ormeggio at the spit

had the most gorgeous lunch here today.  the food was exquisite, both in flavour and presentation.  the service was impeccable.  just the most gorgeous dining experience i've experienced in a long while. thank you so much.

absolutely awful. one of the worst meals i've had in a long time. we had the degustation menu. i had crab shell in one of my dishes, and practically every dish was based around the same cooking technique throughout. lacked depth, texture and flavour. we weren't asked once whether we were enjoying the meal. by the time the forth meal we hardly touched was taken from the table you would expect some sort of response from the waiter, but nothing! we did make a complaint at the end but to add insult to injury was just asked if we liked more traditional food - which is not the case! anyway i certainly wouldn't be recommending this place to anyone.

saturday arrives and after a delicious yet over indulgent thursday dinner with the team from work it is with no small effort that mookie drags me off to coffee at our favourite barista, forsyths coffee & tea, in naremburn, in the north shore in sydney, for a much needed “direct to vein” injection of caffeine. well maybe not so direct, but i certainly feel a lot better after a cup of their award-winning coffee. i find myself frequently buying coffee at other places just to compare. revitalised, we head off down military road to the spit to partake again (the second time this year and fifth time all up) of the delights that are ormeggio. parking is easy and a short stroll along the bay is pleasant before finding the entrance to the restaurants (ormeggio and al fresco delight – chiosco) temporarily moved due to a significant renovation. no matter, as it’s the view out from the restaurant that is special not the view walking in.

exquisite. a thoroughly refined dining experience. the food exceeded all expectations - delicious, adventurous and simply the best produce and wine available. the service is like nothing i have previously experienced in sydney - flawless and professional, knowledgeable and attentive. to top it off, the location is superb, the decor comfortable and the ambiance was warm and not overly noisy or distracting - even when full. subtle touches like the cutlery and crockery reflected the level of attention to detail that has been invested. i would highly recommend the degustation menu with matching wines, an evening i will not soon forget. i will be back.

went here for an engagement party and the waiters didn't come to our table with mains. when i inquired about getting our mains to the table i was informed that the kitchen had shut. i thought this was poor form. also there was limited vegetarian entrees and for the main course. the waitstaff did not seem very accommodating and i probably will not return in the near future.

ormeggios at the spit breathes new life into traditional italian dishes that your nonna used to make. sensational presentation and breathtaking marina views, ormeggios did not disappoint in any way. the wait staff were highly trained and attentive, and took us through our 'trip through italy' with finesse. highly recommend the degustation 'trip through italy'. immaculate presentation of each meal and interesting takes on different meals including 'tomato and basil'. the 'apple strudel' was my favorite; a light, yet sweet arrangement playing on the ever popular apple strudel. a big mention to the oysters with lime granita- hands down best oysters i've had. fine food and great wine matchings ensured a great night, and a definite return is on the cards.

we tried the stressless sunday 5 course meal which was good but not overly exceptional. for $70 per person, i expected more pazazz.

the portions were quite small, and some dishes as previously mentioned lacked the wow factor which was expected. the dishes were still however, quite tasty.

in addition to this, the service was absolutely wonderful, views were beautiful and the atmosphere was great. we came here for a family member's birthday celebration, and the waiters did a lovely job bringing out the dessert whilst joyfully singing happy birthday.

i may possibly come back here for a casual lunch during the day to bask in the beautiful ambiance and views.

  ormeggio is a recently awarded 2 hatter waterside restaurant located in mosman hidden away behind a boat shop. it was a shame that it wasn't day light savings and for the darkness and rain to spoil the views. no matter.     warm sourdough - freshly churned sour butter - sea salt 8 bread was quite good; super crusty on the outside, warm and fluffy but sadly let down by the bottom; which was burnt and imparts a very unpleasant and unexpected bitterness. you've got to admire the wave of butter with its softness slight cheesiness.   snacks cheeses play hero in our beginning snacks in the form of a fascinatingly crispy mushroom tapioca with cheddar, cream cheese and dill along with a crumbly parm

i went to ormeggio on a sparking autumn day for a birthday lunch with my boyfriend. i couldn't be happier. gorgeous location, beautiful food and great wait staff. there was a table of 6 senior citizens nearby, one of whom was in a wheel chair, obviously out for a special and rare lunch out and our waiter was so attentive to them, cutting up one old lady's meal into bite sized pieces for her and taking such good care of them. he even wheeled her out and made sure she got in her cab safely. all done with class and aplomb. we loved our alacarte meal and the wine was amazing. we have paid a lot more for a lot less in sydney. this place does not just trade on location but is the real deal. can't wait to go back

may 21, 2015 jacq leave a comment when the sydney dining scene changes so quickly, it’s easy to get so caught up in chasing the latest shiny new restaurant that you forget about the ones that have stood the test of time. alessandro pavoni has been serving up elegant italian food for 6 years at ormeggio, and has achieved two hats in the sydney morning herald good food guide for the past 3 years. ormeggio is situated on the water at the spit bridge, making it a picturesque location for an early sunday dinner. we’re indulging in ormeggio’s stressless sunday dinner, which includes 5 courses of the chef’s choosing for the princely sum for $69pp. it was kind of nice not having to make choices from a menu and let the chefs do the thinking for you – very stressless indeed! ormeggio bakery organic warm sourdough, homemade whipped ricotta we start off with a house-baked sourdough. the bread arrives warm, with a chewy centre and beautiful dark crust, and a light whipped ricotta to spread onto the bread. this is some seriously good bread so when we’re asked if we would like another serve, we can’t say no! biodynamic veal tonnato the first course is the biodynamic veal tonnato which is ormeggio’s take on the classic vitello tonnato. instead of cooked veal, the veal is served raw with a delicious tuna cream, shiso and pine nuts with delicate slices of radish draped over it. the raw meat is a bit confronting for some of my dining companions, but it’s a dish that is enjoyed by everyone on the table. agnolotti filled with lamb, yoghurt, mint, sumac the next course is a pasta dish of agnolotti. the little parcels of pasta are filled with roasted and shredded lamb, and paired with a yoghurt sauce, mint oil and a scattering of sumac crumbs. it’s a nice combination of punchy and refreshing flavours and even tour resident non-lamb eater enjoys it. charcoal wagyu beef, cauliflower, kale, black garlic i’m excited to see that wagyu beef has made it to the menu tonight, and tonight we’re tre

brilliant, great food and service! excellent sommelier !

this has become my family's special occasion restaurant, so i've eaten their degustation menu various times over a period of about 6 years. it's generally pretty impressive, ranging from good to out-of-this-world. certainly one of sydney's most creative takes on contemporary italian food

what an exceptional experience it was to eat at ormeggio at the spit, coming from an italian background i was expecting traditional flavours with modern twists and surely enough my expectations were succeeded. it was exquisite and will be returning again to sydney mossman asap. thanks again

our experience at ormeggio for their stressless sunday dinner was great. it was fun not knowing ahead of time what the menu was and we were impressed with most dishes (my photos really don't do them justice). the cod baccala was my personal favourite, i could've eaten two bowls of that. the rich, strong flavors were complemented by the jumble of textures from the creamy baccala to the crunchy croutons. dessert was the other highlight. the yuzu sorbet provided a refreshing contrast to the chocolate crumbs and it was a perfect ending to a delicious meal. we also had a delicate pork terrine, a pressed brick of soft pulled lamb (a tad overseasoned for me) and a risotto which was the weakest of the series (it wasn't bad, just not memorable). ormeggio clearly has a good handle on the food front but it was the service that elevated the experience. our waiters were consummate professionals, blending the right amount of humour and conversation without being stuffy. with staff like them, it's easy see why ormeggio draws the crowds.

beautiful place, pleasant ambiance, nice staff and great food. the menu was seafood oriented but had a lot of options and variety; quite interesting. the service was fabulous. we tried the set menu option and enjoyed each course; will definitely consider trying this place again.