Barbetta

Such a stylish and delicious Italian café in Sydney! Barbetta is one of the most beautiful cafés I’ve visited in Sydney. The interior is super chic and cozy, with a lovely retro Italian vibe that makes you want to stay longer. I ordered a coffee, a sandwich, and the crème brûlée—and everything was absolutely delicious. I was especially impressed by the crème brûlée. It’s surprisingly hard to find a really good one in Sydney, so I was so happy to finally enjoy one that was creamy, rich, and perfectly caramelised. The staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxed yet refined. It’s a great spot for brunch, lunch, or even just a sweet treat and coffee. I’ll definitely be back to try more from the menu!

I went here for lunch with a friend on Saturday around 12:30. The place was so busy - we got a table at the entrance, but as people kept coming in, they were queueing around our table - it was very uncomfortable. The food was good, service was nice, but the atmosphere during weekend lunchtime - not so great.

Fantastic place. Best breakfast menu I’ve seen full stop. Wonderful service. Wish we had this in Melbourne.

While working in the area we got coffees each morning. The staff were very friendly. Nice clean place and the coffees were great.

The food was amazing for the price, the flavours were unique and balanced. Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the interiors. The wine was nice and light and complimented the food very well. The service was quite selective and had to get their attention every time we needed to order, drinks, food and desert/ didn’t have water bottles on table and never came back to refill our water glasses- if this was better, it would have improved the experience overall. The service was professional and quick however. The atmosphere was great, wasn’t too loud and the table lighting helped increase the overall mood. Would love to come back here for another dinner!

I recently took part in the Risotto / Arancini Masterclass at Barbetta with my nephew as a special birthday gift for us to share and it was absolutely wonderful. He's always loved cooking, but one of his regrets has been not learning all the beautiful and authentic recipes from his Nonna (my mum), who's no longer with us. This class felt like a fun and meaningful way to reconnect with that tradition together. Carmelo is an exceptional chef and teacher - warm, engaging, patient and incredibly knowledgeable. He brings not only his culinary skill but a deep sense of Italian culture, passion and tradition to the experience. The class was relaxed, hands-on and so much fun. Even as someone who thought they knew their way around a risotto, I picked up new techniques and insights. It was the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon - we left with full hearts, full stomachs and great memories. Thank you so much Chef Carmelo and team! I can’t recommend Barbetta’s classes highly enough.

Ambience is lovely - very comfortable clean and typical of your Paddington area. Unfortunately the food was a big disappointment for the establishment and price point. The fritters were soggy and absolutely not crispy and in fact were placed on top of watery peas so how could it ever have been fritters is beyond me. The other dishes were a little too salty.

Highly recommend the cooking classes! Carmelo is such a knowledgeable and patient teacher, we had the best time and ate the softest most pillowy gnocchi of our lives! Can’t wait to make his gnocchi recipe at home and excited to return for more classes ☺️ Thanks Carmelo and team