Best Authentic Restaurants in Ultimo

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A photo of Gavroche Chippendale restaurant

1. Gavroche Chippendale

4.7

Exceptional(308)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Chippendale

Booked 14 times today

Gavroche Chippendale is your little corner of Paris in the heart of Sydney. It brings not only classic French cuisine to Sydney, but also an accoutrement from the culinary epicentre of the country – like an imposing oakwood entrance from Lyon’s venerable Brasserie Georges, brass-railed banquette seating, oversized carved wooden bar and hand-painted tiled walls for an authentic Parisian experience. Taste your way through our classic Parisian menu by French-born Chef Batiste Gouraud and his team, from escargots de bourgogne, steak frites and canard confit to the classic crème brûlée. With an array of classic dishes that capture the Parisian spirit, and a wine list with a mix of hand-selected French and Australian wines, you’ve got the buzz of Paris in the heart of Sydney!Located inside the heritage-listed historic Old Rum Store located on the bustling Kensington Street in Chippendale. In close proximity to Sydney's Central Station and University of Technology.

A photo of Andiamo Trattoria Chippendale restaurant

2. Andiamo Trattoria Chippendale

4.7

Exceptional(66)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Chippendale

Booked 13 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!

A photo of Olio Kensington Street restaurant

3. Olio Kensington Street

4.0

Excellent(378)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Chippendale

Booked 12 times today

Olio Kensington Street is a modern Italian restaurant opened by award-winning chef Lino Sauro in early 2017. Located in The Old Rum Store, it features a contemporary indoor dining room and a rooftop terrace overlooking Chippendale. The menu showcases Sauro’s passion for Italian cuisine, incorporating quality produce and fresh flavours. With a focus on seasonal ingredients and traditional Italian touches, Olio offers a menu that celebrates Italy’s culinary heritage in a modern way.

4. Nakano Darling

4.7

Exceptional(22)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Izakaya • Haymarket

Booked 13 times today

If you go beyond the wooden benches and beer crates out front of Nakano Darling's ever-changing facade, you might feel like you've stepped into a different world in Tokyo. This place is where Suntory whiskey, sake, sochu, umeshu, and beer are freely flowing, and Japanese is spoken all around. It's a spot where anyone who loves good booze and delicious food could easily lose themselves for entire nights if not days. Nakano Darling represents everything that makes the izakaya, or humble 'stay-drink-place', such a central and beloved part of Japanese culture. Of course, you'll find all the food and drink favourites here (think homemade gyoza, karaage chicken, and whisky cocktails), but it's about more than just that. It's about the experience.

5. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1091)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 49 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'.

6. Neptune's Grotto

4.9

Exceptional(159)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sydney CBD

Booked 66 times today

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

A photo of BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter restaurant

7. BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter

4.5

Awesome(3126)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Darling Quarter

Booked 67 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.

8. Roast Republic

4.7

Exceptional(99)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Sydney CBD

Booked 9 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.

9. MuMian Dining

4.1

Excellent(145)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cantonese • Darling Quarter

Booked 16 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.

10. MAIZ Mexican

4.7

Exceptional(128)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Newtown

Booked 15 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.

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Terry
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
So good to get good old fashioned service with a smile. Brilliant. Thank you
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Pellegrino 2000Price: Expensive• Italian• Surry Hills
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4.7
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loren
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Probably the best kept secret in Sydney!! if you are after genuine Italian, created & served by the most divine Italians this is your place! Very reasonable prices, phenomenal quality and absolutely delicious! better than an epside of Stanley Tucci's Searching for Italy !
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Olio Kensington StreetPrice: Expensive• Italian• Chippendale
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Rhett
Sydney •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 20, 2025
Might as well be in Japan. Authentic delicious and fun!
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Nakano DarlingPrice: Moderate• Izakaya• Haymarket
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4.7
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Katherin
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 13, 2025
The resturant is beatiful, a very intimate and elegant space, the food was amazing too, we tried the Le Petit Degustation and every plate was full of flavour, the portions were right for a degustation menu, the wine was very good as well. The waiters were very elegant and friendly. Overall a great experience, I recommend it 100%
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Gavroche ChippendalePrice: Expensive• French• Chippendale
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4.7
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Michael
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 12, 2025
Great service, great food and drinks and they make you feel welcome from the minute you step foot in the door.
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Andiamo Trattoria ChippendalePrice: Expensive• Italian• Chippendale
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4.7

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