Top Spots for Casual Catch-Ups Over Delicious Bites
DINING Explore our selection of the best restaurants perfect for casual catch-ups, featuring delightful dishes and inviting ambiances that encourage connection and enjoyment.
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Mediterranean $$$$$
Sunday Feast at The Palomar
The Palomar, Paddington
Gather around the table each Sunday from Sunday 7 June for a feast at The Palomar. Designed to be shared at $60 per person and for the winter season. A slow roasted Lamb shoulder, Kubaneh rolls, ro...
Middle Eastern $$$$$
10% OFF GIFT VOUCHERS
Shaffa, Surry Hills
Celebrate EOFY with something everyone enjoys — great food and shared moments. Enjoy 10% off Shaffa gift voucher. Perfect for saying thank you, celebrating milestones, or simply sharing a memorabl...
Modern Australian $$$$$
World of Chocolate Day Dinner
Thomas Street Kitchen & Bar, Sydney CBD
5 course menu with matching wines from R. Paulazzo Wines and McWilliam's Wines...
Italian $$$$$
2-Course Dinner $69pp
Antica Dining, North Sydney
Experience the warmth, flavour and tradition of Rome with our special Roma A Tavola experience. Enjoy a 2-course dinner for $69pp throughout June Monday-Friday. Available for up to 8 people. ...
Japanese $$$$$
Enjoy the full Kid Kyoto experience in under 60 minutes pre or post your VIVID experience
Kid Kyoto, Sydney CBD
Vivid lights up Sydney from 22 May to 13 June, and Kid Kyoto is your perfect pre-show stop, just minutes from the action. Our neons are glowing, photo ops are prime, and our VIVID Express 'Trust Us...
Chinese $$$$$
Han's Mixed Dumpling Platter at Han's Kitchen
Han's Kitchen, Naremburn
The ultimate dumpling lover's dream for just $28.80! Featuring two pieces each of prawn har gao, pork and prawn siu mai, scallop and snow pea dumplings, truffle mushroom and vegetable dumplings. A ...
Mexican $$$$$
Melbourne Cup on the Rooftop
Sweethearts Terraza, Potts Point
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style at Sweethearts Terraza, Sydney’s vibrant Mexican Restaurant and rooftop bar in Kings Cross. With a retractable roof for all-weather comfort and a chic beachclub atm...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Wednesday Wine Fix at The Henson
The Henson, Marrickville
Make midweek something to look forward to! Every Wednesday, enjoy a Kitchen Special plus any glass of wine for just $30, all day long. Whether you're catching up with mates or settling in for a rel...
Recommended
Italian $$$$$
Rovollo
Sydney CBD
Located at Martin Place in the heart of Sydney CBD, Rovollo is a stunning restaurant and wine room that combines the charm of old-world hospitality with modern-day opulence and theatre. Brought to ...
Cafe $$$$$
Dutch Smuggler Coffee Metro Martin Place
East Sydney
Located on Elizabeth Street in Sydney’s CBD, Dutch Smuggler Coffee is a specialty coffee roastery and café bringing creativity and bold flavour to the city’s bustling heart. Known for its expertly ...
Asian $$$$$
Hustlers. Syd
Sydney CBD
Situated on York Street in the Sydney CBD, Hustlers. Syd offers a bold, underground dining experience with a modern take on Asian cuisine. Descend below street level and step into a moody, energeti...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Employees Only
Sydney CBD
Hidden beneath Barrack Street in Sydney, Employees Only is a speakeasy-style bar and restaurant where mystery, cocktails and dining come together in unforgettable fashion. Marked by a curious psych...
Italian $$$$$
Margot Osteria
Sydney CBD
With a custom-built open Basque grill at the heart of the kitchen, Margot Osteria on Barrack Street in the middle of Sydney’s CBD offers a modern twist on classic grilling techniques, delivering an...
Modern Australian $$$$$
The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House
Sydney CBD
Dining at Strangers’ Restaurant, on Macquarie Street in the heart of Sydney, takes diners on a fascinating journey through history, tracing the evolution of dining practices and food trends, along ...
Middle Eastern $$$$$
Zaffi Sydney
Sydney CBD
On Little Hunter Street in Sydney, Zaffi Sydney delivers a vibrant taste of the Middle East in the heart of the CBD. By day, this dynamic venue showcases refined Middle Eastern and Lebanese cuisine...
Kitchens
The Mediterranean Pantry: Why Preserved Lemons, Chillies, Anchovies & Capers Belong in an Aussie Summer
Stock your kitchen with the bright, salty magic of the Mediterranean. From preserved lemons and pickled chillies to anchovies and capers, discover why preserving suits Aussie Summers and how to sta...
10 Ingredients That Built the Modern Mediterranean Kitchen
Discover the 10 pantry staples shaping today’s Mediterranean cooking - olive oil, garlic, lemons, tomatoes, chickpeas, yoghurt, herbs, feta, olives and grains - plus how they bring sunshine, balanc...
Lemons, Olives & Anchovies: The Holy Trinity of Modern Mediterranean Cooking
Discover why lemons, olives and anchovies are the holy trinity of modern Mediterranean cooking. See how Chefs lean on citrus, briny olives, tinned fish and punchy condiments to create bright, layer...
The Perfect Spritz Hour Snacks: Gilda Skewers, White Anchovies, Olives & Salumi
Set the mood for aperitivo with the ultimate Spritz-hour snacks: punchy Gilda skewers, marinated white anchovies, briny olives, toasted almonds and paper-thin salumi. Easy, salty bites to spark you...
