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Bar Totti's

Italian restaurant Cocktail bar

Laid-back neighbourhood joint serving Italian-style small plates, plus wines & cocktails. People often mention bread, good, pasta, service, staff, great, order, time, experience, delicious,


Address

330A/330B George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Website

merivale.com

Contact

+61 2 9114 7379

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.6K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 12 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: bread (32) good (26) pasta (16) service (16) staff (16) great (15) order (14) time (13) experience (12) delicious (12)
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  • 5/5 CS 9 months ago on Google
    food is phenomenal. crab pasta blew our minds when we had out first taste. bread was surprisingly good. we didn't know much about cocktails but we were seated at the Bar counter. and watching all the cocktails fixed in front of us was quite an experience. we ended up getting a spicy margarita. friendly bartender.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miles D. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here on my last night in Sydney and really enjoyed the experience. We ordered way too much food for two people, but I am glad we did as we got to try out the dynamic nature of Totti’s menu. The vibe of Totti’s is really cool, very different from the Bondi venue. There is an upstairs and downstairs dining area, but I certainly preferred the downstairs area. The food was absolutely phenomenal from the entrees to the mains neither of us were disappointed. We also appreciated that they were able to find us a table without having a booking! If you’re looking for a cool, classy restaurant to go to in either a small or large group Totti’s is definitely worth a visit.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aileen Inez W. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was definitely amazing and food was great. Woodfired bread is a must order and you’re not gonna regret ordering the melon. I ordered the sirloin and the snapper dish as well, they’re good but not really special for me. Booking is absolutely essential for this place!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kat L. 1 year ago on Google
    Usually a great bar restaurant, great vibe and setup! Can be on the noisier side when busy, so if you are after a quieter restaurant something to keep in mind. Food is always on point delicious (would’ve rated a 3.5 but couldn’t ) but unfortunately on my visit recently and one previous there are some service issues which overshadowed the overall experience. We found that after our mains were dropped off we found a lack of servicing / check in from the waiters/waitresses. We wanted a quick dessert and requested a dessert menu twice over a 40 min period, after the dessert menu finally arrived there was no followup. We eventually gave up and left. In summary, price point to service levels is a let down. Something to look into. Hope to have a better overall experience if I visit again.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miss Annur T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food! Beautifully cooked fish, melts in your mouth. Love the balance of flavours. The pasta was just gorgeous! I can’t stop eating it! 🤤🤤❤️ Worth the money and we are so happy we decided to try this place out on impulse (plus it was raining and the cold makes you hungry).
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maurice 龍的传人 Y. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a Italian restaurant bar cafe at George Street Sydney. The food is very good, it's my first time trying out this new lunch experience. Basically you order this big flat bread, kind of like Lebanese bread. You than get to choose what ever dishes you want to eat with the bread. You can order olive, raw fish, cucumber salad, tomatoes, prosciutto, mushrooms, cheese and etc. It's quite a unique experience, and the food was great. The ☕ was really good aswell. 😊 eating
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Duyen Lorna N. 6 months ago on Google
    The food was definitely worth the hype. Wood-fired bread and crab pasta are MUST TRY. The almond tiramisu was good too but after a few bite, u probably will get sick of the almond. The food was serve quickly. The service was not bad but not good, it was busy as it always was. The food was pricey but most likely will come back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bethan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place the pictures speak for themselves as we had already eaten most of it by the time I got round to snapping some shots! Absolutely gorgeous! Great atmosphere and great staff, service with a smile. Got us seated despite no reservation in peak lunch time. A great selection of drinks - a little pricey on the drinks compared to other places. If you go as a two and are close enough to share you food, I would highly recommend doing a selection of antipasto plates instead of two mains. Lots more variety and the portion sizes are large!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Priscillia 1 year ago on Google
    Very good location and truly suggest to make a booking if you want to have a dinner over there. We came for a lunch and lucky could get a table straight away. All the food that we’ve ordered 👌👌 However I totally forgot to order the bread and the tiramisu! Maybe next time :) Very good service too from Victor
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bojan K. 1 year ago on Google
    Hard to get a seat, but definitely worth it once you do. Impossible to review this place without mentioning the bread, since it is the centre piece of the whole meal. Plenty of starter options to pair the bread with, and then get into the mains. The pastas are served with the perfect amount of chewiness and so full of flavour! Great wine list, few cold beers on tap, and overall good service makes this an amazing Italian place for all occasions!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna L. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant with great vibe. Service is exceptional and staffs are super friendly. All the dishes are delicious. Wood-fired bread is a must try and tiramisu makes grand finale of the whole dining experience. The restaurant is always full, so better to book in advance to secure your table. Highly recommended! We’ll definitely come back to try more dishes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eunice 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for antipasti and drinks. The wood fired bread is absolutely delicious, and the tiramisu too. Service was pretty bad - super hard to get their attention and sounded rude and impatient. (Minus 2 stars because service was that bad)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruben S. 2 years ago on Google
    Superb 👌. I wish I could give this restaurant more 🌟stars. I always walk pass this restaurant and I am thinking I should try it sometime. Since the city is very quiet these days I had my chance last night. We were very lucky. We just walked in and we got a table at the back (quieter than at the front). Since the very beginning the staff is very friendly and kind. Tiara looked after us very well and the entire experience was sublime. The food was delicious, every single dish we order was amazing. Starting with the wood fired bread, burrata and chicken liver parfait. Everything was exquisite. As a mains we had the 300g pork schnitzel (big portion), spinach campanele with milk braised pork and chili and the pasta recommendation. We couldn’t have desserts because we were too full. We had literally a food coma. Prices are very reasonable. I will be back for sure, but booking beforehand.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Simon H. 2 years ago on Google
    A place with two halves, restaurant at the front and a bar area towards the rear. It works well. It was busy on a Friday evening but were lucky enough to get a table in the bar area. There is an amazing selection of anti pasta and solid selection for mains. The bread seems to be a specialty, and popular. It’s freshly cooked round flatbread type, but fully puffed up when it arrives at your table and wonderful to mop up juices, oil or squeeze around fillings from your anti pasta, it’s a must have. Whilst the salami, mortadella and other regulars we perfectly good there was no real stand out. The scallops and calamari were cooked to perfection and very tasty, definitely order both of this again. The tables in the bar area are small, so be careful how many dishes you get at once. However the place is prepared for this and they bring a small side table to assist (just hope the person sitting on the bench seat doesn’t want to get up!). There was a DJ playing some good tunes, but it can get a little loud if you want to talk but the staff were enjoying themselves dancing around the bar. My gin and tonic was disappointing, a small tumbler overfilled with ice and so little actual drink inside, should of had a beer, although other drinks looked better. Enjoyable place to catch up after work and enjoy some nibbles.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiapye S. 6 months ago on Google
    Totti’s is a must visit if you’re in Sydney and there are multiple venues so there is no excuse not to visit! It’s an aesthetically pleasing venue perfect for a linen dress and favourite resort style heels. I love a grazing type of meal with mouthfuls of limitless combinations. The bread here is incredible and the many sides are all fresh and clean in flavour. The cherry tomatos, octopus, and ricotta were winners though everything we had was so enjoyable. I would highly recommend an assortment (depending on how hungry you are, keeping in mind the portions are generous) of share plates amongst friends. My experience here was lovely, service adequate and price point good. I had a glass of crisp white wine and my afternoon in the courtyard was set.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ricky F (. 7 months ago on Google
    Must order their wood fire bread. Various options for appetizers. Pasta is of average quality. Normally very busy but walk-in is definitely fine. 10-30min wait. Will be there again to try more food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katya S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place with a great vibe! We recommend sitting in the bar area for a full Italian bar immersion. All the starters we ordered were delicious and beautifully presented and tasted authentically. We went for pastas as a main, however, next time we might take only starters with bread, as they are quite fulfilling. Everyone serving us on the night was so warm and welcoming - their staff is one of the reasons we will definitely be back. A DJ was playing on a Saturday night - that was a nice touch. Highly recommended 👍🏻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yu Q. 7 months ago on Google
    Heard raving reviews about the bread - honestly pretty average. I wish the center was thicker because it ended up pretty tough to chew and a little burnt. But when combined with the burrata, absolute godsend. Highly recommended that you get both, but not one without the other. Crab pasta was the show stealer. Small portion but sent the tastebuds to heaven. Highly recommended. Fish was a bit disappointing, nothing special. Tiramisu was good! Large portion for a reasonable price and tasty. Highlight was definitely the crab pasta. Service was good, staff were all very sweet although the place was really packed so the staff were all really busy. Had to ask for the bill thrice before they got to us. But no major issue :) Make a reservation early! It is very crowded and pretty difficult to keep a conversation with all the noise though, so don’t come expecting to be able to catch up without many a “huh?” and “what did you say??” Overall, highly recommended to give it a try. Though for the price point, a try js unfortunately the only thing I can afford.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mahta D. 8 months ago on Google
    Had a great experience. Food was beautiful, pasta was to die for. I would like to acknowledge Nikola (French male waiter) his service was outstanding. Definitely will be coming back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shyama de S. 7 months ago on Google
    Had dinner here to celebrate our daughter’s graduation. We had a wonderful and memorable experience. Food: Delicious! We loved the bread, mozzarella, Pasta, steak, pork, egg plant and the infamous tiramisu which was the highlight of the dinner. The drinks were great. Service: It was an easy 5*. I had to reschedule the booking a couple times due to the event earlier running overtime but the staff on the phone were very helpful and welcomed us warmly even though we were a little late beyond the rescheduled time. I appreciate that the empathy. We received super friendly service, specially from the young gentleman who served us dessert. Our food arrived quickly and they had just the right gap between the tapas and the main. Atmosphere: Lovely, but might be too loud if you’re looking for a quiet conversation. So be mindful about that and definitely won’t take kids. We will definitely be back. Specially for the Tiramisu and bread. 😃
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reynaldi H. 1 year ago on Google
    Loves the place.The bread and antipasto is really delicious. The sizes of the antipasto varied, so you may want to check some tables around to see how much you are getting. The tomato was good. The pasta was also on point. Prices a bit on the expensive side, but not too bad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lusiana T. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was good but it’s average at best and a lil bit overpriced. The wood fired bread is a must to order menu, it’s freshly baked when you order. Service was great. Didn’t have a booking but they managed to get us a table after waiting for less than 30 minutes. All staff is very welcoming and nice. But the space inside is a bit packed and noisy. Overall I still enjoyed the experience that I have at Bar Totti’s.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hooman 7 months ago on Google
    Bread was beautiful so tasty. Entree options were so delicious too. Pasta was great as well, only down side was service, not welcoming and friendly enough, smile don't cost anything.

  • 5/5 Devina S. 2 years ago on Google
    𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐮 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 🤎 Price: $30-40 pp ✨ 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗼, 𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗷𝗮, 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 — words can’t describe how good it was! A must order! ✨𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗽𝘀 — the scallops taste so fresh and clean, try 'em with a splash of lemon and they just taste so good. ✨𝗙𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗼 & 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 — thought it would taste like a bolognese cuz it’s red but you’re wrong. This is one of the best combo I’ve tried…it tasted a bit creamy and fresh, justperfect in the mouth! ✨ 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗯 𝗿𝗮𝗴𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 — one bite and you’ll be flying! jk the sauce was so flavorful, salty and sweet at the same time and lamb was so tender, truly I need more of this! ✨ 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹 — if you need something sweet and comforting, this one is never go wrong. ✨ 𝗧𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘂 — love the tiramisu cake and I could taste a hint of liquor in it.

  • 4/5 Cucumber C. 6 months ago on Google
    I had lunch with three friends at Bar Totti’s on George Street in Sydney. The food was good, but it wasn’t the most authentic Italian cuisine. The wood-fired pizza was a classic, and the other dishes we tried were also tasty. The vibe of the restaurant was nice, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Overall, I would recommend Bar Totti’s to anyone looking for a good meal in Sydney. While it may not be the most authentic Italian food around, it’s still worth a try. Please note that the food has a modern Australian cuisine twist from my perspective.

  • 3/5 Phillip V. 6 months ago on Google
    Came here on a Sunday night with a group of 4. Sat down and ordered and we got our bread and sides and it was great. We had one of our sides missed despite the others all coming, but that was fine because we ordered some fries to go with it later. Then we waited for a really long time before our mains started coming. And we asked the staff to check and they just went to the back and never came back with any reply or food. I guess it is fine if you are happy to just sit and chat for a long time between food, but given that we had asked to check and there was still a huge delay. Decent enough atmosphere to just sit and talk. It seemed that this night they were short staffed or something because every table beside us also had slow service. By the time the mains arrived, it wasn't even hot, all warm. I enjoyed them but I don't eat italian that often and my friends commented that it was very average, hence the ratings. Also given the price, it was well Not worth it. The bread and sides are well worth it but that is it. Would definitely not come here again, on a Sunday night.

  • 5/5 Elliot M. 2 years ago on Google
    Service here was excellent! The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was sublime - the crab pasta and fresh bread was genuinely one of the best things I've ever eaten. The crab was beautifully cooked, with excellent texture and flavour. The only downside was the rain as the outside seating isn't covered - but they can't excatly be blamed for the rain. Thanks for having me! Great service NPark 🙌

  • 2/5 sam h. 7 months ago on Google
    Everything else was great, but the only downside is the ribeye. $165 we ordered a medium well, but end up getting a medium rare or a rare steak, I even asked the waitress if they miss heard but she went back and had a look at the order it was a medium well requested, but the kitchen stuff up, things like these happen and it’s normal, but I would have thought they could have sort out some kind of thing. I didn’t ask, and couldn’t bother, so the steak ended up being takeaway then microwave for lunch the next day. Service and the vibe were good. So a hit and miss

  • 5/5 Ben L. 8 months ago on Google
    Great spot. The antipasti is delicious. Woodfired bread has a beautiful texture, pairs well with burrata, tomatoes and everything else. Pasta was beautifully cooked as well but the star of the night was their tiramisu. May have been the best I've ever had. Grazi!

  • 4/5 Jeffy P. 8 months ago on Google
    We had a great time dining here. The service staff are all very friendly and served us well. The food tasted so good. We would definitely come back.

  • 5/5 May C. 8 months ago on Google
    Five star to food just for the bread. The tomatoes were insanely good for being so simple. The burrata and prosciutto were good as well. Pasta was delicious. The schnitzel ain't it. The dining area was quite cramped and very noisy, quite hard for a conversation. And it was hard to get attention of staff.

  • 5/5 Sonia S. 8 months ago on Google
    This cozy bistro is the perfect spot for spending time with close friends. The king prawn dish was definitely a hit, and I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the chicken liver was – a rarity. The bread received a double thumbs-up, and while the burrata was quite standard, it paired wonderfully with the bread. The prosciutto with melon was good, though the melon could have been sweeter and softer.

  • 3/5 doris b. 9 months ago on Google
    Being from Melbourne, I was comparable quality dining and service. We were kept waiting, even though we booked in advance. Pasta slightly over cooked, menu was average. But loved the $14 bread

  • 4/5 J S. 10 months ago on Google
    Great vibe at this place with amazing customer service. Was able to get a table for 2 for lunch during the week without a booking! Good but not amazing - the broccolini and burrata and beetroot. LOVED the cabbage salad!! The bread is a must, that’s why it’s at the top! Mortadella was perfect. Loved everything here (parfait not my thing) but definitely on the pricier side!! $150 for two for lunch.

  • 5/5 Jojo 9 months ago on Google
    A local favourite Italian restaurant right in the heart of CBD, notoriously hard to book, so lucky we managed to walk in on a saturday night (waited for around 30mins). It’s a causal diner at reasonable price (even at such prime location) all about comforting morerish pasta and carbs loaded with love. Every table here would order their signature Wood-fired bread, which is like a puffed flatbread, it’s permeated with wood fire charred aroma, crispy edges with a chewy bread, pinch of sea salt on top, it’s heavenly delicious. Suppose you can order condiments to go with it but honestly it’s so good on its own. Both pasta we ordered were chili tomato based with seafood, but they did taste slightly differently with a more vibrant tomato in the vongole. But I do love the al dente chewy reginette pasta with the ruffles to cling on the delicious chili tomato sauce. Both tasted fantastic and we smashed them. As always we have second stomach for desserts, their signature tiramisu is an extra crunchy one, loaded with roasted almonds on top, made it into a nutty sensation together with the creamy mascarpone, those almonds just made it extra special esp for someone who loves nuts.

  • 5/5 Veronica S. 8 months ago on Google
    I enjoyed the signature of bar Totti's. Good interior and friendly staff. Only the matter was that I had to get pressure to leave in middle of dinner. My main menu pasta was half way, but then they came and asked me to leave in 15 mins. 5mins later, another came and notified me the time to leave... It is most busy area, and I understand. But I was bit uncomfortable and left my pasta plus no chance for dessert

  • 5/5 C M. 8 months ago on Google
    The food is phenomenal! Freshly made to order. Great location in Sydney, easy to get to as it is right out the front of a tram stop. The staff are attentive and friendly, and you can tell that the kitchen and floor staff work efficiently together.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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