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Vapiano
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Sydney City Center, Sydney
"cozy-up to a pizza"(12 Tips)
"fast service and seating"(5 Tips)
"Plenty of fresh basil around to pick and enjoy with my pasta"(17 Tips)
"Lunch specials are pretty good value."(3 Tips)
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Hannah LeeMay 22, 2017Really good! The Vapiano in NYC is better, but I like the fast service and seating on the first floor. Friendly service too (:
- Max HegermanJune 10, 2014There is seating on the first floor, which is actually a great place to chill - cozy-up to a pizza (or a nice cappuccino) and a good read in one of the armchairs in the back... :)
Karen MakFebruary 19, 2014I have had Vapiano in Berlin, seems to be a chain in Europe. Living in the inner west I am spoilt by all the superb Italian fare in local restaurants. So Vapiano really didn't cut it in terms of taste- Ali MJuly 21, 2016Tarnishes the Vapiano brand. The chain prides itself on fresh, quick cuisine. But the chefs here, while making tasty food, take their sweet time about it. Affordable but not the best vapiano
- Honor ChanNovember 23, 2014Enjoyed watching the chefs cook great pasta for me. Plenty of fresh basil around to pick and enjoy with my pasta
Have an open mind and don't be afraid to ask staff if you're not sure what to do. A bit exxy but really enjoyed the ravioli. Staff were really friendly.- Lunch specials are pretty good value. I love adding prosciutto! 🐷 if the queue wraps around be prepared to wait 15m
Nick DJanuary 6, 2014Awesome concept for a restaurant. Sit amongst the vegetation and enjoy your pasta & pizza, made to order in front of your eyes!
Ash NewmanJanuary 10, 2014The pasta here is pretty good, everything made on the spot as you watch...however wouldn't advise here for lunch during the rush ... You could be standing in line for 30 mins easily, very inefficient
LeeAugust 13, 2017The food is fresh and made to order. Be ready to wait during busy times because of that. Worth it tho
Graham MarshallAugust 15, 2017I like the pizza, salad, and pasta here. The pizza queue is usually a lot shorter. Not a big choice if you are on low carbs - almost nothing.
ShirpsAugust 22, 2014They introduced a buzzer system so you no longer have to wait for food at the counter. Pasta in the CBD often ranges from mediocre to premium but this is a good mid-range offering. Try the calzone.
Cyril ThomasApril 2, 2016Great pastas but... the pizzas not so much.. The tuscano pizza was full of tomatoes and watery and most of the other pizzas are soaked in barbeque sauce.
Enrico BeckerMarch 11, 2014The card system is better than the direct pay Australian stuff...but Australia live behind the moon that's why they never will realize new inventions.only bad tips for the best place..can't understand
ᴡ LublinDecember 27, 2014Great quick tasty italian food prepared to your order. Quick easy and tasty.- Enrico BeckerMarch 11, 2014@Cindy h when you think it's a school canteen than just don't go...it's 3 times more productive than 20waiters underpaid..like otherplaces
Roozbeh KhalighDecember 15, 2017Comparing to Europe branches one has less choices, the quality of food is also not as good, but overall still a nice place
Insanely busy at lunch. Probably best to get there early. Not good if you're in a rush!
KieranMay 24, 2014Used entertainment voucher. Pasta tasted great but wouldn't have been worth paying full price because of the weird way you have to line up to order, then stand there waiting for ur food.
Strange process but pretty decent quality and price and service is faster than you can think it will be
Mehmet KalenderApril 30, 2014It was perfect pasta and pizza. i fall in love with that perrfect taste!!
Jon CurnowMarch 18, 2014Go to the counter, order & wait while it's cooked in front of you. Painful if travelling with a group. Also, be sure there are seats because tables are not reserved unless you're actually sat there.- Enrico BeckerMarch 11, 2014Just funny that all the Australian they go in and put a tip in here think the order system is a joke..it's 3 times better concept than all the other restaurants around same as price and food is better
Simon HApril 4, 2014What a stupid service model... Instead of ordering from a table and enjoying time with your friends stand in line behind 10 other people and wait for the cook to spend about 5 mins a person before u.
Cindy HungFebruary 7, 2014The entire ordering & queuing up (standing) for food to be cooked is a joke!!!! Doesn't matter how good the food is, I feel like back at shool canteen.
- Enrico BeckerMarch 11, 2014just a joke this other tips...the price and food is 3 times better than the normal Italian in Australia...because it's just overprice and taste not good but Australian have no plan so bad tips here
Simon ReynoldsDecember 7, 2015Cool concept, pasta is cooked fresh in front of you.. But ridiculously expensive for what it is..
Beautiful place, delicious food and friendly staff
Great pasta. Average pizza. Annoying and long ordering system especially when the card doesn't work.
Frank CuiuliFebruary 17, 2014Vapiano literally means go slow in Italian. Seems to be a fitting name :-)
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
+61 2 9299 0079
Features
Reservations
Groups Only
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Restroom
Yes
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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