Fermento food & wine bar

Visiting Sydney for two days all the way from Noosa, was such a lovely surprise to have found this little jem in Liverpool Street.Diego the owner was very friendly and welcoming the food was very tasty and the Roman pinza which is from my home town was delicious, you must to try the mortazza!

We were delighted to enjoy a fabulous meal at af Fermento in Darlinghurst. Opened by Giorgio Colosimo and Diego Mazza, fromCalabria and Milan, the Italian restaurant and wine bar is a lovely spot to enjoy some food and beverages. They also have a few nights with live music for your enjoyment.On the menu, there’s small bites to eat; think house made breads, burrata, stuffed mushrooms or even an antipasto board. For some larger meals, why not try one of their pastas or their authentic pizza.They take time and care to produce high quality food.  We began with the eggplant parmy rolls which are slices of eggplant filled with buffalo cheese and topped with Napoli sauce, parmigiano, basil sauce and a balsamic reduction. Lovely flavourful parcels with a good cheese ooze!We also loved the seared calamari - perfectly cooked with a nice hit of chilli with the Nduja and a bit of lemon. The portion was also generous for an entree.We were recommended to order their signature freshly made prawn ravioli with lemon butter sauce, thyme and roasted pine nuts atop. The pasta was cooked perfectly and we really enjoyed this dish.Giorgio and Diego are super proud of their pizza and spend hours and hours preparing and perfecting their dough to produce a nice and crispy base. We order the prosciutto pizza, with a twice cooked base and then topped with the fresh ingredients.Given it’s a wine bar as well, there’s a great range of wines as well as some lovely cocktails and after dinner drinks. Ask the staff for their suggestions or opt for your favourite pairing for the food. We had a glass of wine and Prosecco to start and finished our dining experience with an Italian espressoThe hours of opening are extensive so it’s certainly a spot you can enjoy dining out and a good social catch up. Monday and Thursday evening, there is live music, so be sure to check out their socials to see who is on. We also think it’s great that they’ve teamed up with Darlo Bar to serve food there if you’re out for a pub night.

One of my favourite Italian restaurants in Sydney. The food is impeccable and the staff are so attentive. They actually check up on you. They have a really good list of wines. And I love their pizza dough - crunchy, light and fresh.

Cute little Italian place in the heart of Darlinghurst. Mains are pizzas and pastas, the latter being the star of the menu. Highly recommend the Culurgiones, a bundle a flavours I had never experienced before. Atmosphere is cozy, staff kind and knowledgeable and service was fast.

A small Italian restaurant with a nice atmosphere and friendly service.Food was excellent. Our entree was very tasty and the pizza base had a very nice chewy texture that we love in our pizza. Crab Ravioli was also delicious.

We didn’t have a reservation but they kindly were able to fit us in. Lovely friendly service. Amazing mushroom fettuccine and pizza. Intimate seating but great acoustics where you can have a conversation but not shout to be heard. Would love to come back next time we are in Sydney

We just had a wonderful meal here. The entries were very well presented with refined flavors. The pizzas were absolutely amazing with a perfect crust and quality ingredients. The tomato sauce was very fresh and tasty. So lucky that we can enjoy such authentic Italian down under! The service was very friendly. We wil be back .

A wonderful find. Staff were very engaging and Diago was most happy to share his wine knowledge to accompany my choice of meals(Yes, I visited multiple times while in Sydney). The meals were fantastic and generous. I can't speak highly enough of this establishment.

Authentic Italian cuisine in a quaint neighbourhood. Staff were all very friendly! Quality of food was superb! I will definitely go back again next time I visit! Yums!

Small, busy and vibrant restaurant in Darlinghurst with personalised service and a small but tasty and authentic menu. The starters are interesting and the pastas were excellent. Other friends have tried the pizzas and also liked them. The service was also very friendly and efficient.