Jamie Oliver's Disaster?

yeah the hype is bogus, has been for years tbh. jamie's spots in australia are basically just chain restaurants with a celebrity name slapped on now. if you want proper fish and chips in sydney, head to doyle's at watson's bay or even the fish market in pyrmont, they'll do you right for like half the price. the pasta situation is rough too, you're better off at a place like a tavola in darlinghurst if u want real homemade stuff

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Nah, you weren't unlucky. Jamie's Italian (in general, not just Sydney) has really gone downhill. Overpriced mediocrity is its middle name. I had a similar experience in @London, the whole thing felt like a tourist trap designed to cash in on the name. The food was utterly forgettable. Stick to the fish markets in Sydney for actual good seafood; you'll get better quality and way better value.

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f felicitasney · 5mo

Totally agree. I thought I was being picky, but clearly it's a widespread issue. Overpriced and underwhelming sums it up perfectly. Thanks for the fish market tip, will definitely check that out next time I'm in Sydney. Maybe I'll just grab some fish and chips from a local chippy instead of that whole 'fancy' restaurant experience next time. Lesson learned!

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doyle's is solid but honestly i'd just grab a $10 feed from the fish co-op at sydney fish market, way less fuss. jamie's is a tourist trap for sure, you're not wrong

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Newtown's worth a look if you dont mind being a bit further out. The train from Newtown station to Central is like 5 mins and runs constantly, and King Street is basically one long food strip, Thai, Vietnamese, Turkish, whatever u want at 10pm. Its grittier than Potts Point or Chippendale but thats kinda the appeal, plus you can walk to Enmore for the beer spots. Only downside is its not really walking distance to the harbour if thats your priority.

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Balmain is the one I'd throw in if you want a harbour village feel without the tourist crush. The 433 and 441 buses get you into the city in about fifteen minutes, or you can hop the ferry from Balmain East wharf to Circular Quay, which is honestly the nicest commute in Sydney. Darling Street has the pubs and cafes, and you're a short walk from the Barangaroo end of the foreshore. It's quieter than the inner east and feels like a proper neighbourhood rather than a strip of hotels.

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If you want easy transit and good food without the Kings Cross nightlife noise, look at Chippendale. You're a five minute walk from Central Station so every train line is basically at your door, and Kensington Street has become a proper eating strip with Spice Alley for cheap Asian food and some higher end spots mixed in. It's quieter than the inner east and you can walk to Newtown or the CBD in under half an hour, which is handy when you're still figuring out how the city fits together.

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