Charred Kitchen & Bar

Wonderful experience. Definitely bummed that this place is closing. We’ll be be back before August! The matching wines paired well with the set menu. The lamb was divine. The kitchen caters to all dietary requirements, I had the best gluten free focaccia.

We went to Charred for a six-course tasting menu and had a mixed experience. The first two courses were good and showcased the local produce and the wood-fired oven. They were flavourful and well presented. However, the other courses were average and did not live up to the expectations. The dishes were bland, boring and the meat course overcooked. The staff were friendly. The wine pairing was decent, but not very exciting. The lighting was too dark and we felt rushed to finish our meal. Overall, we had a decent meal, but not worth the price or the hype.

Big expectations, not quite lived up to. To start we booked for 830, we called to see if we could get in earlier and the lady said arrive for 8 and we will see what we can do. We arrived at 8 and they sat us down straight away, so far 5 stars. The decor seemed like it was stuck in 2006 and of we were going out for a pub steak dinner then would be perfect, but not for what seems to be sold as a fine dining experience. We were asked for water and drinks and browsed through the menu whilst our drinks arrived. Then the first coursed rocked up before our drinks and there was a very small mumbled explanation of what the dish was and then they quickly walked away again. My wife and I didn't nessacarily have any questions about the menu so that wasn't a problem, but it would've been nice to have been asked if we had any questions or any allergies etc. The service just felt a bit rushed. Our drinks arrived, my negroni was room temperature and not well balanced in flavour. But hey they were a pretty busy and maybe it was just rushed. There was little to no attention during the meal to see how things were going or if we wanted any drinks. The service was on the faster pace of things which we didn't mind because it was late, but even as the dishes were dropped on the table, it was just a drop and go situation rather than seeing if we needed anything else. The food was tasty but nothing special, the presentation of the dishes was OK but was made sloppy by the food runners (missing garnishes and some food falling/ sliding over the plate, and the menu as a whole wasn't anything novel or exciting. The dessert was basically lemon gelato, and although this isn't anything new or exciting it was very tasty I have to say. All In all we felt the service was lacking for the price and left feeling underwhelmed and not quite satiated. Could've been an off day, however won't be back in a hurry for a second go.

One of the best degustation dining experiences I've ever had... every dish was cooked to perfection and absolutely tasty.. really recommend getting the wine pairing as well, wines were delicious and staff were amazing... we were served by Anna who made the experience even better then we could have imagined... can not wait to return. EDIT- we returned in August 2024 to find out that these guys are closing at the end of the month, was so incredibly sad to hear it because this again was one of the best dining experiences I have had! Service was amazing, food and wine pairing was outstanding as always. Good luck to the team and your future endeavours you will be missed.

Charred was such a great experience. Everyone in the reviews were right about the food and wine pairing. So delicious. We were so satisfied and happy with our meal and the service. The atmosphere was buzzing but relaxed and comfortable as well.

The five course degustation menu at hatted restaurant ‘Charred’ with matching wines was nothing short of unbelievable! Seriously good food and specifically selected menu to adjust for any and all food allergies we had noted. The sommelier, wait staff, ambience and quality all five stars! So impressed! 🥰🍷🍽️ This has to be Orange’s best restaurant! 🤩

Have to admit, was expecting a nice quiet atmosphere buy it was fairly noisy and warm inside. The service fairly casual but the team were attentively and that made the difference. Noise aside the food is well presented, fresh and unique. Serving sizes good and the dessert that we ordered on top simply dazzling. The wine list is as long as your fav novel.

It's a gem! But too sad to hear that they will be closing by the end of August. The skill of the chef is unique and well thought. The service is excellent. Their chef will go to home country.

What a great little find in Orange! It was tempting not to do a review so we could keep this gem a secret for a little longer. We visited Orange for a day trip from Sydney and had lunch at Charred. They have a great wine list and a surprisingly extensive Beer and Cider list. I couldn't go past tasting one of the oatmeal stouts they had on offer (it was the last bottle!) which was a great start to our meal. Their dishes are made for sharing and every single dish we had, I mean every - single - dish - was super delicious. For some reason I've found this pretty rare these days. We started with the chicken liver parfait with elderflower jelly and house baked bread and crackers. The jelly paired wonderfully with the creamy smooth parfait. It was also served with some amazing pickles. I wanted to order every single one of the Medium plates but settled for the pork belly and two bone marrows (you order them per piece). The pork belly was tender and delicious and came with a thai dressing that cut through the fattiness of the pork. The bone marrow was delicious, I spread mine on the their warm home made bread. The parsley and caper salad was a great combination for the marrow. For our main, we skipped the large plates and got the Venison shanks which was one of their specials. There is a local venison farm where the venison is sourced. Oh my. The meat was fall off the bone tender. The sauce was sticky and rich. The serve was huge (they did say the main or large plates were, well, large). We also ordered a side of the moroccan carrots which we probably didn't need as the venison was served with roast carrots and roast potatoes... but then we would have missed out on that gorgeous almond cream. We were so full that we had to take some of the venison and carrots home in a take away container (which the staff were more than happy to oblige). We didn't think we could fit any more in, so decided to just order a *few* doughnuts. What a fabulous meal. I was so happy afterwards that I couldn't stop grinning from ear to ear. We were seated near the kitchen and I overheard a group say that they came up from Canberra just to try the restaurant. I would do the same! They bake their own bread and also sell loaves to take home. I couldn't resist taking a loaf home, if only to extend the dining experience. We are already planning a return visit and we'll be bringing some friends with us.

This is more of a foodie experience than what we expected. Although the menu was a set price of $70 per person for 3 courses, the quality of food was amazing and the wine selection the best we ever had. Our only regret was the final bill and that we should have shared a set menu as we could not finish all 3 on our own. If they allowed ordering single menu items or even 2 courses for $50, we may return again :)

I had been on a wine tour during the day and our guide suggested Charred Kitchen for dinner. So we took the plunge and did not regret it for one moment. The dining room is quite large so it means there is plenty of rom between tables and you can easily converse with your dining partner and/or friends. And the tables are quite generous so no problem with accommodating multiple dishes on the table. Charred Kitchen's dining experience is intended to be one of sharing dishes. There are small, medium and large plates. The servings are really generous so be careful not to over order. Our waiter was really friendly and experienced so his advice on the serving sizes was spot on. We had two small and one medium plates as well as the day's special vegetables (broccoli with almonds in burnt butter) and a mixed green salad between two. All of the food was terrific - highlight for me was the smoked salmon and dill cream pizzetta. Very rich but you lose nothing in flavour by removing some of the dill cream if you don't want to completely ditch the diet! Wine list was good with plenty of wines by the glass if you want to mix it up a bit. Not cheap but still god value. Would definitely recommend if you are Orange and especially if you have a group of over 5-6 then the large plates come into play and they sounded really good.