Macelleria Newtown — Restaurant in Sydney

I went to try this place as I read super nice reviews about it and I love my steaks. Spent 130 dollars on a dinner for 2. We ordered the eye fillet, the mushroom beef burger, the scotch fillet, two sides of prawns, rustic fries, mushroom sauce, lychee daiquiri, apple cider and a ciabatta bread. EVERYTHING WAS UNDER SEASONED. Like bland. I had to add salt and pepper to everything we ordered. The prawns were good but again not seasoned at all 7/10 The eye fillet was cooked to perfection but it was not seasoned at all 9/10 The scotch fillet was chewy and tough. I asked for it to be cooked to a medium but it was so tough and dry and not seasoned at all 3/10 The rustic fries were solid. Crispy, crunchy, delicious 10/10 The beef burger we got at first was dry and probably one of the worst burgers I’ve had it was a 2/10 BUT THEN we sent it back and they sent us a fresh one that wasn’t over cooked and it jumped to a 7/10 so good on them for fixing it. The mushroom sauce was good and seasoned well 8/10 The ciabatta was a a disappointment I wouldn’t even rate it. It was a 0. The oil they gave with it tasted like bland olive oil, it was disgusting , the bread was not seasoned, it arrived to my table absolutely cold. NO ONE LIKES COLD BREAD. Infuse the oil with chill not just throw a spoon of chill into olive oil. the bread completely threw me off. we ate a piece each and left it. :( The drinks were pretty decent. I was super sad with my experience, I’ve been wanting to try this place since I moved to Sydney. And now I’m just sad. :( I didn’t even take pictures of the food as I was so hungry. Took a video instead but can’t upload it here. I’ve attached a picture of...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Macelleria in Newtown, Sydney, and it was nothing short of a delightful experience!

The highlight for me was undoubtedly the mouthwatering rump meal priced at a reasonable $25.90. The quality of the meat was exceptional, perfectly cooked to my liking. It's not easy to find such a delectable and well-priced rump in the heart of Sydney, making Macelleria a true gem for meat lovers.

I also indulged in the lamb skewer, priced at a pocket-friendly $9.90. The skewer was bursting with flavor, a testament to the chef's skill and commitment to quality ingredients. It's a must-try for those looking to explore different textures and tastes.

What truly stood out, besides the fantastic food, was the impeccable service provided by the Asian waitress with the glasses. She was attentive, friendly, and made the dining experience truly special. Her recommendations were spot-on, and she added a personal touch that made the evening memorable.

The atmosphere at Macelleria is another highlight—a perfect blend of outback charm and modern comfort. It transports you to a rustic setting without compromising on the convenience of being in Newtown.

In summary, Macelleria is a hidden gem that offers not only a fantastic selection of well-priced meals but also a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether you're a local or just passing through, make sure to stop by and savor the flavors of this Aussie...

Sadly disappointed about this place. Appreciate Covid has had an impact on things overall but the quality was just not there. The two wines we had were of poor quality for the price - but it was busy and was happy for a table so didn’t make any drama about it . The olives and bread were fine as an entree. The mixed grills we ordered came out separately, they forgot one and again we understood as it was busy. Sides came out after we had finished the one mixed grill. An apology blamed the team. The mixed grill sadly was dry- very dry- we did request medium rare - didn’t happen. The brisket was bone dry and crispy - no flavour - basically over cooked. When we told the hostess there was a half hearted apology and then “are you ready to pay”- we just wanted to leave so paid in full. Was all about the $$$ and not the customer. Overall it was a complete miss and highly unlikely that we will return. For a bill that came to $220, it was not worth what we paid. Update: couldn’t find where to respond.

Thank you for your explanation and offer of a credit. When we return to your establishment again, which we will to be fair we won’t require the credit thank you - it’s more about the sincere apology which we have got. We will let you know when we do return as a courtesy and have changed my rating overall as your explanation is a fair response to the difficulties that you are...