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NSW Restaurants With Degustation Menu

Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 10:00 AM

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Seasonal Farm-to-table Dining at Margan RestaurantFrom $90ppEnjoy a seasonal dining experience at Margan Restaurant, where estate-grown produce and thoughtful pairings take centre stage. Choose a two- or three-course menu showcasing dishes like dry-aged sna...
Modern Italian diningAuthentic FlavoursJoin us at Restaurant Santino in Wollongong for modern Italian dining with fresh pastas, refined entrées and standout mains. Start with sourdough, olives or veal tartare, then enjoy dishes like pro...
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Tuesday Night Special$58 per pesonTurn your Tuesday into something special at Magpie’s Nest. Enjoy a beautifully curated three-course midweek dining experience featuring house-made breads with our own extra virgin olive oil, garden...
Taking inspiration from the beauty and rugged landscapes of the Blue Mountains and past cultures, Arrana on Macquarie Road in Springwood weaves native ingredients and stories into its menus. Step i...
Sip an estate wine on the outdoor deck overlooking the vines and mountains at Mimosa Wines, a family-owned and operated vineyard, restaurant and cellar door on Bermagui Road in Bermagui. Nestled in...
Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:30 AM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Negroni HourTuesday to Friday Bar Lettera’s Negroni Hour brings an afternoon unwind from 3–6pm with $15 Negronis that blend classic balance with a playful twist. Prefer something else? Enjoy $8 beers or $12 wines in a warm, eas...
An invitation to discover Australia's native flavoursGet bookingWe're kicking off 2026 with a menu that celebrates native Australian ingredients — bold, unexpected and deeply rooted in this land. Think pepperberry, bush tomato, lemon aspen, macadamia and sea...
Ennui

Ennui

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:00 PM

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by French technique and Australian produce, enjoy fine dining inside the recently restored Ennui restaurant on Pitt Street in Haymarket. Nestled in a heritage building at the heart of Sydn...
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
Discover a quaint cottage complete with original floorboards, open fireplaces and memorabilia of a time gone by at Ruby’s on Harry Graham Drive in Mount Kembla. With three private dining rooms, a m...
Tasting Menu & Wine PairingsSip, Savor, StayExperience a $179pp tasting menu with optional drinks pairings ($75–$98) and a full wine list. Reservations essential, open 3 months ahead. Allow 2.5 hrs for dining & gardens. Accommodation package...
Situated on St Johns Avenue in Gordon, Bar Infinita is a heartfelt celebration of Italian heritage, family and flavour. Drawing on traditional recipes passed down through generations, the menu deli...
Overlooking the stunning Balmoral Beach, the Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant in Mosman offers a unique dining experience that captures the essence of modern Australian cuisine. Guests are enveloped in...
Chinese New Year at Oribu ParramattaLunar New Year DiningWelcome the Lunar New Year at Oribu with a celebratory dining experience in the heart of Parramatta. Featuring premium seafood, Wagyu, and vibrant seasonal dishes symbolising prosperity and abundan...
Annata Restaurant on Chandos StreetBeautiful new venue/menusAfter a decade at its beloved Crows Nest home, on November 13th, Annata reopened at our new venue located at 66 Chandos Street, St Leonards. This is the former site of Petermen Restaurant. Reflecti...
New French LunchFriday-SundayA new ritual begins at Chez Beckett’s. From Friday to Sunday, settle in for a refined French lunch by Chef Frédéric Plat, served from 12–3pm in a light-filled, elegant setting. It’s an invitation t...
Situated on Cleveland Street in Redfern, R by Raita Noda represents the next evolution of Chef Raita Noda’s celebrated Japanese culinary journey. Opening in 2025, this refined destination builds on...
AMARA

AMARA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:30 PM

Bowen Mountain

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the graces of nature in alluring bushland surrounds at AMARA Restaurant on Grandview Lane in Bowen Mountain. With a name meaning ‘grace’ in West African, this stylish Sydney restaurant pr...
Midden by Mark Olive

Midden by Mark Olive

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Bennelong Point

12 Chef Hat Award
At the Sydney Opera House, Midden by Mark Olive offers a deeply rooted culinary experience shaped by Indigenous Australian heritage. The menu celebrates native ingredients — from wattle seed and bu...