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Olio Kensington Street, Chippendale, AU-NSW

Olio Kensington Street

4.2
4.2
370 Reviews
$41 to $100
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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

  • $159 Seafood Platter

    Multiple dates available
    Seafood Platter includes: 6x Sydney rock oysters Pesto spaghetti, stracciatella & prawn tartare Sashimi: - Hokkaido scallops - Bluefin tuna - Hiramasa kingfish - Ocean trout
    $159 Seafood Platter Photo

  • 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!
    3-Course Set Lunch - $59 Photo

Menu

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What 370 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

370 Reviews

  1. Kylie

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was average or below especially the main course. My daughter said she can cook the pasta better than what she had. won’t visit again

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  2. David

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice venue, staff were great, food was very good.

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  3. Marian

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely ambience and food - though the sides a bit disappointing. Service was a bit slow and unresponsive. We weren’t offered coffee and when we asked for a port we were told the bar was shut. It saw 10.30pm on a Saturday night!

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  4. Sean

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience a with the service and food exceptional.

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  5. Lucía

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    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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  6. Michael

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Chook

    VIP

    Sydney

    4 reviews

    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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  10. 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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FAQs

Olio Kensington Street is rated 4.2 stars by 370 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Olio Kensington Street

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
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