Very impressive restaurant!
This is a very high end restaurant reflected on it's menu, reputation, prices and location. Definitely a place to visit for a special occasion or a treat. We came as part of a visit to the Opera house.
The setting is magnificent - eating at the Opera house. Fantastic views from our table next to windows.
Very easy to book online, just emailed them and received confirmation next day.
We opted for the set menu which is really excellent value considering the quality of the food - this makes it more accessible to those of us on a more limited budget.
Excellent staff and very attentive, from the wine waiter who kept us topped up, to main waitress who was pleasant and polite, through to the serving staff.
Had three course which were all very good, particularly the crab starter exquisite, the best I have ever tasted, and a good portion. Good veggie options.
I wish i could give this place 10*. We came here for a date night and it more than surpassed our expectations. We ordered the steak tartarre and spanner crab polenta for entree, lamb and suckling pig for mains, cheese and creme brulee for dinner. All dishes showcased flavour explosions in every bite and it was a party in our mouths. Trying to discern all the various flavours in each dish and work out how the chef may have executed each dish was an experience in itself. Lastly we could not have been more blown away by the service by the staff. Thank you Bennelong for making our night such a memorable one.
Wagyu Tatare : 😍 Amazing
Blue Crab Congee : 😍 Amazing
XO Scallops : 😍 Amazing
Squid & Shiitake Noodle : 😍 Amazing
Wagyu Rump Cap : 😍 Amazing
Mushroom Ravioli : 😁 Great
Barramundi : 😍 Amazing
Pork Chop : 😊 Good
Pavlova : 😊 Good
Lamington : 😁 Great
Peach Bellini : 😍 Amazing
Creme Caramel vs Millefeuille: 😍 Amazing
Decided to give Bennelong a 5/5 because whilst a few dishes didn’t receive my ‘amazing’ rating, the restaurant was able to make up for in service and cocktails. The two cocktails I highly recommend would be the ‘Clouds of Passion’ and ‘Thyme is on your side’. Both are zesty, refreshing and are slightly sweet if that’s what you’re in to. In terms of food, I think my rating method above is self explanatory. We were treated with complimentary house made ‘Iced Vovos’ which were basically delicious, miniature versions of the real thing. Absolutely loved the atmosphere and the service!
We came here for dessert and we were not disappointed. The dessert was very pretty and I almost didn’t want to eat it and ruin it. They use a lot of fresh raspberries which was worth the price.
I think I may have managed to not dine, even once, during Guillaume Brahimi’s 12 years running the Bennelong restaurant at the Sydney Opera House, though I believe that I did dine there once, a few years before that, perhaps not long after my arrival in Sydney in 1999! I remember reading that it’s a difficult venue to run, something about the way the kitchen is located and the shape of the place, never originally intended as a restaurant (I think). In any case, I’d been reading about Bennelong under Peter Gilmore for the last few years, and how it’s been a huge success, and so what an amazing place to help a dear friend, Andrew, to celebrate his 50th birthday!
Cured and cultured menu is awesome! We added a couple of extra dishes ontop of the chefs selection to share and had plenty of food.
Wow wow wow what an amazing experience. First time dining and certainly won’t be the last. This is now my top choice to take visitors. We decided to eat bar side in order to share food. So beautifully prepared in front of your eyes. The stand out for me were the ocean trout ceviche and the lamington. The service is the best I’ve had in Sydney. The whole experience was Truely out of this world amazing.
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My first time dining at the Sydney Opera House was a delightful experience. I ordered a passionfruit mocktail, the wagyu tartare, confit duck and chocolate dessert. The passionfruit mocktail was very sweet and I would probably not order it again next time. The tartare had so many different textures and was a very balanced dish. Although I enjoyed the duck and its' packets of flavour, I would recommend them to have more green vegetables. If I hadn't had a vegetable side dish to go with it, it would have been too heavy and salty. The last dish out of the 3 course meal was my favourite. Chocolate literally "across the water" from the other side of the harbour - the ganache melted the chocolate dish, the crumb gave it texture and the chocolate mousse was smooth.
The food was exquisite and deserved 5/5 stars. My only concern was that once the sun had set, the inside was very dim. I could not even see the beautifully presented dishes. More lighting would make the dining experience perfect!
Food: 9.5/10
Ambience: 9/10
Service: 9/10
We had a pre theatre booking was one of the first at the restaurant. To be sitting within one of the most iconic buildings in the world and able to wine and dine is something to be savoured.
Every dish that we ordered was presented by a different wait staff and components explained. The sourdough was crunchy. I had the noodle dish for entree which comprised of a pho like noodle (rice) and an egg noodle. Flavours came through the delicate sweet camerlised sauce. All the components of the dish worked to give it pop and taste. The presentation as you can see was superb.
The duck was next and the cooking techniques were executed perfectly. Presentation again was A1 and it didn’t want to stick the knife in the ruin the work of of perfection.
Hand made Iced Vo Vo S gave it a nice Aussie touch at the end.
Service was friendly and efficient.
Always special dining here in a special place!
It was beautiful. Staffs are friendly.
My boyfriend took me there for my birthday and it was amazing! Although you only have 2 hours to stay but I think it was enough for 3 course. There was not much to choose on the menu but I recommend the pork chop and confit Duck for your main! By the way, they provide unlimited Sonoma breads so even the size for the food was not enough you can have the bread as much as you want.
It’s definitely a great experience to dine in there. And you must book it earlier because they are quite busy.
Enjoyed the big night out menu, great menu and dishes and I added a cheese course, the service staff were great with looking after all the guests. Can't wait to try the other dinning options and menus here
An amazing experience! Sensational food, unbeatable ambiance and views, friendly, obliging and very attentive staff. A big shout out and thanks to the host John, who went out of his way to ensure that our group got the best photos in the best locations. Highly recommend this place for the ultimate dining experience. Thank you to John and all the staff and compliments to the chef. Definitely 5 stars.
My partner and I had our Valentine's dinner date here, and it was a marvelous experience.
Outstanding customer service. That's for sure!
The food was amazing! Perfect blend and balance of flavours and texture.
Desserts are on point. Five textures of mango is the best! 🤤
And oh! Beautiful ambiance and view 😍 No doubt with that.
This restaurant is absolutely amazing. From the iconic Sydney Harbour as its backdrop. Seated in the restaurant you are directly below the 'sails' of the Sydney Opera House. With outstanding views of the city and the Harbour Bridge you are indulged with the finest food and flavours that Australia has to offer and with a menu fit for HRH herself. Truly 6 star service and the most exquisite food I have tasted. I give it 10 🌟
The interior of this venue was beautiful. The service was exceptional. Very attentive. The food was the aspect which had me disappointed! For the price I expected to be mind blown but simply wasn’t. For me some of the flavours in the dishes did not match and impact clashes, leaving an unpleasant flavour in the mouth.
Our second time of dining here, first time under Peter Gilmore. Similar experience. Unparalleled views and service, this is delivered in spades and you are made to feel a little bit special while visiting. The food itself was nice, but lacked the wow factor you would expect from this type of establishment and price tag. Great place to take out your date if you want to impress them.
Just one of the most exquisite restaurants you need to experience to understand how special it really is. The 3 course set menu items is well crafted & absolutely divine, however the unfortunate moment was that our dessert was forgotten and never came. Nonetheless, the staff were extremely prefessional and we were super happy to witness the Sunday Afternoon Jazz session, which elevated the whole fine-dining-in-the-opera-house experience! We will have to come back for dessert another time✨
I feel like giving this place a 5 is an injustice! It deserves more, much more...Lets settle for a 6! I had a birthday lunch here with my family, it was a marvellous experience. The food is a work of art that needs to really be appreciate before it's eaten. Although, it definitely tastes as good as it looks, so don't stall. The ambience is exceptional, dining at such an iconic spot was quite surreal for me. The service has the wow factor, you are made feeling very special the whole time. Our host John was just the kindest person, he took the best photos of us, knowing all the best spots... Stunning shots to remember an amazing day 🙏👌
Thank you and can't wait to dine again 💛
World class experience. A must try restaurant when in Sydney. Recommended for special occasions. Located inside the well-known Opera House. Staff are very pleasant and accommodating. A little bit pricey, but it’s all worth it. With this kind of service, place (the architectural design) plus the scenery outside while eating, food (3 course meal) and the classy ambiance, every penny is worth spending. Kudos to the chefs and staff. Will surely come back again.
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