Olio Kensington Street
2-10 Kensington St, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia
Restaurant
•Why you'll love Olio Kensington Street
- Rich in History: Experience the charm of a truly historic location.
- Tailored Food & Beverage: Enjoy a custom menu designed to suit your unique tastes.
- Versatile Spaces: Choose between indoor elegance or the open-air charm of our outdoor area.
Olio Kensington Street is situated in The Old Rum Store – a historic, multi-layer food, drink and cultural destination in the heart of Chippendale. With a capacity of up to 120 guests cocktail style & 85 seated, Olio can be booked for private events and functions. Olio Kensington Street offers a range of food and beverage menu options for events & the ability to create a bespoke package to suit your requirements. With impeccable service and attention to detail, every occasion at Olio is sure to be memorable. Guests will find themselves immersed in an ambience that combines rustic charm with modern elegance, making it a perfect backdrop for intimate wedding celebrations, corporate gatherings, cocktail-style events or intimate celebrations.
Since Sicilian is the unsung hero of cuisines in the global food scene, a cultural melting pot of influences from Greece to France, Spain to the Middle East, Olio Kensington Street is the perfect place to have a culinary adventure. All events deserve a great setting whether you are hosting a corporate lunch or dinner, a wedding day, an engagement party, an end-of-year celebration, a milestone birthday, a family gathering or a canapé cocktail celebration. While Olio is full of character and charm, the venue is simple enough for you to transform to suit your next bespoke event. With its modern industrial charm and historic arch windows, this stunning space invites creativity and inspiration from every angle. Whether you envision a cosy, intimate gathering or a grand celebration, the adaptable nature of Olio makes it the ideal canvas for your unique occasion. Bespoke packages and mouthwatering menus are tailored with care, ensuring that each dish reflects the bold flavours and rich heritage of Sicilian cooking. Olio provides a picturesque backdrop flooded with natural light, adding a touch of elegance and charm to any special occasion.
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Reviews for Olio Kensington Street
Kristine kei Guzman
We had dinner here for our anniversary. The first three courses went smoothly, but the next ones took a long time to arrive. From the third course onward, it took about 45 minutes, and by then our hunger and anticipation had already passed. The fifth course arrived more than 30 minutes after we finished the fourth. We took our time to really eat and savor every moment and meal, as we know the courses are not meant to be hurried. In total, we spent almost three hours dining, and we were already very sleepy. I’m not sure if that’s too long, as we’ve tried several fine-dining restaurants in Sydney as well. In terms of food, three of the dishes were almost identical in taste. What I did enjoy were the arancino and the tiramisu. We also found some broken shell in the crab pasta. One piece of the fish is so dry. Steak not sliced the same. Service, not too warm, everyone’s in a hurry. Plus one of the server smells.
Cath Hughes
Olio hosted our lunch wedding ceremony and reception and it was nothing short of exceptional. They presented us a package that suited our budget and we were supported throughout the event planning by their events team (Shout out to Amber and Christine). Our guests raved about the food, many citing it as the best 'wedding food' they'd ever had. Generous, delicious and perfectly presented. Served on time by a friendly, efficient and proficient team. All dietaries were catered for with no fuss or additional surcharges. With an all-inclusive package offering great value, we only needed bring ourselves and some modest decor - not much needed as the restaurant is beautiful! Our ceremony was held on the terrace, with drinks and dining inside the main restaurant. We had 40 guests so there was plenty of space for dining and dancing. We had the most beautiful and memorable day. The location is so easy and accessible, and great for getting wedding photos in the alleyway and surrounds. Highly recommend and thanks again Olio for helping make our wedding the best day of our lives. Cheers, Cath & John (10 Oct 2025)
G Ramos
We did the 3 course lunch special for $59. Food was okay. Service - i guess our experience would have been better if they were more attentive to the guest. It was not busy and there were a few waiters but felt that like everytime we needed something we had to wait for a bit to get someones attention. Just imagine when they were busy. The onky thing i enjoyed was the tiramisu.
Anne Nie
Overall, it was a good experience. The place looks nice, and we were the first customers to dine that evening. The first few dishes were presented beautifully, with detailed explanations—just like in a fine dining restaurant. However, as more people arrived, the service started to feel a bit rushed. Some cutlery was missing, and at one point, a waitress accidentally spilled some sauce but instead of wiping it up, she just covered it with another plate. One more thing worth mentioning—the waitress who served us was very kind and polite, but unfortunately, she had a strong body odor, which made it a little hard to enjoy the meal fully. The food itself was good, and with a bit more attention to service consistency, this place could easily offer an excellent dining experience.
Cat C
Francesca and Tara were entirely amazing. I ordered the arancini (absolutely delicious), gnocchi (exactly the right balance between salty, umami and rich), pannacotta (perfect balance between creamy and tangy - from the passion fruit) and the pomegranate crush cocktail (slightly bitter, amazing as a palate cleanser). If you want something memorable with five-star quality that won’t break the bank, definitely try Olio! My only complaint is that I don’t have their recipes!
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