Absolutely love this place. Great vibe, buzzing room and really good energy all round. The staff were genuinely lovely, I asked for a mezcal margarita even though it wasn’t on the menu and they happily made one and it was excellent.
Food was a standout. The mortadella skewer was unreal, the mussels and tomato dish from the small plates were both delicious and the pork main with the Caesar salad was a highlight. Finished with the olive oil cake which was a perfect end to the night. Wine was great too.
Everything just really hit. Such a good spot will definitely be back.
Cosmo · 2026-01-30
Daphne has potential. The restaurant is very polished around the edges, but a bit unjelled in the middle. I receive perfect welcome at the door despite dropping by without a booking - but it's an early mid-week evening, the business is quiet. The bar is gorgeous, the front room and select nooks and crannies quite stylish, but the beige (not only in colour) dining room with its randomly-looking selection and placement of artworks feels like a misplaced school canteen in the middle of a restaurant; the vibe is confusing. My meal starts on high with lovely oysters followed by a surprisingly delicious mortadella skewer recommended by the most helpful bartender, the star of this review. He also offers to sample their homemade rhubarb shrub mocktail that is so satisfying that I end up ordering one. As Wednesday is apparently pasta night at Daphne, I go with the pasta special for my main. The casarecce is beautiful, perfectly al dente. However, I don't eat up - not because I am full or something is wrong with the dish, I just get too bored with the initially nice and fresh but, in the long run, just too beige bolognaise. The olive oil cake for desert gets me into better mood - remarkable it is not, but really well-crafted and yummy, with deliciously firm cherries on top. As I get up to leave, the star bartender doesn't charge me for his lovely concoction. Daphne hasn't gotten all her ducks in a row yet, but she cares, she'll do well.
Justas Pipinis · 2026-01-28
Perplexed what to make of this place. Was the heirloom tomato dish bold and delish? Yes! But perhaps a far reach from being dish of the year. Did I like my porterhouse and pasta? Absolutely 💯 But it wasnt memorable enough to blabla to my foodie friends. The Dutch carrots was more of the latter than the former, with lazily cutup chunks. And the tartare had the promise of delight but ended mid and forgettable. But it was a disco-diner, blaring vibe that I didnt get. Friday night at 10pm may merit a DJ if there is a buzzing crowd, but in the case when we went it just seemed gratuitous. Service was well-meant and professional. Overall, this was mix bag of hit and miss. Time will tell if Daphne thrives or dives.
Sani Ario · 2026-01-07
First time here, live locally and will definitely be back. Every dish we ate was amazing. Lamb rigatoni was a stand out. Great martinis and wine list. Food and service were exceptional. Loved the music and atmosphere. A1 highly recommend 🙌
Daniel Hunter · 2025-12-13
We did a walk in for three on a Wednesday night as there were not available bookings! Luckily there was a table of three available and there looked to be plenty of bar seating too. Tried the weekday pasta special,heirloom tomatoes, mortadella skewers, half chicken and pot pie. Super generous pot pie and chicken 🐔
Mortadella skewers were slightly smokey and savory. Heirloom tomatoes with pickled celery and olives were very refreshing and delicate. The pot pie had a light puff on the top with a creamy moreish filling. Service a bit slow but still very friendly.
Overall tasty,
Jenny Tran · 2025-12-11