Mietta's Review
Simple, home-cooked Portugese food in huge portions (half serves are available) served at bargain prices. The restaurant is a centre for the Portuguese community which speaks for the authenticity of the dishes.
Other Published Opinions
Sydney Morning Herald Everyday Eats 2012 February 28, 2012 "
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The Sydney Morning Herald Everyday Eats 2011 Score: *
Sydney Eats 2009 "First, there was Gloria's. Now there's a whole Little Lisbon (or Mini Madeira) along this strip of Canterbury Road around Audley Street, including a bottle shop with a great selection of Portuguese wines, a deli and two butchers"
Sydney Eats 2008 "Gloria's was one of the first dedicated Portuguese restaurants in Petersham and it's still going strong after 18 years"
Sydney Eats 2006 "Just off busy New Canterbury Road, Cafe Gloria is known in the local Portuguese community for authenticity and affordability. While the interior is modestly decorated, it's pleasant enough to enjoy the main event, the food. Dishes generally come in two sizes, both generous."
SBS Eating Guide to Sydney 2005 "We're mourning the departure of Gloria Belinha and her family, who pretty well launched Petersham as a Portuguese area way back in 1988 when Gloria opened up here to serve Portuguese espresso coffee (known as bica) and a few simple homestyle dishes. But the cafe continues the tradition and the regulars are still there at the outside tables, sipping those bicas and having a prego (the Portuguese equivalent of a steak sandwich, mustard obligatory) or bifana, made with pork."
Sydney Cheap Eats 2005 "A hub for the local Portuguese community, Cafe Gloria serves authentic food in pleasant surroundings. We love what's been done with Audley Street where the Portuguese language can be heard around the outdoor tables and the food aromas transport you straight to Lisbon certainly the bargain prices would help with the airfare."
Sydney Morning Herald, Good Living, 4/3/03, Joanna Savill