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1. The Potting Shed

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandria

Booked 91 times today

The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!

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2. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.1

Excellent(2689)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 146 times today

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

3. 10 William St

4.6

Exceptional(115)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Paddington

Booked 20 times today

WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME!We are a little wine bar with food, a casual and unique place with an energy created as much by the food, wine and music as it is by the staff-customer interaction. Please note we only accept reservations are for those dining.

4. Tokyo Bird

4.6

Exceptional(597)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 6 times today

Tokyo Bird is a Japanese inspired small bar located in Belmore Lane, Surry Hills, serving Japanese whisky and beer, cocktails, sake and yakitori – chicken and other delicious morsels on skewers, grilled Japanese style.Tokyo Bird combines the best of Tokyo’s yakitori-ya and izakaya with classic cocktail bars in an intimate Sydney laneway small bar. We look forward to welcoming you to Tokyo Bird!

5. Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(490)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Sydney CBD

Booked 30 times today

A New York-inspired seafood Grill and steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.

6. Teddy

4.6

Exceptional(41)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Potts Point

Booked 12 times today

Teddy offers a fresh and approachable take on the modern Aussie bistro, filled with familiar favourites seen through fresh eyes. The menu is curated by widely acclaimed Chef Ben Sears (Melbourne), and the kitchen is overseen by Head Chef Nicole Coelho who brings her culinary flair to strike the right balance between old and new school favs.Teddy is the perfect space for all season and all reasons. Gather the crew for the next big event or just drop in for a weeknight-wine on the way home from the daily grind. Double Daily Happy Hour is from 4pm-6pm, 7 days a week (and it's well worth sneaking out of work early for!)The Teddy courtyard offers a killer private event space and is the perfect area to book out for you up to 25 of your favourite peope. Pour yourself into a bar stool, order some freshly shucked Sydney rocks with a glass of Aussie bubbles, tap your feet along with the back2back 80s bangers and settle in for some of the best people watching in the hood.

7. Goryon San

4.5

Awesome(446)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 16 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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8. Osteria di Russo & Russo

4.8

Exceptional(1182)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Enmore

Booked 8 times today

Enmore's Osteria di Russo & Russo is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its modern take on classic Italian flavours, served in its warm and charming restaurant. As snacks to start, the fiore di zucchini fried zucchini flower with goat's milk ricotta and lemon aspen and the cannolo filled with a duck liver parfait, date and hazelnuts are sensational selections.Some of Osteria di Russo & Russo's specialty dishes include the saltbush gnocchi with pork sausage ragu and pecorino, the chargrilled beef flank with green garlic, nasturtium and smoked eggplant and the slow cooked freemantle octopus with chickpea, salsa rossa and native bush tomato, as well as vegetarian dishes.Osteria di Russo & Russo's strawberry sorbet, davidson plum meringue and limoncello custard is the perfect dessert with which to finish your meal.

9. Civico 47

4.8

Exceptional(33)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Paddington

Booked 11 times today

Civico 47 ("House Number 47") is located at the iconic 47 Windsor Street in Paddington overlooking . Chef Matteo Zamboni showcases the best of Australian produce in a menu filled with seasonal inspiration from Italy’s most famous regions (try; Beef Carpaccio, Prawn Mafalde, Mandarin Duck). Sommelier extraordinarrie Luke Collard helps you to captivate the essence of your meal with a profound wine selection. Civico has garnered a Chef's Hat & two Wine Goblet's in each year of operation but with it's casual-fine dining interior feel and style, it is perfectly suited for an intimate dinner for two, for larger catch ups or group lunches/dinners with family and friends. Civico 47, is your home away from home and we look forward to having you!

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10. Andiamo Trattoria Chippendale

4.5

Awesome(42)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Chippendale

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to Andiamo Trattoria, the best Italian in Sydney CBD! Gather at our Table for an authentic experience of delicious Italian flavours, friendly service and an intimate environment. Our menu features classic dishes like homemade pasta, award-winning stonebaked pizza and fresh seafood using local and imported Italian ingredients. Signature dishes such as chilli crab linguine, lamb ragu and Margherita Pizza are popular with locals as is our special vegan menu, giving many options for special dietary requirements. Our cozy, rustic ambiance is the best restaurant for gatherings - perfect for romantic dinners, family dining and special celebrations or events. We also offer a well-curated Italian wine menu, along with handcrafted cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. For celebrating special events, we offer customisable function menus and drinks' packages to make your event unforgettable. Andiamo is a popular local trattoria, great for long lunch or amazing dinners - Join us!

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David
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It was a cosy, welcoming, well managed dining experience. The menu was exciting and every dish we tried was just perfect. Highly recommend
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Clam BarPrice: Expensive• Steak• Sydney CBD
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4.7
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Ashwina
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great service. We didn't wait at all to be seated and were looked after very well - promptly ordering and getting food & drinks. Fabulous atmosphere. The SugarPlum decorations were pretty
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The Potting ShedPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Alexandria
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4.3
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Nakita
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Very friendly and helpful staff and good service. The sugar plum christmas theme was amazing and my favourite was the pointe shoes tree!
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The Grounds of Alexandria CafePrice: Moderate• Café• Alexandria
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4.1
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George
Newcastle and Northumberland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
Great food, service and value! Highly recommend.
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Tokyo BirdPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Surry Hills
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4.6
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jana
Sydney •1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
10 William has a great atmosphere, delicious food and great staff
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10 William StPrice: Expensive• Italian• Paddington
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4.6

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77 restaurants available nearby

1. The Potting Shed

2. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

3. 10 William St

4. Tokyo Bird

5. Clam Bar

6. Teddy

7. Goryon San

8. Osteria di Russo & Russo

9. Civico 47

10. Andiamo Trattoria Chippendale

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