The Commons Restaurant - Darlinghurst

Made a booking here for a friend's birthday lunchThe outside tables were full but the interior, where we were seated, was pretty much dead.

My first time in Sydney and this place popped up! this is a great choice whether for a romantic dinner, business meeting, friends gathering.

I love the atmosphere here - so cosy and the fire place is so welcoming on a cold winter's night.

Chose The Commons before a show at a nearby theatre, so time was limited. Had a very pleasant meal, service was quick and friendly. Would go back.

The Food was delicious, the wine even better, and the service was excellent. I typed 'eat local Sydney' into my phone and this place was the first result. The reviews were good, it wasn't too far from our location and the menu was intriguing. And it did not disappoint at all!! After we established the European ties that bind, and found common ground in room temperature white wine, the owner recommended the zucchini flowers. Already following his lead on Italian wine, we thought we'd also give that a try, as well as accepting his recommendation on our mains. The food was delicious, cooked to perfection, and to us they were mostly new and intriguing experiences of the dishes we ordered. Very impressed! Wine is important to us, and it too was a great choice to accompany our food. The service was as if we walked into a friend's place. This place will definitely forever be on our list of restaurants to return. Oh yes, the building itself is an 1850's quaint place, behind a little courtyard used for outdoor dining. Inside they have the original and typically Sydney sandstone, a fireplace, wooden floors, and an additional basement bar. Definitely recommend!