Lolli Redini

Food and service did not live up to expectations. Price was fine. Maybe turn on the lights a bit more… Small things in terms of service (didn’t take away wine glasses when we didn’t get wine especially on a small table) but I would expect it of a fine dining hatted restaurant. Overall, waitstaff were polite. We had the cheese soufflé (nice and as expected), risotto (again, nice and as expected) as entrees. For mains, we had the chicken (somehow the chicken thigh tasted like breast and too much sauce), steak (fine, normal cut), and the fish (definitely the highlight). Unfortunately I would not come back.

The only hatted restaurant in Orange, Lolli Redini has been a favourite amongst locals & visitors alike for many years. Housed in a converted Californian Bungalow, the dining room is warm, inviting & romantic with that old classic charm. Service is warm, friendly & unimposing.The food is of European influence & a comprehensive wine list showcases a good selection especially of wines from the local region. Starting the meal with their signature Heidi gruyere souffle was perfect. The smell as it arrives at the table made everyone salivate. The texture was fluffy yet the taste was robust & rich. The roasted hazelnuts scattered was the perfect enhancement to the umami rich dish & perfect contrast in texture. The squid ink pasta with sweet fresh prawns & zucchini flowers was another hit. Sweet & salty at the same time, the colours & flavours stimulated all senses. The braised brisket for main was absolutely delicious - sliced yet meltingly tender. A sweet hit from the honey roasted carrots & a salty crunch from pangrattato. The Mulloway had the obligatory crispy skin & the crab butter sauce was such a French classic with a twist, just as rich with even more seafood flavour with the infusion from the crab. Then there is dessert. The compressed souffle cake sounds interesting & unlike a souffle, its dense, rich & the accompanying hazelnut chocolate ganache added silkiness & gave me childhood memories of eating spoonfuls of Nutella out of the jar, but only better. The panna cotta had the perfect wobble & an interesting infusion of cardomon but personally, needed more vanilla. Loved the blood orange sorbet which had the perfect flavour & texture. A sample of Orange wines were drank during the course of the meal to accompany the food & it was the perfect way to enjoy & taste what this beautiful restaurant & region has to offer.

Hands down the best restaurant in Orange. This place is exceptional. We are so lucky to have restaurants of this high standard in country towns in Australia. If you close your eyes and open them again you could be in Paris. A truly unique experience in Orange. The staff are wonderful and very attentive, and the food is absolutely magnificent. A real treat for your partner or special someone for a special occasion!

(4.5 stars) Despite the website ostensibly offering up a phone number for bookings, my advice is: don’t call Lolli Redini for a table. When we made that particular mistake, we were - somewhat rudely - redirected to their online ‘booking enquiry’ system. Two days after making our online booking enquiry, we were offered a table at 6pm, two hours earlier than the time we had requested. As Lolli Redini has a good reputation in the Orange region, we decided to dine anyway... We dutifully rock up for dinner while there was still plenty of light in the sky, giving us a gander at the restaurant's domestic exterior, partially obscured by leafy green trees. Hearing the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s Take Five the moment we walked in the door - the only quintuple time (5/4) song ever to make the charts – distracts us from meeting the man with the heavy European accent who refused to take our phone booking. We’re quickly settled in the compact front room, along a well-cushioned red banquette that runs the length of the restaurant. Above our heads looms a mantelpiece, and above it, the rich red feature wall is adorned with a Martin Sharp print. The neighbouring tables are set at a distance I’d describe as intimate, but the awkwardness is eased by the prompt arrival of bread and wine. The 2017 Borrowed Cuttings Piquepoul Blanc ($12/150ml) from Cowra is elegant, with softly cushioned but driving acidity. While touted as an oyster wine, the Lolli Redini team have matched it to their Mauri Gorgonzola Dolci soufflé. This creamy, twice-baked blue cheese soufflé is one of three on offer on the menu, which you can enjoy as Two Courses ($75/person) or Three Courses ($95/person). While this version isn’t the Heidi Gruyere soufflé stalwart that has not budged from the menu since they opened in 2001, I’m a big fan of the soft, marshmallow-like texture contrasting with sharp cheese. The rich intensity is cut with roasted walnuts, batons of juicy beurre bosc pear, and lemony red vein sorrel leaves. The Piquepoul is a particularly great match for the soufflé, and I’d also argue that’s true for the Moonlight Flat Claire de Lune rock oysters, despite the menu offering up a frothy 2015 Ross Hill Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Chardonnay ($16/120ml). Teamed with Champagne granita and cucumber brunoise then garnished with lacklustre Spanish Avruga caviar (it's not a patch on briny, fishy Beluga). The caviar was so lightly flavoured, it got a bit lost. In person, staff are uniformly excellent. Plates are cleared before you even have time to think they should be. My Rhubarb Mojito ($22) is delivered at the same time as more wine, with the two waiters silently anticipating each other’s steps with the elegance of ballet dancers in a pas de deux. The 2017 Philip Shaw Pink Billy Saignee ($12/150ml) is a beautiful, savoury rosé that still doesn't skimp on berry fruit. While it’s not the assigned match for the pasta ‘rotolo’ it suits the dish well. Sitting on sweet roasted butternut pumpkin, the loops of toothsome pasta have a festive Christmas stuffing feel, combining the textures and flavours of Cremona mustard fruits, Persian feta, lemon, sage and pine nuts with shavings of truffled pecorino and crisp amaretti crumbs. It’s clever and likeable, wanting only for a whisker of salt to balance the butternut pumpkin’s intense sweetness. We team the Rangers Valley Black Market Angus brisket with the 2015 Patina Reserve Chardonnay ($16/150ml). With big French oak and creamy lees, this rich, textural white rises to meet the opulent dish that showcases three textures of brisket against silky sweet potato, honey-glazed heirloom carrots, buttered spinach, eschallots, mustard cream and horseradish. Amidst the backdrop of a rapidly filling dining room that’s noisy but convivial, it’s easy to see why Lolli Redini is Orange’s favourite celebration spot.

Incredible food and experience. Loved it!! Definitely get the cheese souffle! Never seen a place with so many cushions + it has a squid drawn with it's own ink!

Found this restaurant from Google. Comfortable and relax atmosphere make your dinner more attractive and delicious. Delicious food and nice presentation.

Very good food and drinks. And accommodating staff. Worth giving it a go while in Orange. Make sure you book ahead.

Excellent food, great with food allergies. Advanced booking online required, with $10 deposit per person.

After consuming large amounts of turkey and ham over the Christmas holidays, my wife and I needed a bit of a break and decided to have a date night. As we were in Orange NSW we couldn't think of a better place than Lolli Redini. We have been there before and knew what to expect - good service, warm atmosphere and carefully prepared food . They are consistently voted as a top place to go in the area so we knew we wouldn't be disappointed! I have to tell you I wanted to give them a five star because every bite of our meals were amazing. The way they combine local ingredients to create their dishes is truly a great experience. The only issue we had was we were greeted by someone that had very little experience and although she was trying hard to please, fell short in the beginning . We had to firstly ask for a menu after being seated for quite some time then we had to give our order to another staff member because they were not confident that she had filled out the order form properly - and we heard about the evening special after we already decided on what to have. But these are little things and after that the food made up for it . Okay, three courses for $95.00 is okay for nice food, and my wife ordered different dishes than I so we could switch at the halfway point and get to experience six courses each. My wife chose a Prawn Squid Ink Pasta with Baby Zucchini for starters, Mullaway fillet with Leeks and Spanner Crab Sauce, and a Rhubarb Strawberry Parfait. I chose a Broad Bean and Pea Risotto with Pancetta for starter, Pork belly with celeriac gratin and Granny Smith apple sauce, and pressed chocolate soufflé cake with fresh figs. The Pork Belly and Chocolate cake were stand out items for me but all the food was amazing. Please try it. If you go,try their signature cheese soufflé - it has been a standout there for years but we wanted to try other dishes.

Not sure why there aren't any reviews up, because this lovely place is popular. I would consider this an upmarket yet understated (read: not posh pants) place, complete with mood lighting, linen manchester, silver service, pretty food and elevated prices. But it's worth it, for a special occasion. A good range of ages were represented and plates were mostly heading back to the kitchen empty. That's got to be a good sign. I enjoyed all three courses, sneaking a taste of a couple of the others on the table. Our table, that is. Not the one next door. Although... the neighbouring table was so close I could have sneaked a morsel from their plate. And the nosy parker did seem inordinately more interested in our conversations than those of her companion. That might be my only criticism. The seating position could be spaced out a little bit more. We left in high spirits, with full bellies and lighter wallets. But we weren't complaining.

Really fresh ingredients and a perfect blend. We had the set three course menu and it was just perfect. Good size portions. Very cozy atmosphere! Little disappointed in the wine list but the local wines get a good run with the matching suggestions. It's great to come to a country town and experience a quality meal like this! Better than most of the meals we have had in Sydney lately

I could write a novel on how good this place is. The twice cooked cheese soufflés are to die for. Everything we have eaten here has been an absolute pleasure to eat. Great wine list. Great seasonal menu with some firm favourites rolling through the seasons. Great staff and fantastic ambience. Only thing I don't like is that the restaurant isn't big enough as they book out so quickly.

8 years ago I took my now wife to Lolli Redini on our first date, lolli Redini has become our favourite restaurant, beautiful and fresh food, a cosy atmosphere and a great wine list. Great for an intimate dinner in Orange.

Fantastic dining experience. The food has been consistently amazing with the flavours perfectly balanced. Lollis' is by far the most established and respectable restaurant in the Orange district offering modern French and Italian cuisine. This little gem nestled in the heart of the city under a stunning magnolia is sure to excite the senses. Simonn and Leah have created an award winning dining experience sure to please all. Moderately priced and generous portions keep me coming back for more!