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Italian

Shop 3 / 386 Darling Street, Balmain NSW

9 Reviews

Best Known For

Authentic Italian traditional food, hand-made pasta, gnocchi and ravioli. We cater for any dietary requirement. We have gluten free and vegetarian options.

Location & Map

Shop 3 / 386 Darling Street, Balmain 2041 NSW - See Map

Opening Hours

Mon  11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Mon  5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tue  11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tue  5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wed  11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wed  5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thu  11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Thu  5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri  11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fri  5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sat  11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sat  5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sun  11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sun  5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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Member Reviews (9)

Jessica_Retro

Fresh Pasta and Gnocchi are the highlights here! Cozy and warm
Great night out in this little restaurant, look out for the stairs from Darling street!
Don’t miss out to have a real taste of hand-made Italian pastas. We really enjoyed the seafood pastas as well the crab ravioli with crustaceans sauce. All was sublime and dessert was so fresh and light. We highly recommend this Italian restaurant who is looking for quality and good price. Definitely coming back.

MariaVersus

Highly recommended for Italian food! Best in Balmain
Great little Italian restaurant, very nice add to Balmain! The entrees were so tasty especially the zucchini flowers! The pasta pappardelle with lamb and the ravioli crab were very delicious and nicely presented. The salad had a nice dressing and presentation, Service was attentive and friendly
Will be back, Highly recommended the tiramisu and lemon cremino. Great price and portions compare to other restaurants, will be back soon.

Gastro3490

Must try in Sydney - Best pasta and gnocchi
Very good pasta and gnocchi! Our group of 12 guests really enjoyed this cozy restaurant. The food was to die for and the quality is excellent for the price

Angiedave56

Best Italian in Sydney - Cozy restaurant. Freshly cooked meals / Pasta and gnocchi for sale too!!
Simo’s Kitchen is a gem! From the moment you walk in, you feel like you've been transported to Italy. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxing meal.
The food is amazing. The chefs clearly know what they're doing – every dish is crafted with care. The ravioli and gnocchi are perfect, fresh and delicious. You can tell they use top-quality ingredients.
The wine list is impressive too. There’s a great selection of Italian wines, and the staff is really helpful if you need a recommendation.
What really stands out is the food level and desserts. Extensive menu ready to delight any tastebud. Everyone is so friendly and attentive, making sure you have a great dining experience.
If you’re looking for authentic Italian food and a warm, welcoming vibe, Simo’s is the place to go. I can’t recommend it enough!

Timbrodlere

Must visit Italian Restaurant in Balmain Sydney - Great Authentic Italian Mediterranean food
This isn’t just another restaurant – it’s an experience. The chefs here, trained in Italy’s finest culinary schools, bring an unmatched level of artistry to every dish. From the hand-made pastas and gnocchi, each bite is a testament to his expertise. The ingredients are top-notch: imported truffles, fresh mozzarella, seafood and meats. The authenticity of the flavors is something you simply won’t find anywhere else. Skilful made desserts too, great to end a fantastic dinner.
And the wine list? Incredible. An extensive selection of Italian wines curated to perfectly complement the menu. The recommendations are always spot-on.
The ambiance, the service, the flavors – everything is great. Simo’s Kitchen isn’t just about dining; it’s about delighting. Trust me, you’ll leave not just satisfied, but spellbound. A must-visit!

Rosseva

Sublime Italian pastas and gnocchi
Great spot for authentic Italian food! we were a group of 5 people and we ordered few different dishes and they were all delicious. Tasty, well presented and good value for money and portions. The risotto with ossobuco was divine, other highlights were the linguine with crab and gnocchi with half lobster. nice selection of wine and spritz, and mouthwatering desserts. Warm atmosphere and nice music. service was attentive and we had a great night! will be back soon !

johnaltamery

Best Italian Restaurant in Sydney
We had an amazing night at simos kitchen, the place was packed and the food was delicious and tasty. Pastas and gnocchi were so good. Big credit to the chef doing everything on his own in a small tiny kitchen. Service staff was busy but efficient and attentive.
Desserts are sublime too. Value for money and nice portions.
Extensive selection of spritz, great wines too .
Highly recommended, will be back soon!

Marc99

Great Italian Restaurant in Balmain
We dine here for a special occasion and was really surprised with such a n incredible high level of freshness and ingredients used. Good price and portions! The highlights for us were the gnocchi and the scoglio pasta with squid ink linguine. The dessert zabaglione was made by the order and the tiramisu’ was the best I ever had. Very good balanced flavours! Our new fav restaurant in the area!
The service was knowledgeable and efficient. Ambience is very cozy and relaxing
Well Done ! Will be back soon :)

Elisamontery

Fresh and creativity, fresh pastas. Amazing food and portions
The highlights were the pastas and gnocchi for us. Great selection of dishes and amazing creations. Worth the visit