprises are not a bad thing. I enjoyed it very much. We once again decided to skip their desert and go to Yellow around the corner before heading back home. Leave a Comment Theme: ItalianPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 12-16 Challis Avenue, Potts Point 2011Phone: (02) 9357 1744Other Contact: Email: fatelliparadiso@bigpond.c
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My favorite restaurant in Sydney. That should say it all. But I will go on.
Our first visit here was just for dessert take-away. We came into the shop and were amazed and awed by the large display of desserts. The pic above only shows one side of the display. After some time to decide we settled on our picks. I was to have the rhubarb pie and Liz chose the chocolate truffle cookie.
After these amazing treats we decided we had to eat a meal here. And that was to come a couple days later when we stopped in for her birthday lunch. We were given a corner table with a good view of the small dining area for our semi-late lunch. WOW. What a great lunch we had. After a quick Cascade beer our food shows up. She had what I consider the single best meal in all of Sydney. The spinach gnocchi was absolutely amazing. So much so she’d have it again for our last dinner on Saturday night. I had decided I needed a filling comfort meal and ordered the fried fish and chips. This was just perfect. Tasty and filling I came away praising it well. And of course we had to take some more tasty desserts with us. She chose the cheesecake and I got the $15 tub of Tiramisu. Admittedly I let it go for a couple mornings before I ate mine but she ate up and loved hers.
We then also chose this as our last meal in Sydney this trip. We walked in at about 6pm and were surprised to be asked if we had a reservation and then that it might be a problem. In the end it wasn’t and we got our table.
She went ahead and ordered as I mentioned the spinach gnocchi again. I decided this time to go with the fusilli with chili prawns. Once again I was completely thrilled with my meal and hers was just as she expected. We both chose to not drink anything but sparkling water this time. Then on our way out we got dessert again. I once again had the rhubarb pie and she had the caramel crème puff. Wow once again.
Throw in the stop for just dessert the day between the two meals here for an apricot tart for her and you can see that it is my favorite restaurant. Leave a Comment
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Hugo's Pizzeria opened this month (July '04) and is just below the reknown Hugo's Lounge. Thin-crust neopolitan pizza, impressive wine list, great service, buzzing atmosphere and definitely my new favourite Sydney restaurant!
There is also a bar in the restaurant where one can have a drink if you're there on a busy night and waiting for a table. Also a nice experience.
Bi-fold windows allow the restaurant to open up quite a bit and share inside with outside and vice-versa.
Most importantly, make sure you leave room for dessert!
We started off with a mezza plate to share... this included beautiful black olives, fresh oysters with a strawberry sorbet on the side, salt & pepper calamari, black olives & thin breadsticks wrapped in proscuitto. presentation 10/10, cuisine 9/10. $15 pp
We ordered 2 pizzas to share between the two of us. Pizzas were fabulous and I don't think you could go wrong with choices here. Presentation 8/10, cuisine 10/10. Between $15-$19 each.
OHMYGOD, the Tiramisu here is orgasmic. Now I don't use this word lightly. But really, if I was not in a public place at the time, I would have done the "oohhh" "ahhhhh" "mmmm" as I ate this. I've tried a lot of Tiramisu and this is by far the best. Better than Mums even (sorry Mum). $12 and well worth it!!!! Presentation 10/10, cuisine 10/10.
We splurged and got a bottle of wine too. Total bill was $120 for 2 people.
UPDATE: Uh oh, it's now Jul '05 and I've just learnt they constantly change the desert menu. At the moment, no tiramisu. We did however, enjoy a caramelised pear pizza. Sounds odd I know, but once again, was divine. I believe 'there is a French chef taking care of deserts there... no more needs to be said! = ) Leave a Comment Theme: ItalianPrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 19 Bayswater Rd, Kings Cross, NSWPhone: (02) 9332 1227Directions: 5mins walk from the Coca-Cola sign in Kings Cross. From there, walk down Bayswater Road.
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 by dracko
Be sure to order a Flat White. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: Corner of Challis Ave. and MacLeay St. in Potts Point
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Recommended by Lonely Planet, Roy's Famous is a sprawling, popular cafe to be found in the middle of a number of Backpacker's hostels and hotels. Its a bit like the Dr Who Tardis - a fairly large open fronted double-shop front where the service counter dominates, a wide but shallow space with a number of outdoor tables. But go behind the counter and you will find another huge space and a rear courtyard. Its comfy and informal and is popular place for drinks, sandwiches and a casual lunch.
The menu is extensive and 'comfort food - pastas, salads, sandwiches, schnitzel, sausages and mash etc. The cooked food is probably its weakest point - somewhat uninspiring and bland. But the portions are large, so if you just want to fill with carbs, Roy's Famous is the place to go. If you want something a little more subtle, go elsewhere. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Victoria StDirections: Behind King's Cross station
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New to the block in a part of Sydney that is fast becoming one of the places to hang out in the evening. 10 minutes walk down the hill from the Cross (Macleay St), past the sleaze, past the felafel and pizza slice outlets and you're into an area of up and coming new'ish restaurants and bars.
Base is simple, contemporary, compact, welcoming, already popular and not a place for a quiet romantic meal.
Pizza and a short selection of fairly straightforward 'mains' (steak and mash: fish of the day etc..) Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Challis StDirections: towards the bottom of the hill, just off Macleay St.
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 by SydneyGal
Mezzaluna's cuisine is best described as modern Italian. The cuisine is exciting, innovative and represents a new and refreshing approach to Italian cooking.
It is a place to go for a special occasion or if you have American dollars (!) as it is one of Sydney's pricier restaurants.
Squid Ink Pasta, Atlantic Salmon, Wine! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Potts Point (behind Kings X)Other Contact: 123 VICTORIA STREET, POTTS POINT
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Mezzaluna
The View. The outside covered area faces the city skyline.
Modern Italian. Their Lamb is excellent and they serve quite a few seafood dishes as well as pastas etc. Theme: OtherDirections: 123 Victoria Street, Potts Point. Go to Mezzaluna Restuarant and check out the view http://sydney.citysearch.com.au/E/V/SYDNE/0020
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Great atmosphere to the place and the food is really tasty. It was recommeded to me by an Aussie couple I met on the flight. Possibly the only problem with it was that it was a bit trendy and therefore a bit expensive (at least it was then - may all have changed now).
Seafood Leave a Comment Theme: OtherComparison: more expensive than averageDirections: Just a short walk from Kings Cross. Another very interesting district.
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Atmosphere and the bouncers who through out an Aussie who was abusing us South Africans
Anything with baked potato in it Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: King's Cross
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