Machiavelli Ristorante Italiano in Sydney

The worst restaurant Ive been to in a very long time. The chilli pasta was a style from last century and not good. The duck was overcooked, dry, and covered in a thick tasteless sauce. And to add insult to injury they added 100 dollars surcharge onto the bill because it was a Saturday even though the place was half empty.

One of the famous Italian restaurant at CBD for many years. With slightly above average food and history , should go and try.

Just love this place !

Very good as usual. The great thing about Machiavelli is that you know what youre going to get. Great food and a great atmosphere. Still a Sydney institution. Food : 5/5

Machiavelli is my faforite Italian restaurant: impeccable service, beautifully cooked food and a solid wine list

Brilliant food & service - a very special restaurant.

Lovely restaurant in the basement. Its hidden but has good Italian options in their menu.

Wow what a disappointing experience given the hype around this establishment. The horrible cold meat entre that was cut too thick , the stingy portion control , the amateur plate presentation , the basic pasta , the cheap ice cream for desert, the minimal service . I can go on but I won t come back . Machiavelli you have lost your edge

Wonderful space with Frankie singing along. The veal parmagani was melt in your mouth wonderful.

A fabulous lunch with friends. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Tiramisu was one of the nicest I have had. The gnocchi melted in your mouth. Thank you Machiavelli for a wonderful afternoon.

We indulged in Machiavelli s exclusive 3-course truffle degustation menu an absolute truffle lovers dream! The steak tartare was exquisite, the tagliatelle in creamy Italian cheese sauce divine, and the Tagliata Steak with rocket and potatoes the perfect finale. A decadent truffle experience that left us craving more.

I had a birthday lunch here...... extremely happy with my choice..... everything was perfect for me and my guests.

**A Trattoria in Decline** *Ambiance & Vibe:* The restaurant captures the essence of a classic trattoria, with a nostalgic decor that speaks of tradition and deep-rooted cultural pride. However, this is where the charm ends. *Service & Staff:* The waiters are no-nonsense and operate with an old-school approach, but their rushed demeanor detracts from any attempt at hospitality. The front-of-house manager, clearly too comfortable in his role, floated around filling water glasses without engaging with a single patron. His lack of engagement and sheer rudeness were jarring and unacceptable. *Food Quality:* The pasta dishes were decidedly average. The pappardelle was soggy, and the spinach and ricotta ravioli tasted no better than supermarket fare. Its evident that the chef has not tasted their own food in some time, as the dishes were uninspired and lacked the care one expects from a reputable establishment. The only thing that saved the pasta were the sauces, which were bursting with richness. The zucchini flowers were delightful & elegant whereas the flash-fried calamari entree was rubbery and overcooked. *Service Experience:* Service was inconsistent and far from attentive. The staff seemed to be merely going through the motions, contributing to an overall sense of laziness and complacency. *Overall Impression:* While the restaurants ambiance hints at tradition, the overall experience is one of tiredness and neglect. The culmination of our visit was the rude manner in which the bill was presented, with the EFTPOS machine practically thrown on the table, devoid of any inquiry about our dining experience. The arrogance of this establishment is palpable and off-putting. *Conclusion:* This restaurant is a relic resting on its laurels. It desperately needs a refresh. The front-of-house management needs a complete overhaul, and the kitchen could benefit from a stark reminder of the standards expected in inner-city dining. Tradition is valuable, but not at the expense of quality and genuine hospitality.

Best in Sydney so far we ve tasted

The best experience we have had. Such accomodating staff and exceeded expectations. Friendly, drinks topped up regularly and great vibe.

Pure Italian restaurant

Had very fond memories of dining at this place many years ago. Finally got organised to go again, and will be sure not to wait so long next time! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience with great food and excellent attentive but not in your face service. An awesome place for a business lunch or to catch up with old friends. A couple of hours went so quickly.

I ve always wanted to try Machiavelli, but my first visit left me very disappointed. Despite the good service, the food quality didn t match the high prices. The special vongole pasta had tiny clams/pipis that lacked flavor, and the pappardelle duck ragu came with bones, making it hard to enjoy. The green beans were bland, and most dishes were underseasoned. The only highlight was the dessert both the tiramisu and chocolate mousse were great but they weren t enough to justify the overall experience. Sadly, I won t be returning.

Food leaves much to be desired. Had special of the evening which was fettuccine with clams. Sauce was bland and pasta was severely overcooked, placed in the center of the plate where it stuck together. Overall, a disappointment and in my opinion, over priced.

I m extremely disappointed with my recent experience at Machiavelli, a restaurant I ve frequented for years, both for work and with family. Unfortunately, the food no longer meets the high standards I ve come to expect. The dishes were bland and lacked flavor, a far cry from the culinary delights I ve previously enjoyed. Additionally, the service, which was once a highlight, has become outdated and subpar. When we asked for wine recommendations, we were surprised to learn that there is no sommelier on staff. Considering the high prices, I expect a much better experience. Sadly, Machiavelli no longer delivers. 1/5 stars!

Great food good atmosphere

shared my wifes birthday with family . just wonderful

Great place to take clients, highly recommend. Not overly pricey but the food is very very good. A chef that understands medium, yep I am going back for sure.giving it 4 stars out of 5 (not much in Sydney gets a 5/5) Parking: Just park behind the building near the Bristol or walk up from Barangaroo.

The food was delicious matched beautifully by the service. Can t recommend enough and thank you Sam for making it such a wonderful experience.

If you are looking for excellent Italian food and great service, then theres no better place.

The ambience was perfect for a business lunch, service was excellent. My colleagues and I will return in the future. Food

An institution. The service was excellent. The food and wine was very good. Looking forward to my next visit.

Excellent calamari fritto, steak, salad and wine! What else would anyone also for from an Italian restaurant? Have our sights set on the wide range of menu items the next time we visit...

Excellent as always.

Absolutely amazing! Thats all I can think of. No matter the services, the dishes, the atmosphere, everything, is, amazing!

A great place to meet great friends or work fiends !

I havent been to M for many years and was pleased to see it was as excellent as it always has been. Sensible and excellent wine list, authentic and attentive staff. Great location for business meetings

Not bad. Staff and service were good but the prices were very high for food that was good but not great.

Very good Italian..Veal parm was uummy.

No tricks or trends just fabulous Italian food & a wide range of refreshments in a warm, welcoming environment. Vegetarian options: Definitely. Dietary restrictions: I m sure there are limitations but they did ask if we had any restrictions. Parking: Only difficult if you re looking for a free spot! You might be lucky on the street close by otherwise a parking station is your best option. It public transport. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, from the street.

Thank you for a wonderful evening. Once again your restaurant is the best.

Never disappoints. The service and food are of high standards. Highly recommend and will be back soon.

Wonderful experience for my friends from Melbourne and Adelaide. Thank you.

Another fabulous dinner! Never fails to impress

Easily the best dining experience and most amazing food. So glad we found this place. My wife and I fell in love with it. Staff are awesome as well. Food was out of this world amazing.

The special pasta with beef cheek we ordered and the ragu agnolotti were so delicious, we couldnt believe our taste buds. This was the most delicious pasta my husband and I had ever had!

Cant speak highly enough about this great city restaurant. When I mentioned to the boss that I was lactose intolerant, he kindly offered the choice of many dishes that would be prepared to suit my requirements. I chose Prawn Linguine and it was delicious and I found the staff to be very courteous. Good one!!

When I have come to Sydney over 40 years, and want to do something special with guests, it has been Machiavelli tha thas never let me down. Great in all respects.

Excellent, relaxed meal. Always a pleasure to dine here

Stunning place, superb god and service. Great wine list, just missing Ben Murray Wines on their list!

A beautiful Italian take in the heart of the CBD.

Amazing food and wine. Great service from highly trained and competent staff.

The food and service was great! They catered for a food allergy with professionalism and understanding so we all enjoyed a fantastic meal and dessert! Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options! Dietary restrictions: Egg and dairy free options - lots to choose from with help from the waiter who was very knowledgeable

The service was amazing, but the food was INCREDIBLE. If youre in Sydney you need to experience Machiavelli

Great food and Great wine

It was amazing experience to come here. The waiter was super friendly and foods were best ever i had before. Especially Pasta and Zucchini Flower was crispy and something speicial! Would love to visit again!!!

I was denied entry on a cold, rainy Wednesday night when the restaurant was more than half empty because we only wanted dessert and coffee. The manager even said Our desserts are very nice but we do not want to serve you. Im still in total awe of the situation. We were dressed nice and were super polite. Makes me ashamed to be a Sydneysider today.

Fancy Italian, quite expensive but the food we had was rather average, below expectations considering the price. The pasta Machiavelli signature dish was rather average. Food

Yes pasta was good

As per expectations everything was outstanding and well definitely be back on many occasions.

Excellent service tonight with the whole team. Pasta was delicious, sorry I forgot to take photos. One for dessert though! Friendly atmosphere and generous servings.

Iconic place, classy atmosphere and great service. Traditional Italian absolutely incredible wine list, bit overwhelming but very impressed. The food was fantastic and will definitely return.

Im not Italian, but I would definitely say that this place has the most classic and traditional Italian pasta! They are absolutely amazing! Staff is very friendly and kind as well!

Wonderful food and service at Machiavelli. We each had one of the specials, a pasta marinara and the John Dory fillets. Both dishes were superb.

Simply OUTSTANDING.

Second time at Machiavelli, food and service never disappoint.

Classic high end italian restaurant. Never gets old

The proscutio with melon was simple but delicious and freshly sliced. Followed by the confit of duck, again, delicious. We had the valipolicella ripasso which didnt disapoint.

Great location, just a bit to loud today with a couple of company events....

Machiavelli consistently delivers delicious, food and lovely wine along with fabulous service. I always look forward to our visits when in Sydney. Food

The food and service were divine. Lived the array of photos/history on the walls and the cocktails were delivous. The only negative is, large round table and quiet loud... so being able to have conversations among the dinner party was very difficult.

Superb in every respect.

Having heard so much about this place, I thought I d give it a go. I think I should have gone for one of their signature seafood dishes like spaghetti vongole because I ordered the duck and it was ok but not better than what bin would have got in a standard restaurant. At $50 it was a bit pricey for what it was, but nonetheless nice. The atmosphere would have been great if it wasn t for the huge portraits of politicians looking at you. The concept is a bit weird, and I personally don t find it appealing. Maybe other people like it. Service was great and elegant, and overall it s a quality establishment. Might try it again to give it another chance.

Great lunch today with friends since primary school. The Frito Misto is a must; followed by a perfectly cooked fillet of snapper, finished with an individual tiramisu. All washed down with. Great bottle of Gavi. It s usual best. Great service by Simone! Bravo. Grazzie Mille.

Wildly overpriced for the food served and the atmosphere in the restaurant. You are surrounded by enlarged pictures of politicians and other white men while you eat your food in the vast open space. Service was very slow to take orders/ payment and the bathrooms were awful especially for the price you re paying. Wouldn t visit again.

Italian food at its finest! Absolutely everything is excellent here. From the service to the ambience but the food is just incredible. Have been coming here every year for the past 21 years! I can highly recommend this place. Kid-friendliness: They will make a simple bolognaise if you want

Fabulous evening, my wife is generally a small eater but she cleared the plates (no greater compliment than a clean plate), the food was excellent, the staff very professional but more... entertaining and knowledgeable. We will return, especially if we can see that Luc is on the team.

Excellent restaurant! The food is amazing!

Service was good. Venue nice. Food very disappointing. Had platter for starter and pastas for main. Pasta dishes 1 star at best

Great food

Very old style restaurant Great wine list Food

Best coffee, made by best

This place is a Sydney icon and you can see why. Modern takes on classic italian dishes and an amazing wine list with lots of great italian varietals, including decent by-the-glass options. And yes you can imagine powerbroker types doing deals and hatching plans over long lunches!

A very pleasant dining experience

absolutely amazing, like a scene straight out of the godfather, great pasta, beautiful Italian restaurant. Highly Recommend

My wife and I were in Sydney to catch a cruise. We ate dinner at Machiavelli s the night before. The food was wonderful. The service was great. We ordered the Caprese salad. They make it fresh at a table In the restaurant. I took a picture of the young lady who made the salad. It turned out great. I posted it on their website.

Outstanding! Fantastic food, wine, and service Food

As always fantastic food, attentive staff and quiet.

We went here for our wedding anniversary. The food was amazing, everything was fresh and perfectly balanced. The waiter was extremely attentive and friendly. The highlight was the pasta, the pappardelle duck ragu and linguine vongole (special) was excellent. One of the best pasta restaurants in Sydney.

I wasn t impressed for the taste of the food even if was not cheap at all. The location is also a bit strange , because is underground . the toilets are so old and doesn t match with the price we paid for the food. Also surcharging 10% for a table of six and 2% surcharge for credit cards payments. Would be nice with all those surcharges the food was better taste. Not impressed at all.

Everything was perfect from the moment we walked in. Excellent experience, top quality produce, exceptional service with a perfect selection of wines.

More like machiathieves. Never paid so much for such bad food.

We dine here most Friday nights. We ve never had a bad meal. Wonderful staff and service.

Macchivelli is a restaurant where you can feel the meaning of Italian cuisine. I was aware about the place ever since but I never went there. Then.. it happens. No regret at all. Good memories instead. To be tried. Well done.

Vegetarian options: Plenty of veg options. Not too many vegan options though. Food

Good food and service, strongly recommend.

What a Sydney institution. Great food, great service, great location. Thankyou

Always great service and great food.

Best italian experience outside of Italy

Booked to celebrate my 60th birthday..it could not have gone any better!! Exceptional food supported by excellent service and a genuine wine list!!

Is in a basement, so no views. Ambience is fine, but felt crowded with tables too close together. Food was good, nothing exceptional. But the price is ridiculous. 1 ravioli with about 12 pieces was $44

Food was delicious and well cooked

Particularly impressed with the staff; experienced, helpful and efficient

food was not fresh and staff were very rude

Never fails to impress and delight! Great restaurant no matter how often we go

We had a gathering of an old work team after many years recreating an event at Machiavelli 19 years ago. We were not disappointed with the food, service or atmosphere. It was a terrific afternoon and were not rushed out.

Old school Italian. Pasta dishes are good and the service is above average.

We had a stellar evening at Machiavellis. Everything about this dining venue is outstanding - well always return to enjoy it again.

The old formula still works. It has been some time since our last visit downstairs but it was really nice to walk back into familiar surroundings. a great experience all-round.

Sensational. The food was so hot and tasty. Outstanding service. 10/10 for the whole experience Food

The best Italian restaurant that serves real authentic Italian cuisine. Top quality experience you must have. Excellent service, blissful taste. Food

Faultless. Service was exceptional.

We celebrated our daughter birthday at Machiavelli on Saturday evening. The service, the atmosphere and of course the food was outstanding. The staff had the perfect blend of service without hovering, I never need to touch our bottle of excellent Italian wine the staff simply looked after that. The food was amazing, beautifully fresh ingredients professionally prepared and presented. Our daughter being a vegetarian can find her meals to be a little bland not so at Machiavelli her meal as every bit as tasty as ours were. I recommend Machiavelli to all lovers of fine Italian food and wine

OMG. Walked in. Just after some Italian on our trip to Sydney and we were absolutely floored. Gorgeous food, service and wine.

Machiavelli s never disappoints. Staff are friendly and attentive without being over the top. Such a great place. Thank you Machiavelli crew.

Great experience all around

A Sydney icon. The food is as good as ever. The papardelle duck ragu was a stand-out. The service was good but lacked real flair or engagement. And Id forgotten how noisy it is, with tiled floors. But, hey, its an icon!

Great Italian food and substantial servings. A bit on the rich side, though full of flavour. The homemade pasta makes a big difference to the texture of the tagliatelle. The atmosphere is surrounded by famous celebrity portraits of businessmen and politicians. Lots of deals are made in this underground restaurant. Service is outstanding and equivalent to a wedding reception.

Great service, good food and nice ambience.

We ve been dining at Machiavelli s for many years and our most recent experience exceeded our expectations in every way. The waiters were amazing and went out of their way to look after us. .For starters we enjoyed delicious zucchini flowers and calamari followed by traditional and authentic Italian parmagiana, saltimbocca, duck, homemade ravioli and fillet mignon cooked to perfection accompanied with a delicious peppercorn sauce. A must is their creamy mashed potato. It was so smooth and creamy -and leaves you craving for more. Dessert comprised of traditional tiramisu, raspberry gelato, affogato and crème brûlée. We left feeling very content, happy and full. It was the closest thing to dining in Italy and I highly recommend it.

Poor food quality and services

I have always loved this place and will continue to do so. Parking: Parking is available within a Sydney CBD context. - Mark Sieler Food : 5/5 |

Delicious fresh food.... Machiavelli was where all the political big knobs and media/radio types used to hang out Excellent atmosphere... Great place, great service.... Highly Recommended ....

The food and service were great unfortunately at the end of our time the ladies in our party of 6 were appalled at the condition of the bathrooms and unfortunately they only mentioned it to me on the drive home as I would have said something to the staff

Lovely pasta and attentive service

Delicious meals, wide variety and attentive service

Everything from start to finish was excellent. The pasta was amazing. Just sorry we were only visiting Sydney for a few days from overseas. Highly recommend.

Superb meals, old fashioned service, great wine selection and vibrant atmosphere. Not sure about the portaits of politicians on the wall but overall another great night

Old school Italian with great attention to detail from front of house staff. Food was excellent if a bit pricey but a true Sydney dining mainstay.

First timer from Melbourne. We thoroughly enjoyed our entrees and fresh prawn pasta dish and the service was excellent. Would highly recommend.

Sadly, the food is just OK

Loved then whole experience.Quality food,wine and service

I met up with a group of friends for lunch and we had a good time. Friendly and helpful staff.

It s always a wonderful experience to be here for lunch or dinner food is consistently good and the waiters are experienced and professional

Such a consistently great experience Food classic and delicious Service always outstanding Food : 5/5

Incredible pasta, homemade dissolve in your mouth quality. We had the gnocchi and ravioli both were amazing. The service was exceptional, and couldn t rate it highly enough, definitely worth paying a little extra for.

The staples aren t what they used to be the antipasto wasn t as vibrant and interesting (and already pre-prepared according to our waiter) and the Steak Diane is (a) no longer cooked in the restaurant, it comes from the kitchen (b) is far tougher and no longer the velvety soft meat it used to be; and (c) while still including the ingredients, the taste lacks the sweetness of the fried garlic and savouriness of Worcestershire it once had. While still an enjoyable dining experience, RIP to the pillars that held Machiavelli aloft.

Dinner was amazing. Every single dish ordered by our party of four was first class. Special mention goes to the steak ... it was perfection. Our waiter was fantastic.... nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be back.

Excellent food and excellent service

Amazing and pleasing to see how the oldest Italian restaurant in the CBD remains one of the very best. Perfect in every way.

Amazing service !!

Amazing food and service, great dining experience

Nice place and food. Visit again

A good experience all round, waiters attentive, food excellent, facilities clean.

Food was fantastic!

Great food. Courtesy

It was a nice night with my overseas visitor and food was very good and topped by excellent service by staff - my girl friends thought the waiters were all guapo and professional and entertaining. Thank you guys. Wish my late husband saw this place open again as it was our fave Italian restaurant the pre-COVID - he was 1 year too late. On a high note, Machiavelli is highly recommended as always and am so glad food is still

Impeccable service and generous servings reflecting the higher price tag that is rare in Sydney these days. Service was timely and considerate without being overwhelming. Reminded me of family restaurants in Italy itself.

Machiavelli team keep up your good job. The experience at this restaurant was fantastic. Food is 5 star,service was excellent . Vegetarian options: They have a vegetarian pasta which is delicious .

Amazing food. Zucchini flowers arancini done to perfection. Pasta made fresh and so tasty. Definable coming back for a treat. Thank you Machiavelli

Absolutely incredible Italian restaurant. I came here last night for my Wife s birthday and everything was outstanding. The food was brilliant. I love pesto pasta and I asked our wonderful waiter if the chefs could make it as it wasn t on the menu and they did. It was spectacular!!!! I haven t had pasta like that since I was in Italy. We were served by Davida a lovely Italian man from Sardinia who made sure my Wife was looked after in every way. My wife is pregnant so she wanted a Mocktail that again wasn t on the Menu and Davida made sure she got something yummy. Machiavelli is slightly more expensive than most Italian restaurants, however this is completely justified as the presentation of the food, service and taste is clearly a cut above the rest. I have been all over the world and this has to be one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. Davida was a brilliant waiter that was thoughtful, caring and completely assertive making sure we had a wonderful time. I thanked our Chefs as we left and they were too lovely gentlemen. I will be back!

Absolutely beautiful

Not a massive Italian food fan, but this really was top-notch. Service was outstanding

This was our first time. Food was fantastic, portions were more than abundant. Service was perfect. Will definitely come again

My husband and I visited Sydney recently and this restaurant did not disappoint with a traditional feel but also very refined. The waiting staff were excellent and knowledgeable and the food and drinks were promptly served. We had the zucchini flowers as starter and it was delicious. I had the Tagliatelle Machiavelli (pasta made in house) which was the best pasta I have ever eaten and my husband had a seafood pasta from the Specials board which was equally amazing. Will definitely go back next time in Sydney.

First restaurant to visit when back in Sydney. Pasta here is delicious. It doesnt quite seem to be at the level when run by the old guard, but still really good. Smooth gnocchi in flavoursome cheese sauce, unbelievable seafood broth pasta, and a sweet spanner crab pasta. The minute steak wasnt to the level for the price, and I miss the zabaglione that used to be made at the table ... But it is all about the pasta here for me now. Professional waiters and crisp linen. Nice

Food was delicious and service impeccable thanks to Luca!

I like the crew of Italians working with engagement for this stylish restaurant. The food was fresh and delicious. We could share some dishes, we highly appreciated. The skin of the ravioli was thin, the salade colorful with a nice selection of vegetables, even avocados.The fried calamari were tender and my rack of lamb on a layer of creamed and grilled vegetables just perfect. We also enjoyed the Vermentino from Sardegna. We finished our experience in Machiavelli with some chocoletti, croccanti, limoncello et Café. Grazie mille per questa serata! Vegetarian options: There are options! Dietary restrictions: Diatery restrictions are mentioned.

Lovely overall it was my mum s birthday and my family ended up arriving late but they were very kind to let me sit at the table and wait for them before ordering and gave us very good service when they arrived. Apologies for being the last to leave and holding the restaurant open for longer than it should have been!! We hope to return

Simple dishes made with good quality ingredients is the key to great Italian food and this restaurant delivers. Duck ragú was amazing. I will return if I visit Sydney again

Had a dinner with a large group of us for my birthday. We were running late due to some issues and the staff were so understanding and lovely about it. The staff were so accommodating, sweet and funny! We all had a few different drinks and pastas and we all were in awe! I had the Napoletana gnocchi and it was the most beautiful gnocchi I ve had in my life honestly. Would 100% recommend to anyone thinking of going!

MAGNIFICENT thanks again to the team at Machiavelli and truly one of the best in Sydney, perfect for a business lunch and the location is superb.

A sincere thank you to all the staff in the kitchen and in the dining room!!!! Excellent dishes and exceptional service! A hug and see you soon to Gianni for his friendliness, preparation and patience

Incredibly rude staff, very average food

Exquisit authentic Italian food. Great wine list. Loved the atmosphere. Best one I have been to in Sydney in 12 years a local gal told me

My family always want to eat at Machiavellis -Why ?? because its old school -great food- great service -and totally reliable-one of the very best restaurants in Sydney and has been for the last 40 years- Food

High class food and service. The waiting staff were particularly outstanding, friendly and attentive. The food lived up to expectations and was authentically Italian. The place was noisy but to be expected for the size and popularity of this restaurant. All in all a great way to celebrate a special occasion. Highly recommend.

We all agreed it was the best meal we d had in ages. Everything we ate was amazing and the service was outstanding. Do yourself a favour and book for lunch or dinner today!

Perfect place to make an authentic pasta dish without missing any of the flavors that define Vienna Italian cuisine. Very good!!!!!!

I had not been to my favourite old haunt for some time. My next visit will be a lot sooner. The food, atmosphere & service were all outstanding. My 3 guests who not been there before. All enjoyed experiencing the wonderful delights of Machiavelli.

I ordered the filetto di manzo and it was delicious - the portion was spot on and it was cooked exactly as requested. The tiramisu wasnt quite traditional but still very tasty. Overall the service was outstanding and I would recommend this place for a lunch or dinner on a special occasion.

As always such a great place to enjoy great food and wine with family! Everyone remembers you and are so helpful and friendly!

Nice service

Great lunch venue Consistently good service and menu quality Food

The food and service is always excellent. The restaurant is a bit noisy but we know that. It doesn t stop us from our regular visits. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available

We had lunch here last week and the food and service was excellent. Our large table was accommodated away form other diners as we knew we would be noisy and also we wanted some privacy , this was all considered and it was a perfect spot. I loved the entrees and the main course of Snapper was delicious. Parking: not sure

The food was amazing the service great the place was buzzing !

This small and well constructed menu was simply delicious. From the freshly cut prosciutto to the affogado I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough.

Removal of the Alan Jones painting on the wall next to me at the end of the lunch!

Still a classic for lunch, but has struggled to keep pace with the newer restaurant scene. Go for the nostalgia more than anything

Beautiful and authentic.

We had our Christmas party and it was excellent. The food was amazing.

Fabulous food and service. Everyones food was outstanding. Service was pleasant and very efficient. Disappointed that i made the point, when booking, that it was our post elopement dinner for just 4 of us and we were seated very close to a very large, loud table. It made our experience less enjoyable and the wait staff told us they werent busy. Obviously no one had read the detail because staff werent aware of the special occasion. Such a shame when i couldve been perfect.

I, John Exner, went there in early December, for lunch with my brother, Tom. I approached a huddle of waiters at the service desk. The owner, as it turned out, stepped forward and I advised him of my reservation. He pointed me to a (good) table by the wall, under a large photo of the Murdochs, where Tom was already sitting. This is the first time in my 83 years that, in a superior restaurant, I have not been shown to my table. And I, being on a walking stick, would have benefitted from having a chair pulled out and placed under me. But what the heck...it turned out to be a pretty blokey place, so I wont stand on formality. There was already a bread roll at my plate. Tom had already eaten his. We were offered Italian sparkling water. I ordered the saltimbocca and Tom, the John Dory. The wine list is vast so we went with the waiters recommendation for a bottle of an Italian white for $120. It was early in the service and I was interested, looking around, as the place filled up. Ultimately, there were only two vacant tables in what is a large dining area. I was intrigued by the large central table with electric slicing machine (for the prosciutto) where the antipasti were assembled. Nearly all the diners were businessmen. It was pretty loud. I have never seen so many waiters work so hard. My saltimbocca did not jump in my mouth. Tom did much better. With two deserts and tip, it came to about $260. Worth the experience.

Excellent

One our favourite places to dine