http://www.barreggio.com.au
Popular Italian institution
I think a restaurant deserves to be called an institution if its been in business for around 20 years, especially in Darlinghurst which seems to have a constant stream of new bars and restaurants opening up. If you think you can just rock up and get a seat at Bar Reggio you’ll probably be sadly disappointed. It always seems to be popular with a line of eager devotees queuing out the door waiting for their name to be called even with the plenty of seating out back in the courtyard — but I prefer the atmosphere inside.
The rustic pieces of Garlic bread ($3, 2 pieces) are good basic carb starters and the Combination salad ($10.50) is like a greek salad. Once the two large pizzas arrive there’s little space left on the table for cutlery and glasses. Nick's pizza ($16 large) comes with a tasty winning combination of spinach, parmesan, garlic and bocconcini but I’m always a fan of a good Supreme pizza ($16 large) — although if you want anchovies it’ll cost you extra. The food isn't fancy but more comfort style and prices are reasonable which probably makes this place so popular and if you can’t wait for a seat there’s take away.
I think a restaurant deserves to be called an institution if its been in business for around 20 years, especially in Darlinghurst which seems to have a constant stream of new bars and restaurants opening up. If you think you can just rock up and get a seat at Bar Reggio you’ll probably be sadly disappointed. It always seems to be popular with a line of eager devotees queuing out the door waiting for their name to be called even with the plenty of seating out back in the courtyard — but I prefer the atmosphere inside.
The rustic pieces of Garlic bread ($3, 2 pieces) are good basic carb starters and the Combination salad ($10.50) is like a greek salad. Once the two large pizzas arrive there’s little space left on the table for cutlery and glasses. Nick's pizza ($16 large) comes with a tasty winning combination of spinach, parmesan, garlic and bocconcini but I’m always a fan of a good Supreme pizza ($16 large) — although if you want anchovies it’ll cost you extra. The food isn't fancy but more comfort style and prices are reasonable which probably makes this place so popular and if you can’t wait for a seat there’s take away.
SNAPSHOT REVIEW:
PROS: Reasonably priced, Decent tasting, Plenty of seating but fills up
CONS: Very popular so prepare to wait for a seat, Noisy atmosphere, Crowded, Limited table space
MUST TRY: Supreme pizza if you can’t decide
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Garlic bread ($3)
Nick's pizza: Spinach, parmesan, garlic and bocconcini ($16)
Supreme pizza: the lot except chicken or seafood ($16) plus Anchovies ($1 extra)
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