Coal River & Co

The meal began with sourdough toast with grated cheese, the cheese may have been a Grana Padano. The toast was crunchy and was generously grated with cheese, the fragrant backdrop was thanks to the butter had been slathered on. The salad was akin to that of a farm picked vegetable, fresh and crisp the balance of the sourness and creaminess was spot on. The gnocchi was indulgent, every morsel was savored. The meat was tender and flavourful thanks to the tomato jus. The meat was somewhat lacking but what could you expect of a young and energetic young man? The chocolate dessert was worth the wait, if you like a freshly baked dessert, that is. The dessert takes around 20 minutes from finishing the last meal to delivery. Bask in the dark chocolate goodness, the dessert was crisp on the outside, velvety spongy throughout. As I broke through the insides, a lava of dark chocolate flowed as Mt. Vesuvius did. The semifreddo was creamy and perfectly understated in its sweetness. Two thumbs up to the staff for their attentive and prompt service.

Great place to visit, very busy and cosy. Had to wait for a table even on a rainy Wednesday night. Food was excellent and came out quickly. Service was friendly. Try the Wagyu bresaola, it was a real standout.

The food, atmosphere and staff are just amazing It really is the best Italian in Newcastle 😍 Only downside is the wait time on waiting list, but I can say it was well worth it!!

We went on a vacation to Newcastle. I went to dinner on Friday in time for the opening. The food was excellent and the staff were kind. I want to visit again next time. I think you have to make a reservation for the weekend evening.

The food was brilliant. I ordered the crab fettuccine and it was beautiful. Extremely authentic. I really like the vibe of the place and the service was really good. I loved the place would recommend.

The positives were the price ($30 mains), portion size, freshness, great service. The dishes we had were Mulloway fish on a special menu and vegan lasagne. The flavours I felt were just simple, good value plain food appropriate described as a quality pub meal. We felt a disappointed that the lasagne tasted a lot like tomato paste.

The best hand made quality pasta restaurant in Newcastle. On the cusp of being fine dining without the pomp and price tag but still pretty expensive. Stunning presentation and delicious authentic Italian flavours. Small serves, but every bite is heaven. We've been three times and loved it each time. Be prepared to wait up to 30m for your meal... it's worth it.

Love Coal River & Co. It's not just the superb food that the chefs create, it's the also the staff that makes us feel welcome each time we visit. Already booked in for the next one.

A great little place on Darby St. We were lucky to get in. Got to sit at a bar in front of the kitchen. Wagyu brescaola entree was amazeballs. Pumpkin bruschetta was very good. Next up was a brisket and ricotta gnocchi with a mushroom pasta. Watching it cook was mouth watering. Seriously one of the best Italian meals I have ever had.

Amazing pasta and fantastic service! Simply a must for those who enjoy good, simple cuisine. One of the best new restaurants in Newcastle.