Rosso Pomodoro

8.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  9      Value  9     

Attended a group farewell and ate like a king for $40 on a fixed menu. We had mezze plates and salads to start, delicious pizza and when it came to coffee and cake time I was too stuffed to eat. Would definitely recommend this place.

Jul 14, 2008 

7.8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  8     

Authentic Italian Pizza as if I was still in Naples Italy. Service was very friendly and good value for the quality of food.

Jul 13, 2008 

7.8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  7      Service  8      Value  8     

I had the pleasure of dining here last night and was amazed at the quality of food and service. I arrived with a friend at 6pm sharp, and there were already a number of diners seated at their tables. We were attended to with a minimum of fuss and our orders taken. I noticed that there were an interesting combination of aroma's emanating from the kitchen.

Once the pizza's arrived: The porcini e prosciutto and the diavola, it only took one taste to know that this was no ordinary pizzeria. I take my hat off to them for raising the bar in creating pizzas that delight the tastebuds! To top it off, you can take a nice bottle or 2 of your favourite wine without being charged a corkage fee and their desserts (specifically the Nutella pizza and the panna cotta) are to die for.

We will definitely be recommending this restaurant to friends, and I recommend booking at least a day before dining, especially if you have a large group. Belissimo!

Jul 11, 2008 

8 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     

Have been here three times. Definite contender for best pizza in Sydney.

Jul 06, 2008 

7.3 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  5      Value  7     

A friend took me here for dinner. I had never heard of the place. I was quite surprised at how good their pizza was. I liked the general decor of the store as well. Service could do with some improvement.

Jul 04, 2008 

6.8 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  6     

Nice Pizza, although the limiting of ingredients whilst admirable can ultimately be limiting. Decent service, always busy, still a bit overrated IMO.

May 25, 2008 

8.3 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  8      Service  8      Value  8     

Had a fabulous birthday dinner here! Food was delicious - amazing fresh flavours, Great pizza. We had a table of 18 which was a little squishy but adequate. Trips to the toilet were quite the adventure - right around the other side of the apartment building, which was a shame, but not a deal breaker by any means.

Service was good, pleasant and very easy on the eye. Had to ask a number of times for more water but it was pretty busy being a saturday night. The place was buzzing but not too noisy - maybe a little warm considering most people were dressed for a wintery evening.

Would have liked to do the set menu ($40) but it was a little exxy for young poor students. Instead we just ordered from the menu - worked well except for a couple of our group who ordered two pizzas to share which was the last of the food to come out. No corkage which was great too, and we brought a cake (no cakeage). All up - $374 for 18 people (just pizzas). Great night out, definitely recommended.

May 18, 2008 

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  10      Value  9     

Absolutely the best pizza I have tasted on this continent and in Europe and have tried a lot of pizzas on my travels. Base is perfect, not charcoal. Ingredients are fresh, not overy cheesy. Had the gamberi and potato pizza. Atmosphere is great, probably not long before they move into bigger premises..

May 09, 2008 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Even though its location is underneath blocks of fairly pedestrian units don't let that put you off. Had my foodie friend not 'insisted' we visit I would have not bothered. I always get excited when someone insists that you have to try food, it usually sets the tone for a great night. I was not disappointed. The staff is unashamedly Italian, they look great, move fast and listen patiently to recommendations before politely correcting pronunciations and then with a nod they leave returning very quickly with your order.

The food is authentic Italian, on the menu it explains that they will not serve Pineapple and other rules that exist to reinforce the integrity of the menu. Good on them! It is so annoying when restaurants water down their culinary standards. The pastas are exceptional and pizza well priced and well worth it. It is busy and a bit loud, but after all it is a Pizzeria and that is the atmosphere you would expect.

This place is a gem tucked in the least interesting part of Balmain. I wonder how long it will be before its food and atmosphere prompts a move. Alfresco would be magic.....

May 08, 2008 

7.8 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  7      Service  7      Value  8     

Being a lover of pizza I had to check this place out after being recommended by a fellow food lover. This place is awesome. After being to alot of good pizza places in Sydney this definitely ranks up there one of the best.

Fresh Italian ingredients, good prices and no corkage on byo.. what more could you want! Best pizza's to go for ... potato with Italian sausage and rosemary is divine... the calzone is always good and the bruscetta is fresh and bursting with flavour. Love this place ... keep up the good work.

Mar 14, 2008