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1. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1011)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 50 times today

Pellegrino 2000 is an authentic Italian restaurant in Surry Hills. Reviewers consistently praise the 'delicious', 'hearty', and 'balanced' food, calling it 'traditional Italian' with a 'neighbourhood Italian vibe'. They also appreciate the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the intimate, charming ambience. One reviewer even noted it 'feels like you're in an Italian trattoria in the 1960s'.

2. Neptune's Grotto

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4.9

Exceptional(43)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sydney CBD

Booked 22 times today

The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.

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3. BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter

4.5

Awesome(3053)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Darling Quarter

Booked 47 times today

Braza Churrascaria is an authentic Brazilian Barbeque house that serves world-renowned Australia meats. We are an “all you can eat” restaurant, with typical Brazilian service style known as “Rodizio” where Passadores (meat carvers) rotate from table to table serving more than 20 different types of skewers. “Braza" means the sizzling charcoals of the fire and "Churrascaria" is the restaurant specialised in Barbeque or Brazilian style steakhouse restaurant.Our purpose is to provide you with an Authentic Brazilian experience where you can explore the many mouth-watering flavours of our Barbeque.

4. Song Bird

4.4

Awesome(200)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Double Bay

Booked 45 times today

Song Bird is open 7 nights. Lunch Friday to Sunday. Song Bird by chef Neil Perry AM offers a superlative culinary experience that blends the delicate flavours of Cantonese cuisine with the warmth and fragrance of traditional Chinese cooking. Reflecting Perry’s profound appreciation for Chinese culinary traditions, Song Bird’s menu is designed for sharing and is a testament to Perry’s commitment to cooking with fresh, locally-sourced premium produce.Situated in Sydney’s Double Bay and set over three levels, Song Bird exudes a sophisticated yet welcoming ambience. Housed in the heritage-listed 1960’s masterpiece ‘Gaden House’, designed by architect the late Neville Gruzman, Song Bird's interior immerses guests in contemporary elegance with a subtle nod to Chinese sensibilities. Neil Perry AM is one of Australia’s leading and most influential chefs. He has been the Food, Beverage & Service Director at QANTAS for 25+years, creating one of the best dining experiences in the sky.

5. MAIZ Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(111)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Newtown

Booked 4 times today

Maíz is the word for corn in Spanish which is the backbone of the Mexican food scene. Maíz Mexican Food is a food and beverage concept that celebrates and integrates a wide range of corn preparations that most Mexican restaurants aren’t offering at the moment. Our menu draws on the bold and fresh flavours of Mexico, our traditions and culture to bring you a unique dining experience.

6. Roast Republic

4.7

Exceptional(75)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sydney CBD

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to Roast Republic, where we bring the authentic flavours of American BBQ to Clarence Street Sydney, inspired by the rich culinary tradition originating in the Southern United States.Our Beef short ribs, USA Pork & Lamb ribs a quintessential part of American cuisine are applied two culinary pillars that are the key to unlocking a symphony of flavors. The art of the dry rub and homemade BBQ sauce that is bold, layered and unique. These essential components infuse the meat with layers of complexity and adding a punch of flavor in every bite, then slow cooked, and enjoyed as a delicious communal dining experience. Experience true American BBQ flavours with our signature boards perfectly crafted to share as a delicious communal dining experience. Whether you're craving classic comfort food or looking to indulge in savory Southern favourites, our menu has something for everyone. Join us at Roast Republic for family-style servings and experience comfort food of American BBQ.

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7. Zushi - Surry Hills

4.7

Exceptional(709)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 41 times today

We’re a Modern Japanese restaurant located in Surry Hills. We pride ourselves on serving the best Japanese cuisine in Sydney, prepared by our expert chefs using the freshest local and sustainable ingredients where possible. For those looking for something unique, our Omakase experience is designed to take diners on a culinary journey, highlighting the freshest and most delicious ingredients.We’re your fun neighbourhood Japanese restaurant located on Crown Street in the heart of bustling Surry Hills, Sydney. At Zushi we love our customers and our customers love our relaxed approach, coupled with delicious food, friendly service and dining options in our buzzy restaurant, upstairs mezzanine and open air courtyard. We offer dine in, takeaway, catering and mobile zushi.Zushi is fully licensed and offers an exciting list of cocktails for those who have worked up a thirst. We also love sharing our passion for sake, beer and wines to match your meal.

8. MuMian Dining

4.2

Awesome(130)

Price: Expensive

• Cantonese • Darling Quarter

Booked 19 times today

Enjoy a modern take on authentic flavours and dishes, where we blend eastern and western cooking techniques with a modern, sophisticated flair that will give you a fresh taste of traditional Cantonese cuisine. Our menu showcases our uncompromising focus on creating an exciting culinary experience by serving locally sourced produce, meats and live seafood. Enjoy all the classics – like In-house-roasted barbecued ducks and Pork, live seafood including Lobster, XO Pipis, Live Fishes, and wok-fried favourites – alongside a few unexpected dishes. Better still, our convenient location in Darling Quarter, Right next to all the action from Daring Harbour, ICC Sydney and Darling Parkland, means your pre and post-meal plans are as good as sorted.

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9. Chat Thai - Circular Quay

4.3

Awesome(54)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Circular Quay

Booked 6 times today

Chat Thai became an instant smash hit in 1989 when it opened its first restaurant with plenty of heat and authentic Thai dishes. We've since added restaurants in Circular Quay, Westfield Sydney, Neutral Bay, Chatswood and Galeries Victoria, and in 2015 we added organic, fresh produce from our farm in Byron Bay. We look forward to meeting you soon.

10. Goryon San

4.5

Awesome(451)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 4 times today

We are a neighbourhood restaurant in Surry Hills, Sydney. The brand "Goryon San" is from Japan. We serve Japanese yakitori, Ramen, Sake and also beer, wine.

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London •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lovely lunch with delicious food and excellent service. Atmosphere was great with the music not too loud and we could easily talk and hear each other.
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Pellegrino 2000Price: Expensive• Italian• Surry Hills
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4.7
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ReneeVIP
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The reviews I had read did no justice to the outstanding level of service and cuisine we experienced at Songbird last night with a party of six. Exceptional produce beautifully cooked. Stand-outs were piping hot dumplings with a delicate skin and bouncy interior, sesame prawn toast, beautifully balanced crab omelette and conpoy and lup cheong fried rice. The crisp skin chicken was voted the best we all had ever had - a must order. Mr Wongs had the monopoly of fine Cantonese food in Sydney up until now. The baton, has now been well and truly been passed to Songbird. Can’t wait to return.
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Song BirdPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Double Bay
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4.4
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AlanaO
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
A-Maiz-ing!! The food absolutely delicious. Attentive staff. Fairly priced. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our night at Maiz!
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MAIZ MexicanPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Newtown
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4.8
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PeterVIP
Sydney •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
The food,surroundings and service was excellent. Our waiter Francois really looked after us with excellent interpretation of the menu and the sommelier was equally as informative. I can recommend the veal. We will definitely be back very soon.
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Neptune's GrottoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sydney CBD
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4.9
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Kaitlyn
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
Vibes are immaculate, top notch food just kept on coming (which we love), drinks were on top, staff were very patient, and there was entertainment!! Always lively and fun, honestly can't wait to go back lol I love it here
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BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling QuarterPrice: Expensive• Brazilian• Darling Quarter
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4.5

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163 restaurants available nearby

1. Pellegrino 2000

2. Neptune's Grotto

3. BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter

4. Song Bird

5. MAIZ Mexican

6. Roast Republic

7. Zushi - Surry Hills

8. MuMian Dining

9. Chat Thai - Circular Quay

10. Goryon San

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