Porcellino
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Porcellino is a cafe and restaurant in the courtyard of the old Eye Hospital on Macquarie Street, Sydney, with a large shaded terrace. It suits a relaxed breakfast, a weekday lunch or a coffee break, and it is best known for its pasta and the porcellino roll. The Domain is a three-minute walk away.
About Porcellino
Food at Porcellino
Breakfast runs from 6:30am to 11am, with toast, granola, porridge, eggs benedict, smashed avocado and a big breakfast. Lunch from 11am to 2pm covers panini such as the fish roll and steak panino, salads, and pasta including linguine with prawns or bacon and pumpkin or potato gnocchi. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked on the menu.
What to order: Linguine with prawns · Porcellino roll · Barramundi special, when it is on
Coffee and drinks
A regular coffee is $5 and a large is $5.50. One reviewer rates the coffee among their best, and another mentions afternoon coffee specials. The menu also lists chai, matcha, turmeric latte and house-made lemonades.
Courtyard seating at Porcellino
The courtyard sits inside the old Eye Hospital, with a fountain and the grassy Domain beyond. Terrace tables sit under large umbrellas, and reviewers say the outdoor and indoor seating is spacious. Two or more reviewers name the outdoor space as the main draw.
Facilities at Porcellino
What visitors say about Porcellino
- 💬Reviewers describe the staff as friendly and welcoming.
- 💬The courtyard and its fountain view are the most praised feature.
- 💬Reviewers say the service is quick, even when the cafe is busy.
Near Porcellino
Visitor tips for Porcellino
- ✓Breakfast ends at 11am and lunch starts at 11am, so the menu changes over at that time.
- ✓Pair a coffee with a walk through The Domain, three minutes away.
- ✓The barramundi is a special that is not always on, so ask before ordering it.
- ✓Reviewers mention afternoon coffee specials, so ask what is on after lunch.
Getting to Porcellino
8 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000, in the courtyard of the old Eye Hospital, on the Macquarie Street side of the Domain.
FAQ
Was Porcellino previously called something else?
Yes. It was formerly Court Yard Cafe Da Capo and has since been renamed Porcellino.
Is Porcellino open on weekends?
No. It opens Monday to Friday and is closed on public holidays.
Does Porcellino have a kids menu?
No. The current menu has no kids menu.