Very recommendable. I was in Sydney last week as a visitor from Melbourne. I have always had trouble finding the 'just right ' place in Sydney to have a casual dinner without having to go to a place one step up from a cafeteria .. Now, through a friends recommendation, I have found the perfect place.. The moment you arrive at Big Mama 's the friendly warm atmosphere wraps around you.. Here is a warm greeting ,a big smile a pre booked 7pm table ready and waiting and a bustle that 's just right.. Crisp table linen,comprtable chairs, space to move between tables .The place was crowded (full that is yet the noise level was perfectly reasonable.. couples , families, suits, a couple of birthdays.....
The lighting in this traditional restaurant is perfect, the noise level is good too, you can have a conversation without screaming, but it’s not too quiet either, nice background music is playing, old tasteful songs. <br/ <br/ The steak was made perfectly to my liking (medium rare), compliments to the chef <br/ <br/ I very much enjoyed the accents of the wait staff, it made a traditional restaurant in Australia an escape to Italy. The service from each of them was flawless, polite, welcoming and my favourite, attention to detail. Holding the door open when patrons leave is a very nice touch.<br/ <br/ Paper tablecloths on the tables which are perfect for kids to draw on if you bring your own...
We went to Big Mama for dessert only and left wishing we had come for mains as well! I would have rated it higher but the tables were crammed in a wee bit too much making conversations and trying to get to the restroom a bit difficult!!! The staff also seemed a bit run off their feet and their set up for payment at the table rather than paying at the door on your way out was awkward. We ended up waiting for the bill to be brought over then waiting some more for the EFTPOS machine to be brought over. All in all I would definitely go back but maybe early in the evening to beat the madness!
Big Limoncello's!. Thoroughly enjoyed Big Mama's (1st room) for a friends birthday last night. Lovely homely atmosphere, busy for a Tuesday night and sensational food. Shared a few starters between the 6 of us (olives, bread, bufalina con prosciutto e pomodoro and affettati misti), swordfish (special), claypot rabbit and lobster linguine were all amazing. Delicious hearty dishes, generous portions, great wine list and fairly reasonably priced. Very friendly, attentive service, if a little too much. Massive limoncellos to see us on our way! Keen to go again.
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This neighbourhood Italian trattoria is a warm, inviting place with familiar menu comforting food. Start with a delicious, creamy ball of burrata perfect with salty prosciutto fresh tomatoes. Or the Arancini which is lightly coated with gooey cheesy rissotto centres. Pastas are generous, hearty, delicious flavoursome. Desserts are the usual classic. The pannacotta was a little too dense but tiramisu was a great pick me up.
This is a nice place but from my point of view the portions are too small for the price! I've been to many Italian restaurants and its never like that! I ordered a pumpkin tortellini and that was just ok, nothing that I would come back for! My portion was really small for Italian food! My friends had a seafood linguine and they were really happy with it though!
I was suggested to try this Italian restaurant and I was not disappointed.We started with calamari, then pasta with meatballs, gnocchi with cheese and we shared a dessert with meringue and berries.It was everything really good and the service was nice too.
I love this neighbourhood gem. Elegant, vibarant and delicious (if you choose well). They do pasta well. The prociutto with fig and blue cheese was absolutely delicious. Good wine selection and friendly staff.
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We ordered a delivery for Friday night. It all came on time. Portions were very generous and food was delicious. Great food and service.
I love late night diningIt reminds of Europe where everything stays open late and you can have a full meal at 11pm.
