Ursula's Paddington

My second visit after three years! The food was still amazing. My husband and I had: - Salmon roe and egg sandwich - Roast king prawns - 180g Grasslands beef fillet - Paris mash We absolutely loved the salmon sandwich. It was so flavourful in just one bite! Even though it was small, it delivered the most vibrant punch of the night. The prawns and fillet were standard. The mash was beautiful and paired perfectly with the beef. Already planning my third visit!

I’ve visited Ursula’s a few times now, and while I’ve had some excellent dishes, the experience has been a bit hit or miss overall. Starters & Small Plates Many of the smaller dishes showed great promise, though some lacked refinement. • Scallop Rockefeller (coriander, lime, Gruyère): The concept was exciting, but the execution fell short. Rather than being infused with flavour, the scallop felt overwhelmed by the herb crust, which was overbaked and charred. A more balanced, nuanced preparation could really elevate this dish. • Salmon Roe Sandwich: Absolutely beautiful—delicate and flavorful, a definite highlight. • Roast King Prawns (curry, butter, ginger, lemon): This dish was a standout. The ingredients were perfectly balanced, each element shining without overpowering the others. • Roast Quail (Vadouvan sauce, Granny Smith, watercress): Bold and aromatic, though the flavour could be softened just slightly for better balance. • Stracciatella with Plum, Eggplant XO, Roast Onion, Radicchio: An intriguing and well-composed dish. The bitterness of the radicchio paired beautifully with the creamy Stracciatella—reminiscent of a dish you’d find in Puglia, Italy. Mains • 180g Grasslands Beef Fillet (parsley, horseradish, lime): Sadly, this main didn’t meet expectations. The beef lacked depth of flavour and tenderness—it wasn’t the “melt-in-your-mouth” experience I’d hoped for. I’ve had better results with simpler steaks at home. This might be a quality issue with the meat itself, but either way, the dish has potential and could benefit from a rework. • Gem Lettuce Salad (Parmesan, pine nuts, raisins): Light and refreshing, but a very familiar combination that didn’t stand out or offer anything particularly unique. Desserts • Golden Syrup Dumplings (rum, raisin, malt cream): Absolutely divine. I order this every time I visit. My only wish is for a larger portion because they’re just that good—comforting and indulgent in the best way. • Figs with Sheep’s Yoghurt Pannacotta, Honeycomb, Aged Apple Vinegar, Ginger Sabayon: Unfortunately, this dish didn’t work for me. The ginger sabayon was overpowering, masking the other elements completely. While the honeycomb added a lovely crunch, the overall balance was off. Final Thoughts The service was warm and attentive, and there’s a lot to admire about Ursula’s creativity and ambition. I would still recommend it to friends—but with a caveat. There’s undeniable talent in the kitchen, but some dishes could use more finesse and cohesion to match the high expectations the venue sets. Looking forward to seeing how the menu evolves—there’s great potential here.

We had the best time celebrating my boyfriend’s birthday. Ursula’s was recommended to us by some friends and it did not disappoint. I wish we got the same of the girls who served us, they were so lovely and our waitress made some great suggestions. The whole experience felt really personalised, the service is fast but not at all rushed so we were able to enjoy our drinks and courses. Can’t pick a favourite off the menu!

This was a unique dining experience which myself and my partner both thoroughly enjoyed! The venue is beautiful and we were seated at a window which was much appreciated! To start, the service was incredible. Our servers were very friendly and made sure we were comfortable, despite us being slightly too early for our reservation. We ordered the cos lettuce, fries and mash as our side dishes and chose the duck as our main to share between two. The lettuce was incredibly crunchy and fresh, the fries were delicious (the seasoning was incredible!) and the mash was an 11/10. The duck was perfectly cooked with crispy skin. To be honest, the flavour combination within the duck dish was interesting… probably not what I was expecting, probably wouldn’t repeat order, but would definitely recommend trying it at least once! The only reason I would give this four out of five stars on the whole is the value. I can absolutely appreciate fresh ingredients and quality service, however, some of the price points for the dishes were a bit O.T.T. I think this would be far more appealing to a wider range of people if the dishes were a few dollars cheaper, where possible. Overall, even if the price point is a bit much, I would still highly recommend Ursula’s! Everything we had was amazing and we will definitely be back next time we are in town!

Honestly the best meal I’ve ever had. Will be dreaming about it for years. Went for a friends birthday and had the duck, salmon sandwiches, pasta, fries, dessert, bread and wine. Around $350ish and we were both very full after. Service was friendly, relaxed and prompt. Food was absolutely delicious. Could not fault a thing. Cannot wait to return, 11/10! ( note- It filled up pretty quickly on a Thursday night so it was a tad hard to hear conversation at one point )

Did not disappoint! We loved everything we ordered! Our server was lovely and the atmosphere was light and very coastal-esque. Would be a great place to host an event I think. Would def recommend the oysters, salmon roe sandwich and the bug pasta!! Delicious

super lovely restaurant! decor is okay, kinda of like a home. there is no parking lot and there is some difficulty parking as a lot of areas are 1 hour parking only but there are some streets that had 2 hour parking. service was great, we were warmly welcomed at the door. very cute theme with the menus. I wasn’t a big fan of the oysters and the after taste was a bit strange. The bread was great and I loved the butter . The garlic and parsley wasn’t too strong but a nice complement! The egg and salmon roe sandwiches are an absolute must! I loved the texture from the cracker and egg and the roe, and it was just the perfect combo of sweet and salty! the scallops were great and I loved the crumbing on top. The cheese was great too, great amount! the famous Moreton bay bug pasta! It was so yum! Definitely more salty than I expected but I am a big fan of salt. There was a nice zestiness too it as well. It is a small serving though, good to share as an entree between two. Highly recommend! I’m not usually a big fan of duck but the duck was really good here, I liked the combination of the coconut and chilli, it was sort of reminiscent of a Thai flavour! the tomato salad was a good complement to the duck which was a bit heavier and provided a nice balance. The fries were nice but I think with the duck together it was a bit heavy, recommend maybe if you’re in a larger group but I’d recommend the salad over the fries! As a side. Golden syrup dumplings were super yum, sweet but not too sickening. I love the cream on top too. Highly recommend! Overall a great experience from the servers, they were busy but i still felt I received great service! Highly recommend Ursula’s!

We’re Singaporeans visiting, and we absolutely loved it! We thought how good could a roast chicken be and it definitely exceeded our expectations - chicken was so tender and ‘smooth’, and the sauce was a good pairing. We had the bug pasta, olive oil brioche, and the panna cotta and mille feiulle - everything was great. But we REALLY loved the Paris mash. BEST Mash we’ve ever had, we had to get 2 servings! Service and ambience were perfect too.