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1. Pellegrino 2000
4.7
Exceptional(1123)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Surry Hills
Booked 58 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'.
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2. Neptune's Grotto
4.8
Exceptional(197)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 79 times today
The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.
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3. Margaret
4.7
Exceptional(898)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern Australian • Double Bay
Booked 73 times today
Margaret is a neighbourhood restaurant at its core, but it’s also evolved into something more than that. It’s about comfort, generosity, and cosiness.At Margaret, we work with the best quality produce that Australia has to offer. Chef Neil Perry AM has spent years developing relationships with some of the best suppliers in the country. We are predominantly a seafood restaurant and are very fortunate to receive our seafood direct from our fishermen, caught sustainably and dry filleted here onsite at Margaret, so we can ensure that all that love and care our wonderful fisherman have taken is seen all the way through. The menu at Margaret is diverse and inspired by all the flavours that Neil has been collecting over his 45+ years in the industry. Margaret
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4. MAIZ Mexican
4.7
Exceptional(136)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Newtown
Booked 10 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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5. BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter
4.6
Exceptional(3152)
Price: Expensive
• Brazilian • Darling Quarter
Booked 50 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.
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6. 10 William St
4.7
Exceptional(156)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Paddington
Booked 36 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.
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7. Gavroche Chippendale
4.7
Exceptional(309)
Price: Expensive
• French • Chippendale
Booked 10 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.
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8. Fontana - Redfern
4.8
Exceptional(139)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Redfern
Booked 17 times today
A bustling, independent restaurant located upstairs on Redfern Street.Fontana serves Italian food from a frequently changing menu, wines made with care, a small selection of cocktails, and plenty of good times. We have a small bar where walk-ins are always welcome.
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9. Goryon San
4.5
Awesome(487)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 23 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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10. Roast Republic
4.7
Exceptional(108)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sydney CBD
Booked 21 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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