Valentines Day happens to be Anniversary Day for us so we get to have TWO dinners. (We all have to eat don’t we?)
So for the first place which we went on Valentine’s Day itself, H brought me to GPO Cheese & Wine Room which is at the basement/underground of Martin Place.
Four weeks being here and the one place I love to sit during the afternoons or late evening is Martin Place. Being surrounded by it’s heritage building, with such nice view to get yourself lost into.
Being located right in the middle of Sydney CBD, it’s not difficult to find, but the fact that it’s in the basement/underground, maybe some lost little souls would find it difficult to spot it. It doesn’t exactly have a huge signboard at the front entrance as well.
H made a booking at 8.15pm due to it’s limited seats. So if you’re planning to try it out, it would be advisable to make a booking rather than walking in. Because we were the second seatings, we had to wait a little while for them to clear and set the tables for us.
Unfortunately, it was Valentine’s Day, and as all/most restaurants, they have special (restricted) menus for the day.
Entree looks appealing, I was stuck in a dilemma between Grilled Scallop (Yummy), or the Antipasto Board to Share.
I always have problems deciding on my Mains. Whether to get the steak, or grilled salmon or try something new. And that Cheese Fondue was appealing too!
Desserts oh desserts, don’t we always have space for them as well?
So after much silence discussion and whispering with H on what to order or to share.
We’ve decided on….
ENTREE:
Antipasto Board to Share
Kurobuto Cantipalo Salami, Mortadella, Brillant-Savarin Triple Cream (France), Reypenaer Gouda (The Netherlands) and semi-dried Tomatoes
Now we figured that this is a Cheese and Wine restaurant and the name says it all. Why would we be ordering something that they aren’t famous for? That’s like walking into a burger joint ordering fried rice.
Mains:
Truffle Cheese Fondue
This fondue combines the rich, earthy flavours of Brie Coulommiers aux Truffles with a silky, French Secret de Scey
Dessert
Milk or Dark Chocolate Fondue Dessert Board for Two
Served with Banana, Marshmallows, Pear, Amaretti, Biscotti, Walnuts and Fresh Strawberries
We almost went for the Cheese Board for Two but after having Cheese for Entree and a Cheese Fondue for Main, we decided to indulge in a chocolate fondue to have a little balance with our meal before it gets too cheesy.
I really enjoyed the dinner and would rate it an 8/10.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
Please bear in mind that this is a personal preference and it’s my own personal review on this. I am not paid to advertise or talk about this and I do not speak for the public.
Before I give my opinion I would like to mention that I love Cheese. I love my cheese and all cheese like how Jerry the mouse loves his cheese. My love for cheese is also one of the reason why H picked this restaurant. If cheese isn’t your thing, then i’d suggest you try the other dishes on the menu. As i’ve always said and mentioned, everyone is different and it’s just a personal preference. Just like how I don’t enjoy sourdough, eggplant, beer, and the list goes on.
I’d have to give a thumbs up to the Mains which was the Truffle Cheese fondue. That’s because
I ♡ Truffle and I ♡ Cheese. How is that not a perfect combination? Truffle has a very strong distinct taste to it just like cheese and I know many people who don’t enjoy Truffles or cheese as well. But if you’re into both, this would be something you have to try and you’ll enjoy it too.
Prior to this, I’ve always heard of Chocolate Fondue, but who knew about Cheese Fondue? I didn’t even understand how it works or how it would taste like until I’ve tried it and boy was it amazing!!
So if you’re up to try Cheese Fondue or have not tried cheese fondue, or you just want to enjoy some nice cold cuts cheese platters, I’d say give it a try.
GPO Cheese and Wine
RESTAURANT OPENING HOURS
Lunch: Mon – Fri 12pm – 3pm
Dinner: Mon – Sat 6pm – 10pm
RETAIL CHEESE & BOTTLE SHOP OPENING HOURS
Mon – Fri 12pm – 3pm
Mon – Sat 6pm – 10pm
BOOKINGS OR ENQUIRIES
+61 2 9229 7701
FUNCTION ENQUIRIES
+61 2 9229 7729
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