Vini - Surry Hills

Good food but bit small on the serving. Really good service. Oh the wine list is good :

My favourite Italian restaurant in the city. Used to work down the street and it was our go to for many a long lunch and fun dinner. Simple, clean, tasty ever changing menu that never fails to disappoint. Incredible wine list and friendly service and owner that welcome the many regulars by name.

Menu is up on a chalk board and changes regularly. Have been here multiple times and always enjoyed the food. Wine list is amazing and waiters are knowledgeable about matching to the menu. A little bit tight for space but worth it!

We went on a Tuesday, where you pay $55 for a tasting menu from a particular region in Italy. The region was Fruli the week we went and the food was incredible. Excellent value, very knowledgeable staff and you even get a 10minute intro from the chef which is very informative. Highly recommend this lovely place!

Whats not to love about italian wine, delicious food, dim lighting and black board menus! Vini is all that and more. Its the perfect date spot albeit the seating is a little crowded with barely any space between the tables. That out of the way the place is just charming. The walls are all the menus you will get and it will take some bit of neck twisting to see all of it. That and an understanding of Italian, cause the only words I could read were pork, duck and dolci and that pretty much nailed the nights selection for me. The wine list is extensive with regional Italian wines on offer and I honestly was lost on what to order, so I explained my dilemma to the patient lady serving us, and she expertly reccomended an excellent choice of white. So if you are like me and can't read a word of Italian, still give this place a go, the staff are helpful and willing to explain the menu. Their food is fuss free and relaxed as the atmosphere and bursting with flavours. I highly reccomend the duck salad with orange and fennel, and the parpadelle with braised pork, both the dishes were finger licking delicious. The star of the evening however was the espresso caramel panacotta which was divine in a roll your eyes to the back of your head kind of way. My partner declared it the best dessert he has ever eaten! A tip though, call precisely around 5:30pm for a Saturday booking after 7:30pm, they take down your name and number and call you when your table is ready!