Bare Witness

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   Terrie-Ann

   Sydney

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely location, attentive, welcoming staff, great food, including a good range of gluten free options. Generous portions. Extensive beverage list.
   

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   daphne

   Sydney

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Had dinner here. Food is good but service was not pleasant. We were the first customer to arrive, there was only one or two other tables but it was hard to get any attention from waiters to get our orders or request. Ambiance is good but we were expecting live music as it advertised “live music from 5pm on sundays” but no live music until we left at 6:30. Bad advertising that’s all.
   

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   Adrian

   Sydney

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Went there for a birthday and one person didnt get their meal until everyone else had finished so we just had to take it away. Initially we followed it up with a staff member who said it’s on its way. When it still didn’t come another staff member apologised and said she hadn’t written it down so obviously the initial person we asked was lying. The host was apologetic and comped some items which was appreciated. Food wise it was ok. The papadelle ragu was nice enough. The lasagne came in a shape like a scroll which was a bit underwhelming and not worth it. There were very limited health conscious main options. Would only go back for breakfast.
   

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   Maria Laura

   Sydney

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love this place. The fresh made pasta, live music on Sundays and the view is just amazing
   

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   Anna

   New South Wales

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely mood and setting. Wish I'd picked outside however with the weather lately it felt risky. Sun set and water views still seen from every table inside. The food was delicious only disappointment was the ravioli which was sold out; I'll just have to go back to try it and eat earlier!
   

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   Krishna

   Sydney

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall pretty good. Definitely some nitpicking with the food that could be better but I'm still impressed with the spaghetti and pistachio dessert.
   

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   Tim

   Sydney

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 6, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Great place to meet and eat, on the water and great atmosphere
   

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   Saengtip

   Sydney

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Everything was lovely as usual (we've been there quite often) just the aircon was a bit on the too-chilled side. Food came out quickly and was delicious as always. Love that all the cocktails can be mocktails too!
   

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   Ross

   Sydney

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A lovely lunch on New Year Eve. A table outside overlooking the river (we were early enough that we'd finished by the time the sun came round and was shining on that side; it would have been uncomfortable then). The staff were uniformly pleasant and helpful, despite being very busy indeed. We had the avo and the chilli hopper and both were excellent and very generous serves; the hopper might be a bit hot for those who don't like their chilli, but I loved it. A nice white wine with that and we were very happy indeed. Great value too
   

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    Steven

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2

    pasta was very solid and i have no complaints, though i wouldnt say it was impressive. The cocktails were unique and i was really happy with the apple pie whiskey drink. Service felt a bit awkward, our server was kinda quiet and just did her job so it wasnt bad but im generally more used to a friendlier service. went on a christmas jazz night and i personally feel like the restaurant missed the point of what a jazz band is supposed to add to a restaurant. the band was really loud and people were talking even louder to hear eachother and it just got to the point of it being unpleasant and difficult to converse with someone right next to you. can only imagine what it was like for people right in front of the band.
    

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