Pino’s - Crows Nest Italian done well
26 April, 2008
Hey there, Tony here thinking about another consistently good dining experience had recently. Its been a while since posting, as work/family life (and too many good shows, like Kitchen Nightmares and Underbelly) have gotten in the way of updates, not to mention my new found interest in Twitter.
Anyway I’d like to recommend a teriffic italian restaurant in Crows Nest, Sydney: Pino’s. I’ve been going to this place since the early 1990’s, and have never been disappointed. Last week, we picked up takeaway, it was Sunday night around 730pm, and the restaurant was packed. A good sign. We ordered two simple classics: spaghetti carbonara and a lasagne. Both were stunning.
The pasta was “al dente” - perfectly cooked with some firmness left, even after taking it home before eating it. Fresh bacon and cream, and egg - just delicious and definitely a cut above the typical takeaway Italian.
As for the lasagne, it was light, full of flavour and had that feeling of being freshly and carefully prepared. The person cooking it really cared about the food, and used fresh ingredients.
Pino’s has a lovely terrace out front, the best place to dine-in, where you can enjoy the atmosphere on the street and enjoy a wide-range of Italian dishes. Booking essential.
Crows Nest is my favourite dining precinct on the north side of Sydney - plenty of restaurants and cafes to choose from. There’s free parking (try Holterman St car park, off Willoughby Rd) and walk up and down checking it all out. It’s another gem of an area in Sydney for those who enjoy quality food.
Pino’s Pizzeria Restaurant
49 Willoughby Rd
Crows Nest, Sydney, NSW 2065
P: +61 2 9439 2081
Link to Google Map
28 July, 2008 at 7:07 pm
I love Pino’s. My favourite is the aglio olio spaghetti. I just can’t go past it. I used to go to Pino’s all the time when I lived in Crows Nest. And now I find myself heading back there often - the garlic bread is a musttoo.