The Cottage Balmain
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From a glance, a gorgeous restaurant with a stylish and thematic interior design that really exudes a casual, yet dear atmosphere. We were seated quickly upon entering and welcomed with fantastic hospitality from the staff. We had the burrata and beets, sourdough w/ butter, oysters for sides, and a steak and schnitzel as mains. The burrata was served with sliced beetroot and greens- a better word would be overwhelmed instead of served tbh. The burrata was really nice though, i dont know how chefs do it but it was just as good as I remembered it elsewhere. The oysters were also great, as per her words since she ate it. The sourdough though, gosh, that was probably the tastiest chunky slice of bread ive ever had. It was soft and fluffy and just… great, so great. And paired with butter? Good heavens. The highlight for me was certainly the schnitzel, it was cooked to a perfect crisp, flavour, delivered in such a manner I cant even explain. The mash was hidden underneath it, and it was an interesting blend of flavours, it was a slightly runny mash, and tasted a lot like ranch, though I didn’t realise until she told me. The steak was unfortunately quite lacking, it was bland and terribly dry, even after being drenched with sauce, it was remarkably hard to ingest it after having such good food. The chips were really nice though. It totalled over a hundred, but it was a nice experience!
stefanstefan
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We recently had the pleasure of dining at The Cottage, Balmain to celebrate my son's engagement, and the experience was truly wonderful. Before our visit, I reached out to the restaurant to inquire about accessibility, as my elderly mother has difficulty with stairs. Jess, who took my call, was incredibly accommodating and ensured we could use an alternate entry with minimal stairs. Her thoughtfulness and care left a lasting impression. The lunch itself was beautiful—delicious food, a charming venue, and impeccable service. A special mention to Bella, who looked after our table with such attention to detail, ensuring everything was perfect throughout our visit. We were having such a good time we forgot to take photos - we got one though - lovely arancini. I wholeheartedly recommend The Cottage, Balmain for its outstanding hospitality and exceptional dining experience.
Kirsten McKinnonKirsten McKinnon
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On a cold and overcast Sunday, my friends and I braved the world and ate lunch at this cozy place. The decor was very welcoming and it’s the kind of place where you want to stay for hours and eat everything on the menu. The Steak Frites was a hit and the fries were perfectly seasoned. The cauliflower was moorish but the Burrata and the Nourish salad was a letdown. Both lacked flavour and the tomatoes were not at all ripe. Perhaps as tomatoes are a summer fruit, it’s best taken off the menu until it’s the right season. I wanted to try every dessert but alas, my wallet and stomach said no. Great service. They’re friendly and fast. I’ll be back when I have many hours to spend eating and drinking myself silly.
StephanieStephanie
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I went to The Cottage Balmain on last Saturday afternoon to have brunch with my friends. We had an outside table which was nice and comfortable for a big group with children. I had one scallop, the steak frites and one iced latte. Food was luscious and more to Asian taste. My friends had nourish salad, crab spaghetti, duck Maryland and skull island tiger prawns,… They loved it. However, the kids were not happy with their orange juice, and staff were nice when asking them to change to different drinks. All of us liked our dessert, ice cream and tiramisu. The atmosphere in this area is cozy and friendly.
Trong Tien Phan NguyenTrong Tien Phan Nguyen
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Great food. Service from the wait staff we got was disappointing though. Be came back to our table twice asking if we wanted drinks even though we ordered drinks with him! And then he really rushed us out. I understand the 2 hour time limit on dining, but we were told the next booking was half an hour away so we ran 10 mins later. The waiter rushing us and asking whether we were done with a shared plate twice within 2 mins when there was clearly food on it still was uncalled for. A nicer way would have been to offer to pack the food away for us. It was a pity because the ambience was beautiful.
Lina TLina T
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Perfect location, great table by the window with slight breeze coming in through the windows, Covid safe and tables spaced out appropriately. The service was wonderful, very attentive and the food was sophisticated, tasty and fantastic. We had six entree share plates between 3 of us and it was plenty of food. Kingfish Tartare, Baked Goats Cheese and Arancini were delicious. Extensive wine and beverage list though we went non alcoholic, also with great choices. Cloudy pear and cinnamon drink too was yum and I loved the simple yet clever garnish. I'll definitely be back to The Cottage.
Natalie WalkaNatalie Walka
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Nearby Attractions Of The Cottage Balmain
White Bay Cruise Terminal
Birchgrove Oval
Mort Bay Park
Elkington Park
Gladstone Park
Penny Four's
Dawn Fraser Baths
DOGUE Balmain
Deep Blue Charters Australia - Deep Sea Fishing Charters Sydney
Soul Agenda Yoga & Pilates

White Bay Cruise Terminal
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Birchgrove Oval
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Mort Bay Park
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Elkington Park
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Cottage Balmain
The London Hotel
Bald Rock Hotel
Gigi's Pizza Balmain
The Welcome Hotel
Rosso Balmain
The Dry Dock
The Riverview Hotel
DiCK's Hotel Balmain
The Balmain Hotel
Sackville Hotel

The London Hotel
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Bald Rock Hotel
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Gigi's Pizza Balmain
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The Welcome Hotel
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Basic Info
Address
342 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
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+61 2 8084 8185
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Website
thecottagebalmain.com.au
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4.6
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Share plates, pizzas and cocktails in a warm space with a vintage vibe, plus a leafy courtyard.
attractions: White Bay Cruise Terminal, Birchgrove Oval, Mort Bay Park, Elkington Park, Gladstone Park, Penny Four's, Dawn Fraser Baths, DOGUE Balmain, Deep Blue Charters Australia - Deep Sea Fishing Charters Sydney, Soul Agenda Yoga & Pilates, restaurants: The London Hotel, Bald Rock Hotel, Gigi's Pizza Balmain, The Welcome Hotel, Rosso Balmain, The Dry Dock, The Riverview Hotel, DiCK's Hotel Balmain, The Balmain Hotel, Sackville Hotel
