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We enjoyed this place immensely. Porchetta and dory mains were both wonderful, as were the desserts, the mandarin custard and the chocolate tart. We chose an expensive-ish wine ($120) on spec and it turned out to be a really sensational drop.
Loved it!
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sebastianmelmoth -
See my reviews 8 , 31 July 2010
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Waited so long to make it to this little restaurant and was rather excited to nab a table nice and early, the wine was wonderful but, unfortunately, the food was not, I had a lamb and green olive pasta that was pretty terrible, loads of olives but no lamb! My partner and the undercooked cauliflower with prawn pasta which was inedible, desserts were fantastic, needless to say it wasn't a great experience! What a shame.
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George1I -
See my reviews 1, 25 July 2010
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Food 9 |
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We enjoyed the short menu that changes daily. Fresh ingredients are the hallmark of this small restaurant. The food was light and not smothered in sauces, and not too salty. Just my style. Interesting wines. Pleasant, friendly service. The crowded, buzzy vibe makes conversation a bit of a strain. As we live at a distance and prices are not budget level, it is a special occasion restaurant for us.
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Tirra -
See my reviews 1, 24 July 2010
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Food 9 |
Ambience 10 |
Service 10 |
Value 9 |
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I took my partner here for his birthday dinner last night and it was fantastic, we had such a great time. I will definitely be back!
It was great value, we had the 4 course Veneto special for $45, and the 'wine flight' for $33. I would definitely recommend getting the wine flight. They matched a different glass of wine with every course. I'm so glad we chose that instead of just getting a bottle. They chose wines that we would not normally have ordered ourselves, but they were absolutely amazing and matched the dishes perfectly. They have an extensive Italian wine list, so if you are into wine, this is the place for you.
The waiters were faultless as well. They were friendly, approachable and attentive, and told us all about the wines and courses, how and where it was made and why it was that colour etc. It was very interesting and something different that made it a cut above your average restaurant. The chef also came out and told us all about the Veneto region (the theme for that night, I understand the menu changes daily) and explained the various dishes.
I thought the chef was very considerate and flexible as my partner does not like seafood, and when I asked him a few days before our booking whether the menu would include seafood or not, he offered to alter the menu for my partner and substitute the seafood for something else.
We had the tiramisu, homemade pasta and various seafood entrees and salads which were all delicious and simple with fresh ingredients, just the way I like Italian food. A really great variety of flavours. Highly recommended, probably one of my favourite restaurants in Sydney.
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timrie -
See my reviews 4, 02 June 2010
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Food 9 |
Ambience 8 |
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Value 8 |
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We have been meaning to visit for some time and are now pretty happy we have just moved in around the corner from this place. We'll be headed back for casual evenings like last night. The waiter was little odd to start off with but was then excellent in terms of knowledge and confirmation/suggestion of combinations. It's a great cosy and casual setting but feels a bit special.
Ordering is from the blackboard walls at either end of the restaurant (wasn't keen on this as I had to keep getting up to see them properly). The food and wine were excellent. It cost $75 for 4 glasses of wine, 2 antipasti plates and a pasta main. We had rabbit rillettes with whole baby carrots and fennel, really good, a really simple but excellent warm salad of potato, green beans and pesto and ravioli filled with ricotta and preserved lemon (died and gone to heaven!), it had fresh herbs, tomatoes and pancetta (I didn't think the pancetta was necessary as it overpowered the pasta filling, so I ate it separately so I could get the great lemon aftertaste from the ravioli).
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zurich08 -
See my reviews 113, 29 April 2010
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Food 10 |
Ambience 10 |
Service 10 |
Value 10 |
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Amazing. Well worth it. Blackboard menu changes daily. I had the most amazing gnocchi there, I will definitely return! Service was fantastic and knowledgeable. Gets kinda busy after 6:30, but I absolutely recommend going!
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Maddog -
See my reviews 5, 16 April 2010
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Food 9 |
Ambience 8 |
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Value 9 |
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We are regular lunchtime visitors to this great little Italian enoteca. Small compact blackboard menu with enough combinations to give adequate dining variety. Pasta dishes are particularly well crafted and always an interestng starter dish is available.
Blackboard wine list, 95% Italian, from all regions is complemented by the very knowledgeable Georgio who will steer you to a wine to suit. Coffee is very good and service attentive and friendly. Why aren't there more Cafe/Restaurants with this formula around Sydney?
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Russ P -
See my reviews 5, 09 February 2010
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Food 8 |
Ambience 8 |
Service 9 |
Value 9 |
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Just got back from Vini and the whole experience was great. The service was knowledgeable, relaxed and amiable. The food was fantastic, simple, good quality ingredients, prepared with an obvious appreciation for produce. Nothing ostentatious, just quality. The sommelier was particularly impressive, as was the wine. Vibe was nice, relaxed and friendly. Overall, a great asset to the neighbourhood.
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lucky111 -
See my reviews 1, 03 December 2009
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Food 10 |
Ambience 7 |
Service 9 |
Value 9 |
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I have now been to Vini four times and think the food and wine are sensational. For the quality of food, the prices are very reasonable. The wine is pricey but are quality, so no complaints. The service can be variable depending on who you get. Generally very knowledgeable about the wines. I have tried the gnocchi, duck lasagne, osso bucco for mains and all memorable. For dessert, the ricotta Pannacotta and chocolate tart are to die for. Frustrating having to wait for a table, so go early and be prepared to have a glass of wine before being seated.
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rangaroo -
See my reviews 1, 13 November 2009
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Food 3 |
Ambience 3 |
Service 2 |
Value 3 |
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My partner and I had read some good things about Vini so we went last night but were disappointed. When we arrived, we were told there would be a half hour wait for a table. We had no problem with this. The waiter said that they have a bar where we can have a drink. We walked through to this "Bar" only to find that it is a small room at the back of the restaurant with absolutely no atmosphere. My partner commented that it was like sitting in a caravan!
After a couple of drinks, we were seated at our table. The waitress was unimpressive, did not seem knowledgeable, no personality or interpersonal skills. There was another waiter there who was much better and had previously advised us on drinks, so we asked for him when we wanted some recommendations on the wine.
We were not impressed with the food either. It looked as though it had been slapped on the plate with no effort going into the presentation. I had the eggplant lasagne which was tasteless. We could prepare much nicer food at home. We told our waitress that we are not happy with our food and asked for the bill. We go absolutely no response from her. A few minutes later, another waiter came over with the bill and he took the time to understand why we were not happy.
In short, we felt that the food was ordinary and the service even worse and we will not be going back. There are many other restaurants that do great Italian food and provide much better service.
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JB11 -
See my reviews 1, 04 October 2009
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