Captain Corelli's - Menai

Love this cafe! The food is amazingly nutritious and tastes absolutely wonderful The service is great I would recommend it to everyone. read more Love this cafe! The food is amazingly nutritious and tastes absolutely wonderful The service is great I would recommend it to everyone.

One of my favorite acai bowls I've had in Sydney The portion is generous The smoothie base is not too sweet and tastes fresh. read more One of my favorite acai bowls I've had in Sydney The portion is generous The smoothie base is not too sweet and tastes fresh.

Long overdue catchup with another couple we wanted to try Captain Corelli's at Menai as we had not been, heard good things and it was close to home.As soon as w... read more Long overdue catchup with another couple we wanted to try Captain Corelli's at Menai as we had not been, heard good things and it was close to home.As soon as we entered, the staff were amazing, and kept up the incredibly high standard of customer service all night. Very impressed as unfortunately it is lacking so much everywhere else.For entree I ordered the Sydney rock oysters served three ways; natural, crispy fired and shot - fantastic! Enjoyed every morsel as did my friend. The boys ordered salt and pepper squid, which looked standard and tasted fine and the Carpaccio of beef with truffle mayo, rocket, artichoke and parmesan - another delicious meal.For main I ordered Fresh cut spaghettini with Spencer Gulf prawns, lobster sauce, chili and garlic - to die for! So tasty and delicious. My girlfriend ordered the fish of the day (dory) with parmesan and herb crust, prawn ravioli, clams, garden peas and pink sauce, our husband's both had The Captain's prawn and scallop ravioli with tomato, garlic, chili and basil. Everything was delectable.I chose the Mini vanilla bean brulee with caramelised banana - wonderful. My girlfriend had the Affogato - vanilla bean gelato, chocolate, honeycomb, frangelico and shot of espresso - another winner, my husband had the Greek honey pannacotta with popping candy (bit "Heston") strawberry jelly, fresh berries and raspberry sorbet, which he enjoyed.The boys had beers whilst we girls washed it all down with a couple of bottles of Villa Calappiano Pinot Grigio (Italy). Fantastic night - will definitely return and highly recommended.

4.5 StarsLoved it. read more 4.5 StarsLoved it.

Was surprised to visit this place on a Friday night with only 4 tables being used. My main complaint with this place we were asked 4 times in less than ten minu... read more Was surprised to visit this place on a Friday night with only 4 tables being used. My main complaint with this place we were asked 4 times in less than ten minutes by two waitresses were we ready to order. On the third time i asked can you give us some time and we will call you - 3 minutes later another girl was back "are you ready to order?" Out of frustration we all ordered just so they would leave us alone. Add to this the entrees and main courses were 5 minutes apart. The whole experience felt rushed and that the staff just wanted the night to finish. The food was okay but not fantastic. Making you enjoy their restaurant experience is imperative even if the food was 5 star quality the rushed feel was a major turnoff. Don't go here if you are expecting to languish in your dinner experience. Very disappointing l.