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NSW Restaurants With Degustation Menu

Haco

Haco

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:45 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Dinner Tempura & Charcoal OmakaseAvailable Now $180 PPOur omakase is built around the harmony of charcoal-grilled dishes and refined tempura, guided by seasonality, balance, and technique. Under the direction of Chef Ken, guests are taken on a 13-cour...
The Cowrie Restaurant

The Cowrie Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

Terrigal

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Let’s Do Lunch at The CowrieLunch with wine included!Join us at The Cowrie from Wednesday to Friday for “Let’s Do Lunch,” a refined midweek dining experience designed to linger over. Enjoy a two- or three-course choice menu paired with a complimentar...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Winter Has Arrived at PotagerNew Seasonal MenuWinter has arrived at Potager, bringing a new seasonal menu inspired by the cooler months and the produce thriving in our kitchen garden. Expect comforting flavours, thoughtful cooking, and dishes ...
Restaurant Botanica

Restaurant Botanica

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Set among rolling vineyards, Restaurant Botanica celebrates the best of the Hunter Valley with dishes crafted from local, seasonal produce and inspired by the vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean....
Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Corporate CateringEnquire Today!Planning a working lunch in North Sydney? Bar Lettera offers convenient and delicious catering solutions to suit every taste and budget. Our extensive menu features a variety of options, from light...
DINE | Farm-To-Table Lunch DiningMonday - Thursday Our menu offers two and three course options, with selections featuring entrée’s, mains and desserts as well as additional sides, house baked bread and artisanal cheese. DINE | Farm-To-Table Lunc...
Meribella

Meribella

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award
Golden HourBetween 5pm - 6pm The Golden Hour menu presents, a handcrafted selection of Martinis and Margaritas, reimagined the Meribella way. Thoughtfully balanced, beautifully presented, and for just $19 (usually $24).
Tuesday Night SpecialThree courses for $58ppStarting with our house made breads, our own EV live oil and dukkah accompanied by a salad of seasonal garden pickings. Guests choose a main course from our seasonal menu followed by a dessert spec...
Tucked along Bulletin Place in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Silvester's Restaurant is a dining destination with a story as rich as the food it serves. Inspired by the Silvester Brothers — early pione...
A Farm-to-Table Wedding ExperienceBook now!Celebrate your wedding surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Megalong Valley. Megalong Restaurant offers an intimate setting with spectacular escarpment views, seasonal farm-to-table dining,...
L'Heritage

L'Heritage

French   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:30 AM

Mosman

13 Chef Hat Award
Perched on the wharf at Chowder Bay Road in Mosman, L'Heritage is a stunning French restaurant housed in a historic ex-Navy drill hall, surrounded by national park and breathtaking harbour views — ...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
Nestled on Campbell Street in the heart of Surry Hills, Toei is a captivating dining destination where beloved Australian and Asian dishes are taken on a transformative culinary journey — reimagine...
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
Grand Vino & TrufflesFive Courses & Ten WinesAnnata presents Grand Vino & Truffles — two evenings of extraordinary Italian wines paired with the season’s finest truffles, on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th July 2026 at 7:00pm. Executive Chef...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked along Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills, Quoi Dining is an intimate lakeside restaurant where modern French and Australian cuisine come together in a refined, elegant setting. Hidden near th...
Arrana

Arrana

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 PM

Springwood

15 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
In the heart of the Blue Mountains on Macquarie Road, Springwood, Arrana offers a modern Australian dining experience deeply inspired by the land it calls home. Surrounded by the dramatic landscape...
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...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
The Magic Returns Once Upon a Time In a world that feels a little heavy, we’re bringing back the magic — a menu designed to transport you somewhere lighter, more playful… somewhere familiar. This is the menu our guests never forg...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
Tathra–Bermagui Road in Bermagui is home to Mimosa Wines Restaurant, a boutique family-owned dining destination set among the natural beauty of the NSW South Coast. Here, refined cuisine meets a de...
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Tucked into Globe Lane in Wollongong, Restaurant Santino brings a bold yet refined take on modern Italian dining to the heart of the city. This intimate neighbourhood bistro blends old-world inspir...