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Hugos Manly

92/100 (4491 ratings)

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"First time came here based on recommendation.The waitress are friendly but a bit loud because of the crowd.The pizza is delicious, as well..."

Bella

"Nothing quite like sipping a nicely chilled Chablis while dining on fresh seafood at Hugos. There's that view and the vibe of Manly to really relax..."

Ellie K

"Taste So Nice! The location is quite close to the Wharf and convenient. It has many open seats facing the sea or the beach. The Crabs spaghetti is..."

Lulu Zhen

"First time here and the pizza is the best ever!! Dont rlly remember what but i bet all of the pizzas are recommended n worth trying. You also can..."

Cullinhere @allinhere.official

"Such an iconic spot in Manly, well worth the ferry ride from Circular Quay. Either book or get in early for both lunch and dinner. My favourite is..."

Hungry Diner

"Hugo's is a great place for groups, dates, family events, lunch or dinner with the girls - just about anything! Great ambience at night with low..."

Christy Johns

"Hugos Manly was fantastic. We sat outside on the deck so we had an amazing view of the port. We ordered a margarita pizza, avocado salad, rocket &..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Such a nice looking place. Location is fantastic as you have a beautiful view of the beach and the once upon a time manly aquarium. The..."

Luxx Food

"If visiting Sydney I highly recommend taking the ferry to Manly for a day and eating dinner here or having some drinks outside, the views are to die..."

Taylor Dage

"9/10 Everything about this place was outstanding. The atmosphere for one truly transforms into something else come nighttime, with intimate lighting..."

Eric Tompson

"For a birthday celebration, my best friends organised a cute and intimate get together over lunch at Hugo's in Manly. Located right by the ferry..."

The Miniature Life

"Hugo’s is ideally located on the Manly Wharf. We sat as a group of 4 and were quickly seated.We shared 3 pizzas and shared the tasting..."

Tom Chard

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and incredible food! Each plate packed a punch of flavour and was well presented. Fig pizza is a must! Would go back..."

Ham Farzana

"I don’t know if I’m right, but I recognized the menu since last time I visit Hugo’s over last year. ( or maybe close to 2 years)Menu..."

Culinary Artist

"Hugo’s has one of the prime positions at Manly Wharf which means that it attracts a broad range of people, and popular isn’t always necessarily..."

Honeylishuss

"✔️ Hugo’s is the perfect location for a date night - I came here tonight with my family to celebrate the end of HSC. They booked us at a..."

Vic Aoun

"Absolutely gorgeous setting on the wharf overlooking the harbour. Truly a Sydney experience! We had a few pizzas and drinks to share and it was all..."

Sassenach

"A big fan of Hugo's Manly - great for groups or date night. I'm yet to do it, but a table on the deck while watching the sunset would be..."

Neateatsydney

"Beautiful beachside restaurant. We had lunch at 3pm, 2 pizzas and a bowl chips. The staff were polite and the service was quick. The food..."

Lilyvann

"One of our all time favourite Manly restaurants! I come here almost once every 2 months for lunch, most of the time with my colleagues. We..."

Hayley

"Obviously a great location on the beach there. I came on a Friday night and the place was packed. We did wait half an hour at the bar which wasn't an..."

Bottomlesspit

"Fantastic Italian restaurant overlooking beautiful manly beach. I had lunch with few girlfriends ordered crab pasta, polanta chips, oysters,..."

Pollo_pesce_me

"Had a couple of visits to Hugo's and you can't argue with the location particularly if you land a direct harbour view table. The food is solid with..."

Martin C

"Went to Hugo's for lunch. Loved the food and the view!Ordered a mushroom pizza and chorizo pizza for 2Both really filling, with a thin..."

Jonita🥢

"I would fly to Sydney, get a train to Circular Quay, and catch a ferry to Manly just to eat the marinated chilli prawn pizza with fresh tomatoes and..."

Stunsail

"Great location, great food. I really liked their pizza, steak and fish. Nice place to have either lunch or dinner. The restaurant is on the beach so..."

Eric Cheng

"Really dug this joint by the water. It's as you expect- pricey but you're paying for the great service, location and food. We enjoyed fresh oysters..."

Ammy Elle

"Before MKR there was Hugo's and it was always a go to of mine whenever I was in Sydney. I would jump a ferry to Manly and enjoy an oceanside pizza..."

Good Food Good Mood

"It's one of manly's solid restaurants, good variation of seating options, the menu always delivers, wine list has a good range. The floor manager is..."

Studioprince

"Nice view, nice ambience.Perfect place for lunch on a nice sunny day.Staff were friendly, food were delicious and tasty although..."

Zomato_pasta

"Been here about 100 times and still can't get past ordering the Angel hair pasta with rare tuna, chilli, capers, garlic, Parmesan, rocket & extra..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Beautiful setup with ocean views and fresh sea air. Food was delectable (I had the trout for main: highly recommended) and the desserts were of an..."

Nick X Thomson

"Great atmosphere, try and get a table booked outside as it has the view of Manly and you will get to see the ferries docking in. One of my all..."

Foodlover

"Delicious tuna pasta dish. Beautiful setting and polite and efficient staff. Great place to..."

Tashya

"Came to Hugos for a Friday lunch. We made a booking and requested outdoor seating which overlooked the water. I noticed right away that service was..."

Nancy

"Shiny, pretty, young staff serving up tasty, fresh food in a perfect setting. Hard to go wrong with this, and nothing did. On a day when the weather..."

Andy Quan

"Tasty food, good atmosphere and nice staff what else do you want? Had a pizza and steak on separate occasions and both were great. Worth the..."

Aron

"Absolutely brilliant. Service is friendly and accomodating. The food is impeccable, highly recommend the croquettes. The cocktails are too worth..."

Adriana

"Beautiful atmosphere by the wharf. Cocktails and food are sensational. Great for an afternoon relaxing drink by the wharf with friends or family...."

Bec Robertson

"Hugo's ticks all the boxes with good food, good drinks, good vibe, good ambience and great location!On this occasion we were mainly here..."

Winedineslumber

"Our main reason for visiting this place was because it was so convenient in terms of transport (ferry). We had just taken a sunset ride on Manly..."

Occasionalist

"food quality: 7/10 - pizza we had Hawaiianlocation: 8/10 - waterfront views and other nice desert shops around the cornerambience: 7/10 -..."

TheReview

"The trip on the ferry from Sydney to Manly is fun. Once at Hugos you can relax by watching the ocean and services is spot on. The food and wine is..."

World Travelers

"Ammaaaazzzing. Walking inside the restaurant, Hugo's has the ambience set just right. The lighting and the buzz prepared us for what's about to be a..."

Mo.liem

"My favourite place to bring guests, lovers and friends. The mood is always so sexy and chic, with service to match. A wonderful place for a Manly..."

Rosie Mansfield

"Came here on a Sunday for a bday and it was great. It's an amazing location with amazing water views making it the perfect place to have a long..."

Randomness_of_existence

"a little inconsistent for me, sometimes the pizza is amazing (as is the pasta) and other times the cheese flavour is too strong and gets you stuffed..."

Jmanchatty

"Amazing view and the pizzas are delicious! Good pricing as well, the service is standard and it's just near the water. Recommended when you go to..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"This is consistently good, always busy. The menu never changes, but it doesn't need to because they got it right the first time. Also great..."

Gidstar77

"Perfection. Came in on Good Friday. Place was packed. Didnt have w reservation but in 5 minutes we were seated in the best seat of the place. Ordered..."

Vithyaa Thavapalan

"Loverly place and great quality of food. Reasonable price given the quality. Nice view is additional benefit. Want to go visit..."

Jaeyoung Han

"Always fantastic service and food. We go to celebrate different occasions and always go back there. Great atmosphere, lovely wine list and perfect..."

Charlotte Fleming

"A wonderful surprise. Who would expect high quality food and a creative menu in a location heaven-sent for a tourist trap? Delicious salt and pepper..."

GPS Joe

"Deciding a dish to order is not a quick affair at Hugo's, for the options on the menu do not only look equally deserving of your choosing, but you..."

Hugo Morgan

"•Food is decent, went there for our company's xmas party•Pizzas and more pizzas! We had every pizza on the menu, the best was fig with..."

Getinmybelly

"This restaurant has a prime spot on the Manly wharf. It is well decorated and has ample seating area. despite this, it fills up very quickly. So make..."

Roland

"Can't go wrong when you grab a ferry across the harbour and settle at Hugo's. Great set up and view. Staff were very accommodating and kids loved..."

Tony Stubbs

"We were visiting Sydney and took the ferry to Manly. Looking for a place for lunch we passed over Hugos on the basis that great location and good..."

Lindsay

"Fantastic Pizza! They have been voted best pizza in Australia and I definitely agree. Base of the pizza was the perfect thickness & crispy bottom!..."

@LivForFood

"I crave the perfect pizza ... particularly after my recent experience in Sydney on the judging panel for Australia’s best pizza as part of the..."

See.Taste.Do

"Located on Manly Wharf, Beautiful Location!We were here in the evening ,awesome place for a perfect date,nice setting overlooking the ocean..."

Pooja Hirawat Bansal

"Went for the first time 2 weeks ago for a long Friday lunch. Enjoyed oysters and tuna for entrees .Had the spagatini with prawns for main and was..."

Food Dude

"For a monthly reunion and catchup with university friends, Mum took a ferry over to Manly to enjoy some excellent food and drinks with a view at..."

Khana

"So we order a bottle of Pinot noir (Devils Staircase 2014) which was brought to table aready openned (the waiter says he snapped it at the bar). I..."

Rodney - Villa D'Este

"I've visited Hugo's on multiple occasions and they never cease to fail in providing a great experience. With such a beautiful location, the food is..."

Kellie Li

"Delish food and awesome cocktail. Had the best cocktail in a while #VanillaMojito #Oysters #PizzaWill definitely go back there. Great service..."

Mina

"In a prime spot with a great view and lovely atmosphere! Fantastic service, delicious food, fair prices for where you are and what you are..."

Maggie Luck

"Stunning water view restaurant, great atmosphere, had wonderful service and got the best table looking towards the water! Was lucky to get a seat at..."

Izzy

"Perfect place to chill, drink, chill, eat, chill, drink, chill, eat... I can repeat this all day! Good food, GREAT service and GREAT..."

Mabelle Sy

"The crispy skin, smooth creamy risotto, the succulent snapper meat… this is a dish defined by contrasting textures and flavours. I break through..."

Life Of A Travel Czar

"For the appetizer, I ordered the crab and avocado salad with Avruga caviar and chardonnay dressing ($26). Delicate in taste, with a touch of buttery..."

Yvonne Pei Vin

"Hugo’s is known for its award-winning pizzas, but while I found them nice, they weren’t spectacular (we’ve been back twice since then, and..."

Jina

"Hugos Manly located on the western edge of Manly Wharf has extended the functionality and scope of the existing premise outwards to include a deck..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"Hugos at Manly is in a prime location on the end of Manly Wharf. Whether you're here in daytime or at night it has spectacular views. It's a modern..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Hugos is on Manly Wharf, with views across to the harbour-side beach, looking towards the west. And then looking to the south, you can watch the..."

Cyberetto

"Delicious, fresh and well presented food. Washed down with a crisp bottle of Petit Chablis. Friendly and high quality service. Location is..."

Anthony Hughes

"Hugos Manly Went to Manly by ferry for a walk around and had lunch at Hugos, great location and service. We didn’t have a booking and they accepted..."

Pandy Dimitrios

"We drove from the eastern suburbs to Manly for a sneaky snorkel and we knew we have to eat at Hugo’s, and we were lucky enough to get a table for..."

Daniel Tan

"My wife and l booked this 3 weeks out as that is how far we had to book to get a table. I had never been, so the ambience and the darkness initially..."

Scott Rollo

"Magic as always, lovely atmosphere good waiters and beautiful location. The food is slightly too expensive for what it is but lovely all the same...."

Christian Dennis

"Outstanding across every aspect. Even greeted by the affable Dave Evans, was the icing on the cake. A regular here for more than a decade. Truly the..."

C J

"It's always a pleasure coming here. Great customer service, happening vibe and there is more than just..."

Natasha S

"Great lunch and lovely service. Crab spaghetti was the standout. We’ll be..."

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The Herring Room

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"We had the most incredible seafood platter we've ever had! Totally recommend it plus squid ink ravioli with crab meat. Once you eat into it a raw..."

Lisa Bird

"From the moment we walked in the warm greeting and service was lovely. As it was our first time and we came before the crowd, the owner showed us..."

Kirsten Denning

"If I could have taken photos, I would have (but I’m not that guy!!!) Don’t be fooled by this unassuming looking place from the outside on a..."

Christopher John Howson

"A busy bustling friendly restaurant in my local town, we tried to do a walk in but that was a no no, finally we managed to book and get to see what..."

George Scopelitis

"Have this place a go based on recommendations and it definitely didn’t disappoint! The service was 5 Star from the moment we walked in until the..."

Sami Nicola

"Fantastic night! Shared the seafood platter and couldn’t be more impressed with the freshness, variety and taste. Wait staff equally as impressive...."

Rachael Rnlds

"The seafood platter was amazing. One of the best I've ever had! I really recommend The Herring..."

Katie Chambers

"We love this place!! The food is delicious and it has a lovely atmosphere, very homely. The staff are wonderful too and always make us feel so..."

Lara Trimming

"Loved the Elderton wine dinner last night. I have always heard good things about The Herring Room and you delivered. Can't wait to come back and try..."

Emma Bagnall

"Absolutely delicious food and yummy cocktails. Great ambiance and great service. Third time here and we'll definitely be back. Traveling from..."

Lee Valenti

"Our food was amazing! Highlights were the squid ink and egg yolk ravioli entree, and the banoffe pie desert. The service was awesome - super friendly..."

Alan Robinson

"Fabulous New Year's Eve lunch, here. The salmon appetizer was delicious as was the tartare and the muscles. We saved room for the Banoffee pie -..."

Suzy Whenimright

"We are relatively frequent diners at the Herring room and we keep coming back because of the great food and the awesome service we receive. It has..."

Lori Luhrmann

"My wife and I love this place. We have stayed in Manly for the last couple of years to celebrate our anniversary and last year stumbled upon this..."

Brett Pickard

"A thoroughly satisfying experience all round! I gobbled it all up without remembering to take a photo (oops) ... We had a couple of delectable..."

Sam Jones

"We ate at the Herring Room for the first time on the week-end. The service was excellent and the food was even better! Really enjoyed the atmosphere,..."

Chris Gibbs Stewart

"One of the best dining experiences I have had. The food was amazing and abundant, the ambiance and service was amazing. The staff were equivalent..."

Olga Loyed

"Visited the herring room for lunch on Sunday and the was amazing! For entree I ordered mussels in a puttanesca sauce w olives and anchovies which had..."

Lambo Blair

"I love this place, such a cool design just outside the craziness of the Manly precinct on Pittwater Rd.I always start with the squid ink,..."

Hungry Diner

"What a wonderful surprise to find a restaurant of this quality on Pittwater Road in Manly! Usually this kind of restaurant comes with a view in this..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Stunning restaurant. Booked a table through Zomato with instant confirmation. Easy 10-minute walk from Manly wharf. Restaurant is gorgeous, rustic..."

Hanah Penrose

"Amazing food & equally amazing hospitality. This is how a restaurant should be ran. The sashimi looked top notch, the snapper & Thai sauce..."

Chris Bowen

"I had a work off-site last week, and one of the restaurants we dined at was The Herring Room. It had a nice and rustic room setting and the..."

Phoebe Keen

"Lovely setting and superb service. Perfectly made cocktails and interesting wine selection. We tried a variety of smaller dishes rather than the..."

Enjoy It

"The wontons, the ravioli and the baby snapper are really stunning. I think The Herring Room could benefit by trimming some other items from their..."

Onara

"Absolutely love this place. We're welcomed like old friends whenever we go, the food is delicious (the whole baby snapper is just wow) and to top it..."

Christine S

"Up-market but relaxed dining experience with delicious food, beautiful decor and good service. Highly recommend the squid ink ravioli and red..."

Simon

"This restaurant is just stunning. The food is some of the best I have enjoyed in such a long time. Perfect balance of flavours and the presentation..."

Food Glorious Food

"Located just out of the hustle & bustle of Manly centre is the Herring Room. What a gem. If your looking for somewhere a little special to enjoy some..."

LondonDelish

"Take a trip over the bridge for amazing seafood at The Herring Room. Try the flavour packed Indian spiced prawns or the incredible smoked rainbow..."

Susan ChocolateSuze Thye

"Very Nice atmosphere, good and quick service, interesting dishes, all dishes were nicely cooked however everything was lucking a bit of..."

Massimo Trevisan

"In continuing on our fun filled journey of wine, wine, a little bit more wine and food from Saturday night with the boys, Gazbo and James, our final..."

Spooning Australia

"Fantastic new Manly restaurant - high quality food, fantastic service and a great transformation of the surf shop to chic restaurant. BYO option..."

Stephen Coulter

"After looking at Manly as best we could, it was time to find an appropriate restaurant for our review. Of course, this must have been a seafood..."

The Connaissir

"Amazing food, service and ambiance. What a fabulous experience at the Herring Room, we have already booked our next dinner. Ang, Rod and Joey could..."

Amanda Hampshire

"The service is so good that it alone deserves a 5 star. The owner greets you at the door and makes sure everything is perfect. The food is amazing..."

Murilo

"Tucked in away from the main beach but not too far away either. Sitting on a lang originally owned by the Guringai people, the oldest surviving..."

Marissa Roque

"My second time here and I enjoyed it again as much as the first time. Things to try: degustation menu! Fantastic WA scallops and octopus, tender duck..."

Irene

"What an experience! Thank you so much The Herring Room for an amazing night. We ordered the seafood platter which was amazing! Huge serving jam..."

Leigh Mason

"Hi Herring Room, Our anniversary dinner was simply the best!! You took great care of us and we knew you were down on staff, however nothing was going..."

Adrian Curtis

"Had a wonderful birthday experience at the Herring Room recently. Large group(10+) and we were allocated a separate room with a group menu that..."

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