Criniti's Woolloomooloo

Crinitis has a number of locations for their Italian bar and restaurant in Sydney, Newcastle and Melbourne. We visited the Woolloomooloo spot which has an ideal location on the waterfront at the wharf. There’s a bunch of restaurants at Woolloomooloo wharf, packed with diners eager for a social lunch or dinner out and a drink or two. Crinitis by far has the best vibe of the restaurants here and it is suitable for all different crowds - family, couples, friends, parties and events. The private section upstairs has it’s own bar and is the perfect space for private functions/events.

The space is casual and comfortable and there’s plenty of space here. Wooden furniture and wicker chairs and Italian wall art. Although you can sit on a ...read more

The food was excellent. HUGE serving enough to feed 3-4 people. We were sat next to the pizza oven and the smell was welcoming. However, the place was crowded. Waiters had to climb over chairs to deliver their food. The heater was literally on our backs and the waiters wouldn't let us turn it off or turn it down a bit. The drinks service was extremely slow. Took 25 minuts to have a lemon lime bitter. Had to chase up after 15 minutes. Apparently we have to find the original waitress who took our orders to chase up the drinks. Our steak and ribs arrived without steak knives. Finding a waiter was an ordeal but for him to find a steak knife was even harder. One knife took 10 minutes saying they have a shortage and then he ran away. Took another 10 minutes to find another waiter to find another steak knife. Definitely an experience.

The most affordable restaurant on the wharf, great for large functions. At times service can be slow and there is a long wait for your food. The set menus are a very good option for large groups, don't expect to walk away even a little hungry.

i highly recommend the big platter. Its great value. The views are gorgeous here and the customer service is attentive.

Was pleased to find Criniti's when making a large family booking recently.
Other restaurants on the wharf wanted a minimum of $70 per head for food only and Criniti's came in with options starting at $45.
There were 15 of us in the end and the food was great.
Rediscovered my love of pasta and we ended up with 4 pizza boxes to takeaway too.
Great value and good service too.
Recommended.