
08 Feb 2023
From family-friendly pizza parlours to refined restaurants with waterfront views, these five Balmain restaurants have something for every occasion.
For a delicious dinner served with a side of breath-taking Sydney Harbour views, head to The Fenwick.
Set inside an historic sandstone building, this Balmain waterfront restaurant treats diners to majestic harbour views stretching from Barangaroo across to Luna Park.
Sourcing only the freshest seasonal produce and following an ethos around quality and simplicity, Executive Chef and owner Davide Rebeccato’s team plates up wholesome modern Australian fare from out of his restaurant’s refined digs.
Choose from mains like gnocchi with mushroom and pumpkin, barramundi with chickpea caponata and pork belly with sauteed cabbage.
Dining with a group? Tuck into a whole lamb shoulder with red wine reduction and garlic and rosemary roast potatoes. Perfect for sharing!
Dish Cult’s top pick: Beef sirloin with Jerusalem artichoke, cavolo nero and red wine jus ($54)
Spice up your life at Cantina Bar for a Mexican fiesta in Balmain that will have your taste buds dancing the salsa!
Taking inspiration from the cuisines of Mexico, Spain and Cuba, Cantina offers a tempting menu boasting all the classics like nachos, tacos, burritos, tostadas and more.
Gather up your amigos and step inside to find a colourful space decorated with kitsch toy figurines and Mexican flags.
It’s hard to go wrong here! Get the party started with a moreish guacamole dip served with crispy totopos.
What time is it? Taco time! Choose from a range of delicious taco fillings like lamb barbacoa, Baja California crispy fish and chipotle beef.
Dish Cult’s top pick: Duck carnitas tostadas ($20)
Located in the heart of Balmain, The Cottage is the perfect spot for a fun dinner party with friends, but with none of the dreaded washing up afterwards!
Housed in a beautiful sandstone terrace on Darling Street, enter a warm, homey interior furnished with vintage tables and chairs, eclectic knick-knacks and magical fairy lights.
Dining at The Cottage is like eating at a friend’s house, with a menu consisting of share-style main plates and pizzas perfect for a cosy night out with your closest pals.
Begin with Sydney rock oysters before moving to hearty shareable mains like spanner crab tagliatelle and harissa charred lamb fillets.
Pizza is always a hit and you can pick from toppings such as margherita, zucchini flower and bresaola (air-dried salted beef).
Dish Cult’s top pick: Wagyu rump ($49)
What’s better than burgers and fries? Burgers, fries and free ice cream! Head to this Balmain burger joint for juicy burgers and complimentary soft serve ice cream when you dine in.
Burgerhood grills some of the best burgers in Sydney, and the proof is in the pudding (or burger patty)!
These burger patties are made using free-range beef ground in-store from chuck and brisket, then grilled to perfection.
The result? Mouth watering burger options including the signature hood burger and classic cheeseburger, with a host of all-American sides on offer, like fries, hash browns, shakes and sodas.
Dish Cult’s top pick: Cheese burger double ($16.50)
Enjoy a family-friendly Italian pizza experience at Balmain’s best pizzeria, Rosso Pomodoro.
There’s no ham and pineapple to be found here! At Rosso Pomodoro, it’s all about authentic Italian toppings imported from overseas, placed on a thin, crispy base (made following a secret family recipe from Bologna), and finally, wood-fired to perfection.
Start with bruschetta and arancini before moving to the stars of the show – delectable pizzas like bresaola, funghi, saracena, capricciosa and porcini with prosciutto.
Got a sweet tooth? Indulge in Rosso Pomodoro’s signature dessert, a calzone filled with gooey Nutella and topped with almond flakes. Delizioso!
Dish Cult’s top pick: Quattro formaggi ($27)