Bombe Alaska Willoughby, Sydney

User Reviews of Bombe Alaska, Willoughby

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9.8 Highly Recommended

Food 10 Ambience 9 Service 10 Value 10

Sadly we have let this restaurant close its doors. For those that never got the opportunity to eat there I believe it was up there with the best, certainly not as pricy We have probably eaten at the very best restaurants in Syd and overseas and I was delighted to find a chef who owned and run a restaurant locally as good as this. To late he has gone. The food was a french asian influence and it was really great. Just goes to show, great is not good enough in the food business. I am glad I had the opportunity to eat there and I sure hope the owner gets to read this review.

Feb 29, 2012

Catherine M
1

6 Average

Food 5 Ambience 7 Service 9 Value 3

I was really disappointed after reading the good reviews. The food was very average and extremely overpriced for the quality. The decor was nice though and the service very good.

Jan 04, 2012

timanabanana
2

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 9 Value 8

We've been here a few times now (going tonight too!) and it's a lovely restaurant. Good menu, delicious food, really lovely owners. Very much worth a try. Much better than many of the 'name' restaurants out there!

Nov 05, 2011

lisallew
3

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8.5 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 9

We arrived at Bombe Alaska to be greeted by an empty restaurant but a very friendly waiter who then offered us our choice of tables. Thinking the empty room was not a good sign for a restaurant we had not eaten at before, we settled in for what may or may not be a great dining experience.

As our glasses were filled with water, my dining companion and I agreed the restaurant atmosphere was stylish and cosy and the menu, mouth-watering. We ummed and ahhed over the various choices before settling on our dishes and relaxing into the evening with a glass of the house white wine (Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc) for a reasonable $7.50 per glass.

Whilst eating our complimentary toasted sourdough served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to dip, another couple entered the restaurant and were greeted with familiarity and shown to their “regular table”. From their boisterous conversation you could tell they were looking forward to their meal at what seemed to be their favourite local restaurant.

Our entrée arrived. I just wish I could remember the name of it but if you go there soon, it’s the first dish on the menu. A long white seafood sausage roll that cuts like soft butter, on the palette was the texture of the smoothest silk, rested on a bed of English spinach and in a pool of the most divinely flavorsome shrimp bisque all for a mere $18. To say this dish was excellent would be an understatement.. it was quite simply outstanding! At this point of the evening we felt as though we had stumbled upon a restaurant that was a hidden local secret and are feeling quite smug to have found it.

Our main course followed with the same generous portions, careful presentation and detail to complimentary ingredients. I had the roast duck in a blood orange sauce with baby vegetables and beetroot. The duck was cooked a little under medium and was very succulent, complimented perfectly by the bitter sweet sauce. My friend chose from the special’s menu the organic chicken breast stuffed full with ham and gruyere cheese, confit leg, baby vegetables and a drizzle of a special foie gras sauce.

When the waitress asked mid-meal if everything was to our taste we could only answer with mmmmm mmmm’s and then burst out laughing at how funny it was that we could not answer her question because we were enjoying our meals so much. At $28 per dish, this was indeed value for money.

Dessert could not be missed but needed to be shared so we settled on their namesake dish of Bombe Alaska at $12 for a very generous portion. The waiter shared that the chef varies this dish constantly and our evening’s delectable bombe was banana, hazelnut and white chocolate ice cream smothered in marshmallow meringue burnished peaks and surrounded by a smattering of plump fresh raspberries, blueberries and a raspberry coulis.

We were both surprised by the quality of the food, the friendliness and food knowledge of the waiter and the emptiness of the restaurant. Maybe it was an off night, as I could see no other reason why this restaurant should not be full? I took a handful of their business cards to share with my friends and am writing this review, because something so good certainly needs to be shared.

Jun 13, 2011

Flaming Lion Wolf
3

7.3 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 7

Good food and service at reasonable prices. Can feel at little crowded, but worth a visit.

Jan 09, 2011

James2222
136

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 9

We love having this as our local, food is consistently exceptional and, unfortunately, for the owners it seems to be a well kept secret as we always get a table without advance booking. Hopefully more people discover this little gem so it can be our regular for a long time. The menu could do with a few more light options, and simple classics. That said having tried everything I am yet to taste a dish there I don't like.

Jan 07, 2011

nth shore foodie
3

5 Average

Food 5 Ambience 3 Service 7 Value 5

After reading such positive reviews on eatability this was a huge disappointment. The space in narrow and small so ambient noise levels are a given but on this Saturday night with a large table alongside they were deafening making conversation difficult.

Our waitress acknowledged the din but said the food would make up for it. Sadly no, we ordered medium-rare and medium beef tenderloins, both arrived well done hardly a trace of pinkness, a sacrilege really. Hard to gather enthusiasm it give Bombe Alaska another go.

Oct 31, 2010

bel-ami649
1

9 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 9

Very good food, the best meal I've had for a while. My husband had the Barramundi with king prawns followed by the Bombe Alaska (delicious), while I enjoyed the Rack of Lamb and Creme Brulee. Service was very good and it has a nice atmosphere. I would suggest booking as the restaurant is quite small, but the tables are carefully placed so you don't feel too close to others.

Oct 07, 2010

Spooner
16

9 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 10

Along with, perhaps, Rocket at Chatswood this is the stand out food in the area. Hugely skillful treatment of seafood entrees and main courses. Wonderful beef fillet with polenta and baby broccoli. Nice folks who appear to be taking great care with very good quality food. Prices are about the same as buying a meal at the local pubs so it's a no brainer for me.

Aug 17, 2010