Culinary maverick Chef Nelly Robinson and his trailblazing team at Nel Restaurant are once again rewriting the rules of fine dining. This time, they’ve taken the world’s most familiar indulgence – fast food – and reimagined it with artistry, elegance and a daring sense of play.
The result? The world’s first Fine Fast-food degustation, a one-of-a-kind menu that transforms humble favourites into dazzling, meticulously curated dishes.
Imagine golden fried chicken with a whisper of Australian wildfire spice, doughnuts that blur the line between nostalgia and haute cuisine, pizzas reborn as delicate masterpieces and burgers sculpted with the precision of luxury dining.
Every course is a playful nod to the food we grew up craving – yet executed with the refinement, innovation and theatrical flair that only Nel can deliver.
"As always, we want our guests to embark on a journey with us,” says Chef Nelly. "This menu is about celebrating the everyday, but with a cheeky fine dining twist. It’s fun, surprising and above all – unforgettable.”
Prepare to be whisked through a multi-course adventure designed to thrill the senses and challenge perceptions. One moment you’ll encounter the taco – a housemade blue corn tortilla adorned with glistening slices of albacore tuna, chipotle salsa and a tangy pineapple-jalapeño dressing.
The next, you’ll be lured in by NFC (Nel Fried Chicken) – juicy buttermilk chicken cloaked in spice, crunch and culinary bravado. Every plate is a love letter to comfort food – whether pulled from a street stall, a late-night drive-through, or a snack remembered from childhood – but elevated to the rarefied realm of fine dining. It’s cheeky. It’s nostalgic. It’s utterly luxurious.
Running for a limited season only – September 3 to November 14 – this bold culinary event is destined to be one of Sydney’s most talked-about dining experiences. Seats are few, and demand is fierce. Bookings are open now, exclusively via the Nel website.
This isn’t just a meal. It’s fast food reimagined. Fine dining redefined.
