There are some venues you go to…
And then there are the ones you build your entire day around.
Mordeo has officially reopened in Martin Place after a $2.5 million transformation, and it’s not just a refresh, it’s a full reimagination of what an all-day CBD venue should feel like.
Think: Mediterranean escape meets city pace.
From Morning Coffee To Late Night Cocktails — All In One Place
What I love about this new Mordeo is that it actually understands how we live in the city.
It’s not trying to be one thing.
It’s everything.
Morning coffee? Sorted.
Quick express lunch between meetings? Easy.
Long, wine-fuelled dinners that turn into “just one more”? Absolutely.
They’ve merged their Bistro & Bar and Pasta & Panini Bar into one seamless space that evolves with you throughout the day.
And honestly, that’s the kind of venue Sydney has been crying out for.
The Food: Elevated, But Still Feels Effortless
Leading the kitchen is Jean-Baptiste Legrand (ex-Hubert’s), which already tells you the standard you’re walking into.
The menu leans Southern European, but without feeling heavy or overworked.
It’s generous, it’s shareable, and it’s designed for real life, not just a “special occasion.”
The One You’ll Order (And Then Order Again)
The Piegata
A folded, pizza-style sandwich made with 48-hour slow-fermented dough.
Crispy, soft, and filled with combinations like jamón, provolone and confit tomato.
It’s giving street food energy… but done properly.
Other Standouts Worth Your Attention
- Pippies and Chippies
Goolwa pippies, garlic, white wine, parsley… served over golden chippies
(yes, this is as good as it sounds) - House BBQ Chicken (for sharing)
Brined, sous vide, then chargrilled
Served with tzatziki and caramelised grapes
(unexpected, but it works) - Fresh pastas + hand-stretched pizzas
The kind you order for the table and don’t overthink
Drinks That Match The Mood
The cocktail list leans European, which feels right for the space.
Classic, but with enough personality to keep it interesting.
The standout?
Campari Margarita
It shouldn’t work. But it really does.
The Social101 Take
Mordeo isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel.
It’s just doing everything really well.
And in a CBD that’s constantly evolving, this feels like one of those venues that will quietly become a go-to.
The kind of place you suggest without thinking.
The kind of place that just works.
Where To Find It
📍 Martin Place, Sydney CBD
🍝 All-day dining
🍸 Drinks into the evening
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