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Sydney Restaurants With Private Dining

Angelos x Manjits: Diwali CollaborationOne Night Only!We’re set to bridge cultures with a vibrant Diwali Night celebration, inviting locals and cultural enthusiasts to experience the Festival of Lights – often compared to Christmas in Western culture....
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...
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Events At AnticaNorth SydneyBook Your Christmas Party at Antica?? Celebrate the season in style with 4 private dining spaces available. Perfect for groups of 9–54+ guests. ? Limited dates still available. Enquire today...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in ParramattaDress, dine and sipCelebrate Melbourne Cup 2025 at The Heritage Precinct and Oribu, Parramatta’s most glamorous race-day destination. From 12pm till late, experience the race that stops the nation in true style—compl...
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 $89 pp. Enjoy a shared feast of artisan an...
New Spring MenuAl fresco diningSpring has arrived at Shell House, bringing with it a vibrant new menu, crafted by Culinary Director Joel Bickford, that celebrates the season's finest produce.
Melbourne Cup LuncheonUnlimited Sparkling Wine!Find your favourite Spring attire and join us in celebrating the race that stops the nation. Indulge in a gourmet dining experience, featuring premium seafood, handcrafted dishes, and a decadent...
No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Glebe

12 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by Mexican flavours and traditions, come and explore the Victorian Georgian beauty that is No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant on Glebe Point Road in Glebe. Once a private investigator’s office,...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday, November 27Join us for our third annual Thanksgiving Buffet Feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Whether you’re gathering to give thanks with loved ones or looking for a taste of home-grown American festive favourite...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Group Bookings & Exclusive HireEnquire Today!Located just steps from one of Sydney’s most iconic Eastern Suburbs beaches, Osteria Coogee is the perfect spot for your next celebration. Our venue is available for private functions including bir...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens Thu 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

13 Chef Hat Award
Whale Spotting While DiningActive Whales Right NowWe still have plenty of whales splashing around in the ocean directly out the front of Jonah's. It's the perfect time to come visit and enjoy a show from the many whales returning with their young ...
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Crows Nest

13 Chef Hat Award
Wonderful dining experiences underpinned by beautiful cuisine and perfectly matched wine are what await at Annata on Willoughby Road in Crows Nest. Expect an urban chic look and feel – stylish but ...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
$49 pp Hummus FridaysFriday Lunch | Aug – OctEase into the weekend with Shaffa's Hummus Fridays - our Middle Eastern-style Friday lunch, $49 pp. A spread of pita, your choice of hummus, chicken shawarma, pickles and housemade spiced chips. Sc...
Ennui

Ennui

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

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
A Duck Dish Worth SavouringIndulge in the duckAt Ennui, our duck with mushroom and bone sauce is a standout that embodies the heart of our kitchen. Rich, tender duck is paired with earthy mushrooms and a deeply flavoured bone sauce, creating a...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Toei on Campbell Street in Surry Hills takes your favourite Australian and Asian dishes on a transformative journey, using modern techniques to unlock hidden depths of flavour. This Sydney dining d...
Attenzione Food & Wine

Attenzione Food & Wine

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

Redfern

12 Chef Hat Award
MARK HAISMA WINE DINNERAustralian in BurgundyAcclaimed wine maker Mark Haisma (ex Yarra Yering) now calls Burgundy home. Mark makes terroir driven wines that have garnered much revere around the drinking world and will be here at Attenzione f...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Indian"
For authentic Indian cuisine in Terrey Hills, take to award-winning Urban Tadka on Mona Vale Road. Enveloping diners in warm tones of red and black and submerged ambient mood lighting, this relaxed...
Wagyuto

Wagyuto

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Clovelly

12 Chef Hat Award
Preserving the authenticity of Japanese culinary art and dishes, discerning Clovelly diners head to Wagyuto on Clovelly Road to experience contemporary cuisine. A moody vibe of subdued lighting, in...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
Events At EntrataEnquire NowWhether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our elegant and versatile event spaces provide the perfect backdrop for unforgettable experiences. From milestone birthdays and...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the Festive Season with Sofitel Lunch and Dinner optionsGather your loved ones and indulge in the joy of holidays with our Festive Lunch Buffet or our thoughtfully curated Christmas Day Dinner. Whether you’re bringing the whole family or planning a cosy...