Pieno Surry Hills, Sydney

User Reviews of Pieno, Surry Hills

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1.3 Not Recommended

Food 1 Ambience 2 Service 1 Value 1

Food is over rated, wait staff arrogant and rude.

Feb 17, 2012

Danny T.
1

7 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 7

Went for a spot of lunch before heading into Paddington for a day of shopping. The chicken sandwich was nice (however, I think it would be a nice touch to ask whether you like it toasted or fresh, I prefer mine fresh). The coffee was good also. A nice place to come catch up over some brunch.

Feb 02, 2012

ziggy01
52

2 of 2 readers found the following review helpful

7.3 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 8

I've been to Pieno a few times now and every time I've been, I have always been pleasantly surprised. Perhaps, that has to do with my expectations of these kinds of restaurants in the city. Normally cafes within spitting distance of the CBD tend to be slightly overpriced, understaffed and underwhelming.

This place has all the signs. Nice open space with lots of sophisticated urbanite wannabes filling up the outside tables on the weekends. Slick menu with Italian panini, as well as health conscious treats. A waitstaff with a bit too much of that "too cool for school" attitude. In short, it looks like it's going to be one of "those" cafes.

But looks can be deceiving. To begin, the space itself is off the street, in an enlarged courtyard. It is in fact quite pleasant to sit outside with trees and not anywhere near the road with cars belching exhaust fumes. The crowd is generally very well-behaved and if I may, rather handsome.

Moreover, the waiters and waitresses are pretty darned fast off the mark. Despite it always being crowded, they get to you in short order, food and coffee appear not long thereafter.

And the actual fare? The coffee is first rate, I normally have two during my meals. The food itself is a bit spare, but ample. I am particularly fond of the 12 egg white omelette, although the fruit loaves and pancakes are very nice as well. Perhaps, too, the value of this place comes when you get the bill: the prices here are quite reasonable.

Although I don't live in the area, I can think of few places that I enjoy going to more for a leisurely and pleasant Sunday brunch. A new fave.

Oct 27, 2011