Big Poppa's

4.7

385 reviews

$A40 and under

Italian

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Big Poppa’s is an award winning late night restaurant located on the lively, main strip of Oxford Street in Darlinghurst. Serving up modern Italian dishes, gourmet cheeses, a huge selection of hand curated wines and non-stop hip hop music until 3am every night of the week.

You can join us for a drink and some cheese, book a table for dinner, or host your next event with us.

Wanting to book for more than 20 people? Send us a request now at cheese@bigpoppa.com.au for all of your large party needs. Please note, same-day online bookings of 13 or more will be contacted by the restaurant to confirm.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

6 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

0499 052 201

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–3:00 am
Phone number
0499 052 201
Website
http://bigpoppa.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
96 Oxford St Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010
Area
Darlinghurst
Cross Street
Crown St
Parking Details
None
Public Transit
Several bus stops within a few minutes walk
Additional
Wi-Fi available

Experiences

$70pp Set Menu
A$70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Dive into the Big Poppa's dining experience with our set menu, highlighting the signature dishes of our menu combined with some new favourites. Entirely designed to be shared, you will enjoy 3 courses during your stay. See our current set menu offerings at: https://www.bigpoppa.com.au/book, just click on the "set menu" link! Our set menu experience sees the first course land 15mins after your booking time to ensure adequate time to enjoy your meal. Want to add-on to your set menu? Add a selection of cheeses for $12pp, or our seasonal dolce (to be shared) for an extra $5pp. Please just let us know your add-ons in your booking notes, and please advise of any dietary requirements at least 48hrs in advance.

Chef's Selection of CheeseA$36.00
one hard, one soft, one blue w/ pane carasau, bread, apple jam
SalumiA$36.00
selected cured meats, pickled green tomatoes, pane carasau
BurrataA$24.00
vine ripened tomato dressing, anchovy, garlic, balsamic, basil
Tonno CrudoA$28.00
tuna, mandarin, orange, chilli oil, caper berries, bottarga
Barbabietola In SalamoiaA$21.00
pickled baby beets, walnut, goats curd, vino cotto, shiso
Patate ArrostoA$15.00
royal blue potatoes, spiced salt, whipped ricotta
InsalataA$19.00
pear, fennel, rocket, hazelnut, pecorino, tahini dressing
GamberoniA$38.00
king prawns, confit garlic butter, salsa verde, lemon
Gnocchi di Zucca e RicottaA$28.00
pumpkin & ricotta gnocchi, sage, brown butter, lemon, pecorino romano
Pappardelle Tagliate a ManoA$32.00
hand cut pappardelle, lamb shoulder ragu, parmigiano reggiano
Melanzane al FornoA$22.00
baked sicilian eggplant, stracciatella, spiced chilli oil, almonds, fine herbs
Pollo e DragoncelloA$34.00
half chicken, speck, tarragon, white wine, ligurian olives, burnt carrot puree
Manzo BrasatoA$38.00
braised cape grim beef cheek, potato puree, green olive gremolata

Specials

CasarecceA$32.00
nduja, king brown mushrooms, yellow teardrop tomatoes, ricotta salata
1kg 300 Day Grain Fed Black Onxy Rib EyeA$180.00
porcini & thyme butter

Cheese

Soft / Semi Soft

served with seasonal fruit, honey, pane carasau & olive oil bread

Brie di Nangis (Cow) Bris, FranceA$13.00
Bertie Brie (Buffalo) Bergamo, ItalyA$14.00
Pont Leveque (Cow) Normandy, FranceA$18.00
Brunet (Goat) Piedmont, ItalyA$16.00
Chevre d'Argental (Goat) Rhone-Alpes, FranceA$12.00
Tin Tin Washed Rind (Buffalo) Adelaide Hills, AustraliaA$15.00
Truf Tri Latte (Cow/Goat/Sheep) Piedmont, ItalyA$13.00
Petit Munster (Cow) Alsace, FranceA$16.00

Blue

Granny's Blue (Cow) South Gippsland, AustraliaA$12.00
Blu di Langa Blu Tre Latti (Cow/Goat/Sheep) Piedmont, ItalyA$15.00
Valdeon Blu (Cow/Goat) PiedmontA$15.00
Oak Blue (Cow) Piedmont, ItalyA$12.00
Dolomitico (Cow) Veneto, ItalyA$13.00

Dessert

Panino GelatoA$15.00
spiced rum gelato, chocolate cookie, vanilla caramel sauce
Cherry & Ginger Panna CottaA$15.00
amaretti crumb, candied ginger

Hard/Semi Hard

60ml serve

Schallenberg Mountain Cheese (Cow) Schallenberg, SwitzerlandA$14.00
Bethmale de Chèvre (Goat) Pyrénées, FranceA$14.00
Roy del Valle (Goat/Sheep) Pyrénées, FranceA$13.00
Bastardo del Grappa (Cow) Veneto, ItalyA$11.00
Pyengana Cheddar (Goat) Tasmania, AustraliaA$14.00
Mont Priscilla (Cow) Adelaide Hills, AustraliaA$12.00
Juncu Pecorino (Sheep/Goat) Sardinia, ItalyA$13.00
Pecorino IL Predicatore (Sheep) Tuscany, ItalyA$12.00
Section 28 Monforte (Cow) Adelaide Hills, AustraliaA$14.00
Boeren-Goudse Oplegkaas Gouda (Cow) South Holland, NetherlandsA$13.00

Dessert Wine

2014 Podere Pradarolo Frinire di Cicale Malvasia, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyA$22.00
Punset Quintessenza Barbaresco In Infuso di China, Piedmont, ItalyA$20.00
Occhipinti Grappa di Frappato Piedmont, ItalyA$13.00

What 385 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Elroy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Super cool and super friendly, a really enjoyable dinner, Food was really tasty and authentic. My partner and I had a great little night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easily one of the best restaurants in Sydney! The Papadelle & Gnocchi were to die for, and the Ill Vibe cocktails were flowing too easy 😍 good cocktail if you prefer something on the sweeter side!
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Luckycat91
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 26 June 2022
overall1food1service2ambience5
Really dissapointed with this time at big poppas. Took my group of friends there as I had an amazing time a few months ago. This time, the cocktails were watery and made poorly and the food was very average. It was actually embarrassing for me as I talked the place up so much. I went on a Sunday this time so maybe they have their best staff on on peak days? Hesitant to give the place another go.
AO
AnaisO
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 25 June 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
The worst service ever…. Your staff downstairs was the most unwelcoming staff we have ever seen. They were not smiley, not respectful …. Never ever will we come back and never ever do I want to recommend this place to anyone!
CD
CaitlinD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service, food and cocktails. Reasonably priced and great vibe
k
kevmunro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a glorious bunch of people. Drinks good, food good, service good. I was in Sydney for 36 hours from Melbourne and I'm glad that's where I spent my one dinner slot.
AB
AntonioB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was great. Highly recommended Atmosphere and ambiance was also great
EP
EunbiP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice vibe, good place to grab a glass of wine/beer after work or a nice date night with your partner on a weekend. $100/pp avg spend
DS
DanS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
We love Big Poppas but last night we had to sit downstairs for dinner and could not even have a conversation as it was so loud. Add to that the fact that one of our glasses had lipstick on it was a tad disappointing.
SG
StefaniaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
AAHH-MAZINGGG! Fantastic candlelight dinner in the basement area paired with a yummy cocktail, then turned into an rnb hip hop club! Danced till 3am!
NC
NicoleC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a group of 11 to celebrate so many great things! The vibe & service was friendly, welcoming and very accommodating. The food was delicious and the mixologists know how to make a great Margi! Thank you for having us!
BF
BethF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff at Big Poppa’s helped make a special occasion for me and my boyfriend perfect. The food, cocktails and service were all above and beyond. Will definitely go back.
PH
PaulH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night out. Food was delicious and the service excellent. We took the recommendations of our waiter and weren’t disappointed. Will definitely be back
J
Jessy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Most amazing place, absolutely love it here always coming back for more :)
GN
GraceN
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was such a great experience- the wait staff and manager were helpful, funny and attentive. The food was phenomenal, especially the burrata, cheese selection and wine! It was a little loud, but the vibe was great! Can't wait to come back! Thanks Big Poppa team!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible , staff very helpful. They told us kitchen is open to 2.30 am!! Perfect for after show dinner. Recommend you book if going for dinner
SH
SamanthaH
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I would have to say this was the best food I have ever had!!!!
MC
MarkC
Sydney
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing atmosphere and food. The wait staff are super friendly. Would recommend this place!
M
Micha
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 29 April 2022
overall2food5service1ambience3
We had to wait Long for all meals and drinks and even re-order at times as the order was forgotten. This wasn’t for one or two orders but overall. The restaurant wasn’t even full.
Z
Zinny
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were very friendly and their service was extremely professional. The food and drinks were well priced and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend trying out this restaurant.
AN
AshN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommended spot for date night or your next special occasion. Outstanding food and cheese selection, all capped off with great music and atmosphere.
CS
ConS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was spot on and was looked after extremely well. The food was extremely tasty.
SJ
StefanieJ
Sydney
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Great staff, food was average in comparison to other Sydney dining. Mood was pretty similar to any other restaurant. The vibe is downstairs at the bar.
NP
NaiP
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall2food1service4ambience5
Second time being there and it was a surprise. We ordered two mains to celebrate our anniversary and first, the main that my partner choose came and mine came 15min later. The ragu parpadelle it was overcooked, almost no meat and really unseasoned. Mine, a pasta with spinach and cherry tomatoes had no salt or pepper at all. It was absolutely tasteless. Asides that there were two cloves of garlic on my main that it was completely raw. My Negroni came with a glass full of ice but half way with drink. Considering how much we loved the first time and how it was the second, it was surprisingly disappointing.
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NiemL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was lovely, the staff were amazing, especially Elizabeth was so friendly and funny
KM
KaylaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top notch! Great staff, great atmosphere! Food = amazing!
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Harriet
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic urban vibe with fun modern music in a romantic setting. Food was TDF and the service was so lovely. We had a great anniversary dinner here!
PF
PrimaF
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The steak was delicious so was the papardelle, very tasty pasta was perfect. We shared the food and for three people $200 with drinks is not bad! The whole experience was great for my birthday.
SS
SashaS
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service from lovely bartenders, hosts and waiters/waitresses. A little bit loud to chat in a dinner environment or hear the waitress talking to you but otherwise amazing in every aspect!
LC
LisaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time here - great food and a great atmosphere!
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Evelily
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was the high light steak was amazing as well as the Ragu If you like hiphop and RnB while eating this would be the place to go
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NadineO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Booked a table for my birthday and had such a great night. Food was incredible as always and service was on point. Would 100% recommend.
BE
BrookeE
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and great service! Wish I knew about the downstairs lounge before booking though. Sitting there would be awesome so I’ll definitely come back for that!
SB
SamBa
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing ambience, great for intimate drinks with a friend. Lovely staff and service, love the low lights, delicious lamb ragu and amazing goblet red wine glasses. Props all round!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 March 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
It was a great venue but it was a little loud. We were seated upstairs.
SM
SteveM
Sydney
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Once again a great place to go, food was outstanding as well as the service. Atmousphere was also fantastic and the team serving did a great job at all times.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Victoria
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 March 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Limited menu, and too over priced … No sav Blanc wine on the wine list.
RS
RakhiS
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Every bite was bliss. We loved the ambience and the service was warm and friendly! Highly recommend!
j
janellat
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing customer service. Food and drinks were great!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
10/10 food and experience

FAQs

Big Poppa's does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Big Poppa's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0499 052 201.

Big Poppa's is rated 4.7 stars by 385 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

6 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

0499 052 201

Other options

96 Oxford St Darlinghurst, AU-NSW 2010

Additional information

Cross Street
Crown St
Area
Darlinghurst
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–3:00 am
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
None
Public Transit
Several bus stops within a few minutes walk
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Wi-Fi available

Website
http://bigpoppa.com.au/
Phone number
0499 052 201

Big Poppa's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Other options

Additional information

$70pp Set Menu

Eats

Chef's Selection of CheeseA$36.00

SalumiA$36.00

BurrataA$24.00

Tonno CrudoA$28.00

Barbabietola In SalamoiaA$21.00

Patate ArrostoA$15.00

InsalataA$19.00

GamberoniA$38.00

Gnocchi di Zucca e RicottaA$28.00

Pappardelle Tagliate a ManoA$32.00

Melanzane al FornoA$22.00

Pollo e DragoncelloA$34.00

Manzo BrasatoA$38.00

Specials

CasarecceA$32.00

1kg 300 Day Grain Fed Black Onxy Rib EyeA$180.00

Cheese

Soft / Semi Soft

Brie di Nangis (Cow) Bris, FranceA$13.00

Bertie Brie (Buffalo) Bergamo, ItalyA$14.00

Pont Leveque (Cow) Normandy, FranceA$18.00

Brunet (Goat) Piedmont, ItalyA$16.00

Chevre d'Argental (Goat) Rhone-Alpes, FranceA$12.00

Tin Tin Washed Rind (Buffalo) Adelaide Hills, AustraliaA$15.00

Truf Tri Latte (Cow/Goat/Sheep) Piedmont, ItalyA$13.00

Petit Munster (Cow) Alsace, FranceA$16.00

Blue

Granny's Blue (Cow) South Gippsland, AustraliaA$12.00

Blu di Langa Blu Tre Latti (Cow/Goat/Sheep) Piedmont, ItalyA$15.00

Valdeon Blu (Cow/Goat) PiedmontA$15.00

Oak Blue (Cow) Piedmont, ItalyA$12.00

Dolomitico (Cow) Veneto, ItalyA$13.00

Dessert

Panino GelatoA$15.00

Cherry & Ginger Panna CottaA$15.00

Hard/Semi Hard

Schallenberg Mountain Cheese (Cow) Schallenberg, SwitzerlandA$14.00

Bethmale de Chèvre (Goat) Pyrénées, FranceA$14.00

Roy del Valle (Goat/Sheep) Pyrénées, FranceA$13.00

Bastardo del Grappa (Cow) Veneto, ItalyA$11.00

Pyengana Cheddar (Goat) Tasmania, AustraliaA$14.00

Mont Priscilla (Cow) Adelaide Hills, AustraliaA$12.00

Juncu Pecorino (Sheep/Goat) Sardinia, ItalyA$13.00

Pecorino IL Predicatore (Sheep) Tuscany, ItalyA$12.00

Section 28 Monforte (Cow) Adelaide Hills, AustraliaA$14.00

Boeren-Goudse Oplegkaas Gouda (Cow) South Holland, NetherlandsA$13.00

Dessert Wine

2014 Podere Pradarolo Frinire di Cicale Malvasia, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyA$22.00

Punset Quintessenza Barbaresco In Infuso di China, Piedmont, ItalyA$20.00

Occhipinti Grappa di Frappato Piedmont, ItalyA$13.00

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