Alchemy Surry Hills, Sydney

User Reviews of Alchemy, Surry Hills

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8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 9 Value 8

Very friendly service with a rustic feel on the inside. I had the lamb shanks and they were amazing. The espangnol sauce was so delicious and the lamb shanks were so tender. My friends wished they ordered my meal. I always get tricked by going with a friend just to take a look at the dessert cabinet. I always end up getting a dessert even though I tell myself I shouldn't when I am sitting down. It is such a nice place and plan to come again.

May 06, 2012

smarties
6

10 Highly Recommended

Food 10

"Enchanting" I went to the Alchemy Restaurant tonight and had an amazing time. The food was delicious, prompt, the service was welcoming and the atmosphere was so elegant, calm and quite fun with fresh cut roses on the table and light jazz music playing in the background. I just wanted something light so I had the Greek Salad which came out as a generous serve (as fresh and crisp as if the vegetables were picked straight from the garden).

I tried my partner's Boscaiola buried in a silky cream garlic sauce and mushrooms, (nothing was left of the massive serving). The menu offered a very large selection which would suit any palette for the vegetarian or the meat lovers, as well as an extensive wine list with many varieties of vodka and beer.

Although I'm not the biggest fan of eating out at new places, I am really looking forward to visiting again to try the breakfast, and other dishes (especially the polish dumplings!). This is a great place to go and although we turned up feeling tired we were smiling before we sat down, and left having had a lovely date, great time and full flavored food (and bellies).

Mar 28, 2012

GosiaW
1

7.8 Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 7

Very friendly service. Pleasant and fast. We had a great breakfast. Probably one the best I have had for some time I think. It was a special "Haloumi Surprise". Wow. Loved it. Reasonably priced also.

Feb 06, 2012

zurich08
228

1.8 Not Recommended

Food 3 Ambience 2 Service 1 Value 1

Although portions were generous size, quality of the food only average. Restaurant senior staff turned up to be very unfriendly and not trustworthy, after charging us triple price for pre-agreed menu. Restaurant has no Polish spirit either. I will definitely stay away from this place.

Dec 27, 2011

Dobrusia S.
1

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 8

Took my partner and his parents to Alchemy for brunch this morning for my partner's dad birthday. The owner is very friendly and welcoming. The service by the owner and staff is superb. The food is delicious. We will come back!

Nov 27, 2011

razak87
1

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 9

Delicious, authentic Polish food! We are becoming regulars, it's so good. Speed lamb is a favourite and of course the dumplings. Portion sizes are mega generous, which makes for great value. You will love it!

Oct 22, 2011

Goodfoodfan11
1

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 10 Value 10

Went in there for a hangover breakfast and was spoilt! the portions are great, food is tasty and staff are really warming.

Sep 14, 2011

MMB
1

8 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 8

Cute authentic Polish restaurant. Home-style food. Tasty but portions a little too big! Delightful staff and owner. Desserts a real treat. Would go back!

Sep 12, 2011

vsbalgobind
21

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 10 Value 9

Just found this cosy little restaurant and loved it. The food is large portions and delicious. Desserts were wonderful. We were a party of 6 and tried 5 different meals and 6 different desserts, so we tasted a wide range of the menu. The service was very attentive and the owner came and introduced himself [as well as the chef] Great touch. Will be back and will recommend to my friends.

Aug 22, 2011

Eat me up
4

6.8 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 5

Highly recommended by my Polish friend. We ordered a starter of croquettes with beetroot soup, and herring. Both delicious, although a tad overpriced at $18 each. Mains: my husband ordered veal florentine, and I had the duck with orange. According to my Polish friend, both of which are typical, authentic Polish fare. It was absolutely the best duck meal I've had! Tender, full of flavour, nicely balanced by the beetroot, orange, and orange flavoured shredded carrots. The mash potato was outstanding.

Portion was huge, I had to doggy-bag the remaining half. At $27 it was not a bad value main. Good old fashion home cooked fare. Will be back!

Jul 31, 2011