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Vintage Cafe On The Rocks

Shop R2, Nurse Walk, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
(02) 9252 2055
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Ranked #137 of 2,952 restaurants in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Neighbourhood: City Centre
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Neighbourhood: City Centre
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Melbourne
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This is an absolute Gem. Nestled in the Rocks it was a great find. It is a portugese restaurant with the best best paella in the world!!!! Staff were fantastic and the Manager one of the most graceful, helpful and funny!!! we go each time we visit Sydney. Highly recommend it. The food is cooked with love. And the guitarist... More

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Gold Coast
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

It was a busy Sunday afternoon when we dropped in after walking the street markets. We ordered the meatballs to be told that they had all been sold-as had the chicken. We went for salads which were fresh and tasty. The staff were attentive and friendly and obviously love babies as they doted over a couple that came in. The... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Great service, great location... the food is prepared in such a way you can tell that who has ever made it has enjoyed making it for you. More

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Birmingham, AL
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Fun location in the Rocks. Good Sangria and decent paella but the service was nonexistent. More

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Seattle, Washington
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

We happened by this restaurant on a Saturday night and decided we couldn't pass it by. There was live Samba/Bossa Nova playing in this small restaurant, and the menu of portuguese / mediterranean tapas looked great. Fortunately, everything tasted even better than it sounded. More

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Seattle, Washington
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

My husband and I stumbled upon this little "hole in the wall" restaurant when we were out walking in The Rocks area of Sydney. We didn't have a reservation (recommended because the restaurant is so small) but they were able to accommodate us if we were able to eat within an hour and a half. No problem. First, the restaurant... More

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Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

This little restaurant on Nurses Walk that is just behind the Russell hotel where we stayed for part of the time we were in Sydney, is great. The paella was so tasty and the staff so nice on our first visit that we returned to eat there again when we were passing through Sydney on our last day in Australia.... More

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W Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Fell across this extraordinary jewel while exploring the Rocks in Sydney on holiday. We had a delicious lunch with mouthwatering choice and great friendly service from the Portuguese staff who treat everyone as if they are regulars (and there were plenty of them eating there too!). When we heard there was live music the next night with Tapas, we just... More

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London
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

We were wondering around the Rocks when we came across this restaurant. All the food was fresh and tasty and it must have a great reputation because by 7.15pm they were full and having to turn people away! If anything they were victim of their own success as our chorizo came out way after we'd finished everything else as it... More

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Australia
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
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The casual ambience, excellent affordable food, live music and historical Rocks setting made for a great evening and we had a fantastic time as a large group. We all felt like we were on holiday in our own City surrounding by the historic convict sandstone buildings. I'd like to return for a romantic dinner. The Vintage Cafe is a very... More

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