Criniti's - Sydney

A large open air restaurant just across the road from the ferry terminal in Manly. The place has a great energy and we stopped in for lunch on New Year 's Eve a... read more A large open air restaurant just across the road from the ferry terminal in Manly. The place has a great energy and we stopped in for lunch on New Year 's Eve and got seated right away. This place has a huge menu of authentic Italian specialties including about 50 kinds of Neapolitan style pizzas that come in a tradition size (T for one up to a 3 or even 6 meter size for large groups. It took some time to work our way through the list but we each finally settled on a different pizza: Margherita, pizzicia (Italian sausage , BBQ chicken and a forth with goat cheese and prosciutto and figs. All of us were more than satisfied with our choices and none of the group was able to completely finish the T size. Probably would have best to share 2-3 for our group. Like every restaurant in Australia we have visited this past week, you will find prices significantly higher than in the states. Each pizza was around $25 but you have to keep in mind that already includes tax and tip. Bottom line: high quality and tasty food. Definitely would recommend for lunch.

The service here is a disgrace. Solo business traveler who waited over and hour for the ravioli Rosa. The stuffed mushroom appetizer was flavorful, and was brou... read more The service here is a disgrace. Solo business traveler who waited over and hour for the ravioli Rosa. The stuffed mushroom appetizer was flavorful, and was brought to the table timely but it all fell apart after that. So many servers servicing multiple tables that I honestly think they just forgot my meal.

A restaurant depends on the front of the house. We went today to answer our craving for pasta. The man seating us had to have the last say, so we left. The plac... read more A restaurant depends on the front of the house. We went today to answer our craving for pasta. The man seating us had to have the last say, so we left. The place was empty. There are way better places to eat a hundred feet away.

We had high expectations after hearing good things about it from friends. Unfortunately we were disappointed. It is a handy location on a busy corner opposite t... read more We had high expectations after hearing good things about it from friends. Unfortunately we were disappointed. It is a handy location on a busy corner opposite the Manly Ferry wharf and had a good vibe with energy. It also had 2 Ducati motorcycles on display and at times Ferrari and Lamborghini cars. Unfortunately the food was just average. A good selection from antipasto and salads to pasta, pizza and calzone. It seems that the huge range and quick turnover mean not enough care for each dish. Presentation was good but the taste was a let down. My pasta dish labeled as hot had barely any zing at all, it certainly did not rate a chili next to it on the menu. The service by comparison was excellent. Quick and helpful. No issues there at all. Come for the range, location and quick service. Just don't come for the food.

Food was ok salmon salad good, little too much dressing, steamed veggies great, chicken burger good ... but: The service is a disgrace!! We were wondering if th... read more Food was ok salmon salad good, little too much dressing, steamed veggies great, chicken burger good ... but: The service is a disgrace!! We were wondering if this was all part of their Italian spiel, to be all unorganised, the staff struggling with basic English, and just no one taking your orders but soon came to realised they just had absolutely NO idea what they were doing. Asked for mustard three times 'mustard? What is mustard? ' but didn 't forget to charge for it. All the tables around us were equally as frustrated almost made it comic again!! ... we lived in Italy for 3 years but this made us speechless. Sad part is, they will never care because they 're in a prime tourist spot with plenty of walk ins... we live here and will never come back again.