Reviews by hannahb20

This review is for Bar Indigo, Double Bay NSW

verified email - 22 Sep 2014

I went there with two other people and when their meals came out I was very impressed. However, I felt that my meal was a disappointment as Indigo seemed to have impressive presentation and generous portion size. My acai bowl was sub par. I felt like for the price I paid ($16.50) that I might as well have gone somewhere else instead.

It was served in a small soup bowl, and was a really runny mixture which tasted good but had the consistency of soup, which made it hard to eat. I'm used to a more solid version.

Also was disappointed by the one strawberry it came with when the menu said "served with fruit".

My friends' meals were delicious, though. The Reuben sandwich was absolutely massive and tasted great, and the mushroom omelette was also delicious.

Felt like I'd ordered the dud on the menu. Would definitely go back for the other food though.

Approximate cost: $18

This review is for The Little Kitchen, Coogee NSW

verified email - 22 Sep 2014

My sister found this restaurant on Instagram and we decided to go because the food pictures looked amazing!

Unfortunately we were entirely underwhelmed with the service. The waitress took 20 minutes to come and take a coffee order, despite the restaurant being half empty. She didn't write down the order, and it took another 20 minutes before receiving the coffee. Both of us asked for extra hot milk on the side when she took our food order, and by the time the milk arrived our respective drinks had gone cold.

The food took another half an hour to come out. We were really hungry by this point! Genuinely confused about why it all seemed so hard given the small seating. We overheard another table complaining about the service while we were eating too.

That said, the food was delicious, and there are definitely some gems on the menu which you wouldn't be able to get elsewhere. I particularly enjoyed the very reasonably priced fruit toast with lemon curd.

May be tempted to go back for lunch, to try some different food items, but the service was really shocking.

Approximate cost: $2

This review is for Wilson's Lebanese Restaurant, Redfern NSW

verified email - 10 Aug 2014

Had a pleasant meal out here with my family. The service was a bit dodgy - we walked in to a full restaurant with no waiters to be seen and had to wait at the empty bar for 10 minutes before someone came out of the kitchen.

After that though they were definitely redeemed by the delicious mains. The free bread was a nice touch, but the pickled veggies (also free) were not as nice as others I've had at different lebanese restaurants.

Portions seemed a little on the small side, though that's probably due to the usual oversized portions at other lebanese places!

I don't really feel the need to go back for another meal there.

Approximate cost: $16

This review is for La Piadina, Bondi Beach NSW

verified email - 10 Aug 2014

I absolutely love this place! I work just around the corner and everything about this restaurant keeps me coming back!

It's so hard to find a consistently good coffee in Bondi and these guys nail it. The service is brilliant and I've got to know the employees over my time visiting and they're all lovely.

The food is delicious, even if you don't know what a piadina is. The piadinas are amazing, if a little expensive, but lovely to share over coffee with a friend.

Also definitely try the nutellinos - they're my favourite! Hot little pockets of nutella... can't say no.

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for 199 Lawrence, Alexandria NSW

verified email - 10 Aug 2014

For a restaurant which seemed to be orientated towards takeaway, I had a really good dine-in experience.

It was pretty quiet (understandable on a Sunday evening) but the phones were ringing off the hook. The food was delicious, and the portions were huge. I particularly enjoyed the greek salad we had for the table - it was a generous serving with a secret balsamic which was amazing.

The waitress and chef were both lovely, and were very friendly and helpful.
I'd definitely go back, and order online. Their website is particularly impressive too!

Approximate cost: $20

This review is for Frango Charcoal Chicken, Petersham NSW

verified email - 02 Aug 2014

I come here often from quite far away for their amazing burgers! I love the chicken and salads as well, but it's the burgers which keep me coming back. They've really struck gold with the simple combination of their chicken fillets, delicious bun, shredded lettuce, tomato and (optional) cheese. Ask for the chilli and mayo on the burger too! When you eat in they give you a bottle of each!

Slightly more expensive to eat in than it is to take away. Given the takeaway queue though, I don't mind paying a little extra for a seat. Very busy with lines out the door during the home time rush.

Approximate cost: $13

This review is for Capello Pizzeria, Balmain East NSW

verified email - 28 Jul 2014

This small homely Italian restaurant prepares all of their food with homemade and home grown ingredients. Everything you eat comes straight out of their kitchen - even the dough for the pizza bases!

I had a lovely evening here. The small (but uncramped) restaurant was almost full the entire night, so I was glad to have booked. The service was great, with all of the tables being waited on by one very competent waitress! Nothing took too long.

The food was delicious, with some interesting dishes which weren't stock-standard Italian dishes. The capri salad and raw beef entrees were amazing. We shared the osso bucco lamb pasta dish and the vegetarian pizza, both of which were fresh and delicious. The selection of desserts was exciting too, with the creme brulee stacking up!

I'd definitely come here again. On the pricey side for a dinner out (especially if you get drinks too) but for the quality of the food it's definitely worth it.

Approximate cost: $22

This review is for Chocolateria San Churro, Glebe NSW

verified email - 21 Jul 2014

Incredibly full and a good atmosphere for a cold Sunday night. The food was a bit pricey for the quality, and I don't think I'd order the desserts or churros again. For the price you are paying there are far better options available at the cafes and dessert bars in the area. The lady at the counter was exceptionally helpful and friendly, though!

Approximate cost: $15

This review is for Jam VybZ Restaurant and Cafe, Glebe NSW

verified email - 21 Jul 2014

This restaurant is a gem, adding to the multicultural cuisine available all along Glebe Point road. Came here with my boyfriend on a Sunday night and we were greeted by a lovely waitress and live music! The food was delicious, especially for a cuisine we hadn't tried before. The jerk chicken is amazing, as well as the stuffed sweet potato. Sadly the restaurant was empty except for us and one other table - don't know why as the atmosphere was good with the music anyway. Would definitely come back here despite the emptiness, which is usually off putting.

Approximate cost: $18

This review is for Kurtosh, Randwick, Randwick NSW

verified email - 20 Jul 2014

The selection of cakes here is amazing! Cheesecake, chocolate mousse cake, tea cakes, pastries, dobosh cake, nut slices, blondies, brownies... You name it, they have it. The cakes are delicious. The pay-per-weight style works well as you can try small slices of a few cakes, or even buy a normal cake-sized slab to take home for afternoon tea. Mediocre coffee, and the savoury pastries aren't great, but the cake really is the point!