There are a couple of takeaway/eat-in cafes along this stretch of Mountain Street, but this one is by far the busiest and most welcoming in decor and menu.
Inside the walls are relatively bare, and the chairs and tables are a simple but sturdy dark wood. But there is plenty of light, a sense of spaciousness and a buzzy atmosphere.
We agonized over the enticing menu of sandwiches, salads and all-day breakfast options.
Spicy Italian meatballs, lettuce and Swiss cheese on grilled Turkish bread $7.00
Salt and pepper calamari salad $7.50
All the menu items here are simple but well-executed and at bargain-basement prices. It's not hard to see why this simple little cafe is so popular with local students and workers in the area. The food is freshly prepared, service is friendly and they even welcome menu variations!
$5 lunch deals include satay chicken, rice & salad (Mon); chicken schnitzel & salad (Tues); frittata & salad (Wed); veal schnitzel & salad (Thu); and beef stroganoff & rice (Fri).
Gourmet sandwiches $6.50; gourmet hot rolls or melts $7.00; salads $7.50; and all-day breakfasts from $7.00.
Recommended. We'll definitely be back!
Cafe Ottimo
67 Mountain Street, Ultimo
Tel: 02 9211 0270
This place sounds good. All day breakfast... I'm sold! Can I assume you had the salt & pepper calamari salad?
ReplyDeleteThe food look so yummy..!! and satay..!! my favourite..!
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