Just a few years ago this charming Italian wine bar was one of a kind, a trail blazer that signalled the start of Sydney’s passion for wine bars. A focus on Italian wine and food has seen them packed to the rafters for several years now. Faced with competition from a tsunami of new wine bars they've pared back the selection of food and wine and kept the crowds. It’s a testament to the good value coming out of the kitchen that you’ll still wait a few minutes even early in the week to get in. Mince stuffed olive all’ ascolana are a great start or lash out for the rotolodi coniglio - a juicy rabbit and truffle terrine. Look hard at the reduced wine list and you’ll spot a couple of star wineries; Anselmi soave is as textural and tasty as white gets. You’ll also notice a lot more small, obscure wineries from boutique importers. There's a good mix of varieties and appellations that are well priced, with a dozen bargain wines by the glass.
More of Sydney's best bars & pubs? Sign up to our weekly newsletter
Surry Hills 2010
Telephone 02 9357 3366
Price per person including drinks $51 to $100
Open Mon 5-10pm; Tue-Wed 5-11pm; Thu 8am-11pm; Fri-Sat 8am-12 midnight; Sun 8am-10pm
277m - You read that right: it's a five-star review. And if you're wondering how on...
123m - Toko bustles with beautiful people in beautifully designed surrounds six...
279m - In 2011 we witnessed the relaunch of the Carrington, transformed from a...
353m - Can there be any better value Surry Hills hangout than the Shakey? As the...
382m - Like Alice down the rabbit hole, once you are through the red door and down...
23m - This Crown Street stalwart has been supplying textile lovers with interiors...
57m - This medium sized park on Crown Street is a popular hangout for hipsters and...
218m - Since 2005, Somedays has cemented itself as a pioneering retailer of local...
© 2007 - 2012 Time Out Group Ltd. All rights reserved. All material on this site is © Time Out.