Reviews by anna-

This review is for Brides On Broadwater, Woy Woy NSW

verified email - 10 May 2017

Friendly, professional, good value and range. One of the few (only?) places that offers wedding gowns for hire. One-on-one service without any pressure. Thank you Jenni, for making it stress-free and choosing something that I wouldn't have picked. And it turned out to be the one I wore to my wedding!
Very happy with the quality of dresses available at such affordable prices. Highly recommended for every bride. It's worth a visit! :)
Note- this is a hire shop, so not all dresses are new. Not for brides who are only wanting new dresses, though I'm sure they also have some which are new.

This review is for Volcanos Steakhouse, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 09 Jan 2016

This is just a short stroll down Church St- the main eating "hub" of Parramatta. Large restaurant but seating is a little cramped - can be hard to walk out once seated. Interior and furnishings is clean. This is one of the only places where I've seen the seats being wiped down before the next patrons are seated. There is choice between indoor or outdoor seating. It's also one of the less noisy restaurants in Parramatta, so that one can have a conversation without having to shout.
Menu has a wide selection of entrees, steaks, burgers, skewers, pizzas, pastas, salads, sides, desserts. I was surprised that it offers more vegetarian pizzas than most restaurants, despite being a steakhouse! (6, to be precise!) Gluten-free pizza base also available for $3 extra. Pizzas are huge! Good value, especially for the price (cheaper than most pizzas in the surrounding restaurants). Base is nicely done and thin; topping is flavourful and generous. Pizzas range from $16-24 or so.
This is one of the best pizza places in Parramatta for me! Been here twice so far- once on a very busy (full house) weekend night. And another, on a quiet weekday night. Service is attentive but not over-bearing. Enjoyed both visits. Meals and service was consistent. What a pleasant discovery! Planning on another visit in a few days :)

This review is for Chilli Jam, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 07 Dec 2015

This is one of the few restaurants on Church St which is not overly noisy (with music or diners). (I enjoy dinner conversation without having to shout.)
We came on a Saturday night and sat outside. The waitresses were attentive without being over-bearing. Food came reasonably quickly despite being almost full-capacity. Menu items are reasonably priced at $15-20 for mains. Well presented, nice flavours, good serving size. Not excessively sweet like so many Thai restaurants.
This is a nice option for a casual meal out. Usually no waiting/booking required. Vegetarian and vegan options- good to see! Online and letterbox flyer menu & prices differs from the in-house menu.

This review is for City Extra, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 01 Nov 2015

Not many vegetarian options, and I can only comment on those. Service is ok. Enjoy the atmosphere as its one of the few places in the heart of Parramatta where we can have a meal and not feel like we are being rushed out or having to talk over excessive noise. Also one of the more spacious restaurants.
Pumpkin frattata is delicious. Side salad is limp and tasteless. Vegetarian pizza is worse than frozen. Pancakes with strawberry and icecream is ok. Decent value for $22 - choose from a range of mains and dessert. Potato wedges with sweet chili and sour cream was good but it's usually hard to make bad chips and wedges?
Free Wifi is so slow it's non existent.
Overall, not a place we would come often due to the very limited range of vegetarian and vegan foods. Of what we have tried, food is average and price is just acceptable. Mains $19-30.

This review is for Saute Thai Resturant, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 01 Nov 2015

Came on a Saturday. Was seated quickly. Prompt service and food was served very quickly! (Typical of Asians restaurants). Quite busy and noisy. Food is average Thai though I found it overly sweet. Pricing is very fair. Good decor for a restaurant where entrees are around $9-12 and mains $14-19. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options :) Serving size is fair. Suits those who like chatter (other people) and hearing and seeing the wok. :) Indoor and outdoor seating available.

This review is for Fresh Grocer Express, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 05 Jun 2015

A small green grocer near the train station inside Westfield. Easy to grab something on or from your way to work, but probably too small to get your weekly groceries. Apart from fresh fruit and vegetables, they also sell nuts, snacks (eg banana bread), fresh fruit/yoghurt to go. There are some good deals daily. The staff never smile though, which is a shame.

This review is for Pho Pasteur, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 13 Apr 2015

Great local eatery! Conviniently situated close to train station and Westfield, I've frequented this quite a few times for dinner. The menu, taste, portions and decor are as expected for such Vietnamnese pho restaurant. Prices perhaps not as cheap as in Flemington or Cabramatta, but not by much. A wide array of dishes, including a very good vegan/vegetarian selection. Interior is basic, but that's not what you're here for. If you enjoy generous portions of tasty food, quick service and good price, then this is the place to be! Entrees around $7-10 and mains around $13-15. The staff is efficient, the dishes are consistent- some a lot better than others. Can't go wrong if you stick with pho, which is what most people are here for! One of my fave eats in Parramatta!

This review is for The Coffee Emporium, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 09 Mar 2015

This is the few cafes around this end of the Church St which is open till late. Decor, service, value and products are all pretty much as expected for a cafe. But every now and then they do have "colourful" customers, which will be gently but firmly ushered out by the staff, so other customers can have a pleasant visit. Indoor and outdoor seating options available.

This review is for Platform No. 8, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 09 Mar 2015

This cafe is near Parramatta train station, inside Westfield, opposite Gloria Jeans. It's one of the relatively more quiet and cosy cafes in Westfield. Service and food is ok, though admittedly I've only ever ordered tea. This is my preferred cafe inside Westfield, as it is not too "commercial".

This review is for Nonna Maria's, Parramatta NSW

verified email - 09 Mar 2015

Came here on Valentine's day after reading reviews of a small, cosy restaurant with quaint decor. Was spot on in that aspect. Modest setting with a homey, old-school feel. Staff was friendly. Free lemonade and bread was a lovely touch, as were the long candles sitting in a pool of wax, topping old wine bottles. Small menu. The main disappointment was the food- I expected better quality and portion for the price. Shame, but we still enjoyed coming here on valentines day. Thanks to all staff :)

Approximate cost: $23