Machiavelli

I ordered the filetto di manzo and it was delicious - the portion was spot on and it was cooked exactly as requested. The tiramisu wasn't quite traditional but still very tasty. Overall the service was outstanding and I would recommend this place for a lunch or dinner on a special occasion.

Had a dinner with a large group of us for my birthday. We were running late due to some issues and the staff were so understanding and lovely about it. The staff were so accommodating, sweet and funny!
We all had a few different drinks and pastas and we all were in awe! I had the Napoletana gnocchi and it was the most beautiful gnocchi I’ve had in my life honestly. Would 100% recommend to anyone thinking of going!

Simple dishes made with good quality ingredients is the key to great Italian food and this restaurant delivers. Duck ragú was amazing. I will return if I visit Sydney again

First restaurant to visit when back in Sydney. Pasta here is delicious. It doesn't quite seem to be at the level when run by the old guard, but still really good. Smooth gnocchi in flavoursome cheese sauce, unbelievable seafood broth pasta, and a sweet spanner crab pasta. The minute steak wasn't to the level for the price, and I miss the zabaglione that used to be made at the table ... But it is all about the pasta here for me now.
Professional waiters and crisp linen. Nice

Absolutely incredible Italian restaurant. I came here last night for my Wife’s birthday and everything was outstanding.

The food was brilliant. I love pesto pasta and I asked our wonderful waiter if the chefs could make it as it wasn’t on the menu and they did. It was spectacular!!!!

I haven’t had pasta like that since I was in Italy.

We were served by Davida a lovely Italian man from Sardinia who made sure my Wife was looked after in every way.

My wife is pregnant so she wanted a Mocktail that again wasn’t on the Menu and Davida made sure she got something yummy.

Machiavelli is slightly more expensive than most Italian restaurants, however this is completely justified as the presentation of the food, service and taste is clearly a cut above the rest.

I have been all over the world and this has to be one of the best dining experiences I have ever had.

Davida was a brilliant waiter that was thoughtful, caring and completely assertive making sure we had a wonderful time.

I thanked our Chefs as we left and they were too lovely gentlemen.

I will be back!

The staples aren’t what they used to be…the antipasto wasn’t as vibrant and interesting (and already pre-prepared according to our waiter) and the “Steak Diane” is (a) no longer cooked in the restaurant, it comes from the kitchen (b) is far tougher and no longer the velvety soft meat it used to be; and (c) while still including the ingredients, the taste lacks the sweetness of the fried garlic and savouriness of Worcestershire it once had.

While still an enjoyable dining experience, RIP to the pillars that held Machiavelli aloft.

We’ve been dining at Machiavelli’s for many years and our most recent experience exceeded our expectations in every way. The waiters were amazing and went out of their way to look after us. .For starters we enjoyed delicious zucchini flowers and calamari followed by traditional and authentic Italian parmagiana, saltimbocca, duck, homemade ravioli and fillet mignon cooked to perfection accompanied with a delicious peppercorn sauce. A must is their creamy mashed potato. It was so smooth and creamy -and leaves you craving for more. Dessert comprised of traditional tiramisu, raspberry gelato, affogato and crème brûlée. We left feeling very content, happy and full. It’ was the closest thing to dining in Italy and I highly recommend it.