Top 10 Best Fine Dining in Sydney, Australia
If you’re looking for a luxurious dining experience while in Sydney, Australia, look no further than this list of the top 10 best fine dining restaurants. From modern Australian to French fare, you’re sure to find a meal to remember at one of these establishments. So whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to treat yourself, be sure to check out one of these top-notch restaurants.
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#1 – Sokyo
Introduction:
Chase has come a long way from his culinary career start as an 11 year old boy in his father’s traditional Japanese restaurant. Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Chase has a contemporary and edgy take on Japanese food, which is a reflection of his American upbringing and the cooking traditions he learned from his father.
Chase has headed up kitchens all over the world for the iconic Nobu restaurant group. After four years in Vegas, he circled the Nobu globe working in Dubai, London and LA before finishing at Nobu Bahamas as Executive Chef.
Menu Items:
- Sokyo Style Sashimi (Price $16)
- Mussel & Scallop (Price $21)
- Fruit Macchiato (Price $16)
- Wagyu Beef GF (Price $38)
Location: The Darling, Level G, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
Contact: +61 1800 700 700
Website: Website Link Here
#2 – Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar
Introduction:
Adam Hall is the Executive Chef of The Star Sydney’s Flying Fish. Growing up on a rural property near Port Macquarie on NSW’s mid-north coast, Adam recalls a childhood of living off the land and learning how to cook in his parent’s kitchen – from helping raise chickens, ducks, pigs, and cows on their farm, to tending to the veggie garden and fruit orchard, and going fishing and catching mud crabs in the local river.
This close connection to the food he and his family enjoyed together in his early years spurred Hall’s passionate commitment to using fresh local organic produce, native ingredients, sustainably caught seafood, and ethically raised meats in his dishes right from the beginning of his career in local cafes and even his first role at the Oaks Pacific Resort in Port Stephens.
Menu Items:
- Hand cut spaghetti, zucchini flower, smoked tomato (Price $38)
- Diamond Shell Clams GF (500gm (Price $60)
- Bay Lobster GF (Price $40)
- Green salad, lemon vinaigrette GF/DF (Price $12)
Location: 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
Contact: +61 1800 700 700
Website: Website Link Here
#3 – LuMi Bar & Dining
Introduction:
Lumi noun is Italian for small lights. Beneath a multitude of pendent lights creating an intimate atmosphere, LuMi Dining comes to life under the guidance of Chef Federico Zanellato and his wife and Sommelier, Michela. LuMi offers a casual fine dining experience. Since its opening in 2014, LuMi has been awarded 2 Chefs Hat by SMH Good Food Guide.
Menu Items:
- Bonito
- Porcini
- Peas
- Mmisostrone
Location: 56 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
Contact: +61 2 9571 1999
Website: Website Link Here
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#4 – The Grand Pavilion
Introduction:
Indian food in Sydney, The Grand Pavilion is the result of hardworking people who practice keeping the traditional touch alive in the meal with a modern twist. Top-rated restaurants are known for their homestyle taste and welcoming service. This is what their team always strives to achieve every day.
Menu Items:
Cauliflower Bazule (Price $ 16.90)
Chicken 65 (Price $17.90)- Lamb Shank Masala GF (Price $27.90)
Tandoori Paneer Tikka (6pcs) GF (Price $20.90)
Location: 46 Picnic Parade, Ettalong Beach, NSW – 2257, AU
Contact:02 4343 1179 / 02 4341 7234
Website: Website Link Here
#5 – Claires kitchen at le Salon
Introduction:
French born Marc Kuzma AKA Claire de Lune has created a traditional French Brasserie menu with a few modern twists. Claire has decorated the venue with fabulous imported wallpapers, antiques, and chic furniture. Business partner, Valentin has hand-picked a team of charming professional french waiters and waitresses. Upstairs is le salon, a cosy private mezzanine, which you can reserve exclusively for up to 50 guests for sit-down dinner or up to 80 for a cocktail party.
Menu Items:
- SOUFFLÉ AUX FROMAGES (Price $25)
- NOIX DE SAINT JACQUES DU BARRY (Price $28)
- STEAK TARTARE (Price $30)
- BOUILLABAISSE DE MARSEILLE (Price $40)
Location: 35 Oxford St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Contact: +61 493 233 870
Website: Website Link Here
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#6 – Tetsuya’s
Introduction:
Tetsuya’s Restaurant is located in the centre of Sydney at 529 Kent Street. Chef Tetsuya Wakuda refurbished this heritage-listed site, with influences of traditional Japanese-inspired style, to create a serene dining enclave in the city.
Tetsuya’s serves a degustation menu, based on the Japanese philosophy of using natural seasonal flavours, enhanced by classic French technique. Within the restaurant, chef Tetsuya Wakuda has designed his own on-site “test kitchen”. This personalised kitchen enables him to create the constantly evolving and inspiring dishes on which he has built his esteemed international reputation.
Tetsuya’s offers one of Sydney’s most comprehensive wine lists and their sommeliers will, upon request, match the dishes with wine available by the glass. Tetsuya’s is fully licensed, and does not permit BYO.
Menu Items:
- NZ Snapper Sashimi, Pickled Fennel, Radish and CucumberConfit of Tasmanian Ocean Trout with Salad of Apple and Witlof
- Sand Whiting with Oyster Herb Emulsion, Watermelon Radish and Daikon
- Blueberry Lavender Cheesecake
Location: 529 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Contact:+61 2 9267 2900
Website: Website Link Here
#7 – Aria Restaurant Sydney
Introduction:
A synergy of many elements, in an unrivalled harbourside location, Aria is one of Australia’s finest restaurants and has received many awards over the years. Aria brings together the vision of owners Matt Moran and Bruce Solomon, the best seasonal produce and a world-class wine list in a stunning, art-filled space with sweeping Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge views.
Menu Items:
- Four Course (Price $195)
- royal blue potato mash • brown butter (Price $15)
- david blackmore 9+ sirloin (Price $45)
- ramarro farm leaves (Price $15)
Location:
1 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Contact:
(02) 9240 2255
Website: Website Link Here
#8 – China Doll
Introduction:
Residing on the historic Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo, China Doll is an award-winning restaurant delivering the ultimate Sydney dining experience to guests.
Showcasing premium and ethically sourced produce, the menu presents a modern take on culinary traditions from China, Hong Kong, Japan and South East Asia. With generous portions and bold flavours, dishes are perfect for sharing with family, friends or colleagues be it a casual lunch or dinner or special event.
Menu Items:
- NZ King Salmon Sashimi w Blackened Chilli Dressing (Price $32)
- Banquet for two persons (Price $65pp)
- Banquet Menus for 3 persons (Price $90pp)
- Luxury Banquet (Price $110pp)
Location: Shop 4, 6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
Contact: +61 2 9380 6744
Website: Website Link Here
#9 – The Restaurant Pendolino
Introduction:
Situated on the second floor of the Victorian-era Strand Arcade, The Restaurant Pendolino has offered the very best in Italian food, service and style since 2008, and is considered a veritable dining institution within the Australian dining landscape.
Amongst other awards, in its first year, The Restaurant Pendolino was named Best New Restaurant in Australia by Restaurant & Catering Australia, and was soon after awarded one Chef’s Hat in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide. In 2018, it was named Australia’s Best Formal Italian Restaurant at the Restaurant & Catering Australia Awards for Excellence.
Since first entering the competition in 2016, The Restaurant Pendolino was awarded the Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year highest award status of 3 glasses.
In 2022, The Restaurant Pendolino was awarded Australia’s Best Food and Wine-Matching Restaurant in the Australian Wine List of the Year awards.
The ‘Olive Oil’ Private Dining Room was also awarded Australia’s Best Private Dining Room in 2017 in the Qantas Business Travel Awards.
Under the skilful guidance of Executive Chef/Proprietor Nino Zoccali, the restaurant specialises in regionally-inspired Italian cuisine, featuring some of Australia and Italy’s most prestigious food and wine products on its evolving menu.
Named for the Tuscan Pendolino olive, the restaurant is a celebration of Australia’s best extra virgin olive oils – a selection of which are served to each guest alongside Pendolino’s freshly baked breads at the start of each dining experience.
Menu Items:
- A la carte -3/4 Course (Price $140 – $160)
- Six Course Degustation (Price $185 – $310)
- Quick Lunch (Price $89)
Location: Shop 100/412/414 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Contact: (02) 9231 6117
Website: Website Link Here
#10 – Quay Restaurant
Introduction:
Quay is one of the country’s most celebrated restaurants; the creation of leading Australian restaurant group, Fink, and Executive Chef Peter Gilmore.
The restaurant is an organic space reflective of Peter Gilmore’s nature inspired cuisine. The interplay of textures and colour brings life and a vibrance that embraces the restaurant’s place in the dress circle of Sydney Harbour. An ode to the Australian landscape, from the vast ocean floor, to the cracked bark of a paperbark tree, every detail from the ground up has been thoughtfully considered.
Menu Items:
- Six-Course Menu (Price $280)
- Temperance Pairing (Price $110)
- Quay Wine Pairing (Price $22)
- Sommelier Wine Pairing (Price $210)
Location: Upper Level, Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks, Sydney 2000
Contact: 02 9251 5600
Website: Website Link Here
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