When it comes to food, there’s no doubt that the Italians have conquered Sydney and whilst there is a handful of Italian restaurants in Surry Hills, a new player, Bastardo, is making waves because it’s a really interesting take-off from an old favourite.
Anyone who has been to the tapas bar Bodega x Wyno in the last 15 years will get the same vibe from its latest sibling site next door. Bastardo is definitely a refreshing addition to the Porteño precinct on Holt Street with its mint green tables, bright orange floor and colourful artwork.
The Porteño crew has opened this Italian trattoria as inspired by the owners’ Sicilian and Argentinian/Genoan background and having a meal at Bastardo feels a lot like visiting an extended family.
The team picked the name “Bastardo” because their food is the “bastardised” alternative to Italian dishes. Everything will be simple and classic, made the way it should be enjoyed as comfort food.
Bastardo’s menu features a great selection of fresh pasta like Corn Agnolotti (brown butter, capers, sage), Paccheri (cuttlefish, panchetta, tomato white wine), Tajarin (bottarga, butter and lemon) and the Culurgiones (potato, onion and ricotta with Napoli sauce).
Sister site Bodega’s grilled swordfish and porchetta are also on the list, along with choices of salads and the unique-tasting bullhorn pepper stuffed with anchovies and pepper.
For almost two decades, a generation of customers has loved dining at Bodega. In this new normal, a new peer group is bound to make Bastardo their Italian food retreat.
Bastardo opens from 5:00 p.m. to late night. For the menu or table booking, check their official site or follow their Instagram.
“Food was unbelievable. Service – fantastic! The team helped us make some decisions and made some really good recommendations. The whole process from making a booking to getting the bill was seamless,efficient and professional. Looking forward to checking out Humble next. Thank you for an amazing night.”
Matt Gellert
“A delicious new restaurant from the Bodega crew, with a lovely vibe and mouth watering menu. We had the entre special (tiny fried pizza!), followed by the crab pasta and potato pasta. All were delicious. For an aperitif, the cocktail list is short but super – the goldfather is a must! Wine list also comprehensive, and we tried a unique Italian style Chardonnay. Great for date night or a catch up with friends.”
Abbie
“Super cool ambience and the food was incredible. Do not leave without ordering the corn agnolotti and olive oil + fennel cake! Will definitely be back when I return to Sydney.”
Carolyn Stebbing
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