Belgrave Cartel

We held a business meeting at this Italian restaurant, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. The atmosphere was calm, elegant, and welcoming — ideal for a focused yet relaxed conversation. The staff showed great awareness and consideration, seating us in a quiet area and timing the service perfectly to suit our meeting. The menu was thoughtfully structured, and the pacing of the courses was spot-on. We ordered the lasagna, which was easily one of the best we’ve ever had — rich, perfectly balanced, and clearly made with care and expertise. Throughout the meal, water was continuously refilled, beers were rotated seamlessly, and every detail was handled with genuine attentiveness. What truly stood out was the dedication of the team and the personal involvement of the owners — two brothers who clearly care deeply about both the food and the guest experience. Their presence and professionalism elevated the entire visit. An exceptional place for business meetings, special occasions, or simply enjoying outstanding Italian cuisine with impeccable service. Highly recommended.

Our first time and won’t be the last! Great service - really great! Food was delicious, we had the ragu, the lasagna and the spaghettoni, plus arancini entrees (and fries for our teenage son!). Great drinks menu. Really enjoyed our night.

Stopped in for a little cocktail before heading out for dinner. So we didn’t actually eat here, but I have heard the food is great. While the place was quiet when we arrive, it has a really cool vibe. Right in the heart of Manly, this is so worth popping into if you have a smaller group. Although I’m sure you book the joint out of you wanted a larger crowd. Had a margarita that was very nice.

Great atmosphere and amazing food! We had a booking, but the restaurant was busier than expected and our table was still taken when we arrived, so we had to wait around 20 minutes. The staff was really friendly and the owner kindly offered us free drinks while we waited — such a nice gesture. We left happy and would definitely go back!

What a great spot! very crowded when we attended, but well served by Liv, food arrived pretty quick and was absolutely delish. I had the sirloin, Trish had Gnocchi, both fantastic. Well done Belgrave cartel!!

What an awesome place! Can't believe I've never known this Italian gem is sitting right under my nose! Thank you to the team for making my brother and I feel so welcome. You guys are amazing and the Tuesday Pasta was DELICIOUS! Will definitely be back. Highly recommend!!!

Every time we come to Manly we come here at least a few times without exception. The buzz in this place is amazing. This place is authentic cool without even trying. They made my wife feel very special on her birthday.

An Absolute Gem for a Party! (Belgrave Cartel) We recently hosted my wife's 30th birthday party at Belgrave and I honestly can't recommend them highly enough! The staff were accommodating and friendly, making the planning process completely stress-free and ensuring everything ran smoothly on the day. The food and drinks were delicious, receiving Negroni's on arrival! The venue itself has this cool mafia house vibe with a little corridor courtyard and spacious back area. If you're looking for a venue that offers fantastic service, great food and drinks, and a cool vibe, I'd recommend Belgrave any day. Thank you for making my wife's 30th so memorable!

Good coffee. Nothing really more important than that can be said. Now I type more words as it says I have to in order to meet the minimum

In A Nutshell: -Belgrave Cartel is a small bohemian-style cafe located in Manly. -You will easily find this place as it sits off a sidewalk directly across Gilbert Park. -As soon as you walk inside this small cafe, you'll have the option to sit in the front, side or back. -The front is where the kitchen is located, the side is an outdoor area w/ a nice weathered-brick decor and the back is a slightly larger and quieter area where you will notice the unique details all around the walls. -The food here is basic Australian brekkie fare. -I really liked the Vegemite & Cheese jaffle! -I also recommend their breakfast sandwich. Overall, if you find yourself in Manly (which is a super-cool town), if you start your day early, hop on the ferry from Sydney and then after you land in Manly, walk a few meters to Belgrave Cartel!

BREAKFAST LIKE A BADASS, with really twee tea cups, cutlery and lots of lovely potted plants, twinkly lights and twee little doodahs.. You'd be confused about the badass bit until you see the food, I was egg-static how over, sourdough and sauted mushrooms with feta and poached eggs for two of our munchy crew and some amazing looking pesto with spinach and eggs for one, whilst I went for the Ship mates breakfast aka the whole shebang! Grilled salmon, eggs, avocado, spinach, asparagus, feta, tomato and toast.. mine rocked up with sourdough toast which wasnt listed on the dish, I asked if they'd mind swapping it out for gluten free which wasn't a problem (so.my picture is missing the toast FYI) but we couldn't wait to tuck in. This was a perfect spot for breakfast before a long, frankly exhausting morning spent dipping in and out of the water at Manly beach.. fish watching takes it out of you. The citrus green tea here was delish, the coffee's looked up to scratch and the service was top notch with a rather quirky character I almost wanted to take home with me. Looooved it.

Interesting place, good food! I liked the small outdoor seating area up the back. Had a tasty brekie and good service, food came out quick! I'd like to return to try some of their other menu offerings.

Whoah I eat out breakfast a LOT. When I say a LOT I mean every weekend twice. It is by far my favourite meal of the week and I relish a unique place to have breakfast. Belgrave Cartel gave me the best breakfast of the last 12 months :) I first came to Belgrave Cartel after dinner for a few cheeky cocktails. Let me tell you the cocktails were amazing. The apple pie cocktail was a revelation. BUT this post is about Breakfast. I had the Mafia eggs and asked for a change to add bacon. No issues for this crew they actually integrated the bacon straight into the dish. Love that they are happy to roll with the punches and make some small changes (this is getting a little silly around town at the moment with some places not allowing changes...the Hilton even charges $2.50 to remove pickles from your burger!). The menu is the best offering I have seen around and you will definitely find something yummy to eat. Coffee is great. The service is exceptional. Go check out Belgrave Cartel = Northern Beaches meets Surry Hills.

Cool little spot on Belgrave for breakfast with yummy coffee! We shared a smashed avo with eggs (which they make with pesto and basil and ricotta here) and it was yummy. I love the cute little layout and alley down the back too. Service was a bit cold, but overall a really nice experience.

Fantastic cafe. I was here for lunch recently and was really impressed. It's a bit shabby-chic inside, with a front room, an open-to-air back alley of tables, and a quiet back room. Lots of dark wood and rustic bits of art around; I like. I was feeling like something not entirely bad for me so had the pumpkin and feta salad. It was *amazing*. Oily, gooey blobs of cheese, sweet roasted chunks of pumpkin, it was a savoury delight. And the wine list looked good. I had a glass of rosé that was so good I had to have another. And maybe another. That salad, and that wine, really brought me back to the south of France, which is the feel that Belgrave Cartel is purportedly aiming for. They hit it.

Great thought has gone into the layout of this hole in the wall styled cafe. From the front it appears as any other cafe but proceed further and you are presented with some options - the antique couch, the alley way or the shabby chic styled British lodge with many a painting. We chose to eat in the picture room and unbeknownst to us it was an all day breakfast by day and wine and share plate bar by night - being lunch we squeezed into the under catered to section of the day. Regardless the food was nice as was the coffee and I think to fully appreciate the ambience I will be returning after 4pm Thursday-Monday for some wine and tapas.

Had a solid review base, so we booked a table. Problems with the local booking service quickly resolved by staff. Drinks. Followed by a shared eggplant app. Mains were lamb with risotto and monk fish with veggies. Wine with dinner and 2 cappuccino. $75 US. Top 3 meals we had in AU. Our waitress was awesome

Belgrave Cartel is okay. The coffee is good, but the food is very average and the service is friendly but rather slow and inconsistent. The decor is funky, but feels a bit contrived and isn't really all that comfortable. Bottom line: come for a good takeaway coffee and perhaps find some other digs for brekky.

Great spot -- best coffees in Manly -- great service -- favourite breakfast spot. Nice little courtyard area in the back, a more private back room and a couple of streetside tables as well. Popular for dinner but haven't tried it yet

I was in Manly around 1 pm and hungry for lunch and gave it a shot because of the good reviews. I was a bit put off initially because when I walked in there were zero people, and the entire time I ate I continued to be the sole person in the entire cafe, which is a bit weird... The inside of the cafe is very nice though, accurately described as "shabby chic" but a previous reviewer. I was really comfy on a soft sofa chair by the windows. I ordered a vego wrap with egg. The food was hot and yummy, although the added egg I asked for was a bit weird, it was a sweet kinda overcooked omelette type thing they'd put in the wrap. Other than that (which wasn't necessarily bad, just a bit of a strange addition) the wrap really was very tasty. 4 stars for food. The service wasn't particularly friendly, I didn't feel terribly welcome and kind of felt like I was being talked to with the very minimum number of words needed. The main takeaways: good food, weirdly empty in the afternoons, aloof service. If I were to do it again, I'd probably eat lunch in one of the more open, bustling cafes by the beach.

Service is fast, coffee is strong, and staff is friendly! Grabbed a small long black and a ham and cheese jaffle to takeaway for $11.50 which isn't bad for how pricey Sydney and other spots in Manly can be. It's got a cozy interior, great for setting up shop in when it's a bit chilly or rainy outside. Will definitely be visiting again for a sit-down meal and maybe some drinks as well!

I love this place. I buy my coffee on the way to the ferry every morning and went for breakfast for the first time on Easter Friday. The breakfast was brilliant; we both had the grazer plate which we agreed was lovely and one of the better breakfasts in Manly. I'd highly recommend this place. I'm looking forward to trying out the dinner menu soon!

Great place for a breakie, delicious food & nice staff. Good vibes to start the day :)

A new friend from the area & I visited for dinner Saturday. Belgrave was my suggestion & did not disappoint. Delicious food, wine, coffee & fabulous desserts! Ambience, great service & yummy food makes us want to return. Gotta try brekkie!

Mummy's Lasagna was amazing- even better than my Moms- latte was absolutely perfect- Great Barista! My mom had a brekkie sandwich with fried egg, bacon, tomato relish on Brioche bun. This is s very eclectic interesting spot that keeps your attention on unique decorations. Great staff - do not miss this place

Wether is coffee or cocktails, this is the place to be. The aesthetics are so amazing in this joint. Everyone is so nice and it has amazing vibes in general. Not to mention their drinks are always made perfectly!

My fave cafe in Manly. While other cafes in the area are a little touristy, the lads from the Cartel make you feel welcome in this cosy cafe. The food is simple and homely. The coffee is great. Definitely a local gem.

The Cartel is fun, with edgy names for most of their drinks and food and dark interiors! The exterior is sparklingly lit with fairy lights and looks great at night.. The cocktails are innovative and fun and the lads make it well.. The food is good too though limited in choices.. Had their version of fish and chips and it was a beautifully herb crusted fish with some great crisp fries and not the soggy variety! Have read so many great reviews for their breakfast that it's on my to-do list now!

In a suburb whose name suggests surliness and machismo, I was shocked to find this spirited little café along Belgrave Street in Manly. With a collection of colorful paintings splattered on the walls and a shrine-like hutch of mismatched figurines and household items (army man with riffle vs. pretty painted piggy bank), stepping through the door brings you into a world of subtle whimsy...but, without trying too hard. The outside window boasts a $10 coffee and panini special. However, by the time I rocked up in the later afternoon, the sandwich selection was pretty picked over. As an alternative, I ordered a strong coffee that came with no frills (i.e. no quaint cookie, no swirly milk art). In fact, it seemed to actually reach out of the glass and bitch slap me. But hey, maybe I had deserved it for doubting that Manly was capable of containing a quant and quirky little shop like Belgrave Cartel.

Ultra hipster joint that provides extremely mediocre food. The place was super disorganized, the staff does not know how to print an itemized bill. And how you mess up a scrambled eggs? It was under seasoned. Chai latte was super meh. Probably the 2nd worse food I have had during my stay in Sydney.

Great sharing plates in the evening, cosy atmosphere, friendly staff, very delicious food.

Based on the rave reviews of this restaurant, I gave it a go. It looked a bit pricey for me, but I love to support small independently owned bistros and cafes. This was going to be my splurge night in Manly! (You see where this is going.) When I received my glass of red, I thought, Huh, that looks painfully skimpy at $14 a pop. I did something I don't normally do--I looked around at the other patrons' wine glasses, which were filled quite nicely, thank you. Much as I hate to say it, my glass was half empty--literally, not figuratively. Chin up, mate. Dinner's on the way! My $29 entree of risotto, fin fish and shellfish came out on a tapas-sized plate, sans the fish it was supposed to have in it. Of the six mussels on the plate, three had mussels in them (three were filled with risotto) and the fin fish was nowhere to be seen (they snuck calamari onto the plate, which was not listed on the menu for this dish). When I asked the owner where the fish was, he responded, "Oh, it's on there, crumpled up." No, it wasn't, and no it wasn't. Yes, I did look around at other diners' portions (no, this is not something I normally do); yes, they were full-sized plates with full-sized entrees. The worst part about this experience: They completely took advantage of a well-intentioned customer--as in screwed me--and none of it was enjoyable or respectful.

staff is friendly, food comes out very fast, great menu, good coffee. one of our go to spots for now.

Cute little cafe in Manly! Really delicious coffee and friendly staff. One of the top five cafes, or coffee houses in Sydney. Great contribution to the amazing Manly beach atmosphere. Love!

Lychee chilli martinis out of this world - great vibe great food and fab service love love it - great Manly vibe highly recommend it

Went there for brunch and it was absolutely awful... scrambled eggs were overcooked and rubbery, the smoked salmon was icy cold and the 'toast' was just stale bread