Balmain guidebook
Balmain Restaurants
List of recommended dining options in and around Balmain
Traditional italian fare, with a modern take.
Lovely decor and vibe in a sandstone space
Great entrees, pizzas are a must try (we love the Margherita, the Diavola and the Contadina)
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cappello Pizzeria
79 Darling StTraditional italian fare, with a modern take.
Lovely decor and vibe in a sandstone space
Great entrees, pizzas are a must try (we love the Margherita, the Diavola and the Contadina)
Perfect for long lunch, with friends or family
The food is great, portions are good and seem really nice wine selections
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alegrias Spanish Tapas / Currently closed for Renovations. Re-opening September
124 Terry StreetPerfect for long lunch, with friends or family
The food is great, portions are good and seem really nice wine selections
Perfect for romantic dinner
Definitely try the Baklava
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Efendy Restaurant
79 Elliott StPerfect for romantic dinner
Definitely try the Baklava
They do a nice burger, and try the fish on the menu too.
Good option if you'd like to eat some vegetarian fare.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our Place on Darling
225 Darling StThey do a nice burger, and try the fish on the menu too.
Good option if you'd like to eat some vegetarian fare.
Friendly staff, great service and amazing food.
Pizza with prosciutto comes highly recommended, and this once prized local secret is now a well known destination for fans of good Italian food, in a neighbourhood where there is no shortage of Italian options, this one is a cut above.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rosso Pomodoro Balmain
360 Darling StFriendly staff, great service and amazing food.
Pizza with prosciutto comes highly recommended, and this once prized local secret is now a well known destination for fans of good Italian food, in a neighbourhood where there is no shortage of Italian options, this one is a cut above.
Balmain: What's On Around Balmain
A list of places/activities that might be of interest
Take a late brunch at the fish markets in Pyrmont - great food, walk around the stalls and pick your meal for the day and take some home for dinner too. Always a great day out.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fish Market station
Take a late brunch at the fish markets in Pyrmont - great food, walk around the stalls and pick your meal for the day and take some home for dinner too. Always a great day out.
Try the trial fencing class - cost $20 or so, and you can see if you are worthy of a Valyrian blade.
Great fun, good instructors and you are well protected, so get those blades out. En garde!
Sydney Sabre
150 Victoria RoadTry the trial fencing class - cost $20 or so, and you can see if you are worthy of a Valyrian blade.
Great fun, good instructors and you are well protected, so get those blades out. En garde!
Check out the stand up action and sample the local comedians.
Can be hit or miss, but is always entertaining
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Workers Bar & Kitchen
292 Darling StCheck out the stand up action and sample the local comedians.
Can be hit or miss, but is always entertaining
Go for a swim, refresh yourself and work up an appetite
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dawn Fraser Baths
Fitzroy AvenueGo for a swim, refresh yourself and work up an appetite
Take a walk in the park, bring a blanket and soak the sun or just make some new friends
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elkington Park
42 Glassop StTake a walk in the park, bring a blanket and soak the sun or just make some new friends
Hunt for a bargain, or sample some desserts
Great markets, we love the vibe and the energy of the place and it's always a good place to get a sausage roll or two
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Balmain Market
Curtis RoadHunt for a bargain, or sample some desserts
Great markets, we love the vibe and the energy of the place and it's always a good place to get a sausage roll or two
If you haven't figured out yet, we have a bit of a sweet tooth.
And we'll travel long distances to try one of this sinful treats. Have one before you go home, you'll have reason to come back!
Nútie Donuts
13 Beattie StIf you haven't figured out yet, we have a bit of a sweet tooth.
And we'll travel long distances to try one of this sinful treats. Have one before you go home, you'll have reason to come back!