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Bellota, an upscale European eatery near Prince Wine Store, offers a dining experience where food complements an extensive wine selection. Dishes like duck rillettes with quince and pickled radish, and grilled rainbow trout with tarragon butter and capers, are praised for their quality and balance. The chocolate cake with grapefruit and mascarpone is noted as a standout dessert. The restaurant’s staff is described as knowledgeable and accommodating, making the visit enjoyable despite its high-end setting.
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Bellota, an upscale dining establishment in Sydney, offers an exceptional wine selection thanks to its proximity to Prince Wine Store. Despite having access to thousands of bottles, Bellota focuses on quality food that pairs well with their extensive wine list. Dishes such as duck rillettes and grilled rainbow trout are highlighted for their flavors and presentation. The staff is described as warm and knowledgeable, assisting diners in choosing wines and providing excellent service throughout the meal. Visitors can enjoy a BYO policy for $15. Bellota’s location in a spacious terrace building makes it ideal for long dinners or gatherings.
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A cosy dinner party, but the hosts have the greatest wine cellar imaginable.
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You’d forgive Bellota for resting on its laurels.
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For the food being an afterthought, when the wine list extends to thousands of bottles courtesy of neighbouring Prince Wine Store.
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But while this is food made for drinking, these plates are no postscript.
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Duck rillettes are juicy and meaty, balanced on crisp crostini with sweet quince and pickled radish for contrast.
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Chocolate cake is a study in fudgy bitterness, paired with syrupy grapefruit and thick mascarpone.
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Staff are warm and knowledgeable, happy to chat through more obscure grapes or refill bread baskets when sauces are in need of a vehicle.
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Good to know: BYO is a steal at $15.
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Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently.
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A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide.
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