The Best Restaurants In Sydney's Balmain And Birchgrove

The Cottage is one of the most charming restaurants in Sydney. People describe the restaurant as ‘grandma’s farmhouse.’ The wait staff treats you like family, the atmosphere and decor make you feel right at home and the interior of the restaurant includes rustic wooden tables and chairs and vintage fixtures. There is also a unique courtyard, and the menu consist of large dishes that are meant to be shared and a complementary wine selection.

Spice I Am offers creative and authentic Thai food. Although they use some vegetables, herbs, and spices imported from Thailand, more than 90% of their ingredients are locally sourced. Be sure to try their spicy and tasty curries as well as one of their creative stir-fries. The interior of their restaurant is modern and trendy – large light fixtures hang from the ceiling and the decorations are minimal. This is the perfect place for a casual night out with friends or famlily.

Rosso Pomodoro offers authentic Italian pizzas, which are made with imported ingredients and then wood-fired. The pizza dough they use is made from locally sourced flour and is then proofed for 72 hours, and the restaurant follows their traditional recipe that comes from Bologna, Italy. Enjoy authentic Italian pizza in a casual and informal setting.

Family run Bertoni Casalinga is a restaurant which offers traditional Italian food and authentic coffee, using only the freshest ingredients while everything is cooked on-site everyday. Locals love this little cafe for its friendly and fast service. Be sure to check out their delicious all-day breakfast at weekends.

Little Ethel’s is an intimate and retro local cafe inspired by the 70’s. They are known for their tasty coffee, but also offer a small menu. Their menu is extremely affordable and you can get a whole breakfast for under 10 dollars. For a mid-day snack, try their shared meats plate with salami and cheese.

Samurai offers traditional Japanese food at affordable prices. The interior is decorated with parasols on the walls, and their menu consists of authentic noodle dishes and sushi. Check out their special menu, which includes a sushi platter, samurai course, and lunch menu. They also offer vegetarian options.

love.fish serves fresh and local seafood. At the heart of their restaurant is their commitment to ethically and sustainably sourced seafood and by remaining dedicated to this cause, they hope to reduce their carbon footprint. In addition to their seafood, they also offer an organic wine list. Be sure to check out their weekly specials and their take-home menu.

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