Reviews by sharonr2222

This review is for Wooden Spoon, Cremorne NSW

verified email - 20 Nov 2014

Dined here last night and the service was something out of Fawlty Towers - absolutely shocking. I'm surprised the place is still so busy as they have no idea how to treat a valued customer. The minute we were given our menu the waitress (possibly owner) asked what we wanted to order, we asked for a minute longer, and then she never came back. We had to wave her down to order and when we did I politely requested that my ocean trout be "underdone" and she said yes and wrote it down. 45 minutes later she came to the table and asked us if we had finished, yet we hadn't even received our meals, she said she would see how much longer. She came back and said almost here, and repeated this several times. The meals finally came and my ocean trout was completely overdone and was dry. It wasn't a huge request but I asked her if it could be redone as it was much too overcooked. She went to see the chef and came back and said that is how he cooks it, and it is grilled in the oven at 600C and has to be that high otherwise the fish would be raw. I've never heard such rubbish in my life! I cook ocean trout and eat out regularly and it is always slightly underdone and pink in the middle eg breaks apart with your fork - delicious and juicy. She continued to argue the point with me and then could see I was not happy so she offered me a "free" meal to make up for it so I ordered the other fish which was barrumundi but pleaded he don't do it in the oven, rather he do it in the frypan which he did. It was still overcooked as I struggled to cut through the fish and the skin, however the other things on the plate were really delicious. We finished our meals and yet 45 mins after our dirty plates were still in front of us while she proceeded to clean the table next to us, so we put a dirty plate on that table to give them the hint, to no avail, our dirty plates still sat on our table until we had to move them ourselves. Then the piece de resistance is when the bill came and the fish was on the bill. My friend mentioned this to the waitress who argued the point, then she brought out her husband who again argued the point until it got so embarassing and upsetting it ruined the evening. It's unbelievable that in such a fabulous part of Sydney with great restaurants that this awful treatment can happen. They need to get their act together, have some professional training and treat the customer accordingly!

Approximate cost: $30

This review is for Happyland Asian Cuisine, North Turramurra NSW

verified email - 20 Mar 2014

Great little local serving tasty food. Great when we don't feel like cooking, we grab a few dishes on the way home and always enjoy them. Don't taste like their loaded with MSG. People are very friendly and welcoming and happy to give them my business. Good choices and quite a large menu - always very fresh!

This review is for Opera Bar, Sydney NSW

verified email - 20 Mar 2014

Brilliant place to have a drink and admire what a fantastic city we live in - provided the weather is good. We went last week when the Queen Mary 2 was in and the atmosphere was buzzing. I'd never been before and couldn't believe how many ppl were there - lots of eye candy and people watching - very interesting! Drinks are a bit pricey but you'd expect that being in the city and in that location. Food is good, bit on the pricey side once again but good choices and a good idea when you're out drinking. The place is very popular, sometimes hard to find a seat - we had a fun night!

This review is for Jasmin Leichhardt, Leichhardt NSW

verified email - 20 Mar 2014

Love the food here, one of the better Leb restaurants I have been too with a great selection. I don't mind the ambience as I notice some others weren't happy with it - each to their own. Food is really tasty, authentic Lebanese, love the dips to start with - super tasty and fresh - gets your taste buds going. Loved the lamb and the fatoush salad. Def be going back!

This review is for Papardelle, Haberfield NSW

verified email - 20 Mar 2014

Make sure you book - and even that's difficult unless booking in advance - but that's a good sign as the food is absolutely delicious, authentic, fresh and tasty! A busy happening place with good atmosphere, good service and of course fantastic food. Desserts also delicious and not to be missed - highly recommend!

This review is for La Disfida, Haberfield NSW

verified email - 20 Mar 2014

Authentic tasty pizzas, so fresh and not piled up like pizza hut, you can actually taste how fresh they are - with excellent crust - yummo! The daily specials are fantastic, we shared the zucchini flowers with goats cheese, and the arancini balls - both fantastic. The desserts were also so delicious - I really couldn't fault anything. Difficult to make a booking as only 6.00 or 8.15, both times didn't suit however we just turned up and got a table outside in less than 3 minutes. Lovely wait staff - authentic Italian and very friendly - really recommend, we're going there again next week!

Approximate cost: $26

This review is for Pad Thai House, Glebe NSW

verified email - 09 Mar 2014

Good little local, great menu and lovely fresh food. The value is fantastic for what you get, never leave hungry and always satisfied. Service is friendly, it's a busy little place and deservedly so!

This review is for Thai Pothong Restaurant & Gift Shop, Newtown NSW

verified email - 09 Mar 2014

Fantastic authentic Thai food, been consistently high quality over the years, never disappoint. They are v busy and always a buzzing atmosphere. Food is so delicious, fresh and tasty - never had a bad meal here!

Approximate cost: $22

This review is for Mezzapica, Leichhardt NSW

verified email - 09 Mar 2014

Yummy cakes - always delicious and fresh and a huge selection. They also make occasion cakes and have some interesting ones in the window on display - they can make anything! I highly recommend their cannoli - espesh the ricotta - yummo!

This review is for Aperitivo, Leichhardt NSW

verified email - 09 Mar 2014

dined here twice and enjoyed the food both times. has a very extensive menu and always has daily specials. i had the risotto marinara and it was quite yummy. everybody else enjoyed their meals and it's quite nice sitting outside the front as lots to look at! prices are reasonable and almost the same as bar italia with better service!

Approximate cost: $24