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Lentini

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6.6

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194 Marion St
Leichhardt NSW 2040

Phone (02) 9560 2255

 

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Lentini Details

194 Marion St
Leichhardt NSW 2040
Phone (02) 9560 2255

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Cuisine

Italian

Opening Hours

Lunch Mon-Fri, Sun
Dinner Mon-Sat

Average Meal Price

$37 - based on one entree & main course only

Prices

Entrees $12.00-$16.00
Mains $18.00-$27.00
Desserts $8.50

BYO

Corkage per person $2.50

Special Features

Outdoor Dining
Private Room

 




Overall Rating              6.6  
 
Food                7.0  
Ambience                6.5  
Service                6.1  
Value                6.4  

 

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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 10 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 10

 

I have to say that every time I dine at Lentini its always a pleasurable experience. I had a party there for 15 people and everyone was extremely happy with the meals and the service. We had the carpaccio for entrees (tuna and salmon) it was absolutely divine. Always on the table when we eat there. We also had these amazing whitebait fritters that are to die for. There was a great selection at the table and every last plate was licked clean.

We all ordered different mains, I had the saltimboca, very classic dish and one that I would try again. Service was very efficient and friendly. Another fantastic night at Lentini. I just wished I could eat there every day. Will definitely endeavour to try everything on the menu as all the different mains that we all had was better than the next. Octopus, suckling pig, seafood risotto,...YUM YUM YUM
 
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raqi  -   See my reviews 1review, 01 October 2008
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Overall             Average
Food 2 Ambience 6 Service 5 Value 7

 

I've been twice, once with workmates for lunch and the second time with my family for dinner on a Saturday night.

First impressions were of an authentic and warm Italian restaurant that was a comfortable fit for our casual lunch. The food was rustic, genuine Italian fare, delivered by an 'Italian Mama' personality that was gregarious and overly friendly. It's not fine dining by any means, and its location is beaten by most of Leichhardt's other eateries, but it struck me as a decent honest meal.

Second time, the charm of the 'Italian Mama' was lost on my daughters who found her to be overly gruff and inflexible. Telling my children off for their menu choices, and correcting their cutlery handling techniques as you storm past the table is not charming. Presumably because it was a Saturday night, the service was far slower, and we waited over an hour for our entrees. After waiting a further 30mins for our mains, with the children getting more and more tired and restless, I enquired about the delay. I was dismissed with a '20mins' as Mama passed, and against my better judgement, decided to wait it out.

When served, I realised what a mistake that was. Both my husband and I had ordered the suckling pig. It was without a doubt, the worst dish I've seen in my life. I did try it (only just), and it was exactly what it appeared to be - a large slab of fatty crackling centred in a bowl of hot pig fat. Really. We promptly requested the bill, and was out the door before the meals had stopped steaming. Both my husband and I have not been able to eat pork since, and when I think about, it really makes me feel ill.

This is of course, the experience of one dish on one day, in the long history of a presumably successful restaurant. But it's a strong memory, and one that will keep me from ever going there again.
 
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paperdoll  -   See my reviews 45reviews, 28 September 2008
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Overall             Recommended
Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 7

 

Fabulous food in a buzzy not too serious atmosphere.
 
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GD  -   See my reviews 1review, 25 April 2008
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 10 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 10

 

My family and I have been dining here for many years. We are welcomed like family every time we walk in the door and the favourites are always on the menu..If you go make sure you try the fungi trofaliti,oyster mushrooms in the white wine, garlic and chilli (use the bread to finish the sauce) and the spinach and ricotta balls with gorgonzola sauce, they are to die for. For mains you can't go past the rabbit or pig. We will continue to dine here and hopefully so will our children.
 
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ashmick  -   See my reviews 1review, 27 March 2008
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Overall             Recommended
Food 8 Ambience 5 Service 10 Value 10

 

Every time we eat there it just gets better and better. The entree's are a must, even as an italian degustation. The staff are wonderful especially the cute waiter behind the bar with the 80's retro hairstyle. The places needs a freshen up though... just to spark it up, as its lacking that something. The music is awesome!!! beautiful selection.
 
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milan76  -   See my reviews 1review, 04 September 2007
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 10 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 9

 

We first went to this restaurant to catch up with some friends who were about to go overseas. When we arrived we were kindly greeted and seated immediately. The food that came to our table was better than excellent. The wait staff were great if there was even a bit of food left on the plate, they divided up amongst us so as not to take food back to be thrown out. We had an assortment of entree's and mains to share amongst us.

Everything was cooked and persented beautifully, I've been back again and found the same service. The Chef John Paul really knows what he is doing in the kitchen. Give it a go, easy parking and value for money.
 
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mariag  -   See my reviews 11reviews, 29 July 2007
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Overall             Recommended
Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 8

 

A lovely restaurant with a great menu, there is a great choice of food and they are very welcoming. Also good with children.
 
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paula scott  -   See my reviews 3reviews, 06 July 2007
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Overall             Recommended
Food 7 Ambience 6 Service 7 Value 7

 

We stopped by for dinner at 9pm on a Saturday night. We've eaten there many times over the last 10 years. I haven't had a bad meal. My wife loves the veal meatballs. When they have it I highly recommend their suckling pig. Service can be indifferent at times. The lady matre'd can be abrupt but she does have a funky fashion streak which we like. Their wine selection is very limited so best to BYO.
 
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fine dine  -   See my reviews 20reviews, 27 April 2007
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Overall             Recommended
Food 8 Ambience 7 Service 10 Value 7

 

We took the oldies there for Friday night dinner and it was very pleasant surprise for my local. Good place for restaurant where you want a bit of noise and energy but not so if you are looking for a quiet place.

Service was flawless and food was mostly great. The steak arrived overcooked, however, the waitress noticed before we did and insisted she take it and return it right without us asking. The scampi is a little overpriced for the serving size (5) but the main meals were cooked perfectly. Give it a go.
 
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nes n tonz  -   See my reviews 1review, 21 April 2007
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Overall             Highly Recommended
Food 9 Ambience 9 Service 9 Value 8

 

Walked in on a busy Sat night with no reservations. We were seated within seconds. Service was prompt and pleasant. We ordered the pan-fied barra and a veal dish with rocket. The barra was the best I've had. Beautifuly cooked and a lovely texture throughout. Veal was nice also. Great meal around. Ambience was perfect. Seating very well set-up so as not to feel like one is too close to the next table. Will definiely be making another visit soon.
 
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PG  -   See my reviews 1review, 21 October 2006
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