Bambini Trust Restaurant & Wine Room in Sydney

St. James Trust Building, 185 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

★★★★★
(710 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant Modern European restaurant

About

Step into a world of refined elegance and savor the exquisite flavors of Italy at Bambini Trust Restaurant & Wine Room. Nestled within the grand sandstone St. James Trust Building, this haven for culinary excellence has captivated Sydneysiders since 1997. Indulge in a menu that showcases both Italian classics and modern European fare, complemented by an extensive award-winning wine list. Let the sophisticated ambiance and impeccable service transport you to a bygone era of Parisian charm.

Website
bambinitrust.com.au
Address
St. James Trust Building, 185 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Plus Code
46H5+3V Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney

Business Hours

Monday
12–3 PM – 5:30 PM–12 AM
Tuesday
12–3 PM – 5:30 PM–12 AM
Wednesday
12–3 PM – 5:30 PM–12 AM
Thursday
12–3 PM – 5:30 PM–12 AM
Friday
12–3 PM – 5:30 PM–12 AM
Saturday
5:30 PM–12 AM
Sunday
Closed

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Late-night food Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Groups LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Paid street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
710 reviews

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★★★★
December 19, 2024

Really lovely old style romantic decor. I got the strawberry gin from the gin garden menu, I think this was limited time menu but the glass was very big! They gave us complimentary arancini ball, very yum and cheesy. The sourdough was okay. Would probably pass especially if getting other carb heavy things like pasta. The oyster with the pomegranate mignonette was really nice and refreshing The Hokkaido scallops were served on a bed of cream and roe which was a creamy and light combo. The cured salmon was also a great light starter and went well with ricotta cream. The garlic prawn spaghetti was buttery and saucy and the prawns were super yum The steak was a let down, the plating was not done well and the taste as texture of the meat felt low quality. The casarece was nice and not too heavy but I felt that the lamb in it could have been done better. The pavlova dessert was nice and light however the tiramisu was the real show stopper. It was creamy and chocolatey in all the right ways The service could have been better, felt as staff were a bit annoyed sometimes and didn’t list us the proper menu items and preferences

★★★★★
December 17, 2024

Definitely one of my favourite restaurants in Sydney. Always a great experience. Service is great with friendly staff that always remember you and have a warm smile on. Food is consistently good not to mention the desserts. Their king prawn pasta is a must!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very rarely give five stars but this restaurant is just outstanding in every way. Needed a special place in the CBD to celebrate our daughter’s graduation and it exceeded our expectations. I’d been there many times before in my corporate life and loved it then and it is still one of the best places in Sydney for excellent food, great friendly service, incredible wine list and beautiful atmosphere. Love love love! Thank you!

★★★★★
October 29, 2024

Great food, wine and service; lively for a Monday evening, lucky to get a table as a walk in, but definitely worth it. Steak awesome.

★★★★★
September 13, 2024

Possibly one of my favorite restaurants in Sydney. Food is delicious, and service is impeccable, great wine selection. Veal saltimbocca, snapper and truffle pasta were excellent. Looking forward to dining here again.

★★★★★
September 10, 2024

On one side it resembles a Parisian bistro like Le Grand Colbert, on the other it’s the kind of place you would have an intimate meeting with either a colleague or a mistress - not that I have either. This is an institution and it delivers consistently so much so that I can never say I’ve had a single item not to taste whether it be the Alaskan crab omelette I used to love, steak 🥩, lobster pasta 🍝 - a negroni or as I tried today an elderflower gin cocktail. If you want impeccable service with impeccable ingredients in beautiful surroundings with fellow diners of distinguished character - go there.

★★★★★
August 18, 2024

Have visited here a number of times while visiting Sydney, this time I ordered the Best Veal Saltimbocca I’ve ever had anywhere, my wife had a Gluten free version of the Prawn Spaghettini, staff were very accommodating with dietary needs. Wine list was Awesome as well! We will always return here!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

My friend and I was celebrating my 26th birthday here today. Everything was very nice and outstanding. Linda was serving us tonight, she was amazing. The dishes and wine she recommend was beautiful. Very lovely place. Definitely will comeback.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Had an absolutely beautiful night. Linda was our server and was attentive, kind, humorous and overaL LOVELY. Food and service was fantastic

★★★★
December 9, 2024

The flavor of the food was great unfortunately the shrimp were a little overcooked.

★★
December 9, 2024

Disappointing experience. Service and food does not live up to the reputation at all. Mains were bland - flavour for the pasta was confusing.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Very nice & friendly manager, and a very smart head waiter. Great recommendations, nice wine by the glass, and their ocean trout was fabulous. Expensive, though .and very loud on a Monday night.

★★★★
November 25, 2024

Good Food, Good Ambience. Served by Christiano very lovely and took care of us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 25, 2024

Exquisite food and friendly, attentive service. Not a great photo but the spaghetti lobster special was to die for. Ill be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Expensive but memorable for all the right reasons. It felt very European .

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

We just had dinner there. Love the ambience and welcoming service. Good quality food, wine and reasonably priced. Very convenient location to where we were staying, right across from the Park.

★★★★
November 23, 2024

Hard to fault, apart from the doof doof music which was intrusive. What about some Italian jazz? Otherwise great vibe.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Food and wine was so excellent

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Linda was exceptional!! Would defiantly come back just for her service. The girlies and I came down from Melbourne for the weekend, and she just outdone herself. Wow wow wow thanks xoxox

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Had the best time wining and dining here. The food and wine was amazing and our waitress Linda made us feel so welcome and at ease! Literally the best! Would definitely recommend to come here when in Sydney.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Incredible place to indulge in this Italian glory cotoletta Milanese with fontina polenta and radicchio- and of course limoncello

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

We had such a superb evening. Everything was just perfect. The food was exceptional, and so was the service. Thank you so much for taking such good care of us.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Linda who looked after us was exceptional at her job. We had an awesome lunch. It was one the best birthday lunches that I could have treated my friend to!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Food was amazing and service second to none, would 100% recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

The Ultimate Experience This is a wonderful restaurant and is a must when visiting Sydney. The venue is classy and sophisticated. The food was exceptional. But best of all was the service. Brilliant attention to customers by very personable and charming staff, determined to make this a memorable dining experience. Can not be bettered.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Totally recommend service was amazing food exquisite and atmosphere was intimate with a happy vibe and sara and the rest of the staff were attentive and friendly and nothing is a hassle Totally recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Fantastic! Highly recommend! Bring your lady friend here to impress and beguile her.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of being served by Linda, and I cant say enough about her phenomenal service! From the moment we arrived, she was incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to accommodate my elderly mother, ensuring we had a comfortable spot in the back section. Lindas extensive knowledge of the menu helped us make great choices, and her friendly demeanor made our experience truly special. Her dedication to providing exceptional service is commendable, and we left feeling appreciated and satisfied. Thank you, Linda :)

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Had an amazing night. A special mention to our waitress Linda, who made my husbands special night just that extra bit more special with her amazing service

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Dinner with friends last night. Terrific experience. Food was delicious, wine was spot on. The staff were great and always on hand, particularly Linda who looked after us. Linda was very personable and friendly which certainly added to our experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Always a good experience. Sharp and witty service, lovely food and a wonderful ambience. And happily made our group of 6 chatty long lunchers feel warmly welcome.

★★★★
September 23, 2024

We had a fantastic evening at Bambini with friends made all the better by our waitress Linda. Nothing was too much trouble even when asking for gluten free options. Service with a smile and a complimentary lemoncello. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Our waitress Linda was phenomenal! Super attentive and catered to our every need! Food delicious too! Thoroughly recommend for a client lunch

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great food and amazing atmosphere. I highly recommend it to everyone who likes Italian atmosphere.

August 23, 2024

I needed to cancel my reservation for lunch on 25/7 due to illness of the only party. Not only does this restaurant charge a very harsh $50 pp cancellation fee (no mercy shown for illness apparently) but it it does not answer its phone so that I can let them know I m not coming. Their phone message advises to call after 10am. I just tried again at 10.15 and got no answer. Very shabby and unprofessional. Won t be going back.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

PLEASE PLEASE Is there a Bambini Trust Restaurant & Wine Room in Heaven ?? Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

The food is delicious and drinks fantastic, the staff are so accommodating and welcoming.

★★
August 23, 2024

Lovely meals, but full of extra charges they wont tell you about. They charged us for water when no other option was given. I understand for sparkling, but its poor service to not tell someone when the TABLE WATER is an extra THIRTEEN DOLLARS. Disgraceful.

★★★
August 23, 2024

We reserved a table with added notes about dietary requirements, additional services etc. None of this was mentioned or acknowledged during our dining service. - Ordered glasses of Bolinger at $35, this never arrived. -Booked the wine room, we were sitted in restaurant. -Told staff about dietary requirements in booking notes, not acknowledged when ordering. - Staff seemed very disorganised as a few meals and drinks were wrongly fully being sent to our table. We also had multiple servers at our table asking if we ve ordered straight after handing the menu or how the food was one after another not having a single person looking after us properly. Providing it was a Saturday night, this may be understandable but we were disappointed. Food was good, just at expected. Good selection of wines but service could definitely be better. Vegetarian options: Ravioli

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

The service was amazing - Linda saw that my mum couldn t read the menu (and had forgotten her glasses) so she offered her own. Mum had a ball laughing with Linda at every moment after that

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

This place was great, from the staff to the food, nothing but great things to say. 10/10 Recommend visiting here if you are in Sydney

★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Fabulous food! Great service. Not too pricey but still high end.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The staff were so nice to us as we visit and were in town for the weekend, we got the Steak ,frites was great. Thank you for being so hospitable and kind to us.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Delicious dinner and fantastic service from Linda who was friendly and helpful in dealing with the multiple allergies at our table Dietary restrictions: We ha our allergies accommodated for in a really helpful and considerate way

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Wonderful dining experience. They managed to capture that home cooked real Italian flavour mixed with a fine dining experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Loved it!

July 23, 2024

Nothing wrong with the food, we never have the opportunity to try it even with booking . We arrived at 9:30pm and 5 workers just glared at us until someone actually came and greeted us. One of the women said I don t know, why the website booked you in this late, we re very behind but you can wait here but sounded very unfriendly about it. We thought about it and thought, the website said we could stay until 12:30am but the store closes at 10pm we were quite frustrated we waited late for dinner and arriving to the place being told that we only had 20mins to eat ..

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

I walked past this restaurant for years, not having a clue what I was missing. Cant even recall how I first went in but I have since become a regular. Absolutely brilliant quality authentic Italian food ...best described as YUM The staff are professional and very polite and friendly and know their craft. The atmosphere can only be described as intimate a host of tables all placed close to eachother. External dining available also weather permitted...opposite Sydneys Hyde Park and beside the Sharaton on the Park Hotel it is very well located. Lunch or dinner...did I say the food is Yum? Very highly recommended. Dont make my mistake and walk past and not realise what you are missing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Best food best service, can t wait to come back

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

I ordered oysters, steak and cappuccino with ice cream for dessert. The whole thing was perfect. The oysters were fresher and sweeter than those at the Sydney fish market. The steak was fried just right. The dessert ice cream was paired with sour and bitter coffee. The taste was neutral and very good. I have a chance. Will definitely come again

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Always delicious and fresh Service doesn t change wonderful knowledgeable staff Food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Ate here twice this week. And for near on the last 30 years and I would say it s the best restaurant in Sydney.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Food, wine and ambience always fabulous. Particular thanks to Linda who was terrific - attentive, refreshing and professional

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

The best service and food. We could not fault a thing. It was the customer service that topped the experience and why we will definitely be back and recommend this beautiful restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

This is one of my favourite places to visit. Cozy ambience, friendly helpful accomodating staff. Food is delicious and fresh and cannot be faulted. Great for social and business meetings.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Had a beautiful lunch today after too long away!! Delicious food and wonderful service in a room that feels like Paris at its best. Thank you.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Wow what a Fantastic night Sara greeted us with a champagne and Matt took care of our wines the service is outstanding and the food is mind blowing !!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

My partner and I dined here for Valentine s Day and it was amazing. Food was perfect, had nice drinks and the service was so good. Had a lady check in with us and approve our drink choices which was lovely. Would 100% recommend and will definitely go back there.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Fab food and service Linda waiter awesome!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

An institution. Consistently high quality food and service with great ambiance.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Fantastic! Highly recommend.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Perfect service. Friendly and professional. Food is always great.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Our first time at Bambini Trust and I am so impressed. From the food, hospitality and ambience it has truely become my new favourite fine dining restaurant. The biggest stand out was the hospitality. Our waitress for the nights name was Linda. Linda was phenomenal, very attentive, hospitable, friendly and most of all elevated the whole experience. All the cocktails, entrees and mains could not be faulted. I am so looking forward to returning, amazing experience & exceptional service Linda. Thank you!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

The venue, staff, food and ambience was all amazing at Bambini. Our waitress Linda was outstanding, from her service, to her being very efficient and her friendly demeanour. Will definitely be returning. Thank you Linda and team!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

It was fantastic experience. White tablecloths and napkins, glasses, cutlery, elegant waiters, wonderful wine list, everything I love. I really liked all the dishes, desserts, lemon tart is my favorite, I have never seen such a version of lemon tart, delicious!!!! Margarita was great, Saint Emilion perfect like always. There are not enough establishments of this level and class in Australia! Bravo guys, keep it up.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Dined here last night and had a wonderful time. Beautiful food and restaurant, but the most special part of the evening was the exceptional service provided by Linda. Her attentiveness and warm demeanor left a lasting impact on us and we have already started to recommend the restaurant to our friends and family

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

All around great; brilliant food, great service, lovely place with a good atmosphere. Can get pretty loud when busy, but OTOH a great quiet place for a discussion when not busy.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Excellent all round. Nothing to fault and only compliments. Will be coming here again. Food quantity, presentation and taste were excellent. Service was excellent and attentive. Food was fast! Drinks were delicious. Ambiance is perfect, dimly lit, private and fancy. Excellent experience! Thank you!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Wonderful incredible evening. Venue, staff, food, ambience and bar were outstanding. Will definitely be back.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Soooo Melbourne. Dark timber panelling, secret nooks, Uber-Italian. Immaculate food discretely presented by competent and friendly staff. A masterly, but manageable wine list. A wonderful old world dining experience. After many visits over many years, it remains a desirable destination!

April 23, 2024

Sadly, would not provide our family with a table due to dining with two children. Age discrimination is rampant in Sydney.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

My girlfriend and i had the most amazing experience last night. Everyone was so wonderful, the food to die for, wine was excellent and such a beautiful and timeless location. Thank you to everyone who made our night very special.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Superb in every way. Nice to feel pampered and in a divine food and wine sanctuary in the middle of Sydney. A must for us locals and more so for our discerning visitors.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Squint your eyes, and you feel like you are in Rome. As we sat a sigh of relief, precipitated that feeling of this is my place to forget about the world and indulge in the experience of superb food, wine, ambience and service that can only be delivered by experienced professional passionate staff. Thank you, Bambini Trust Restaurant, for your reliability over the years.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Always the perfect intimate restaurant to get away from share plates, selfies and shouting. I feel I am in a small luxe French bistro Food

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

We received amazing service from all the staff and made to feel very special. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend experiencing this restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Magnificent

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Elegant, delicious dining experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

It s so delicious! Australian food is mostly salty Here you can find the right flavors with just the right amount of intensity The most recommended are the fried rolls and pasta We also ordered two plates of noodles!! I will definitely come back if I have the chance to come to Sydney again

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Matt, the sommelier is gold standard. Food was exceptional. Sara the manager worked wonders finding a table and our server, Lisa was just personable and sweet and soooo welcoming. Will visit again.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

It was the best dining experience I have ever had. The service was attentive, the food was cook perfect, teste was well balanced. The wine recommendation was spot on. I look forward to our next dining experience there.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Always very welcoming, top choice for me for a fun night with a special friend or a small group. So refreshing to go to a restaurant where you can hear the others at the table speak.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Best steak frites in town

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Truly professional service, with authentic Italian ambience, food and wine, a wonderful experience with work colleagues, and keen to come back with additional friends regularly.

★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

An intimate restaurant with low lighting suitable for romantic date. Extensive and quality wine list. I had veal wrapped in prosciutto which was divine. Had fries on the side and dipped these into the rich sauce. My partner ordered the fish which he found below expectations and swimming in oil and underseasoned.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Super tasty as always and the staff are so friendly and welcoming.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

This is an amazing dining experience in sydney great ambience, excellent food and an amazing wine list. I can thoroughly recommend Bambini as an overall dining experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Lovely restaurant, great service, and beautiful food. A little $$

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Incredibly friendly service. Every dish was delicious and all the seafood was incredibly fresh and flavorful. Nostalgic flavors done right.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very good all round. The fries with the steak could be better

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Totally enjoyed the amazing food. Perfect atmosphere, extensive wine list. Service great. Definitely will be back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Super yummy European cuisine, love the outdoor sitting in summer

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Our 1st time with Bambini Trust, we live just a block down the street so we had to finally give it a try after years of walking straight past Service was excellent - friendly & welcoming. Efficient, helpful & courteous - special shout out to Lisa for the care you showed us. The food was very good - my partner was disappointed with the portion size - I have to agree a bit.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great ambience, nice and intimate and not noisy so you can talk to the people on your table. The food is next level. Such great quality and flavours. You can t go wrong with any choice. And the service from everyone that waited our table was polite with nothing out of the question. I won t leave it another three years to come back. Easily five stars.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

One of the better Italian restaurants in Sydney!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent service, atmosphere and food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

It was a perfect night for our special occasion

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Absolutely perfect. Recommend. Kid-friendliness: Excellent Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Beautifully present sashimi special, with a well made Manhattan. Sourdough bread was flavorful and tiramisu desert was delicious. As a weary solo traveler this was an welcome and calming dinner for one and service was prompt and delightful. Nice seat watching kitchen made it all the more enjoyable.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

we had an amazing night yesterday! the staffs were very friendly and attentive, the food we had was delicious! the oysters were so creamy, the pate with toast was so good, the steak cooked perfectly just like i wanted (medium rare). it was such a nice experience and worth the money!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great experience

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

What a sublime and memorable experience - I was touched that I was greeted and the staff remembered me from my monthly visits through COVD. Living in the Highlands has meant it has been a while now since I ve been. Service was faultless, personable and charming - thank you Giuseppe. Im sorry I don t remember the name of the fabulous and knowledgeable sommelier- he enhanced our experience beautifully. Our meal rolled from one delectable dish to another. fThe fresh shaved Truffle pasta special was the best pasta dish I have ever eaten. A truly magical anniversary dinner. If you have never dined here, do yourself a favour and experience the hospitality and cuisine of Bambini Trust - I believe you will become a raving fan like me !

December 23, 2023

Not the best service. Was in town for business and dropped by for a table for one. Very disrespectful, don t care if popular! RUDE!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This place is fantastic! Excellent food & drink menus. We went there on our brief visit to Sydney. Food & service are just right! Tables have table linen. Lovely décor & atmosphere. Moderate prices.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Our team came here for a team lunch. For starters we had the zucchini which was amazing, the mozarella and the bread. For mains I had the spaghettini with king prawns which was very tasty. The broccolini side dish was also well cooked and seasoned. Service was good too. We just had to wait for a bit long between finishing the starters and when the mains were brought out. Overall still a nice experience.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Beautiful old-school elegant restaurant, very good service, excellent food. I had rabbit ragout (nice to have something a little more unusual on the menu) on pasta which was utterly delicious and a side of broccolini with pinenuts and raisins. A complimentary amuse bouche of saffron and mozzarella arancini ball also very good. Attentive staff. Elegant yet lively atmosphere. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

One of my favorite italian restaurants in Sydney. The menu changes regularly and never disappoints, (but please bring back the prosecco rissoto). The atmosphere is divine, always makes for a special evening.

December 23, 2023

The worst steak (eye fillet) I have ever experienced ordered a steak cooked medium and received a cold very rare steak..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Found this gem of a restaurant. Great service. Food presentation was top notch.

December 23, 2023

AN ENGAGEMENT DINNER I LL NEVER GET BACK. I booked Bambinis for my engagement dinner and this was our experience: 1. The staff were painfully rude. 2. They squashed 13 of us onto a table that fits 6-8 people max. Could barely sit. There was no high chair for a toddler and there wasn t any room on the table so drinks kept falling. It was so horrible I wish I was making this up. 3. They never brought out the cake and gave it back to us melted at the end of the night because they didn t refrigerate it. Overall it is a night I ll never get back and there s nothing I regret more than choosing Bambinis to host such a memorable night. All anyone took away from the night was how there was no room to breathe and the staff were rude. Considering the hefty price it was easily the worst dining experience I ve ever had. Vegetarian options: Nothing vegan friendly. Parking: No parking. Kid-friendliness: No high chair for toddlers.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Food and atmos just about good enough. Paper table cloths on our table not great (most did had real ones though). Steak initially dry but fantastic once rested (by us). What left a bad taste in my mouth was being charged a 10% weekend surcharge ! On top of the classic $13 still or sparkling water trick, we just felt a bit conned upon leaving. No doubt it was in tiny print somewhere, but we certainly didn t spot it, despite spending at least 15 mins staring at the menu deciding. And seriously, is this where we re at now? Why would you want your customers to leave feeling like they ve just been a bit scammed? It s obviously a deceptive practice, and, in our case, we would not have been deterred from coming had you just been honest about the prices. As you chose to play it though, we will probably not come back. And I wrote this In short - Good enough experience but add at least 10% onto what they pretend it will cost.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

best steak i ever had in my life, going back again for birthday Kid-friendliness: nice chef and waiters

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food was delish and service excellent. Just watch the mineral water, if you order a bottle they ll just keep bringing them out whether you ask for it or not. Otherwise 10/10 and definitely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This is my go to restaurant in Sydney CBD. Always outstanding in every respect. Exceptional range of gourmet food, wonderful service, superb wine and convivial atmosphere. Always 5 stars.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food quality. Fantastic customer service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious! Perfect for a special occasion, grand interiors

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Fantastic ambience, fantastic food, fantastic alcohol ... fantastic restaurant

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

First time dining here with my wife on our Honeymoon. We were staying next door at the Sheraton. Top notch restaurant! Would definitely dine there again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great all round experience including high standards of culinary items, great service and attentiveness of staff. Does get loud as the wine flows- which is probably a good sign!!

★★
December 23, 2023

For the price the food was average. Staff brought the wrong order multiple times. Otherwise, ambience was great but disappointed with food and service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The place is so cosy, the food is delicious and beautiful and the customer service is amazing! This place never fails. I would highly recommend it for both private and corporate events.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent food, ambience and service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great dining experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Loved the old but new vibe and fantastic service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Outstanding

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Was in europe for a while with delicious food, professional and kind staff and great atmosphere. Always serving nice dishes with great consistency.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Its a favourite of my friend and I. It never disappoints. I love it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Lived it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Love this place, excellent food wine ,with traditional Italian influences !

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great quality food with amazing service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We had an amazing dining experience with many thanks to Ned and the rest of the team. Ned was very attentive, engaged, professional and friendly. The food was amazing as well - we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Wine list was great and very extensive. And most importantly for me - the olive oil was premium and tasted exactly like the imported olive oil I get from Greece. Delicious!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

One of the best places to visit, if you are a wine lover. The wine list is extensive with some rare ones. Tignanello 2019 and Villa Antinori 2019 were amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great spot off Hyde park in the CBD for a secluded and intimate lunch. Service was exception with food to match! Really enjoyed the Italian menu with something for everyone. Rustic decor and a calming interior added to the vibe of this establishment.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love this wine room

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Some dishes were good(desserts were great!), others - subpar, especially given the price. Service was just okay. Set menu is very confusing with lots of exclusions and additions. Did I enjoy the dinner overall - yes. Will I return? - unlikely.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Something has changed. I was told it s about bums on seats! The Flounder (market price) was a very poor example and Spaghettini was not nearly as good as previously. Always busy but they used to cope with this. Now it s just about bums on seats .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always wonderful. Attentive yet unonstrusive staff and great food. Restful atmosphere. Last visit service was a bit off - waitied 5 minutes before anyone came to the table and had to ask for the menu, and then the wine list.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wow! We had an amazing meal here on our last visit to Sydney and so had to come again. Once again, fantastic food; great wine; great service; great atmosphere. Can t wait to return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wonderful service, sumptuous surroundings, transported me right back to a Parisian bistro. The food was of the highest quality. I m still dreaming about the ravioli! Although they tried to charge me an $8 per person cakeage fee after my table had already ordered 3 course meals. They also charged us for bread without us ordering it. Would definitely go back though if these small issues are ironed over! Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor easily accessible

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food, service and wine recommendations

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very efficient- told them we had a show in an hours time and they were fast and efficient at taking orders and bringing food - which was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Hidden gem in the city. Delicious food, in a relaxed setting with great service. We had the lobster pasta which was a real treat.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food and service. Very eutectic Italian food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Bambini Trust never disappoints. The food is excellent. The service is friendly but unintrusive. The atmosphere relaxed but somehow that something more.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Been few times and brought friends and they loved everything. Food, services and the ambiance are all excellent. Highly recommend it.... Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Absolutely a wonderful experience. Thoughtful, knowledgeable and professionally friendly staff. Wide variety of dish options and so tasty. Definitely recommended. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food, great service with a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you Bambini for a wonderful evening.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Absolutely delicious food in a warm inviting establishment with a wonderful Hostess.

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Would give 0 star if it was an option. I saw this restaurant on google maps and it was as showing as open. We walked in, had to wait for the lady at the door to finish her conversation with the waiter just to then be told in a weird way that the restaurant was closed and would be open at 5:30pm. We gladly made our way to another restaurant where we were amazingly well treated. Good for us. On our way back we passed by this restaurant again, it was around 4pm (1 hour after we tried to get a table there) just to see people eating and drinking at their outside tables in front of the restaurant. Didn t surprise us as the vibe of the old lady at the door was definitely unpleasant. But she did us a favor as the restaurant we ate at was excellent and went above and beyond to provide amazing food and service. Bambini sei ben lungi dal fornire un buon servizio. Sei sfortunato

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Definitely would return again the food was delicious and the staff were friendly and very attentive, the atmosphere was also lovely overall a great evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

You cant go wrong here. Perfect food, excellent service staff and management, with an ambiance to match. Perfect as a couple or business meeting over steak frite.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Bambini Trust Restaurant truly exceeded expectations. The veal was exceptional, tender and bursting with flavor. The lemon tart was a perfect blend of sweet and citrusy delights. Impeccable service and a delightful atmosphere made the dining experience unforgettable. A culinary gem worth savoring.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

5 of us went on recommendation. Disappointed. 3 grilled shrimp $62 accompanied by nothing else. Shocking. Place was loud and barely room to squeeze through. Our server tried her best to explain the menu but she even looked fed up. Previous night 2 of us tried La Riviera, Bambinis new place a few blocks away and it was fabulous. People there were so kind. Food was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Everything was awesome. Delicious meals, quick service, and lovely spot outside

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

This is easily the best restaurant in Syd. I will always choose to come back here; the food is always absolutely delicious - seasonal, fresh menu. Impeccable service to match an indulgent fine dining experience; the staff are always incredibly warm, friendly & attentive. My favourite spot in this city. (Beautiful venue across from Hyde Park too)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Loved the ambiance, loved the service and the food, had zucchini as starter and later King prawns spaghetti, Should Lamb pasta, tasty and good portion, my only comment is the King Prawns Pasta was a bit salty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Love it xxx

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I ve been coming to Bambini for over a decade and normally I love the place. However 2 things occurred on this recent visit that I think are not a turn for the better. The service was very slow between courses which on its own isn t a huge, thing however clearly the kitchen was struggling to keep service running at a regular pace. But what made me really unhappy was being presented with the Eftpos machine with 15% tip automatically selected. I then tried to change this and could only go down to 10% or up to 20%. This is absolutely unAustralian. If the service is Great I am more that happy to tip but when it s average to poor service. I do not like being forced to tip. If they need to raise the prices then don t be sneaky about it. The food was good as always and hence the star rating isn t lower. It s a Shame as I genuinely used to like this restaurant.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

We were visiting Sydney and stumbled across this restaurant near the hotel we we re staying at. Hadn t pre booked so we were a walk in. It more than exceeded our expectations; delicious food and wine. Great service. Would highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Five stars isnt enough! We had such a great experience, the food was amazing. We demolished our food, even the salad! Lol The drinks we ordered were delicious and were hands down the best we had ever had. The wait staff was excellent and she received a large tip The Chef and owner personally chatted to us and it made our experience that much more special.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very nice Italian place the food was tasty and the service was good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Beautiful place with a great fresh modern menu. An institution that is a must. Staff are wonderful as are the owners.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Unbelievable atmosphere. Great Italian food and wonderful service. Felt like old Italian restaurants used to be.

★★
December 23, 2022

Slow service. Rude staff who think they re better than everyone. Average food. Complained to owner who did nothing. Will nit go back while current owners are in charge.

December 23, 2022

We previously dined here and we loved it but we came back and found the food average, over priced and when we got the bill the waitress hoovered with the eftpos machine we had no time to check the bill to ensure we were charged correctly. Staff should be trained on courtesy. It s a shame as it was fantastic Restaurant previously.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

We really enjoyed our midweek lunch. The food menu is full of classics with modern twist, all cooked to perfection and well seasoned. Very good wine list and interesting cocktails, service was warm and professional. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Very good Italian restaurant right next to Hyde Park. The ambience was really nice and the service very attentive and courteous. The food was very tasty and very well tasted. The cocktails also convinced us. We are looking forward to our next visit to the Bambini Trust!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Arrived for dinner to a very busy restaurant, but was accommodated with outdoor seating. Service was slow, but expected in these times and waitstaff and chef were kind. Intimate and well thought atmosphere to enjoy Italian food. Ordered a delicious cocktail and settled on the mascarpone filled ravioli finished with lemon and sage butter. Very light and tasty. Great restaurant to find while traveling.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Overall really great experience. Great food. Great wines. The first time I went the waiter was not so polite though. 2nd time was really amazing.

★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great ambience nice food friendly staff. Duck ragout superb but scampi was a bit disappointing as it was drowned in too much butter.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

A perfect place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Prefect CBD restaurant discrete and forever popular with those in the know. Probably one of the best restaurants in Sydney and much underrated . The steak and frites with a side of Brussels sprouts was perfect, as were the dozen oysters to start with. Impeccable service, standards have rarely dropped here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great food and service. I highly recommande!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Always amazing service and food. Nice intimate feel as well. Highly recommend

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

I wish I had taken note of the past reviews that mentioned rude staff and so, future patrons, please note this review and take your business elsewhere. In all my years in hospitality and as a patron, I ve not met such a rude person. We didn t get her name so a description will have to do. This waitress, maybe manager as she was all in black, has a very short black bob with a short fringe. We were only going to give 3 stars as the food was distinctly average, the spaghetti was like noodles, and the table was in a cramped space but she has brought the rating way down. After ordering a starter to share and our mains, a blonde waitress with a pony tail offered us bread. We accepted. The bill comes, we are charged for the bread. The minimal cost aside, we did not order the bread, you can t just charge customers for food they didn t order. The waitress with the black hair, who was dealing with the bill said, it s on the menu, you should have known you would be charged for it. How ridiculous. She proceeded to talk over me in a really aggressive manner when I said that makes no sense and what an odd way to treat customers. The blonde haired waitress said that s just how we do things. Wow. Our first meal in Sydney and what a horrendous experience. If I could give zero stars I would.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

It s a second time we visited this place.. beautiful meal,great service and yammy desert..

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good overall experience. Just check the bill before you pay as they wack on a service fee.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

One of the greatest French restaurants ive been to. Go for a great date night.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent food and service

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Wow, a colleague recommended this as a venue for an anniversary, excellent food, excellent service, a little expensive but well worth it as a treat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

We were fortunate to be invited to a private party in the Bambini Trust wine room. The jubilant atmosphere was fully supported by the wonderful staff who attended to each and every diners individual needs seemlessly throughout the night. The food, the drinks and the room made for a memorable occasion appreciated by all.