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Big Poppa's, Darlinghurst, AU-NSW

Big Poppa's

4.3
4.3
482 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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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

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What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

482 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time. Lovely staff ☺️ the pappardelle & the prawns are a must try. actually everything is delicious The music can be loud on the weekends so if you are looking for a quaint quiet place this is probably not for you

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  2. 97lulu

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and amazing food! Perfect for a date night and for my boyfriend who doesn’t get full easily - every menu was amazing

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience5
    Iv been to big poppas plenty of times but very disappointed this time, manager was rude, chicken was raw tho they took it off bill. We booked for downstairs and emailed and confirmed on arrival they placed us upstairs. Manager was so blunt and rude it felt like a take away store, felt like they wanted us in and out.

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  4. Nadin

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Recently dined here for a surprise birthday party. Staff were absolutely exceptional in their service. They were so accommodating to any requests we had. Everyone was so friendly! The food was amazing as per usual. We chose the $90 set menu. There was heaps of food. Every dish was so good! Thank you to the staff, you helped make the night a huge success and the birthday girl was so happy! Really appreciate the level of service, we couldn't have asked for a better evening!

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  5. Rick

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place. We hit this place to relax, eat well and enjoy the ambience.

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  6. Sebw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb service for a big group (20). Awesome food and drink, and they kept us topped up at all times. One of the group remarked "it was like bottomless brunch but we paid for every drink". 10/10

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  7. BaylyM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Loved it! But it was wayyyyyyy too loud. I couldn’t hear or talk to my mates across the table.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 August 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience4
    Food took over 2 hours to come out. Service was minimal. They seemed to be short staffed.

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  9. PaulE

    Sunshine Coast

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 August 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Food was good, but the table was incredibly small for 4 people, and not big enough for the food and drinks. Had we known we would be sitting in the bar, we would not have come to the restaurant. The service was slow and erratic.

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  10. JeremyD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 August 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    A beautiful ambiance, very knowledgeable staff, a hidden gem. The food was very expensive but out of all the places I have spent this kind of money $300 plus this was the first time I thought every cent was worth it. Truly amazing food!

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  11. KatN

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 August 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Felt like it was understaffed, had to ask for water 4 times and the kitchen was slow - took 1.5 for bread, olives and the cime de rapa.

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  12. StephenM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 August 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A hidden gem on Oxford Street in a sea of same-same fast-food outlets. Top notch service. A superb wine list. Tasty food and good portions.

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  13. NatB

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Great for a cocktail and a nibble, love the music, staff and fit out. But we found all the mains disappointing, and too salty.

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  14. BernieK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 July 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    noise level was so loud that to talk it was necessary to shout

    1 person found this helpful

  15. DiannaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always. Delicious food, great service, yummy wine. One of the toilets was broken from an early hour though, boo.

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  16. HunkaLove

    Sydney

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, food and ambience. Our waitress was a diamond and is born hospitality guru. Thank you for making our experience memorable.

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  17. DavidM

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is always a great experience. A lovely atmosphere, great Italian food, plenty of variety, awesome cocktails, great wine, and fantastic staff! All requests for advise during ordering were well catered to, with all suggestions being well received by our party. The vibe of the place is great, and they have a fun looking bar downstairs for those interested.

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  18. Happhehsydhdhdhdhdhdbdjd

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 April 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Best Mac and Cheese I’ve ever tasted. Highly recommended.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, the food was incredible! Music selection was absolute fire. Will definitely return when I’m back in Sydney!

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  20. Janet

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and eclectic vibes. Toes the line between amazing food, and high energy. Really attentive and fun staff also!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was lovely, food was really good and I loved that they gave us some decent space between entree and mains. Music was an added bonus!

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  22. Rich

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great for a group occasion. I'd love to visit again. Food serving was a bit slow so we had to spend around 1k on beer during the meal. Drinks are a little pricey but valuable.

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  23. TonyH

    Sydney

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always food, vibe and service were all genuinely spectacular!

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  24. JSydney

    Sydney

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was such a fantastic night. The food and service were incredible.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 March 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience1
    Had a friend visiting from Perth and we booked a table with short notice. The entry level had a great vibe, however were taken downstairs where there were no windows and were sat at the worst possible table, in the corner by the stairs, where there was crap all on the carpet and so much electrical tape on the wall (not sure what it was covering). I thought, well we booked late so this must be the last table, but only half of the decent tables filled up. So disappointing. The service was also very disappointing. The pasta was great, but too many negatives so will not be going back.

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  26. AnonymourMiG

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    Food and atmosphere was great - service was sub-par.

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  27. EmilianoR

    Sydney

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 February 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience3
    Despite the good vibe and the nice food, drinks and food prices are ridiculously high. Isn't worth it!

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  28. SoniaM

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Late night dining- King prawns and gnocchi were well prepared, friendly service, cocktails and dancing. Eclectic group, fun night. Is noisy but expected.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, friendly and engaging staff, and food were great.

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  30. isaacs

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Professional friendly and attentive service. Food was brought out quickly and was very delicious.

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  31. RohanH

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was very nice - much preferred the downstairs table to upstairs but the mood is wonderful, great music, decor, food and service

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  32. KateL

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful staff and sevice.. the food is exceptional!

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  33. luisal

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the staff was even better

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  34. katb

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and staff were amazing. It was fresh and tasty. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for good vibes and good food.

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  35. benjaminf

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don’t change !! It’s perfect Thank at all the team 🤙🏼

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Music was awful and loud, felt like I was at a hip hop concert. Food cold, gnocchi fried in so much oil, when did we start frying gnocchi? I’m Italian!! Parpadelle ragu cold and drowned in salt, prawns swimming in more oil, salmon decent but really thickly cut so not enjoyable as became chewy, I’m sorry I’m not one to write things like this but coming from London and being recommended this place it was just pure disappointment so I just have to say it how it was , that’s how it was, time to get a chef that cares I think 🤔

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  37. Veronika

    Sydney

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    With my best friend We were enjoying each others company however couldn’t NOT notice that our waiter was affected with some substances (not sure if alcohol/drugs) but he definitely was high. When bringing a cheese platter to us (chiefs selection) he couldn’t even recall the name of the cheese by saying “aaaaa mmmmm this one is mmmm”. It wasn’t nice. After a while another stuff started looking after us and the situation improved. But this behaviour was upsetting.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great music and delicious food

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  39. Jurrah

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome venue! Food, drinks and staff were all excellent.

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  40. TonyK

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Had my wife's birthday celebrations at big poppas on Saturday.. We had a booth downstairs in the club where the atmosphere was awsome. Old school hip hop tunes 👌 with nice food and drinks. Service was on point would be back again! The only little thing disappointing was the music play list or DJ the songs played were abit repetitive.. it's was more of a cradi b playlist then the biggie on the night

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FAQs

Big Poppa's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0499 052 201.

Big Poppa's is rated 4.3 stars by 482 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Big Poppa's

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

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