Olio Kensington Street

4.0

372 Reviews

$41 to $100

Italian

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2 people

Jan 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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.

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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
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!
$138 Valentine's Day Menu
A$138.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
$138 Valentine's Day Menu - 6 Course Degustation - OYSTERS - CHAWANMUSHI - GNOCCHETTI SARDI - SWORDFISH - DUCK - PANNA COTTA

What 372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.7Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

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Inner South
Most Booked

372 Reviews

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Yen
Sydney
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the staff in were so friendly and engaging. Love the decor and lighting that comes through the restaurant, tables are spaced out appropriately as well. The food... honestly, everything that we ordered and came out was perfectly balanced and not bland or too salty. I had the for entree the Panelle Salmon Cavier (eaten in 2 bites... give me more!) and the buratta (very refreshing). For main, ordered their signature squid ink crab tonnarelli (delicious!). The sauce was creamy with the right amount of salt without losing the taste of the crab and sea. perfectly cooked, al dente xx - definitely a place I would like to revisit/eat at again... soon.
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Dee
Sydney
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Antispati Wagyu Capriccio and Capasanta are the highlights. Disappointed with the squid ink tonnarelli, the sauce was a bit weird, the tonnarelli was not cooked to the level that was expected, the desert was also nice, but it could be better, especially the tiramisu, it would be great if it was not that powdery.
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Kylie
Sydney
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

Olio Kensington Street is rated 4 stars by 372 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

Jan 22, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 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

$159 Seafood Platter

3-Course Set Lunch - $59

$138 Valentine's Day Menu

Menu

What 372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

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