Quick Lunch – Belli Bar, Leichhardt

Belli Bar
80 Norton Street
Leichhardt NSW
02 9564 6232

With such a diverse collection of Cafés in Leichhardt, it’s impossible to be left hungry when you’re looking for somewhere to get a quick meal during your lunch break. Unless of course you spend your most of your lunch break indecisively pacing up and down trying to choose where to eat.

If you’re looking for a delicious, sizable sandwich to takeaway, then look no further than the excellent Belli Bar. Conveniently located across the street from the Norton Plaza Shopping Centre, this surprisingly spacious little café buzzes with a friendly local vibe, and has one of the best selections of sandwiches, focaccias, paninis and pizettas i’ve seen.

Taking a seat, it doesn’t take long for our freshly toasted meals to be brought to the table. Cee has a generously filled Vegetarian Panini, and I have one of the best Salami Focaccias i’ve ever had the pleasure of eating. With spinach, tomato and cheese, the very well chosen salami doesn’t reach forth and grab your taste buds violently, but rather sits back and lets itself be part of the mix. The focaccia itself was perfectly seasoned and stayed intact for the duration, instead of crumbling apart or turing into a soggy mess like many others.

Having a leisurely lunch at Belli Bar was a wonderful experience. The staff are friendly and energetic, and play a large part in making the atmosphere feel so alive. With prices around $5.50 for a large sandwich, and $8.50 for the excellent paninis and foacaccias, you won’t feel robbed picking up a fantastic lunch here.

13/20 Spoons

Kris