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.
Olio Kensington Street Function Rooms
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Reviews for Olio Kensington Street
Dan Stanning
We had the 9 course food experience for lunch as a bit of a treat. It is a really nice restaurant with a cool vibe and good aircon on a hot day. The staff were lovely and attentive, explaining the menu and the different dishes. The food was good, a bit of a focus towards seafood. It was an ok amount of food, i could have eaten a bit more.
Minh Chau
We had the 9 course tasting menu and it was well worth it considering the food, service and atmosphere. Highlights were the squid ink pasta with crab, and the prawn bisque which was presented in a cloche for a dramatic smoky effect. I also loved the champagne sorbet. Overall, a lovely restaurant to dine in for a special occasion.
Trang N
We were there for my birthday and I wish I could have done A la carte instead of choosing the tasting menu… Only two dishes that we liked were the steak and the dessert, which fortunately saved the whole dinner. I understand that it only the tasting menu and they may change it over time but I would love to recommend the sauces they used to have more seasonings. We still like what the restaurant has to offer and the atmosphere so we would be coming back to try more dishes from them.
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)
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