Olio Kensington Street

4.4

366 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

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2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

Olio Kensington Street is a modern Italian restaurant opened by award-winning chef Lino Sauro in early 2017. Located in The Old Rum Store, it features a contemporary indoor dining room and a rooftop terrace overlooking Chippendale. The menu showcases Sauro’s passion for Italian cuisine, incorporating quality produce and fresh flavours. With a focus on seasonal ingredients and traditional Italian touches, Olio offers a menu that celebrates Italy’s culinary heritage in a modern way.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9281 1500
Website
http://olio.kensingtonstreet.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Lino Sauro
Private party facilities
Offering a variety of catering packages from classic savoury platters to fine dining set menusGet in touch to find out more about your corporate function or private event. functions@kensingtonstreet.com.au

Location
2/10 Kensington St, Chippendale, AU-NSW 2008
Neighborhood
Chippendale
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Best way to our restaurant is to take train to Central Station and walk 10 mins to our venue. We are located at Kensington Street on Level 2 of the Old Rum Store.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

3-Course Set Lunch - $59
A$59.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Olio has a fabulous lunch planned for you with a spectacular 3-course menu! This menu features options like crispy Arancini, squid ink Tonnarelli with spanner crab, and our signature tiramisu. Join us on our outdoor rooftop terrace, or relax indoors and indulge in Sydney’s finest modern Italian cuisine. Available: Every Friday & Saturday lunch Book now to avoid missing out!
$159 Seafood Platter
Multiple dates available
An exquisite selection of sashimi, featuring the delicate sweetness of Hokkaido scallops, the rich depth of bluefin tuna, the buttery texture of Hiramasa kingfish, and the silky smoothness of ocean trout. Paired with six fresh Sydney rock oysters, this platter offers a true taste of the sea. Complementing the seafood, a refreshing cold pesto spaghetti, topped with creamy stracciatella and prawn tartare, finished with a hint of colatura dressing for an extra layer of flavor.

What 366 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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366 Reviews

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Lucía
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were really excited to try this place after seeing it on social media, but unfortunately, we left feeling a bit disappointed. We ordered the menu, a side, and dessert, but the experience didn’t live up to our expectations. The calamari was quite chewy and lacked flavor, though the burrata was excellent. The mains were average, and the steak arrived a bit cold. On top of that, our side dish came out 10 minutes after the mains, so we had a bowl of truffle fries on the table instead of enjoying it with the meal. Additionally, I had mentioned in the reservation that it was my friend’s birthday and asked if they could bring out the dessert with candles, but nothing happened. It felt like a missed opportunity to make the experience special. The service was great—very friendly staff—and we understand the restaurant might be going through a chef transition, as someone mentioned when we left. Hopefully, things improve soon because we were really looking forward to a better overall experience!
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Michael
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service staff are fantastic! Very friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent! The atmosphere was very nice.
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DeeE
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a lovely night celebrating a friend's bday. Food was great, staff were attentive and price is reasonable. Loved it and will definitely come back.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The meal was a real letdown. The calamari was overcooked and tough, though the wagyu arancini was pretty flavorful. I paid extra for the squid ink pasta as my main, but it was so salty I couldn’t eat it. The wagyu was slightly overcooked but still okay. For dessert, the tiramisu was fine, but I waited forever for each dish. Plus, the mojito glass they gave me had a chipped rim, and there was something stuck on the fork they served before the main. Overall, it was such a disappointing experience that I didn’t feel like tipping.
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Chook
Sydney
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food was average. The arancini were really good but unfortunately everything else was average. The black ink crab pasta lacked flavour and had very little crab. The ragu pasta was nicer but not something you’d want to go back for. Servings were generous though. We didn’t try dessert. The service was a real problem. We had to ask 3 different waiters to have any request done. Maybe the staff were new but a few of the waitresses had no idea about anything.
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MahiT
Sydney
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Incredibly expensive for a very ordinary food. Very expensive seafood basket, 1/2 the food was overcooked and burnt.
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OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Amazing food including Burrata,Arancini,Swordfish and Squid ink pasta,all those are a must. We couldn't get our first option wine but received the chef's suggestion which was an amazing match with the food. Our waitress was very friendly,helpful and always on top of the service. Staff was very nice to let me change the time of my booking. Very satisfied that we picked up Olio over other options for my birthday's celebration thanks to one of our friends working there suggestion. Thanks a lot Olio.
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RegM
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing, food served was well thought out and served with a great amount of time between courses. Food was full of flavour and well presented
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Lili
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely great experience. My husband and I came for lunch. Service was exceptional as they were quite accomodating - I did not know the seafood platter had to be pre-ordered, but when we asked they were happy to do so. And no regrets, it was beautiful! We finished off with the Olio and Millefoglie for dessert and they were a brilliant palette cleanser. Ambience was lovely, music was great (not too loud, you can actually hear each other talk), so great atmosphere for those that want an intimate or cosy meal. We will definitely be going back!
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Sprite
Melbourne
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious but surprisingly only a small selection of options. Very seafood based so if you're not a big lover, maybe you should give it a pass. Service was disappointing despite how nice the staff were. I felt like I was on a table outside of either waiters service. No one knew who was meant to be looking after us or checking in on us. Mistakes in drinks and desserts and overall a low sense of urgency. Despite these mistakes, I would have hoped staff would be more deligent but they weren't. The bill and the eventual EFTPOS machine took forever to come out. Not the biggest deal but another gripe to an overall poor service - my friend didn't get a birthday dessert treat despite it being specified in the booking and at least 8 other tables experiencing it. Not even a mention as we were being sat?
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FAQs

Olio Kensington Street is rated 4.4 stars by 366 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

2/10 Kensington St, Chippendale, AU-NSW 2008

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Chippendale
Hours of operation
Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Best way to our restaurant is to take train to Central Station and walk 10 mins to our venue. We are located at Kensington Street on Level 2 of the Old Rum Store.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Lino Sauro
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://olio.kensingtonstreet.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9281 1500
Private party facilities
Offering a variety of catering packages from classic savoury platters to fine dining set menusGet in touch to find out more about your corporate function or private event. functions@kensingtonstreet.com.au

Olio Kensington Street

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

3-Course Set Lunch - $59

$159 Seafood Platter

Menu

What 366 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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