Reviews of Il Grappolo (252)
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My wife and I went for a Sunday lunch. The restaurant was quiet with a nice Italian atmosphere. The light Italian music playing in the background added to the pleasant atmosphere. The food overall was average. Our shared arancini balls were good and we would rate them an 8/10. My wife’s spaghetti carbonara she scored a 7/10, but my ravioli with spinach and ricotta was overly wet/sloppy and quite tasteless and scores a very low 4/10. The dishes were pretty well priced for their portions, but not for their quality. The wine was well priced and enjoyable. The service was terrible though, and it is worth mentioning that we were barely waited on. Every time we wanted something we had to gain the two waiters’ attention with much difficulty. From sit-down to final payment this was the case. We felt as if they were not in the least concerned about us and were ignoring us. This left us with a bad overall impression of the place. We both feel that with better attention to the customers’ needs this place could really make a grand impression as it has many attributes that lend to it being a traditional trattoria. We feel that we will return to give it another go, but aren’t overly confident that they’ll impress a second time around.
Very good food and wine menu. Very friendly service. Thanks.
Rushed by the staff as was told we had to be off the table by7.25pm for a 6pm booking - which I made 2 weeks ago - the only available time. Food is good but this is my second experience of poor service at this venue and we’ve been trying to support local businesses in COVID. Specials were sold out at 6.35pm and told unavailable - even though our waitress confirmed there was a portion left. Left the restaurant at 7.40pm due to the poor experience - only half the restaurant was full and several tables for 4 remained empty with no one Arriving to fill them. Disappointing service apart from one waitress who knew what service was and continually apologised to us. No wonder Balmain is dead at 8pm every night!!! So many other Italian restaurants to choose from who understand hospitality and make their guests feel welcome. Do not recommend this place.
Fantastic food and service always consistent. Do a decent negroni too
Nice pizza and service the best at Sydney..Ciao ciao ciao
delicious food - loved the zucchini flowers and the john dory
A delicious meal served with discreet attention it was a joy to return
The food was excellent with great service Would recommend strongly
Food always great, staff very friendly and within walking distance from home..
So wonderful to celebrate friends’ birthdays out and about! Shared entrees. Yummy mains and Tiramisu and limoncello sorbet cocktail never cease to impress!
Swift service as we were there at 6.30pm. Food is exceptional especially the garlic prawns and bruschetta.
The staff forgot our main course, so we paid for the entree and left to go to another restaurant with some service
Food is always great! The service is usually spot on. But they must have been having an off night. The food came out in good time, but the ordering was slow at every point through the night. But it won't stop me going back.
Il Grapolo doesn't disappoint; Service food and atmosphere wonderful. Only gripe was that it was so hot in the restaurant; Air con please!
Great pizza and service. Price good also. Will return again
Love going here thr food is always delicious! Gnocchi and semifreddo are my favourite.
Went for a birthday celebration.Great location,service and atmosphere! Will be back.
Overall very good, one of the waiters could be more friendly.
Lovely meal, food is always amazing. Service is top notch. A real local treasure
Great local restaurant, great food, wine & staff, we love coming here!
Excellent strongly recommended. No complaints at all. Will return soon
Nice food, lovely atmosphere.Service is a little slow however if you call staff they are ok.
LOVED the tagliatelle, staff were amazing ! Hidden local gem
Have always loved this restaurant but standard has really gone down with poor service.
Our dinner was delicious. We’ve been there four times before and the food is consistently excellent. The staff are helpful and courteous. It is my favourite Italian restaurant.
Great little local restaurant with vibrant atmosphere. Excellent food and service.
Great food and service as always. I highly recommend it
Great food & staff, really enjoyed dinner there with driends
A consistently great restaurant and one of our favourite spots!
though early booking - chose side patio for quietness & conversation - staff attentive
Service was very slow , food was good without being exceptional Very noisy
First visit very very good - will be back thanks
The service was efficient and friendly and the food was delicious
Amazing food, very relaxing and underrated. Fresh simple cuisine, always great
We always enjoy the food and service at Il Grappolo and the fact that it remains a BYO restaurant as well. Very few of good quality left.
Staff warm, friendly, and helpful, getting the balance right between looking after our needs and leaving us to ourselves. Will be back.
One of our favourite restaurants to go for family get togethers. Never disappoints.
Great restaurant - good food and atmosphere and friendly staff
Always good food and service. A bit noisy but it was Friday night!
A true local gem. Shared plates were fantastic and the service was great
Authentic Italian food and great service see you again very soon
great atmosphere, attentive staff, and good food. A pleasant experience.
We had a reservation so there wasn't a waiting time! Great service with wonderful food! We'll be coming back :)
Food was OK. Some stars (pasta, desserts) Pizzas rather average. Probably would not return.
Great food in the local area with good service to boot....
Great little restaurant with delicious food and great efficient service
Fantastic food and service. First time visitor and I’ll certainly be back again.
We really enjoyed a relaxing long lunch. Delicious food and friendly wait staff. Highly recommended.
It was an absolute dog fight to get a table Inside as requested. We got bumped because a bigger table came in. It was our anniversary dinner and we felt like we weren’t valued at all - even though we eat there semi regularly. If it wasn’t for the lovely woman that looked after us - I think her name was Sandra?? - the night would have been very disappointing. The food as usual was too notch, the process just could have been better
Food is great and staff friendly and attentive. Inside is a little noisy but that is half the fun and if you like a quieter meal there are outside tables.