Established in 2009 by Rob Gal and Elliot Krass, Bootleg Bar + Italian Food was a pioneering venue in Sydney's small bar and dining scene, combining premium, Italian-inspired cuisine with a cosy atmosphere and casual setting. Bootleg's owners responded to an emerging demand from diners for premium, affordable cuisine in a casual setting.

To do this, we focused our attention on our ever popular house-made meatballs and took them to the next level.

Bootleg Meatballs has a "50's meets cosy industrial feel", with a little more space added for our new diner-style format. The venue recalls the feeling of a local New York City bar. Diners can still eat at the bar or in a comfy, booth. Its famed Bloody Mary Martini, made from a clarified tomato consommé, heads up a tight martini cocktail list.

Original photographs of hip-hop icons, mods and punk rockers shot by legendary photographer Janette Beckman adorn the walls, alongside 80s ghetto blasters, vintage Big Boy collector figurines, cassettes and a bizarre collection Santa Maria statuettes.

Bootleg Meatballs remains a late night dining destination, with hot meals being served up ‘til 1am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. A full take out menu is also now available.