FOOD FROM MARS | Restaurant | Cafe | Bar | Carlingford

Nestled in the heart of Carlingford, FOOD FROM MARS offers an inviting oasis for food lovers. This women-owned establishment seamlessly combines a restaurant, cafe, and bar, boasting a diverse menu that caters to all tastes—vegetarian delights, hearty breakfasts, and exquisite late-night dishes. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, enhanced by friendly staff and a unique architectural setting. Customers rave about the fresh flavors, with highlights like the delectable tiger prawn squid ink spaghetti and homemade desserts, like tiramisu. With wheelchair accessibility and outdoor seating, it’s a perfect spot for everyone to enjoy great food and company.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Offers delivery
- Has drive-through
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fireplace
- Good for watching sport
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves halal food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
Crowd
- Family friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Yulia Wong

Apr 24,2025

Cosy place for coffee, catch up with friends and stay away from the crowd, we ordered their tiger prawn squid ink spaghetti, that was nice and the prawns are so fresh and tasty! The owner is very friendly, he likes chatting with people and sharing his story. We had a great time there!

SML

Apr 8,2025

Thank You for giving Carlingford a different dining experience as we emerge from this pandemic. We need more dining places like this in this suburb. Just a few minutes walk and I am there. I love the casual, outdoor space & set up transformed from an abandoned car park. After a few drives & always forgetting to pay a visit, I finally dropped in for coffee & dinner. A good place to unwind for simple meals cooked with love & passion. Friendly staff & chef who look after its customers well. I look forward to your continuous deliverance of good food and service to this community.

Claudia W

Apr 4,2025

A lovely place to have breakfast or dinner with family. Great atmosphere, fresh air and nice food. The owner and staff are very friendly.Spaghetti bolognese and homemade Tiramisu are delicious, my son loves it. Definitely will come back again.

Walt N

Mar 9,2025

Found a little sanctuary in the middle of a busy suburb! It’s quite a hidden gem wo try good quality food and friendly service!The boss is very down to earth!The pie is crispy and meaty!! On point! Quality!Will come back to try their fusion Italian dinner menu over weekends!

Frances Louise

Mar 3,2025

9 Apr 22 - Breakfast treat this sunny (well, it was sunny when I left, but not for long) morning. Had the bacon and egg roll and the decadent mocha milkshake (this one is off menu and a speciality of a one lovely young lady). Back for dinner because Chef Mars told me tonight's special is squid ink pasta and boy, he delivered! It was amazing. Every little morsels on my plate was cooked to perfection! The squid ink pasta was accompanied by a group of plump prawns, diced tomatoes, roasted garlics, a bit of chillies for a bit of a kick, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basils.3 Mar 22 - Good mocha. No hot food this morning, but the ready made chicken sandwich was delicious and fresh. Friendly staff, too!

Angela W

Feb 18,2025

A new little germ in an ordinary local suburb.Mostly outdoor seating in a nice decorated courtyard. The food was nice and the serving size was just right. The serving size of the coffee was a bit too big for me but would be good for big coffee drinkers. The menu has improved since we last visited. We went back for the lunch and it was also very nice but the lunch menu is a bit more pricy than the breakfast menu.

JJ F

Feb 16,2025

Lovely local cafe with hearty comfort food. We went for a afternoon tea was surprised with its architectural setting and the quality of the food. Staffs and the owner were super friendly, food served quick and all made freshly. A local hidden spot. Happy to recommend.

R Lee

Jan 3,2025

Great restaurant / café in a nice suburb! The food is good and has nice variety! Tony the owner was very accomodating to us, when he had time he even came to have a nice chat with us. The staff are friendly and attentive. We will come back )