Simpatico bar bistro espresso - Paddington, Brisbane, Australia
Reviews
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"We had a great evening - our first visit but definitely not the last. Food is very good and servers are friendly. This is a nice place for a casual and not too expensive meal. I'm looking forward to sitting in the outdoor courtyard in summer." July 2011
"The service you couldn't fault yesterday. A smile goes a long way and the food is spectacular. The pork belly is beyond wonders." July 2011
"Extensive menu with sharing encouraged - best beef cheeks & fried olives with interesting desserts - good range of wines by the glass with friendly helpful service." July 2011
"One of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. And all of the ladies within our group absolutely agree. We could not fault the food, it was delightful. We indulged that much we were completely full, but were tempted to order more because it was to die for. We thank you... Our evening was amazing!!" April 2011
"The food is exquisite; delicately balanced taste sensations with great variety. Because the food is shared it gives us all the opportunity to sample the diversity of dishes. Hearty appetites were satisfied as we ordered enough dishes for all. Our position outside was appreciated on a sultry Paddington evening and the table service was attentive and efficient." January 2009
"The best breakfast I have ever had! Everyone at my table (there were 6 of us) was absolutely blown away by the food that was served. Even simple meals like Pancakes or Eggs Benedict were amazing." August 2008
Extracts from published reviews
"Simpatico is the sort of place this town is getting better at - the local neighbourhood favourtite. Plenty of food kudos with a fell-good ambience makes such establishments ripe for repeat visits. Being in the middle of bustling Paddington, Simpatico is hardly short on competition, but it's become a firm go-to spot for many, and for good reason.... Just the right balance of relaxed, bar-side mood and casual chic induces a settling-in syndrome... "
Kylie Lang, Brisbane News and Dining Out Guide August 2007
"Simpatico is a package the locals unwrapped with glee. It’s the kind of place that beckons in the late afternoon for a leisurely bite and a vino or two. Minimal, stylish, laid back. The simplicity of the fit out is mirrored in the menu, a list of sharing plates designed to be placed in the centre of the table for sharing. It guarantees a gently meandering meal and, in itself, invites conversation."
Wendy Hall, City News, November 2006
"Popular and accessible, Simpatico's open-air bar bistro hit the scene in early 2006 and hasn't taken a breath since. Or maybe that should be bistro and bar, as the clever kitchen team concocts the grazing menu, designed to share, with a drink or two in tow. Seating is largely outdoors under the covered deck and the bar is always draped with chic young things hoeing into pretty cocktails."
Anthea Loucas, Gourmet Traveller 2007 Australian Restaurant Guide, October 2006
"Simpatico is a relaxed, casual venue offering interesting food created from quality ingredients, and it adds something different to the inner-city dining scene. Both times I visited the service was swift but chatty — just what you want at your neighbourhood diner, especially one that works as a bistro, bar and café."
Alison Walsh, QMagazine, Courier Mail, 12 August 2006
"For wine buffs, there’s a beguiling wine list that invites hanging around the bar, tasting this and that; for foodies, there’s a selection of dishes that can be shared, or not shared, as fancy dictates. People with time to spare can order a range of dishes and pick in leisurely style; alternatively, the menu can be seen as an opportunity to eat sparingly of one or two well-conceived, modest (but not miserly) portions and be gone with no serious damage to the hip pocket."
David Bentley, The Weekend Australian, 12-13 August 2006
"Lazy late afternoons welcome sunset beyond the mountains, leaving diners grazing over a selection of delicacies in small portions designed for sharing. Take the opportunity to bond with friends while indulging in the flavours and aromas washed down with a divine wine from the well sourced bar. Fig, gorgonzola, prosciutto and pissaladiere, white anchovies, green olives or roasted quail, raisins with baby onions are just some of the tasters for your selection."
Map Magazine, June 2006
"Is it a bar serving food or a restaurant with a bar? It’s impossible to pigeonhole Simpatico as it manages to slot itself into several possibilities with ease. The wining and dining experience here is slightly different, and you have to ask why there aren’t more of these bar-bistros around. ...Prices indicated that the dishes were tapas-size plates but we were wrong — the servings are bigger and certainly more robust than something to nibble while having a drink."
Brisbane News, 3 May 2006
"Simpatico is stylish with a bar and outdoor decked area perfect for people watching."
Courier Mail, 25 April 2006
"Simpatico is a bar, bistro and café all in one. It is a smart venue with highly accessible menu that, rather than focussing on invention, concentrates on well-priced food to share that sparkles with freshness."
Lizzie Loel, Good Life, Courier Mail, 18 April 2006
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