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Sydney CBD Restaurants With Private Dining

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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...
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.
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
De Beaurepaire Wines Dinner at Atelier by SofitelOne night onlyEmbark on an unforgettable culinary journey at Atelier by Sofitel, where the elegance of French dining meets the artistry of De Beaurepaire Wines from Rylstone. Indulge in a five-course menu tho...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

GELATO & WINETuesday-Sunday from 5PMUnexpected flavours. Unlikely pairings. We’re serving up a monthly rotation of house-made gelato—crafted by our pastry chefs and paired with wines that know how to play. It’s a little savoury, a...
"Superlative views and food to match"
Manjits Wharf

Manjits Wharf

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Melbourne CupBottomless Drinks!Celebrate Melbourne Cup 2025 at Manjits Wharf with bottomless drinks, divine dining, waterfront views and live race screening. Click on more info to book:
Bennelong

Bennelong

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

Sydney CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Australian produce and wine take centre stage at Bennelong on Bennelong Point in the heart of Sydney. This sister restaurant to Quay sits proudly at the Sydney Opera House on the edge of the Harbou...
Toko

Toko

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

Toko restaurant, located on George Street in Sydney’s CBD, offers contemporary Japanese dining in a sleek, dimly lit setting featuring both a sushi bar and robata grill counter. Since relocating fr...
A Taste of Le Petit Flot$69Indulge in a two-course dining experience paired with a glass of wine for $69. Classic flavours, local produce, and French-inspired charm in every bite.
Located in the centre of Sydney’s CBD in the Occidental Hotel, The Fairmont Restaurant on York Street is the ideal location for client meetings, long power lunches or an after-work celebration. Fin...
Mr Wong

Mr Wong

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
World Renowned Mud Crabs At Harry’sDiscover Crab PerfectionFor over half a century, Harry’s has been synonymous with exceptional mud crab dishes, showcasing the best of global flavours. From the fiery Singapore Chilli Crab to aromatic Garlic Butter and bol...
Dining at Strangers’ Restaurant, on Macquarie Street in the heart of Sydney, takes diners on a fascinating journey through history, tracing the evolution of dining practices and food trends, along ...
Escape the chaotic CBD and venture to Rockpool Bar & Grill in the 1936 Emil Sodersteen American style art-deco skyscraper and be awed by the towering ceilings & marble columns. The pairing of the t...
Oborozuki

Oborozuki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Lana

Lana

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Restaurant Hubert

Restaurant Hubert

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Esteban

Esteban

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Neil Perry is the founder of Spice Temple located in the sub basement of the Art Deco Mutual Building. Tall, dark and mysterious…sound familiar? Probably not, because this unique venue showcases re...
The Restaurant Pendolino

The Restaurant Pendolino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Forget the shopping, because Pendolino offers an escape from the CBD to gastronomic adventures, conveniently located at the Strand Arcade. The rustic looking décor is understated but with an Italia...