New Player | Ciao Fabbrica
We are happy to announce our newest addition Ciao Fabbrica as on our Darlinghurst Dining Tour.
Love Tilly Group’s favourite child the Darlo version of Fabbrica Pasta Bar, has been calling the iconic two-story terrace home for over two years, establishing its own crowd in the ‘hood and keeping the suburb’s pasta traditions very much alive.
Following the closure of much-loved Italian eatery A Tavola, Darlinghurst’s pasta faithful didn’t have to wait long for a worthy successor.
The 80-seat venue delivers the signature dishes that have made Fabbrica a favourite amongst pasta aficionados, from classic spaghetti Cacio e Pepe to the ever-popular Cotoletta alla Milanese. A thoughtfully curated list of minimal-intervention Italian and Australian wines rounds out the experience, echoing the approach of sibling venues Ragazzi and Fabbrica CBD.
And fun fact: Matt Swieboda who opened the original small bar Love, Tilly Devine on Crown Lane, was the first venue owner to say ‘yes’ to our crazy idea of hopping from one venue to another way back in January 2013.
We will always be very grateful for his support of our new fledgling business. So you could say we are coming home in our thirteenth year by dining at Ciao Fabbrica.
New Player | El Primo Sanchez
We’re thrilled to welcome El Primo Sanchez to our Surry Hills Dining Tour lineup.
In 2025, El Primo Sanchez cranked the party up a notch, relocating from Paddington to a bigger, brighter home on Crown Street. The vibe is pure fiesta—colourful, loud in all the right ways, and the kind of place that convinces you a Margarita, immediately, is the best possible life choice.
El Primo Sanchez is all about Margaritas done right—five versions spanning classic, spicy and creative twists—alongside summer-ready highballs, Palomas, Banana Daiquiris and Horchata Colada slushies. At its core, it’s a true tequila bar, boasting an impressive agave selection and the much-loved tequila passport: a personalised tasting log that rewards curiosity with prizes.
The food menu is short, sharp and perfect for sharing, featuring tostadas and cheeseburger tacos, while a private four-person karaoke room adds an extra layer of late-night mischief.
Bold, buzzy and apologetically fun, El Primo Sanchez is a natural fit for our dining tours—and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for guests looking to toast the night, Sydney-style.
We will be smashing a fabulous tequila based cocktail and small Mexican bites at El Primo Sanchez, before hitting the Surry Hills dining scene.