Darling Pavilion — Restaurant in Sydney

Nestled opposite Tumbalong Park, this place offers a range of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine along with a selection of classic pub favourites.

We ordered: Fresh Burrata / pear, pepitas, toasted quinoa, baba ghanoush, pita Salmon Tartare / fennel, fried capers, herb oil, sesame rice crackers Freshly Fried Corn Chips / guacamole & green tomato salsa Smoked Beef Brisket Ragout / rigatoni, cherry tomato, rocket, pecorino Steak Sandwich / grilled beef, caramelised onions, gorgonzola, rocket, horseradish mayo Schnitzel Parmigiana / parmesan & herb crumbed chicken breast, Napolitana sauce, double smoked ham, mozzarella Basilica / gin, basil, lime Classic Margarita

Everything was delicious, but the standout dish was that Steak Sandwich. Despite the steak being a little difficult for me to bite into, the flavour was incredible and reminded me of this one particular steak sandwich I had in the States back in 2010, which I still think about to this day.

The open plan theatre style kitchen adds to the beautiful ambience, while the balance of indoor and outdoor seating creates the perfect setting for any occasion. And if you happen to visit on a Thursday like we did, you’re in for a treat with a live DJ spinning tunes that set the mood just right.

So whether you’re looking for a casual meal with friends or a lively night out, Darling Pavilion promises an unforgettable experience that takes pub dining to a...

We had a booking for 4 people on a Sunday night (I’m not sure if it was requested or not on the booking) but we were seated outside. It had been raining but fortunately the covers were down and heaters were on so we did stay warm and dry. Two of us arrived early and we were seated quick and it was comfortable but once the other two people from our party arrived it became quite squishy especially once food and drinks were on the table. We ordered through the QR code at the table which had a surcharge and requested a tip. Personally I don’t agree with this as the service becomes almost non existent. We ordered a few rounds of drinks and we had empty glasses sitting on our table for ages. The food was served relatively quick and was extremely tasty. The steak was cooked a little more than medium but was fortunately still tender and delicious. Serving sizes were very generous. Unfortunately (perhaps because we were seated outside) there was not much service beyond bringing our drinks/meals. There was no staff there to check on our meals and one of us had to go and grab our own water for the...

I just had the worst restaurant experience since coming to Sydney. We were overcharged around $98.30 for our order and I really understand this mistake will be happen but not a single apology was offered for the mistake. Staff told me waiting refund money back around 5 days. I just order 2 cocktail and 3dishes. The waitress who brought our cocktails was rude and even took the table sign number away when I mentioned we had also ordered food. She acted inappropriately for a customer service and made me feel unwelcome. The food was incredibly salty, the fried calamari and barramundi were a disaster. The only positive was one runner who treated us well and work hard than other staff. This was the first time I felt need to complain, but this experience really upset me. They need to train their staff properly, as a decent-looking restaurant means nothing if the people in it treat customers badly. Act like we're asking for free food!!!! I don’t know how you get 5 star for me no star for this service at all.

Thanks for showing me how inadequately you can treat me...