Grapple ristorante bar is a fabulous restaurant in the heart of Balmain that have a variety of meals, I've ordered their seafood platter and spaghetti bollanaise, both meals were cooked perfectly and were very yummy, it is very pricey restaurant and you need to make a booking as they are very busy, great location and friendly staff members, service is fantastic as well.

Approximate cost: $120

This is not a cheap Italian restaurant but the food is superb. Very high-end.It's been a couple of months since I dined here ad I'm used to Italian restaurants being family -get-together types. The menu changes daily but when I went I had an amazing prawn linguine. Yum and the service and ambience is impecable. Think date night

Approximate cost: $30-40 up

Fabulous food, and polite and friendly service. If your headed here mid week its usually quiet, so a booking is not essential. Weekends however are a lot busier. Their pasta linguine is delicious and decently sized too. Overall, they're a bit on the pricey side - more for special occasions than a regular dining experience

another italian place to go to.great service through the whole night we were there,they also great red wine to go with yr meal.they have a great woodfire oven,a great place for functions and families

A really great Italian restaurant with a lovely ambience. Interesting that the customers seem quite varied - some are large-ish family gatherings and some young couples. The food is incredible and served with really nice wine to suit.

Amazing food at the highest quality. A lovely atmosphere- which is suited for both family and friends. You can host lovely dinner parties or functions here- the restaurant is spacious and well decorated. Their food is the best you can get.

Approximate cost: $40

A nice place to dine. You will receive very friendly and a professional service.
I enjoyed the food a lot. The staff were happy to assist me with my special wishes which I appreciate.

Delicious dishes- I love every single one. The olives were amazing served hot and in olive oil. The bread sticks crisp and the pasta with it's unique flavour, having been made fresh. This is a must go restaurant with it's top quality dishes.

I love grappa- the prices may be a bit higher but it is surely worth it. Every dish is mouthwatering and the food tastes as good as it looks!

Delicious wood fired pizzas and olives. The pastas are freshly hand made and are very very tasty. The food is filling that sometimes we don't even get to dessert! I bit expensive but a lovely place to dine with family, friends and clients.

Approximate cost: $30