Summer Hill is one of Sydney's great little food villages, and it starts a short walk from Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney. Lackey Street and Smith Street are lined with Italian trattorias, Thai and Japanese kitchens, cafes and a classic pub, and three of the Inner West's best-loved food strips are a few minutes away: the Shanghai dumpling houses of Ashfield, the Italian bakeries of Haberfield and the Portuguese grills of Petersham. The hotel has no restaurant of its own, so this is our local guide to eating well nearby.
Lackey Street, the heart of Summer Hill village
Lackey Street runs beside Summer Hill station, about 600 metres from the hotel, an easy walk of under ten minutes. It is the centre of the village, with outdoor tables, a relaxed local crowd and a good spread of cuisines along a single block.
Opening hours vary through the week, so check before you head out, especially early in the week.
- Andiamo Trattoria, 29 to 31 Lackey Street: woodfired pizza and pasta, a village favourite since 1997
- Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant, 25 Lackey Street: classic Italian dining
- Thai Garn, 14 Lackey Street: Thai favourites to eat in or take away
- Lotus Dumpling Bar, 26 Lackey Street: dumplings and Asian share plates
- Fujiyama Japanese Restaurant, 48 Lackey Street: Japanese dishes and sushi
- Summer Hill Hotel, 1 Lackey Street: pub bistro, beer garden and sport on the big screens
- Plunge No. 46, opposite the station: coffee and a Mediterranean-style cafe menu
Smith Street cafes and a local wine bar
Smith Street is the village's other main street, a few minutes further on. It is the place for a slow weekend breakfast or a quiet glass of wine in the evening.
- Cafe Envy, 109 Smith Street: breakfast, brunch and lunch in a leafy courtyard under a jacaranda
- The Temperance Society, 122 Smith Street: a small wine bar with Australian wines and Inner West beers
Ashfield, Sydney's Little Shanghai
Liverpool Road in Ashfield, about 2 km from the hotel, is famous across Sydney for Shanghai-style cooking: soup dumplings, pan-fried buns, noodles and hot pots, often made by hand in front of you. It is a short drive, a quick bus ride or one stop west on the train from Summer Hill.
- New Shanghai, 273 Liverpool Road: handmade soup dumplings and Shanghai classics
- Shanghai Night and Taste of Shanghai on the same strip, perfect for a dumpling crawl
Haberfield's Italian strip and Petersham's Portuguese grills
Just north of the hotel across Parramatta Road, Ramsay Street in Haberfield is Sydney's original Little Italy, about 1 km away. Pasticceria Papa at 145 Ramsay Street is the famous stop for ricotta cheesecake, cannoli and pizza, and the street is full of delis and bakeries worth a wander.
About 1.5 km east, New Canterbury Road in Petersham is the heart of Sydney's Portuguese community. Queue at Sweet Belem for warm pasteis de nata, then try the charcoal chicken at Frango's or Silvas, or a seafood dinner at Costa do Sol.
Breakfast in your room and food delivered
There is no restaurant or breakfast service at the hotel, and every room is set up for easy meals of your own: a fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and crockery, with tea, coffee and biscuits ready on arrival. Pick up breakfast supplies in the village and start the day at your own pace.
Food delivery reaches the hotel easily too, and reception is staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival can still enjoy a hot meal.
Why guests choose us
Eating well from Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney
- Summer Hill village restaurants about 600 m away
- Ashfield Shanghai dumplings about 2 km away
- Haberfield Italian bakeries about 1 km away
- Petersham Portuguese grills about 1.5 km away
- Kitchenette basics in every room for breakfast your way
- 24-hour reception for late arrivals and deliveries
Gallery
A look around & nearby
Photos: Lackey Street Summer Hill 001 by Sardaka, CC0; Lackey Street, Summer Hill, NSW, Australia by Nickj at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0; Smith Street Summer Hill 001 by Sardaka, CC0; Xiao Long Bao (Chifa) - Steamed glass soup dumpling, crab, pork $12 by Lou Stejskal, CC BY 2.0; Cannoli siciliani by Stefano Mortellaro from Catania, Italy, CC BY 2.0; Liverpool Rd Ashfield NSW 2131 Australia by Mw12310 at English Wikipedia, Public domain; Haberfield shops 4 by J Bar, CC BY 2.5; Pastel de nata septembre 2015 by Photo Claude TRUONG-NGOC, CC BY-SA 3.0
Frequently asked questions
Does Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney have a restaurant?
No. The hotel has no restaurant or breakfast service. Every room has a fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and crockery, and Summer Hill village restaurants and cafes are about 600 metres away.
How far is Lackey Street from the hotel?
About 600 metres, an easy walk of under ten minutes. Lackey Street runs beside Summer Hill station.
Where can I find the best dumplings near Summer Hill?
Liverpool Road in Ashfield, about 2 km from the hotel, is known as Sydney's Little Shanghai. New Shanghai at 273 Liverpool Road is a favourite for handmade soup dumplings.
Is there Italian food near the hotel?
Yes. Andiamo Trattoria and Da Vinci's are on Lackey Street in Summer Hill, and Ramsay Street in Haberfield, about 1 km north, is Sydney's original Little Italy with Pasticceria Papa at number 145.
Can I get food delivered to the hotel?
Yes. Delivery services reach the hotel easily, and reception is open 24 hours a day.
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Stay in Summer Hill and eat like a local
Rooms from $140 with kitchenette basics, free secure parking and the village restaurants a short walk away.