The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Parramatta, April 2024

El-phoenician

85/100 (1362 ratings)

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"Good food, great service. And great ambience. We had the meat platter. $56 per person and the desert and drinks. Belly dancing at the end of dinner..."

Ricky Kapoor

"Food was great, and menu was excellent. Ambience was fantastic too, especially for our large group business dinner. The service was occasionally..."

Nick X Thomson

"If I could I would give this place six stars! The staff are friendly, engaging attentive and knowledgeable. They offered great advice on what to..."

Missjaan

"We got the combination platter that comes with 3 dips, rocket salad, lamb and chicken skewers, and seafood including oysters, calamari, and..."

Hayley

"Food here is ok, but very pricey just because it has a luxury ambiance. Been here a few times for birthdays and casual dinners but would probably not..."

Patricia Kaminski

"I really enjoyed the food here at El phonecian. The service here in particular is wonderful with the complimentary pita breads to start of with and..."

The Miniature Life

"✔️ Had my 18th birthday here and it was absolutely perfect. There were about 70 people and every single person was so well catered for. The food..."

Vic Aoun

"One of the better restaurants in Parramatta. For some strange reason most restaurants on this busy strip are well below average.Started off..."

ZZQ

"Love everything about this place including the service and food. Amazing ambience and friendly staff, we got the meat platter and everything tasted..."

Rima

"Really good Lebanese food. Their vegetarian options were tasty and they had alot of choice. We had to dine inside as it was way too loud in the..."

Srsen

"We went here for mothers day with 14 people and had a set banquet $60 pp it was very nice pleanty of food none of us could finish it. The staff were..."

Richie Simm

"Dinner here on a Saturday night is a must do! Let's put food aside and talk about the atmosphere first! Wow! A bellydance show that is very inclusive..."

Nancy

"With the kitchen having outlets on two sides servicing the restaurant and a function space, as well as an outdoor seating area, the Parramatta..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"The Parramatta branch is a little more casual and laid back, people there on date nights or huge groups of boys with baseball caps on. High ceilings..."

Postcards From Peta

"El Phoenician is a Lebanese restaurant that elevates the cuisine to a refined, modern dining standard. It's a step up from your typical run of the..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Excellent Lebanese food, a little on the pricey side. But you are also paying for service, which from my experience here is really top quality--they..."

Chewie

"Great foodFantastic serviceNothing to complain about3 of the 4 diners are foodies and we will be back again!Atmosphere was..."

Property Manager

"This is how we family 🤘Eating ALL the food at @elphoenician over the Easter long weekend & can confirm that we rolled out of the restaurant..."

HungryasFork

"Fantastic restaurant. Perfect for a large group or a dinner for two. Came here with a group of friends and ordered the seafood banquet. First and..."

Rayzzz

"Came here with a group of six so decided to order the banquet with seafood. The food just kept coming and it was all delicious. There was an array of..."

Ashleigh Elise

"Fantastic place, had the opportunity to be part of a private function dinner here & the food kept on rolling out!! The assortment of..."

Michael Refalo

"Excellent food, quick & friendly service! Belly dancers were amazing. Good range of vegetarian and meat options. Great spot for dinner with something..."

Samantha Lee

"I just love the food here. Everything dish is always delicious and i love the fried lebanese bread! The restaurant has a great vibe and the customer..."

Sweetandyummie

"On Parramatta's Eat Street this place is one of the classiest establishments on the strip even though it has been there longer than most. Everything..."

Go West Gourmet

"A little pricey but great Lebanese food. I really like this place. Staff are warm people..."

Andrew Rottinger

"This place was the best ever! :) the food was so tasty and full of flavour! Service was nothing but excellent! And the simple classy dining..."

Ladams22

"Tasty isn't a strong enough adjective!!. Great food, loved the kafta and the Kibe raw and the Garlic dip is just to die for, I should know I eat it..."

Dicki Trow

"I celebrated my friends 21st last night. It was my first time and since none of us knew what half of the food on the menu was it was pretty hard..."

Trish

"The chicken was amazing!! Great meal and the portion was..."

Tricia

"Good Food and Service. The food here was really nice and as a table of four we decided to have one of the banquets on offer. Food: The..."

Jsays

"The grilled lamb skewer is super tender! But overall it's a bit..."

Hotchillilover

"Walking out of this place after enjoying one of their banquets, it was apparent that I would need to do some extra jogging this week. The food was so..."

Steve

"We took a group of 30 to this restaurant for a birthday celebration and we were not disappointed. We had an amazing night that will be talked about..."

Lynn Cowan

"Let's start with us reaching and greeted by the Manager. We were welcomed with a lot of warmth and enthusiasm and it looked like that they were..."

Mitul Mevawala

"Came here with a large group & although the restaurant had a few Christmas functions on they were able to fix up a table for us quickly. Food came..."

Miss Deliziosa

"Upscale Lebanese dining with entertainment and excellent service. Really aesthetic interior and next level service (our server by the name of Isis..."

Dulan

"How can I put it...extraordinary! Excellent customer service, ambiance a plenty, and the food! The best vine leaves I've ever eaten. Love the..."

Kerry Cashman

"Great Lebanese food. We ordered lamb pastry, mixed dips, eggplant and Halloumi for entree and Minced lamb for main. This was plenty for 4 girls but..."

hreem S

"Awesome Lebanese food. Everything was great but the garlic and chile dip was next..."

Grant Mauger

"One of the best Lebanese restaurants I feel around the parramatta area. Have been three times now including once on the Valentine’s Day. Never..."

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Temasek

83/100 (3314 ratings)

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"Unlike your usual laksa, the soup here is so thick with aromatics it was almost the consistency of a sauce, which meant that each mouthful of noodle..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Dont be fooled by the way this restaurant looks. The food served is very tasty.The staff are friendly and helpful. We ordered 2 dishes that..."

Melb_Belly

"Decent spot for lunch in the area. Ordered the Hainan chicken rice and chicken laksa from their lunch specials. Chicken was smooth and had good..."

Xoxo.msjamie

"Quick service and food is awesome here. Always packed when I go so make sure to book a table if you plan to go with a large group. The food feels..."

Cynthiaeats_

"There is reason this place has delivered wonderful food at a good price since 92. They are good at it. One of the best meals you will have. Cancel..."

Belinda Moule

"Great place for delicious authentic Malaysian cuisine. Very quick service. Flavours were so delicious! Can see why it's such a popular place for..."

EL

"Best Hainanese chicken rice you will eat in Sydney!!! Chicken is succulent and the rice is flavoursome. Temasek is also very generous with their..."

Food W/ Soph

"Went in for dinner tonight, was seated promptly (arrived at 5:30). The service was very fast and attentive. Three things were ordered: • nasi..."

GastronomicGoddess

"The food have huge portions. Very delicious. The place is small becuase many people go here. Also the service is sometimes not available. But..."

Denise Santy

"Delicious & full of flavours!! The roti was very crispy and oily. Dipped into beef rendang felt very authentic. The hainanese chicken was so silky..."

Jo

"this place is Close to Parramatta CBD, It has a very cosy feel and serves very tasty food. Good place for group bookings, but make sure to book ahead..."

TheHungryNeko

"Good food! Good service! I'm very happy that I visited this place after it has been sitting in my bookmarks for a while. The place is a little hard..."

Naomi Wu

"I've been to Temasek a few times now, and I've never been disappointed by the food. The laksa is particularly good! In saying that, I've found the..."

Alec Anderson

"Friendly service with good Malaysian good ! The hainanese chicken rice was absolutely delicious, but the chicken was a little dry for me. The Nasi..."

Susan

"Best Malaysian/Singaporean cuisine I've had. Tried the Chicken Laksa , Hainanese Chicken Rice and Skewers and all three dishes never disappoint. The..."

Rachel Huang

"Food was yummy !!Ambience- 6/10Food- 8/10Price 6/10Service -7/10Tip- make sure you don't burn your mouth because food might..."

Bhavisha Kunapareddy

"The seafood Laksa was very good,but heavily overpriced at $20 a bowl. There were 3 large prawns and some pieces of squids. This must be the most..."

David

"What a busy restaurant. We dined here on a Saturday night and The two parts of the restaurant were always full with a constant flow of people in and..."

Angehaha

"Best Laksa in Parramatta area. Place is packed every day you have to come early to get a table am chair. Must try the Laksa, fried chicken and..."

Kitty Kat

"This should be included in your to do list in Syndey!!A very traditional Malaysian and Singapore cuisine restaurant is located at George Street..."

Zoeeeeeee

"Be here a few times. 3 dishes are always my "must-order" - hainese chicken, sambal balachan kang kung and oyster omelette. Please also don't forget..."

Vivian Lam

"Coming here on Saturday night and being restricted on the time I can eat is really not a good start. Like 1 hour and half . The waiter service was..."

KD

"Food is always great here. Never disappoints. It gets very busy sometimes thay may ruin the customer service experience, but very consistent in the..."

Dhan

"This is another great relaxed dining place. Their laksa is easily one of the best i've had in Sydney. Other dishes that have wowed (and surprised) me..."

Mrs Foodie

"Their hainanese chicken is really good! Our food came out quick! Staffs are friendly. We also had the balacaan kangkong, spring rolls and..."

Shiree Cm-s

"Tucked away in an alley, bit difficult to find.. like my will to not procrastinate, but well worth the find. Authentic Malaysian/Singapore..."

Jenny

"Easily one of the most famous places in Parramatta. A classic name. Good honest Malaysian cooking with authentic flavors.Singapore crab is a..."

Coffee.lover

"good options for gluten free folks and tasty too! since i came during their lunch hour, i also got to save with their lunch specials~i..."

Linna (Gluten Free)

"One of the best Hainan chicken rice in Sydney (but make sure you order the thigh). The laksa is amazing. Their other dishes are very good too but..."

Andrew C

"We are lucky to get an outside table at peak hour in Temasek. we ordered hainanese chicken rice, prawn noddle soup and crispy pork roll. The rice is..."

Foodprint

"6 of us had dinner here on Friday night. It's super busy so a little loud, the decor is simple and far from fancy but the food is DELICIOUS! We..."

Monita

"Yummy laksa at Temasek, the soup was tasty albeit not as thick as I like. I always have it half half (egg and rice noodle which they happily obliged)..."

The Engineer Eats

"I went here because the reviews said it had the best laksa out west. Actually, food is okay, but NOT to die for. Needless to say, it was..."

Nes Abad

"Delicious food every time I eat here. Nasi goreng, chicken hor fun and the laksa are my favourites. Make sure to ask for sambal on the side. Serving..."

Karla Aguiba

"Third time at Temasek, 1st time reviewing. Not a local around the Parramatta area but usually when we’re nearby we always grab some Temasek...."

Tastypanda

"Yum yum yummy, great chicken laksa and the tamarind tea... great food would be happy to come back! Place maybe quiet a squeeze but once you get your..."

Gracie

"The food > Delicious !Must have > Laksa and the Nasi gorengService > They're pretty quick I have to say They are almost a hole in..."

Mahima Mathews

"Another place that serves great hainanese chicken and laksa! It’s this hidden gem located in a little laneway. The chicken was tender and poached..."

Peanutbutter&jelly

"A banquet for 10. @ $36 per person. Yeah! Delicious food served at temasek. Extra rice and take away container was complimentary as well!!..."

Picturesque Food

"We visit quite regularly - and every time the restaurant is quite full, and understandably so, the food is yummy. The kang kang is a special..."

Viv OY

"I love, love this place. Of course, I only go here when I’ve got a specific craving for certain Malay foods. When we come here, we always..."

Mighteee

"My family always goes to this restaurant for family gatherings, I love there nasi goreng and their tom yum soup. They don't disappoint with their..."

Iris Trinity Chan

"A reasonably nice restaurant as it provides a homey atmosphere. Food portions are large (especially the nasi goreng). The only downside was no milk..."

Mary Tran

"I love the hainanese chicken and the rice with chicken flavour. The oyster omelettes are gorgeous as well. The fried rice is also worth trying. A bit..."

Aileen Min Wu

"Love the food here at Temasek, though I don't like the limited menu items (particularly if you are vegetarian). I think the Laksa and nasi lemak are..."

The Miniature Life

" Wow! This is simply the best hainanese chicken i have had, the lunch spacial for $12 is amazing we also had a beef randang which was also great...."

Richie Simm

"Some pretty great Malaysian food, not sure why the menu offers random mediocre Chinese dishes though.Service was really quick when we..."

Drake Tsui

"I've been here several times, invited by my friends. The meals are just okay for my taste. Price is a bit high considering that it's not a fancy..."

Foodblogs

"Consistently good! The appearance may be a little outdated but don't let that fool you - this place is busy and the food is tasty. Recommend the..."

Gregory Blaze

"What a place!! Lovely staff and they're pretty on the ball, very quick to act on any request you have. We ordered an array of dishes,..."

Mrs A

"Nice place. Cash only. Bit expensive (comparatively) but quality food. Quantity is also better. Always full on lunch time so make Ur reservation in..."

Andylimp12

"Food was delicious, however service was rude and one of the waiters wouldn't let us sit on a certain table. Sign says cash only, but really means..."

Stephanie Perez

"I've been here a few times for lunch and I have to say the chicken laksa is real good. You know it's a good laksa when the bowl is filled with the..."

Tencents

"I went with a group of friends and absolutely loved Temasek's flavours and dishes. Not everyone in our group was as impressed however. Nonetheless,..."

Srsen

"Perfect for when you're craving hearty Singaporean/Malaysian food! And this restaurant is literally always busy - which is an accurate indication of..."

Sh Mah

"This place is my goto for a delicious laksa lunch. Their chicken laksa is hands down the best in Sydney. Make sure you go early at lunch time or you..."

Parramatta Foodie

"Have been a few times so far, busy each time which showed how popular this place is. Flavoursome food, could be tiny bit too sweet to my liking..."

GymEatSleep

"Very decent Singaporean/Malaysian food. The chicken rice and the hainanese chicken were great. The sweet squid and chilli water spinach were fairly..."

Elmocookie

"The nasi goreng and hainan chicken is on point here - those are the main dishes I usually get when I pop by for dinner. They also have decent..."

Sophie 👑

"I always enjoy the chicken Laksa here, probably my favourite. Other dishes are tasty, well portioned, fresh and good value for money. Will go back..."

Salome_sera

"They make amazing laksa! Yum yum yum!!! Highly recommended, make sure you go there at 12 on the dot. By 12:30, there were people lined up. Saw deep..."

Judy Mahon

"Staff are friendly. The laksa is flavoursome and full of grounded spices, we really enjoyed it. Not sure if this is the standard price in Sydney, but..."

Where2Eat?

"I can't remember how it came about my love for Laksa but in the search to find the best Laksa in Sydney, Temasek was a recommendation. So off we went..."

Igot99problemsandfoodisONE

"This was my 2nd time here. The 1st visit, there were 6 to 7 of us so we opted for main dishes to share. This time around, there were only 3 of us, it..."

Jelak Not

"I have been a regular customer at Temasek and rank their food as one of the best Malaysian restaurants in Sydney. I have tried most of the..."

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