mark + vinny's spaghetti & spritz

my friend and i came here on saturday night with no booking, and they graciously fit us in providing it was really busy! service exceeded anyplacewe've ever been to. the food to say the least, was mind blowing. we had the beetroot spaghetti and the zucchini noodles. i would opt for the beetroot spaghetti as it was so creamy, cooked perfectly, and best part - completely vegan. zucchini noodles were great but i would probably choose a carb dish next time. we also had the zucchini flowers to start with, and that was also amazing. can't fault the place!

vanessa: aplacethat offers copious variations of spritz-based cocktails and colourful vegan and non-vegan pasta is sure to get people talking.  bianca and i found ourselves at the recently opened mark & vinny’s spaghetti & spritz bar one tuesday evening.  the fact that it was a “school night” was no deterrent for patrons who willingly waited for a seat at this latest surry hills hot spot.

probably the best pasta i have had in sydney! i got the lamb ragu and it just melts in your mouth. everything we ordered was incredible, the vegan mac and cheese is perfect you can’t even tell it’s vegan. the brussel sprouts were crispy and delicious, and the cocktails were absolutely gorgeous and tasty. thisplaceis certainly a hidden gem in surry hills! will definitely be back to try more of their pasta dishes.

absolutely incredible! the food here is absolutely incredible. i highly recommend the vegan lasagna, it is highly nutritious due to the large variety of extracts and ingredients used to create this masterpiece. the nutella ravioli is a very smart idea and i felt very indulgent. you know that theplaceis fancy when they offer you sparkling and/or still water 👌🏼☺️

when one of the owners takes time to warmly welcome each guest to this small but cosy restaurant, you know you're in for a good stay.
but first.... *** theplaceis very small and extremely noisy. so noisy that you'll be challenged to hear yourself think, so if you're after a first date venue or somewhere to have good conversation, maybe steer clear or sit outside under the heaters where it's a lot more quiet ****
our dinner got off to a great start with a tiramisu espressotini and a passionfruit spritz mocktail. we followed that up with share plates of gluten free pasta (made from chickpea) with a sauce made from pork + fennel sausage which was simply deluxe! and a salad accompaniment "from nonna's backyard"... a really generous serve of rocket, asparagus, parmesan, fennel and lemon vinaigrette for just $12.
our shared dessert of gluten-free tiramisu ($18) was one of the best we've ever tried. olive oil chocolate sponge was layered with lightly-drunken marscapone cream and a disc of chocolate halfway down the glass which gave a surprise crunch and added flavour.
m&v's isn't cheap but the service is friendly and the food is a+++ so in my book, it's worth a treat visit every now and then.

(coeliacs note: while the polenta chips appear on the menu as gluten free, they're actually fried in shared oil... which was such a disappointment to my coeliac partner)

cosy italianplacewith beautifully colored, well-cooked pasta, and friendly staff. you could tell that the beef ragu had had time to slow cook because the flavors were so prominent. the crab pasta was very subtle and paired well with their homemade chilli. the focaccia bread had a nice char to it although i would’ve preferred it slightly less so. overall a nice experience !

magnificent pasta, friendly staff, a great atmosphere & desserts to die for ... thisplaceis awesome! i’ll definitely be back to enjoy more meals here!

mouth-watering pasta!! the pasta selections are both familiar and unique with interesting twists. the ‘no-tella ravioli’ dessert is to die for. their spritz’s are also amazing! nothing to fault at mark + vinny’s. the service is great and vinny is always very welcoming. love thisplacehighly recommend trying!

so, first of all, count me completely charmed by this experience: we rock up on a tuesday night for our anniversary dinner, and don’t have reservations. they managed to find a table for us, but not before vinny welcomes us with an introduction and a handshake. to have the owner of theplacewelcome us, simply, kindly and with warmth, impressed me greatly.

this tiny littleplaceis tucked away in surry hills, and they are extremely popular as you have to make a booking about a week in advance to get a decent time. the only negatives is that the ambience is really small and squishy inside, and their prices are not cheap for their small serving sizes.

however their pasta was very good, and very unique. the charcoal bucatini had such a unique flavour and was nice and creamy. it tasted really nice; definitely unlike anything else i’ve ever had. the beetroot spaghetti had a really nice, creamy pesto sauce and was also very tasty. the zucchini flowers were crispy and tasty, and the soy ricotta feeling was really light and flavoursome. plus, everything we ordered was vegan! their service was exceptional, and we were given a nice digestive drink to wash down our meals.

i probably wouldn’t go back, however it is definitely aplaceworth trying if you’re a sydney sider.

what a funky idea for a restaurant. service was insanely good, atmosphere was vibrant and food was outstanding. we had the zucchini flowers which were filled with a smoked almond cured and deep fried, very different and really tasty. the gnocchi was freshly made which was unreal, the beetroot pasta was unique and very flavoursome and the dessert was insane (vegan no-tella ravioli). thisplaceis a definite must !!!!!!!!

after drooling over the menu with my best mate for far too long we gave thisplacea shot and boy, were we not disappointed! with vegan and non-vegan pasta options that are equally delicious, tons of unique cocktails, and a great vibe, its definitely aplacei'd return to time and time again. the only minor letdown is small portion sizes

thisplaceis a winner! the mains were amazing, spritz’s were sensational and mark, vinny and the crew showcased hospitality at its best. don’t miss a visit here!

thisplaceis amazing! the atmosphere is warm and welcoming as soon as you walk in the door. the drinks are different and creative. great mix of vegan and meat dishes to suit all groups.

will re visit