Li'l Darlin Crows Nest — Restaurant in Sydney

I walked in thinking this was just a normal bar-style dining spot, but I was pleasantly surprised. The food here is much better than expected, and it honestly impressed me. The crispy Peking duck pizza was the star—it tasted exactly like a legit Peking duck wrap but in pizza form. Such a clever and delicious idea. Another standout was the cheese pizza with honey—one of the few places in Sydney where I’ve found this, and it worked perfectly with the richness of the cheese. We also tried tapas on their Wednesday special for $12.50, which is such good value. The burrata with porcini mushrooms (highly recommended by the staff) was a great balance of freshness, oil, and a hint of spice. Everything paired nicely with the cocktails, which were just as enjoyable. Overall, a fantastic spot with different promotions throughout the week—definitely worth...

We took a little gamble and tried a brand new venue in Crows Nest last night. We thought we would support a new place having just opened on Tuesday night. Okay first off, we were greeted by the friendliest staff and quickly seated at our booth. Super comfortable place with a variety of seating configurations, we chose a booth for its semi private set up and loved it. We were walked through an extensive cocktail and drinks list and I had the best Margarita I have ever tasted. That was followed by a range of delicious tapas style dishes. I am not a pizza guy but opted for a crispy duck thin crust offering and am now a complete pizza convert! The place was full, the service was quick and friendly, the food and drinks, amazing, I cannot fault this place and will be back...

Checked out Li'l Darlin in Crows Nest, and honestly, it was a pretty solid find. The vibe was a bit on the quieter side, but hey, that might’ve just been because we came at a chill time. And you know what? Sometimes a little peace and quiet isn’t the worst thing.

But let’s get to the important stuff: the food and drinks. Absolute winners. Every bite and sip was spot on. And the staff? Total legends. Super friendly, attentive, and just the right amount of chatty—like they’ve mastered that fine art of being around when you need them but never hovering.

Definitely a new favorite spot to hit up. I’ll be back (probably with a slightly louder crowd next time to get the energy...