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1. The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Balmain
3.1
Good(6)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Balmain
Booked 1 time today
Sydney's Most Popular Indian Restaurant- The Colonial British Indian Cuisine, located in Balmain, serving the finest British-Indian cuisine. Inspired by the iconic UK curry house culture of the 1960s, we’ve delighted Sydneysiders with our Indian curries since 2013.Our menu features flavorful Indian curries, crafted with authentic Indian spices and herbs, catering to all heat preferences. As a British-Indian restaurant, we also offer traditional desserts like Rasmalai, Kulfi, and Gulab Jamun.Recognized with multiple TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awards, The Colonial is a trusted destination for authentic Indian food.Experience the rich flavors of British-Indian cuisine at The Colonial, where tradition meets innovation in every dish.
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2. Burwood Rengaya Casual Dining
4.7
Exceptional(322)
Price: Expensive
• Yakiniku • Burwood
Booked 22 times today
We are a Japanese Yakiniku restaurant in Burwood, serving high quality wagyu and sake.We are located in a centre of Burwood. It is very close to bus stop and train station, and also this building has a 1 hour 30 minutes free parking. Easy access for the customers.We have more than 25 years of experiences of Japanese Yakiniku in Sydney. We provide our customers with a great Wagyu experience and fun.
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3. Pellegrino 2000
4.7
Exceptional(1063)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Surry Hills
Booked 58 times today
A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.
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4. Roast Republic
4.7
Exceptional(88)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sydney CBD
Booked 4 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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5. The Grounds of the City
4.4
Awesome(3640)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 84 times today
The Grounds of the City, the second outpost from the team behind The Grounds of Alexandria, is bringing soul back to the CBD with old-school service and charm. Located in the heart of the CBD and bustling with activity, The Grounds of the City is tailor-made for a marvellous time; no matter the occasion. Start your day right as our baristas expertly serve up The Grounds house-roasted espresso and filter coffees, or end it in the best possible way and cosy in with our selection of cocktails and a dinner menu that features something for everyone. You’ll find our coffee sommelier at The Barista’s Bar ready to take you through a tailored coffee experience, and our tea lady roaming the room with a trolley adorned with fresh coffee, our selection of ethically sourced teas and cakes.
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6. love.fish - Barangaroo
4.5
Awesome(1854)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Barangaroo
Booked 34 times today
How many restaurants offer premium Australian seafood and waterfront dining at an everyday price point? love.fish is a casual Australian seafood restaurant located on the waterfront in harbour-side Sydney. Now in its thirteenth year, the love.fish Barangaroo restaurant takes Sydney seafood and our founders passion for authentic, accessible seafood dining to the next level. With a 17 metre harbour frontage and 175 seats, we offer a wider selection of Australia’s best locally-sourced oysters, raw fish, whole fish, platters, and crustaceans. All in a world-class waterfront location with the soul and values of a family owned restaurant. Our Barangaroo restaurant offers the provenance and quality of Australian seafood in a relaxed waterfront setting. We’re all about sustainable, local seafood that doesn’t cost the earth, because it doesn’t need to!
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7. The Grounds Coffee Factory
4.4
Awesome(159)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Eveleigh
Booked 75 times today
A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.
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8. The Potting Shed
4.4
Awesome(3872)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Alexandria
Booked 103 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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9. Scala Lane
4.6
Exceptional(39)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 14 times today
Scala Lane is a small, tucked-away Italian restaurant where authentic, honest, Italian cooking meets the energy of modern influencers. It is a place where authentic, honest Italian cooking brings people together for simple meals that celebrate quality ingredients and offer great value.
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10. Pony Dining The Rocks
4.6
Exceptional(131)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • The Rocks
Booked 16 times today
Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.

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  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    London •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food and service were excellent. The restaurant was very noisy - hard to hear the wait staff or hold a conversation.
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    The Grounds of the CityPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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    4.4
  • Aileen
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 4 Mar 2025
    The food and service was amazing, I had my birthday dinner there and they were so accommodating and friendly. I highly recommend their Focaccia e burro and Prosciutto e burrata and their Pappardelle al Pomodoro, definitely will be going back.
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    Pellegrino 2000Price: Expensive• Italian• Surry Hills
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    4.7
  • Evan
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Mar 2025
    We traveled from rural NSW for my husbands 40th Birthday. The staff were unbelievable, so helpful, we had a cake delivered and stored in the cool room, one guest had food intolerances and they worked around that for us. Easily the best restaurant we’ve been to, and food was amazing! Everyone had an excellent night - thank you.
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    Roast RepublicPrice: Expensive• American• Sydney CBD
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    4.7
  • Linda
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Feb 2025
    I got thr premium buffet on a Saturday night, so it was very busy but the service was quick and amazing, This is my second time coming here, first time was OMG Amazing ..!! Like had to be my fav Jap all you can eat.. meat was soft juicy and amazing.. i highly rated it.. But sadly second time I came i was a little disappointed.. wagyu was a little chewy, beef tongue was frozen, but overall I was still happy with it, but not sure now if I'll come back especially for the premium price.
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    Burwood Rengaya Casual DiningPrice: Expensive• Yakiniku• Burwood
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    4.7
  • Anuj
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 5 Feb 2025
    Amazing restaurant! The curries were absolutely delicious, and the service was exceptional. I especially loved the new house special. I've already booked a table for Valentine's Day. Can't wait to be back!
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    The Colonial British Indian Cuisine BalmainPrice: Moderate• Indian• Balmain
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    3.1

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