Rosso Pomodoro Balmain, Sydney

User Reviews of Rosso Pomodoro, Balmain

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8 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 7 Value 9

Celebrated a friend's birthday here. There was a large group of us, and the food just kept coming. The food was delicious and authentic Italian. The staff were very friendly, but sometimes had to ask them to clear empty dishes. Overall great value and BYO is a plus.

Nov 05, 2011

Jinny G.
29

7 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 8 Service 7 Value 6

Had dinner here the other week. It is pretty busy here, however, parking isn't too hard on the main drag overlooking White Bay. Had two pizzas, the capricciosa and acciughe. The ham one was pretty good, a hit with both of us, however, the last one was salty as. It was probably because of the capers and anchovvies. If you get there late you better eat quick as they turn off the lights on closing time.

Oct 03, 2011

westriot
5

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 6 Service 10 Value 8

Delicious pizza, we had the Rocco, and the ingredients were fresh, simple, and tasty. You cannot go past the nutella calzone! It is amazing. The staff were friendly and attentive, and there is no corkage, which is a plus. Only downside is that it was rather noisy.

Sep 16, 2011

Shoesanna
6

8.8 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 8 Service 9 Value 9

I've been wanting to try Rosso Pomodoro for years and finally made it. I knew it was meant to be good, but it exceeded my high expectations. We went with friends and the pizzas I tasted were delicious and the one I didn't looked delicious. The crust was perfect and the ingredients top quality (Italian toppings and mozzarella they say). The pizzas were as big as the plates and the tiramisu portion was enough for 2 to share. It was also delicious with shavings/chunks of chocolate on top (as well as cocoa powder). Great value as pizzas similarly priced to every other pizza place in the inner west and beyond, and even better, there's no BYO charge. Ambience is cozy and it's in a quiet side of Balmain so not too hard to park. I just saw on their website that they were awarded "BYO Restaurant of the Year" in the 2012 Good Food Guide. With Il Locale, the best pizza in Sydney, and well worth the 30 min drive from my house.

Sep 13, 2011

aec4ck
34

6.8 Recommended

Food 7 Ambience 5 Service 9 Value 6

Really great pizzas, every morsel a treat. However, the pasta is another story, undercooked with hardly any sauce and for the price, one ladleful is really miserable.

Aug 15, 2011

gullottm
21

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 9 Value 8

Bravo! The most authentic pizza I have had outside Naples. The place is a bit noisy, but the food and service more than makes up for it. I can highly recommend the house apetizer (antipasto della Casa) served with fresh baked bread sticks and an assortment of delicious deli items, and fresh mozzarella. Both their regular and blanco (no sauce) pizza's are absolutely top notch. This is a must visit place for Pizza Snobs, returned travelers, and Italian lovers. Pizzas range from $18 - $26, full menu is available online.

May 12, 2011

Mitchamus
3

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 9

Ahhh the great old war of the pizzas, which establishment in Sydney is best? Surely this ranks up in the top 3! Great pizzas, fresh ingredients, mmm the right amout of basil and incredible tomato! Came here for a girls night catch up (6 in total) and Rosso Pomodoro came highly recommended from an Italian native and it certainly stood up to the recommendation. Ohhhh I almost forgot to mention, if you're a Nutella lover (and who isn't really) this place is a must visit, Nutella pannacottta, nutella crepes. Thats all I'm saying.

The only negative I have to say about this restaurant is the noise level, now I'm not one to shy away from noise (especially coming from a mediterranean background myself so talking loudly is in our blood), however, at one stage, I thought we were at some underground club screaming across the table for others to hear.

May 09, 2011

Myrses
42

8 Recommended

Food 8 Ambience 8 Service 8 Value 8

An enjoyable night had by all. Food was delicous authentic italian cuisine. With fresh produce and great service you can't go wrong.

Apr 14, 2011

Risi
7

7.3 Recommended

Ambience 7 Service 7 Value 8

Our A Table for Six members recently enjoyed an evening here. They commented that the pizza's were the best they had ever tasted. They enjoyed being seated near the front window and that it helped to overcome to a substantial degree any noise difficulties. Another member's comments were "The best pizza's I have ever had, and worth the long drive. Would highly recommend this place to anyone."

Mar 23, 2011

margaretAT46
13

8 Recommended

Food 9 Ambience 7 Service 8 Value 8

An Italian gem. The freshest of produce go into the real Italian food. The service is warm and direct from Rome on most occasions. A good vibe, fresh casual food best enjoyed with friends - highly recommended.

Mar 15, 2011