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Updated on 2/5/2025

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Bar Sumi is an elegant and sophisticated classic cocktail bar that prides itself on adhering to traditional Asian mixology techniques and aesthetics. Our bar features a rich and diverse selection of whiskies, catering to both connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike. The Full of privacy and stylish environment makes it an ideal venue for any special occasion or a relaxing evening. We are a bar with a seating capacity of only 24. Due to the limited number of seats and to ensure a better experience for all guests, we do not accommodate walk-in groups of more than three people without a prior reservation.Please note that reservations will be held for a maximum of fifteen minutes. We only allow entry once the reserved number of guests have arrived. The dining time is limited to 90 minutes. Beyond this time, the table will be made available to waiting guests.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Step into St Blaise Bistro, the closest you’ll get to an authentic Dalmatian "konoba" experience in Sydney. Tucked away in Matraville, this cozy, rustic spot brings the warmth and flavors of Croatia’s coast to the city, with a hint of modern flair. Chef-owner Vedran infuses each dish with the spirit of his heritage, serving handmade seafood risottos, slow-roasted meats, and other hearty Dalmatian classics. With its welcoming terrace and intimate ambiance, St Blaise invites you to relax, enjoy each bite, and embrace the unhurried hospitality of a true konoba—simple, soulful, and unforgettable.

Chester White Cured Diner

Welcome to your home away from home. The locals' lounge room.
Where new and old friends from around the globe gather for organic charcuterie, house-made pasta + European and Australian wine.
Owner Stu and his team enjoy meats of Europe, the pastas of Italy, and wines from off the beaten track. The restaurant comes together over a love of pork and swill (and country music).
The kitchen team spends afternoons pickling, rolling gnocchi, making focaccia and keeping an eye on our beloved cured meats and pecorino cheese wheels. By nightfall the show is on, the house is full and the atmosphere is swinging.
So come on in and let us guide you through our menu. Welcome to our Diner!!

Authentic share plates designed to pair with alluring cocktails will immerse you within the Mediterranean oasis that is Sofia. Sprinkled with a taste of the owners' Greek lineage, this Southern European-inspired Restaurant and Cocktail bar is made memorable by a plethora of grilled dishes, heritage architecture, and luxurious decor. Nathan Treleaven heads the kitchen in this up-and-coming vibrant space, co-launched with acclaimed Chef and Restauranteur veteran, Justin North, on October 5th, 2022.

Our New Concept Menu is trialing at Elements Brasserie Belmore.
From tender skewers to build-your-own rolls, our menu is designed to offer fresh, flavorful meals made just the way you like it—right inside Elements Brasserie Belmore. Come and join us for the best kebabs in the Canterbury-Bankstown area.

North Sydney Rengaya - Yakiniku & Sushi

Rengaya has been serving YAKINIKU in North Sydney since 1993, making it one of Australia’s pioneering Japanese barbeque restaurants. Now, that tradition is set to continue at its new digs on Miller Street – just a short stroll from the original location – in a much more modern, striking setting. The new fit-out features bar-counter seats around an open kitchen, red booth seating divided by Japanese-style timber panelling and a hard-to-miss chandelier. There’s also a 20-seat private dining room. We use only the finest ingredients such as Japanese Black Cattle made in Australia for beef, Sashimi and Seafood fresh from the sea. Rengaya is the restaurant foodies around the country have chosen.

Mani Restaurant

Top-rated hospitality

At MANI Restaurant, we bring Asian fusion dining to the heart of Milsons Point, merging authentic Chinese flavours with contemporary culinary creativity.
Our menu highlights dishes crafted from premium ingredients sourced from both China and Australia, reimagining traditional flavours into exciting, modern bites. Signature items include inventive takes on dumplings, fresh seafood, and a refined selection of wine and spirits designed to elevate each meal.
With a warm, elegant ambience, MANI offers both dine-in and private event options, ensuring a sophisticated dining experience ideal for any occasion. Located conveniently in a charming colonial space, MANI has been a favourite since our early days as a local café and continues to impress with each seasonally inspired dish.
Book now to savour the redefined essence of Asian fusion.

Paski Vineria Popolare

Paski Vineria Popolare is a restaurant & wine bar, with more casual vibe on the ground floor (walk-ins only) and more curated food and wine selection on the upstair floor (bookings and walk-ins). The venue serves Italian food, freshly made pasta, from small individual nibbles to more substantial dishes.

Ecco Ristorante is a spectacular waterfront venue in Drummoyne specialising in a la carte dining, weddings, cocktail functions, corporate and group events. Come in and enjoy our top class italian dishes, range of local/Italian wines & desserts served in beautiful surroundings with a stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

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

Spanish Mediterranean Restobar paying homage to the Balearic Islands

Mybella Asian is now the premier Asian restaurant in Norwest Sydney and we are quickly gaining a reputation for both great food and our professional and friendly service. Our menu and inspiration is the evocative and diverse selection of Asian-inspired specialities which are linked both to the past and the future of great Asian cuisines and culture.
Mybella Asian is surrounded by beautiful gardens with undercover parking and an extensive wine and beverage menu – So, why are you waiting? Book a table and enjoy the wonderful food and Asian themed décor which is Mybella Asian – We have the best Char Kway Teow in Sydney and our take on Fried Ice Cream has already become our most popular dessert.

The Apprentice - TAFE NSW

Great budget-friendly spot

We are reopening 25 February 2025 with our new students.
The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney is a TAFE NSW licensed training restaurant.
Lunch 12pm to 2pm: three courses (entrée, main & dessert) for $44 or you can select any two courses for $39.
Dinner 6pm to 8:30pm: three course menu for $44.
(Our prices are excluding beverages). Group beverage packages are available to pre-purchase for the whole group.
Our meals are usually served Table d’hôte (alternate drop) and portions are limited.
Bookings are highly recommended to avoid disappointment. For group bookings of 11 people or more please contact us by phone 02 7920 0909 (9am to 4pm) or email si.theapprentice@tafensw.edu.au. Payment in advance is required for group bookings.
We accept payment by EFTPOS, Visa or MasterCard. We do not accept cash or split bills. There is one bill per table.
Dietary requirements must be advised 24 hrs in advance.

At The Shop you can expect to find the same customers that have been coming since day one.
The Shop is like being welcomed into the home of a favourite relative and the food that comes out of the kitchen is like they have preformed magic.
We like to focus on comfort food and all locally sourced.
Everything is made from scratch, including the dressings, relishes and pickled vegetables.
Most of our wines are organic and always have a preservative free wine. Cocktails available if your feeling colourful..
Sharing plates and seasonal specials available.
Huge colourful salads, burgers and meatballs.
The heart and the soul of the owners and locals oozes out of The Shop!

Mario's Pizzeria Croydon

Mario has been making pizza for more than 35 years and people travel from near and far to enjoy a large Supreme or Mario Special. It's a low-key family friendly restaurant with a very loyal and large following. Bookings are always recommended.

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George
Saskatoon / Saskatchewan •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
A totally authentic experience. I believe we were the only North American Caucasian people in the restaurant, but we were made to feel very welcome and at home. The hostess and all of the servers were outgoing and attentive. We shared a larger table with several young and attractive Asian women who were having a girls night out. Given that my partner and I were both exhausted from jet lag, it helped us to stay awake and enjoy our wonderful dinner. We had their special Wagyu combination dinner. Every single bite of delicious meat was a joy, consisting of different cuts of this beautiful beef. My partner isn’t the sort of person who likes to cook his own dinner at the table, but even he enjoyed the experience. Excellent food, friendly and attentive service delicious cocktails. Highly recommended.
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Tajima YakinikuPrice: Expensive• Yakiniku• Sydney CBD
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4.6
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Chris
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Elegant, sophisticated. Where some of Sydney's business titans do lunch. Saw Mr Metricon humself there. 5 people most of us had steak and one or two beers. Bill was $500 so about $100/head.
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Glass BrasseriePrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.5
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Maegan
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The best food we have ever had. The entire atmosphere was amazing, I could have sat there all night. The staff were so friendly and attentive and did I mention the food was amazing?? Cocktails were so good, it was such a beautiful experience
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The Grounds of the CityPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.3
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PatsyVIP
London •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Wonderful evening- everything was the best! The best meal we had in Australia!!
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Devine Food & WinePrice: Expensive• Italian• Sydney CBD
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4.8
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Luis
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 27, 2025
It is a great place to eat good quality foods. Very friendly staff that serve you non stop. The only draw back for me potentially is the price. Half of the group barely ate as they are not big eaters but still pay top $$$.
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BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling QuarterPrice: Expensive• Brazilian• Darling Quarter
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4.5

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