Poly - Surry Hills

Wow! Poly is one of my all time favourite restaurants and is worth every penny. The value and quality of the dishes are well worth it as it is not pricy at all.... read more Wow! Poly is one of my all time favourite restaurants and is worth every penny. The value and quality of the dishes are well worth it as it is not pricy at all. Great for a date night or even a girls night since the set menu provides a variety of dishes. <br/ <br/ The ambience is quite dim and moody, so it is quite intimate. My highlight dish/es of the night was the grilled sourdough and whipped sesame, macadamia cream, crispy potato, sticky date donut and the Marscapone dessert!! All the flavours were subtle but also perfectly balanced, I did not think any of the dishes were missing anything. <br/ <br/ It was unbelievably perfect but I’m not going to lie, because we did order extra dishes... we were quite full half way! We did try our best to power through but we did have to take away the wagyu, the desserts were too good to pass as they were not overly rich and portion size was good for 2. <br/ <br/ The only downside was that the waitress got our cocktail order wrong and forgot to take it off the bill so subsequently we did pay for it, even though we should have double checked ourselves as we only realised when we got home. One waiter did have to read off our menu as he forgot what one of the dishes was called but no big deal there. <br/ <br/ Seriously, one of my favourite restaurants in Sydney and it never disappoints!! <br/ <br/ <br/ <br/ <br/ <br/

Highlights;<br/ pork belly skewer<br/ lamb ribs<br/ kingfish<br/ sourdough bread<br/ fried potato with salted egg<br/ <br/ Some other dishes were overly salty.<... read more Highlights;<br/ pork belly skewer<br/ lamb ribs<br/ kingfish<br/ sourdough bread<br/ fried potato with salted egg<br/ <br/ Some other dishes were overly salty.<br/ <br/ Overall, a great experience. Would have had preferred to have the option to pick the a la carte menu for dining’s after 6pm.

Wonderful pear cocktail complex, beautifully balanced finished with a spritz of absinthe fantastic. Only tried a few small dishes but they were sophisticated an... read more Wonderful pear cocktail complex, beautifully balanced finished with a spritz of absinthe fantastic. Only tried a few small dishes but they were sophisticated and delicious. Contrary to some other reviews, I found that the service was exemplary professional, friendly, knowlegeable.

Poly, the sister restaurant of the acclaimed Ester in Chippendale, is a standout in Sydney's dining scene. Conveniently located on the border of Surry Hills and... read more Poly, the sister restaurant of the acclaimed Ester in Chippendale, is a standout in Sydney's dining scene. Conveniently located on the border of Surry Hills and the southern end of the CBD, Poly can be found in a spacious converted industrial space within the Paramount site on Commonwealth Street. The restaurant features a prominent and expansive bar, reflecting Poly's vision of being a bar that also serves exceptional food. Despite having a small kitchen, the chefs make efficient use of the space to deliver superb dishes, creating an overall top-notch dining experience. With various table configurations available, Poly is ideal for group dining, with our preferred spots being near the kitchen or the mesmerizing wood fire.

I went with a group to celebrate a belated birthday. The menu is divided into categories such as breads, raw and pickled, salads and vegetables, fish and meat,... read more I went with a group to celebrate a belated birthday. The menu is divided into categories such as breads, raw and pickled, salads and vegetables, fish and meat, and cheese and desserts. It is designed for sharing, so order as much as you can eat as a group and don't worry about missing out. We ordered a lot of bread, including the Sourdough Rolls with a delicious whipped sesame butter. I could have happily eaten a bag of those rolls and the whipped butter all night. There were two types of toast, one with anchovy and the other with nduja. I skipped the anchovy toast but enjoyed the nduja and honeycomb toast - the slight spiciness was balanced out by the honey, creating a really tasty combination. The waiter also mentioned specials of John Dory and Prawns that weren't on the menu, so we ordered both. I didn't try the prawns, but the John Dory was tasty, though I wished there was more meat on it. The sauce, however, was absolutely delicious. The other dishes we tried were also fantastic. My favorite dish of the evening was the Sticky Date Donut - a coil of heavenly sticky date covered in caramel sauce and served with cream. It was the perfect ending to the meal and I would highly recommend trying it. Overall, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. The food and service are impeccable.