Criniti's: 1 metre long pizza and 1 kg ribs, Darling Harbour (15 Jan 2010)

Shop 461, Level 2, Harbourside Shopping Centre

10 Darling Drive, Darling Harbour NSW 2000

http://www.crinitis.com.au

Longest Pizza in Sydney?

So before you get the wrong impression I did actually share this beast — only because I had to though :-). It seems Hurricanes at Darling Harbour has some competition for the ribs, big salads and carnivore market although I still preferred the pork ribs at Hurricanes. The pizza was good and shared between 8 people. We intended to have this as an entree starter but soon realised we could have happily sat on this with perhaps some salads and dessert for the whole dinner — I'll know for next time. I reckon if you had 8 people go for the 1 metre pizza which can combine 3 different toppings and then check out the Dessert Platter which includes 11 desserts for $65.90, yeah come to mamma!

The entree sized pasta dishes are huge and I think 2 people could possibly share one with a salad which are also large yet priced accordingly. Service is very quick and efficient except when four of the waiters got a little distracted chatting up six young lady diners next to us — guys will be guys :-) The kitchen was pumping out the food and if you're lucky enough to sit out on the balcony you'll get a nice few of Darling Harbour. It seems to be a very popular place for birthdays which we were there for too — while dining there were at least 6 other happy birthday cheers around the large dining area when the dessert cake came out.

SNAPSHOT REVIEW:

PROS: Efficient service, large portions, tasty food

CONS: Popular, Noisy, Can be expensive if you over order

MUST TRY: Pizza, Mediterranean salad, Quick-Eze for over eating

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Other visits to Criniti's:
• 15 Jan 2010 - 1 metre pizza, BBQ Ribs, Salad, Nutella pizza
• 15 Sept 2009 - Seafood Spiedino, Calamari fritti

1 metre wood fired pizza – Suprema: ham, cabanossi, capsicum, mushrooms, olives, pepperoni & onion $25.90; Napoletana: anchovies, mozzarella cheese, olives & basil $24.90; Cosimo: bocconcini cheese, eggplant, prosciutto, basil & a touch of virgin oil $25.90

1 metre pizza finished

The 1 kg BBQ pork ribs and me

1kg BBQ pork ribs with homemade BBQ sauce $36.90

A bit of pasta to try with my ribs — I'm feeling full :-(

All ribs eaten — but skipped the fries — I prefer them crispy and kept on the side.

Frank Sinatra: Vongole, scallops and mussel with napoletana sauce $24.90 small

Mediterranean salad: Cos lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, fetta cheese, olives, cucumber and capsicum w balsamic vinegar $16.90

Salmoriglio: Char-grilled eye fillet 350 grams and marinated with virgin oil, garlic, origano, parsley & lemon $34.90

Gamberetti all'aglio with italian bread: Woodfired sizzling garlic prawns, napoletana sauce & virgin oil, chilli optional $29.90 large

Chicken caesar salad-Cos lettuce, bacon, croutons & parmesan cheese w marinated, char-grilled chicken strips, anchovies optional $22.90

2008 Wolf Blass Bilyara Shiraz $33 bottle

Dessert platter: tiramisù, crème caramel, chocolate mudcake, stickydate pudding, crème brûlée, ricotta cake, panna cotta, crespelle, profiteroles, chocolate mousse, banana split w whipped cream & gelato $65.90 — maybe next time :-)

Short black coffee $3.60

Nutella pizza: Traditional italian dessert, woodfired pizza with nutella & icing sugar $17.90

4 eager waiters chatting to 6 young diners — where's our attention to service?

The bill for 8 very full people (3 guys/5 girls)

The most unflattering triple chin photo of myself — EVER!

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