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What Celeste Gentile likes about Bar Contessa:
We ordered the Italian meatballs and eggs. The meatballs were seasoned well and juicy. However, would have preferred more of the delicious pesto to balance out the whole dish. View all feedback.
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Beautiful presentation and great value for money for the tuna salad. Chai latte and banana smoothie were delicious too.
We have been in this place for breakfast and we have eaten The Farmhouse Omelette, Rosa’s Breakfast Bruschetta and coffee. They were ok, with a good presentatio...
read moreWe ordered the Italian meatballs and eggs. The meatballs were seasoned well and juicy. However, would have preferred more of the delicious pesto to balance out...
read moreContessa meaning countess in latin is authentic to it’s Italian Roots fused with modern Australian cafe culture. Marco has cultivated a symbiotic culture where...
read moreNice staff and food and drinks were all very delicious. <br/ <br/ 1 potato leek soup<br/ 2 prawn garlic spaghetti <br/ 3 risotto<br/ 4 kids egg and soldier toas...
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read moreContessa, a charming cafe in Balmain, offers a delightful dining experience with a range of delicious dishes and excellent service. The Italian meatballs and eggs were seasoned well and juicy, although some felt there could be more pesto. The breakfast options are tasty and generous in portion size, with good coffee to accompany your meal. The specials menu offers divine salads like the Chicken Pesto and Haloumi. Although service can be a bit slow during peak times, the staff's friendliness and the quality of the food make it worth the wait. The menu, which fuses Italian and Australian influences, is crafted with care, featuring dishes like the Contessa corn cake and risotto. Contessa also prides itself on serving top-notch coffee from the Grounds of Alexandria. While it can be challenging to find a table during peak brunch hours, the warm ambiance and quality offerings at Contessa make it a popular spot in the area.
Contessa Balmain has been in Balmain for 24 years and 13 years under the current owner.
This is one of my favourite places to visit for breakfast, brunch or lunch in Balmain The food is exceptional and the staff are lovely.
This is by far one of the best cafes in Balmain.
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