Launching early 2014 by the popular Urban Purveyor Group, the dining hall at Swine & Co
is located underneath the street-level bar in Sydney CBD and deceivingly quite big. A carnivore's heaven, the interiors are tastefully styled with a focus on the pig, however I wouldn't suggest this place for vegetarians or animal lovers...
With an open-plan kitchen to watch Head Chef Robert Taylors team, the service is laid-back, friendly and full of advice.
High on the recommendations list is the
terrine platter, oysters, the brussel sprouts side and the pork belly. We HAD
to get the pork belly!!!
The complimentary amuse bouche was delicious (sugar cured salmon with creme fraiche and black
caviar) as were the dozen oysters - all of which were gone before they were placed on our table! Between the four of us we
ordered 2 x pork belly, gnocchi, and steak for mains, with sides of brussel sprouts and hand-cut chips.
Dessert consisted of creme brûlée (scrumptious) and the chocolate mousse. And as much of a chocolate lover that I am, the mousse was unfortunately too rich. Especially after such a heavy meal.
In my honest opinion the atmosphere and food was really nice, but the highly recommended pork belly wasn't as good as it was talked up to be, and across the board I expected more flavours... Overall a good restaurant, not on the top of my 'going back in a hurry' list though.
Total price: Approx $300 (for 4ppl)
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