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Restaurants With Private Dining

Gourmet Dining DelightsBook Today!Savour the refined flavours at this fine dining destination. Enjoy crispy Gold Band snapper with saffron beurre blanc, lightly steamed salmon with crustacean mousseline, Angus beef fillet, seared d...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Lenswood

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Sunset SessionFriday Night Dining Kickstart your weekend with our Sunset Session. A fresh new menu, award winning wines, live music and a gorgeous all season setting. The perfect way to ease into the weekend.
Ippin Japanese Dining

Ippin Japanese Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

West End

12 Chef Hat Award
New 58pp BanquetFrom 29 DecemberAvailable from 29 December, our seasonal banquet celebrates the flavours of a Japanese summer: fresh, bright, and beautifully balanced. 7 Courses Include: • Spicy Edamame • Green Salad - with...
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
Battle of the States - Five Course Wine Degustation A must for Wine Lovers Join us at Annata on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January 2026 for the battle of the States, an exclusive showcase of Australia’s most exciting State producers and iconic varietals hosted by Ni...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Countdown to 2026 at OribuNew Year's Eve at OribuCelebrate the final night of the year at Oribu, Parramatta’s most sophisticated Japanese dining destination. Enjoy refined dishes, live music, signature cocktails and an unforgettable atmosphere in...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Try our Summer menu Available Until March 2Come and try our new Summer menu with French-inspired cuisine at its finest at Atelier Sofitel. Click on more info to book:
Wildflower

Wildflower

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

Perth CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
New Year’s Eve at WildflowerNew Year's at WildflowerCelebrate New Year’s Eve in style with a choice of four or six-course set menus at Wildflower. Begin and end your evening with drinks on the Wildflower Terrace, the perfect spot to toast the year b...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Fine dining with an irreverent attitude is what you’ll find at Nel Restaurant on Wentworth Avenue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. This Chef-hatted dining destination delivers an ever-changing 11-cour...
Chin Chin Takes Over Pt. Leo Estate for an Unmissable Weekend. Almost Sold OutAlmost Sold Out. Book nowChin Chin joins Pt. Leo Estate for a one-off MFWF weekend blending bold Southeast Asian flavours with Spanish flair at one of Victoria’s most iconic destinations. Enjoy a four-hands luxe menu at La...
New Year's Eve Dinner at LuciFeast Your Way into 2026Enjoy a feast fit for the occasion in the grandeur of Luci with a decadent four-course dinner and optional bottomless drinks to elevate the celebration. Click on more info to book:
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
No Minimum Spend Private DiningGroups of 9+Celebrate with friends or colleagues this January — our private dining rooms are available for group bookings and events with no minimum spend.* Simply enjoy your chosen food and beverages, plus a ...
ISH Restaurant

ISH Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Fitzroy

13 Chef Hat Award
Private Dining and EventsEnquire Today!Host your next special occasion at ISH Restaurant, where intimate charm meets exceptional dining. Perfect for private events of up to 40 guests, our team will tailor every detail—from bespoke menus...
Olio Kensington Street

Olio Kensington Street

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
The Olio Experience$80ppDiscover Taste the Flavours of Olio—a curated 9-course journey showcasing the restaurant’s most iconic dishes. For $80 per person, enjoy a shared experience featuring seafood bisques, handmade past...
Sights and DelightsBook Now!Be greeted with a smile and a glass of bubbles at our Relbia Cellar Door before heading out on a guided walk of the grounds. Hear about Josef Chromy, the history of our estate and Tamar Valley and ...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Offering a majestic location with views over Balmoral Beach and across Sydney Harbour to Manly and North Head is Chef Hat-awarded Public Dining Room. Architecturally designed by Hecker & Guthrie, t...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Fine Dining"
The Boat House

The Boat House

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

Barton

14 Chef Hat Award
Surrounded by private parkland overlooking Lake Burley Griffin, The Boat House is the ideal place to relax and enjoy award-winning dining. Escape from the city life of Canberra and enjoy stunning l...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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
Atria

Atria

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

Melbourne CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
New Years Eve at Atria31st DecemberCelebrate New Year’s Eve in style at Atria! Toast to 2026 with breath-taking city skyline views, exquisite cuisine, and a glass of Ruinart Blanc de Blanc NV. Enjoy a three-course early seating ($18...
Group Italian Feast at FigoContact Us Today!Gather your group and experience the best of Italian hospitality at Figo Restaurant & Bar with our function menu, perfect for parties of 8 or more at just $89pp. Enjoy a shared feast of artisan ant...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Japanese"
Raku Dining

Raku Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Canberra CBD

14 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Tantalise tastebuds with modern Japanese fare at Raku Dining on Bunda Street in Canberra. Combining the precision of Oriental cuisine with the vibrant energy of Mod Oz dining, Raku is all sleek lin...