International cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sydney

Ester Restaurant

90/100 (1135 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegetarian Friendly

Australian

Gluten Free Options

International

Australian

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

Octopus

Beef

Hanger steak

Meringue

Roe

Dumplings

Salad

Tomato Bread

Blood Sausages

Duck

Lamb

Oyster

Fish

Calamari

Pork

Calamares

Prawns

Sit down

International

Australian

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Esters is truly leading the way when it comes gastronomy magic. The owner and the former master chief contestant, the hand pick staff will guide you..."

Paula Andrews

"Wow!!! The food was amazing!!!!! The pasta with the egg yolk on top that you mix in is to die for! Never had anything like it and boy I could have..."

Karlah Van Arend

"The staff are welcoming and know about the food and wine. We had the set menu.I loved all of it accept the desserts. The burnt lemon pav was really..."

Christine Iljin

"I've never been disappointed with anything I've eaten at this restaurant, and I've been there five or six times over the last few years. Staff are..."

Dinesh Patel

"You should come here if you like food that makes you want to cry with joy. If that's not your thing, it's probably not your vibe. Standouts were the..."

Lachlan Alexander

"We’ve been to Ester twice and loved it both times. Friendly staff and fantastic food. The left over sour dough ice cream was amazing and..."

Nick Sutton

"Amazingggg Food, Seafood!!! Wow! Service Great, Atmosphere n music � Perfect. Highly Highly..."

Jade Walker

"This is hands down the best restaurant i have been to. Food was outstanding and staff were just incredible...thanks so much for the..."

Barry Hamilton

"Great and original food, excellent value, very interesting wine..."

Michael Ward

"Amazing delicious food and attentive staff. Would definitely..."

Claudia Anna

"My favourite restaurant in sydney. The favourite are always on the menu and the oysters are to die for. Friendly service and they remember you! ..."

Cameron Pine

"The most amazing lunch I've had in a long time. Every course was a gastronomic delight. The wine chosen was sublime, and the waitstaff were all so..."

Deborah Peacock

"Gorgeous food. So different to everywhere else. Fabulous friendly service. Can't recommend it highly enough. We will be..."

Kerry Smart

"Cannot fault the food and service at this place. Good for small or large groups and drinks list is quite..."

Vinh L Nguyen

"Absolutely delicious food, great service and bright yet rustic interior. I definitely recommend the shell fish platter or any of their seafood dishes..."

Aimee.

"Without a doubt the best dining experience I’ve ever had. From start to finish everything was perfect. The bread, the corn, the prawns through to..."

Hungry_One

"My husband and I came here for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It’s been on my list for a while and we finally got to try..."

Miffy7

"We were assured that we must order some of the seafood, as they do it so well here. I chose the King Prawns ($48) over the special of scarlet prawns,..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Thoroughly enjoyed every dish that we ordered other than the Three Milk dessert, which was a miss.We ordered the potato bread which was so..."

Tammy

"Highly highly recommended pre-booking the rib eye steak. It was cooked to perfection and literally the best steak I’ve ever had. The beef XO sauce..."

Sharon

"Rustic and modern. We were seated at the bar and received attentive service. All the dishes were simple but delicious. Had a good night..."

Ninahooo

"Incredibly impressed with this restaurant. Professional service and great, innovative food. Bar has a good variety of drinks. One of the best in..."

Coffee.lover

"The last time I ate at Ester was in 2014 and I am so glad I returned. It was as good as I had remembered it, if not better.The service was..."

Marianna Tuccia

"We loved the experience and their service. Food was prepared with love. The ambiance is romantic and rustic at the same time. Definitely worth a..."

Trixie Maytro

"Easily one of the best restaurants in Australia. Service is always 5 star and the iconic potato bread, prawns and fried corn are 10/10 everytime,..."

Brandon Huu

"🍷 contemporary australian fine dine🍞 potato bread, kefir cream, trout roe🌽 fried corn, fermented chili, parmesan🦐 king..."

Sense Of Food

"This is a really good restaurant with dishes designed to share. For entrees, the fried corn and potato bread were really good. For mains, the hanger..."

IEats

"Spent the last of my birthday celebrations at Ester, and what a treat from my sister and brother-in-law. Everything was faultless for me, but the..."

Thefoodbotherer

"We have had Ester on our ‘to visit’ list for a while now. The birthday of our foodie friend @where_do_i_eat_pete gave us good reason to make a..."

Thewhereto

"Was in town for an awards night and arrived early. Ester was the perfect place to have a quick drink and a few appetisers. I wish I could’ve stayed..."

Nikki Shah

"I always having set meal. Every time very good & friendly service. Sourdough bread and butter is great! Your hunger steak always so juicy and..."

John Stanley

"We came here to celebrate one of our friend’s birthday (belatedly) however it was worth the wait to come here. It’s a wonderfully cosy..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Wow. This place did not disappoint at all. I've never walked out of a restaurant feeling so happy and satisfied like I did at Ester.Decided..."

Jessica Sam

"Have been here twice now and can pretty much recommend anything on the menu. Favorites include the potato bread and the prawns. Always a pleasure to..."

Derek

"Easter was truly one of the best dining experiences I’ve had Sydney. Each dish was beautifully presented and was a different surprise of flavour...."

Lien Nguyen

"Visited for lunch on Saturday afternoon, thoroughly enjoyed my experience here.The atmosphere was great and the food was on point. The bonito -..."

Ivegotthemunchies

"Walked in just after noon, and managed to get seats at the bar. Service was amazing, friendly and chatty. We ordered 4 dishes and dessert for the two..."

Lily

"Had the set menu on our 4th anniversary dinner at Ester on Apr 24th. It was $92 pp + $13 for King prawns + $6 for yuzu sorbet.Awesome value for..."

Riceflakes

"Loved this restaurant! The service was fantastic and every dish was delicious in its own right. My favourite dishes were the blood sausage and potato..."

EL

"Eat the potato bread and your life's problems will disappear.This place is very special and jumps in the mix with other modern Australian..."

Hungry Diner

"Food was good. Service was good. Price was good.Very fine dining experience in an affordable price range.Definitely a return on the list...."

Sy.

"I loved this place.I had the tasting menu and were particularly blown away by the prawns. Unbelievable. I'll be back, most likely over and over..."

Abhishek Chaubey

"One of the best restaurants and bars ever 😍✨MUST ORDER: bread with caviar & jelly, egg pasta, shrimps, quail, and ALL OF THEIR..."

Mitha Komala | @mithakomala

"Ester is a trendy restaurant with rustic interior. Pictured are roasted oysters with horseradish emulsion, Moreton Bay bug with salt & pepper sauce..."

Strawberry_vee

"Tucked away in the back streets of Chippendale, Ester carried both a relaxed and serious atmosphere. The relaxed atmosphere came from its concrete..."

I'm Hangry

"Fantastic night at Ester - five star service from arrival to departure, everything that arrived at the table was great, interesting beautifully..."

Albino Diner

"A very solid 4 and probably one of the better restaurants we’ve visited this year. Every dish definitely was oozing finesse and we could..."

Brunonono...

"Staff were great and super friendly! Managed to get a table at the bar as a walk in on a Monday but I think this was mostly luck. Moreton bay bug and..."

JJ

"+3 standard starting pts for location, food, and service.+1 An incredibly well curated food experience+1 Amazing ingredients, artistic..."

Catherine

"As a Melburnian visiting this place, I had high expectations and it did not disappoint! I tried an ‘orange’ wine, the viognier which was good..."

Dulicieux

"Potato bread with kefir cream is a long-running menu favourite, and with good reason. The puffy and blistered potato bread bun, dusted with sea salt..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"We had the tasting menu and ordered king prawns on the side. Thoroughly enjoyed all of the dishes from Ester! The king prawns are a must! You know..."

Lycheemartini

"Everything on their menu is so yummy!!! Been here twice and have not been disappointed. They change the menu often and some things that I wanted to..."

Sabrina Duong

"Last night was my second visit to Ester and it did not disappoint. The service was extremely attentive - I love it when the waiters recommend their..."

Sydney Food Enthusiast

"Absolutely phenomenal. Came for a late dinner and had snacks mains and one dessert. The standouts are really hard to name because they were all so..."

Dominic Taylor

"Here, although flying solo, I felt comfortable, seated at the bar nestled between the chefs slaving in the kitchen and a couple struggling to decide..."

Kelly Belly

"I was excited to try Ester, I’d heard very good things and the menu looked good. The space is excellent and service attentive. The food was all..."

Tiges

"Really wonderful restaurant. Went with my fiancee on Chinese NYE and the service was perfect (we were a little fussy aswell). They took great care of..."

Facebook User

"It would be a lie to say I wasn't looking forward to Ester. The dishes sounded interesting and the reviews were all so positive. Did it live up to my..."

Lily The Frugal Foodie

"The food was amazing and the ingredients were very fresh. Love the atmosphere for a Friday night out. Staff was very friendly but was too busy that..."

Margaret Ho

"Ester17th December, 2017Malt sourdough bread(The signature house bread with enough flavour to be enjoyed on its own, but ideally..."

Vonanderemplaneten

"This place needs no introduction. It became one of the hottest restaurants in Sydney shortly after it opened in 2013. Then in 2015, it was awarded..."

Ramen Raff

"Good food and wine. Atmosphere was relaxed but can be busy and noisy. Good service and attention to detail. Best dish was raw beef on crisps. Not..."

Ben 001

"Have been to Ester twice now and will happily go again and again. Food is exceptional, knowing how to highlight certain ingredients and the menu..."

Angela Tong

"It has taken us a while to get around to visiting Ester, but now that we have experienced their famous wood fired oven firsthand we finally..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"ester is top game contemporary dining. It's not over the top, exuberant cooking, but rather cooking that truly celebrates ingredients for what they..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Visited at lunch time on Sunday. It got busier while we were served. Better to book in advance. We had set menu which contains 8-9 course. Food was..."

Heemin Lee

"Nested in a small alleyway in Chippendale, Ester serves seasonal local produce with some that are prepared in the old fashioned way using a wood..."

Picky Piggies

"The first dinner with my baby D, his favourite restaurant in Sydney. We had the unforgettable roasted duck on our first dinner. Really amazing..."

Megan Su

"Nothing to complain about this place. Delicious food, friendly staff and a fine selection of wine. Speaking of the food, raw beef is an amazing..."

Candice

"This was nice and reasonable priced restaurant. i loved the entree dishes, the main were good but not as memorable. i would recommend the oysters and..."

Jennifer Tang

"Everything was absolutely beautiful! The stand out dish was the Cauliflower. I usually don't eat cauliflower but this was exceptional. The desserts..."

Vee

"Wow, just YUM and so cosy. We loved this restaurant... book ahead as seats are limited although they have a few seats for walk-ins. We were a group..."

CW

"Wow... what an amazing experience. I made a last minute booking for my wife's bday and managed to get a table by the bar. The restaurant is small and..."

Tommy Birken

"Went there for accompanied friends and the food were so nice, unfortunately, some highly recommended menus were not available at that time, however,..."

Sheirien Eka Putri

"Lovely food, good value and nice wine recommendations from the waiter. I took 1.5 stars off because the bread was missing the salmon roe. This was..."

Lee

"This was my second visit to Ester and I haven't been there in nearly two years. We went for dinner on a Monday night and the restaurant filled up..."

Julie Mockett

"Had the banquet and there was so much food! We struggled to eat everything between 2 people, was good value for our money. Was great to try different..."

Laura Tran

"I was there for a pop-up event. As far as I remember is a chef from Tasmania or alike...? Anyways, food is above average, one dish is definitely..."

Ada Zou

"so I had my go on the degustation menu and my word was it great. not only would you dine satisfied but filled. service was friendly, atmosphere was..."

Addy Soebarkah

"To celebrate a birthday, we came here for a nice fine dining experience in ordering the set 8 course meal. Each course was quickly delivered and..."

Helen & Michelle

"Ester is extremely low key in atmosphere and hype, and hidden away in one of the emptier streets of Chippendale. Even during the quieter end of..."

TrufflePig

"Awesome quality food. The corn was amazing - roasted/charred and creamy - Im salivating thinking back of it. King prawns are also a must try!..."

Hamza

"Loved the Ambience and the service. Best to reserve before going to secure a table. Loved the food despite the limited menu...."

The.missus.eats

"There was a live, moving caterpillar on our cheddar pie (on the salad leaves)! But other than that, the food was great. The staff were very..."

J

"Delicious! Too hard to pick dishes so we went with the set menu. Couldn't pick a favourite dish as they were all so good. Such great flavour combos..."

Jess

"Short walk from Central station, the place is hidden amongst a quiet street within Chippendale. The potato bread with dashi jelly entree and prawns..."

Wendy

"My best friend was visiting from London and he wanted me to take him to one of my favourite restaurants in Sydney. This wasn't exactly the easiest..."

Saksonthemove

"Been wanting to try Ester for a while, got the chance to last week. Booking is essential cause it is always busy. Got the bar seating but its enough..."

Jeffrey Adam

"After all the hype and difficulties trying to get into this place I popped in for a quiet weekday lunch. I had the kingfish and clams, which were..."

Greedygreedyguts

"we ordered the squid dumplings (which when it came out didn't look that appetizing but boy was it good!), the prawns (well cooked & seasoned..."

Jonathan Ong

"This restaurant was amazing! The food was exquisite and the service was superb. I highly recommend the raw kingfish - one of my favourites from..."

Chi Chi Zhu

"One of my favourite places in Sydney. They were able to contact me via email and text to find a booking and then accommodate to a no wheat egg dairy..."

Babbibelle

"Ester had been on our to-eat list for some time now. When it was recently ranked no. 5 on AFR’s top 100 restaurants in 2016, and the only top 5..."

Twohappybellies

"I left with mixed feelings, some dishes were fantastic e.g Crispy squid dumplings but then much of the menu wasn't too exciting. The food was done..."

Don't Believe The Hype

"Delicious food, good wine selection, great service, and fairly good value. Bone marrow dish especially yummy. Table sizing is a bit small, but fits..."

Prawnyha

"The Foodie Mookie crew has interstate guests arriving who are on a budget but want to go somewhere special. Ester immediately springs to mind with..."

Foodie Mookie

"Ester is a restaurant that lives up to it's reputation. Came here with a large group of friends for a birthday lunch and was delighted to..."

Randomness_of_existence

"Read alot of good reviews about this place. But for me and my friends we thought it was okay. We had the set menu. I think my favourite..."

Jenleknguyen

"Crab was deliciously juicy. Highlights of the night baked oysters, cauliflower, crab, and dessert. Service was a bit rushed which put a slight damper..."

Foodagraphy

"Ester is a contemporary, modern & relaxed space with beautiful archways & tall stools at the bar for drinking & dining. Service is friendly,..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Ester is a sensational spot to dine. I've been there several times - lunch and dinner and have never been disappointed. The share plates are good..."

Foodie Mookie

"Food was good , but not much variety. had a Seat on the bar stools which were very uncomfortable so suggest getting table seats. Place is cosy nice..."

Hangieeats

"Love this place and can't wait to head back. Had the set menu w my pops for my birthday. Food, service, wine were spot unpretentious but spot on...."

Feed Suza Bee

"You can easily come here and order the whole menu to share and expect to pay less than $100 each including cocktails (which is what we did when we..."

@eatingupwiththehannashians

"Its been a while since ive visited this place and im so glad the three milks dessert is still on the menu because i love it. I also highly recommend..."

Sweetandyummie

"Overall a great restaurant experience. The highlight was dessert. I had the three milks which was absolutely heavenly. Ricotta, panna cotta and..."

Reb Zeb

"Sunday lunch. Had the set menu all the food was exceptionl, wine and The Somalia were fantastic relaxed calm atmosphere and great service thoroughly..."

Tim Casey

"The burnt pav is to die for. It was my favourite thing on the menu. Everything else is delicious, it is, but the meals all had very intense strong..."

Lola Pok

"Ester to me is that cool friend who sits on the peripheral of your friendship circle. You’re aware of her presence and you know she’s awesome but..."

Samanthawxlow

"Ester is a restaurant that has been on my wish list for a little while now. I finally had the chance to visit with my family and it lived up to its..."

Wendy Fung

"What a place. The minute you walk in its got that 'this is going to be good' feel. The waitresses are spot on and the service is incredible. The food..."

Nourishment Bowl

"been hearing tons of great things about this place before I finally went here. and yes! The food is simple but super tasty and delicious. Got the..."

Stephanie Santoso

"The type of restaurants that I will highly recommend with both quantity and quality. The 1kg T bone was served so tender and delicious, and I can say..."

Nuanyun Feng

"A fabulous dining experience. The set menu worked so well, but probably too much food. The setting is great, in particular for solo diners. The..."

Rebecca

"Tucked into a quiet corner with well lit, hipster ambience, I walked into this place with a friend who highly recommended it after trying their set..."

Jenny Han

"Had the best night at Esters, super helpful waitstaff and great environment. More importantly,the food was delicious!!! Well sized and not too..."

EK

"Yes. Yes. Yes. On point. Bone marrow is a must. I could have eaten it all night. Prawns nice and firm and the sauce is delicious when you dip some..."

Kis The Cook

"Really awesome menu. Simple and delicious.We had the prawns and oysters to start - the oysters are a must! The horseradish doesn't overpower and..."

Brexy

"Came here for a birthday dinner and can say I was pleasantly surprised. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Had a mix of starters and mains:..."

Clairaa

"Ester may very well be Sydney’s ‘it’ restaurant of the moment. I can see why. Hard to get into but they allow some seating at the bar. The..."

Andy Quan

"Simple furnishings, relaxed ambience, attentive service and most importantly - the food, every dish was delightful. Interesting flavour in squid ink..."

GymEatSleep

"One of my favourite joint in town ! So far I have never had a bad meal here (*touchwood).The must have are the woodfire oven roasted oysters..."

Monica

" Restaurants in this area of Sydney are hard to get to but once you are there it is very worthwhile. The food was fantastic and the service was just..."

PlanetLeon

"this place has combined the rustic concept of wood fired dishes with some interesting flavour combinations. there aren't many vegetarian options..."

Black_orange

"Ester was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The venue was inviting and cosy on a cold and windy night. We were immediately seated and..."

AzzA

"Ester is a not-so-secret favourite of mine. The unassuming industrial frontage with its concrete walls is home to a luxe interior where you will be..."

Leesah

"Excellent ambiance, attentive and friendly front of house staff, some really good food. There were a handful of misses but most were hits. Of special..."

Princess_Porky

"When it comes to what a restaurant should be this place ticks everything. Service - Friendly, observant, helpful, honest and just laid back..."

G

"Bianca: Branching out from all things burgers, I’ve tried to make the concerted effort to eat things that generally aren’t a piece of minced..."

Forfoodssake

"This one is more than a neighbourhood gem. It is worth travelling for. Innovative food made for sharing, this is a great place to come with a few..."

TheBearReview

"Attracted here for the vegetarian fare which wasn't shy (think ottolenghi rather than pumpkin risotto), the meat dishes were full of flavour too...."

Gemma

"Bone marrow!!! ❤️👌This place came out with the goods!Entree of some fantastic dumplings and blood sausage sangas. Mains we..."

Lathan Sutrave

"Delicious and adventurous food at Ester, I tried the Bone Marrow with Chilli Paste ($17) that you spread on brown bread, tastes a bit like buttery..."

Audrey Svoboda

"Unexpectedly good! Service was great, staff were nice and attentive. Food was actually amazing. Ordered blood sausage, baked cauliflower, chicken and..."

Elaine Tsang

"Food was amazing but noise level was unbelievable. Why do they need such pumping music? I like to have a conversation over dinner, not a screaming..."

Matthew Bubb

"Pretty much a flawless meal. Innovative, creative flavour combinations, great produce, wonderful wines, cool staff. May be a bit young & noisy for..."

Onara

"Caramelize your appetite as you butterfly the decadent share plates offered at this hidden treasure. Located in the back streets of Chippendale, the..."

Ningjaeats

"I had a great experience at ester. Would definitely go back. Simple and tasty food. Nice wine list, not cheap, but really good. Interesting dessert..."

David Coumont

"Earlier this year, I finally got the chance to try hatted restaurant, Ester, in Chippendale for dear vxdollface's birthday. . We are the first..."

Missklicious

"Outstanding. Each dish was designed to share, so that is just what we did. Their unorthodox menu described several unusual ingredients. I can..."

Food By La

"We were presented with a complimentary appetizer of fried chickpeas with rosemary; easy to polish off in under one minute thanks to its addictive..."

Yvonne Pei Vin

"There is no mistake that Ester Restaurant and Bar was crowned the 2014 Best New Restaurant in Sydney by Sydney Morning Herald. Everything we had..."

All About Food Blog

"Ester – “an organic compound” is an interesting restaurant located in the rapidly gentrification slum area of chippendale is a winner. The..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"A lot of others have recommended ordering the bone marrow if it’s available on the menu, luckily for us it was and I have to agree it’s something..."

Charn Tangson

"The austere minimalism of the room makes you concentrate on the subtlety of what's in the glass and on the plate. Against a limited colour palate –..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Ester – opened last summer in the emerging dining neighborhood called Chippendale near several universities – focuses on sustainable and local..."

Shutter Bug Ben

"Salted Caramel Semi-freddo. Lovely meal at Ester last night. The staff are passionate about the food and very attentive. Highlights were the roast..."

Skyreidy

"Amazing!. One of my favourite restaurants - been 4 times now. Love the interior, love the service, love the food, love the menu changes, love the..."

Rogerbennetts

"Wood fired focused menu!. Simplistic rustic decor, that more than made up by the interesting and explosive flavours of the menu. For two people, we..."

Jennifer Seah

"Everything was Amazing!. I can't even pick a highlight because everything was so good. It was one of those meals where the first thing that arrived..."

Kristen McKinstry

"There was nothing we didn't like at Ester. The food was seriously outstanding with service to match. A wonderful gastronomic..."

Laura

"Fantastic food the chicken is delicious steak cauliflower the bread is baked there amazing loved it. Great service gorgeous..."

LoveToEat

"Consistently outstanding! Ester promises you one of the best dining experiences in Sydney. Not only is the food incredible, the staff are amazing. I..."

Susanna Qian

"Food quality was amazing. The chef is willing to experiment with new flavours and combinations which work remarkably well. Expensive but well worth..."

Jace Lee

"*Superb and sexy dishes on the Saturday set menu* Managed to secure a late Saturday dinner booking for 5 and boy oh boy, Ester did not..."

Danny Nguyen

"Great place to treat yourself for a fancy dinner (without all the fuss of dressing too fancy). The restaurant has a pretty casual comfy feel and the..."

shell y

"Excellent meal, we got the set menu and it was great to get a range of dishes that we wouldn't usually order. The portions were fine, the meals were..."

J P

"Best meal I had in Sydney. The grilled oyster, potato bread, pickled cucumber (really surprising and delicious) and king prawns were truly..."

Fernando Spuri

"Ester is the first name that comes to mind when I'm asked to recommend a restaurant in Sydney. A good meal is always guaranteed here - their menu has..."

Sue Lin

Hartsyard

89/100 (2177 ratings)

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"Hartsyard thank you , absolutely delicious food, awesome experience great service and just a fantastic energy and feel about the place ... Every..."

Aileen Grant

"This is one of the best dining experiences I have ever had in Sydney. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere and the food is next level. There's so..."

Bec Bryant

"Fantastic food, really friendly and genuine staff and a relaxed environment, with a great wine list. Really strongly..."

Travis Hale

"Would highly recommend this fabulous establishment. We did the pre-theatre Let us cook for you menu and got fed with enough time for us to get to the..."

Lily W

"New,interesting food, lively vibrant, atmosphere, attentive and sharp wait staff that know you the second time you visit! Best restaurant experience..."

Jonathan Fletcher

"I've never been to a restaurant quite like this-- amazing, creative food and awesome service. From the drinks to the starters (seed) and mains..."

Emily Harper

"A degustation of southern cuisine to delight your palate with decent beers/wine to wash it down with. Definitely worth a return..."

Jill White

"Second time here. First was great, this time was better! We chose the 'let us cook for you' option, even with various dietary requirements across the..."

Dylan Mitrovich

"This place is nothing short of amazing-ness! Every bite is like an explosion of flavours in your mouth . Try the salad with the peas and corn,..."

Amanda Alexius

"Love the confit carrots! Don’t normally eat veggies but this I loved! The famous fried chicken with biscuits and gravy were pretty yummy..."

Michelle Cass

"Awesome place food is excellent and so is the service. I will be back..."

Ange McInnes

"The customer service here was very attentive. We ordered from the main menu and the food portions were reasonable. Recommend the pork jowl as it..."

Mathew Eap

"Giving 5 stars which I think is a little generous but defo way more than four, even 4.5 would be harsh.Had dinner with a couple of mates. We..."

Zebedee

"Love everything about the latest version of Hartsyard. This place is not talked about enough. We had the tasting menu and every dish was presented so..."

Samantha Lo

"In my opinion the best degustation menu in Sydney at this stage. If you are in Sydney looking for great food experience with a good service at..."

Juan Javier Sanchez Bayona

"What a great experience at Hartsyard . Friendly service , fabulous, ‘out of the square’ food . A real dining experience for a special occasion..."

Broll

"Went here for a double date. Really cool vibe, the staff are all super chill and friendly. Great wine list too. I must come back to try the rest of..."

Hungry Diner

"The customer service here is always prompt and attentive. The food is good for the price. The seafood is definitely fresh, they bring you the live..."

Anil Thomas

"I’ve heard so many good things about the Cauliflower ($22) that it became the dish I was most excited to try for the night. And wow was it stunner...."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"This place is always packed with people. The service is friendly. Prices are a little expensive. Their soft serve was soo good though! I love how..."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"I came to Hartsyard cause i heard the finger-licking fried chicken was all the rave, also heard from the vine that they served a lamb tartare which..."

Lien Nguyen

"Absolutely incredible. I took my partner here and we had the best time. Great cocktails and the food is amazing! All the staff are extremely..."

Hungry Pea

"We enjoyed a few meals at Hartsyard prior to Hartsyard 2.0 and always enjoyed it. Found the new menu to be light, refreshing and delicious especially..."

Barry Shuttleworth

"I'm a sucker for good prawns and after a long wait did I taste prawns that were so delicious! Awesome staff busy vibes makes any evening memorable...."

Arijit Das

"Everything on the menu was delicious, the fried chicken is a must try. Staff are super enthusiastic and friendly, service was on point, would..."

Xlittlecupcake

"Had a nice time at Hartsyard; the food was lovely. We had the Beef Tartare, Poutine, the Fried Chicken and Lamb Ribs. A highlight of the evening was..."

Bella Pytka

"With a Southern influence on both their food and cocktails, Hartsyard delivers in every aspect! I highly recommend the poutine and chicken skins. A..."

Sydney Food By Chloe

"Great service. We got the degustation option at $70pp. The meals came out at a good pace and they were delicious but we would've liked at least one..."

Simon Eng

"Went to Hartsyard to celebrate my husband's birthday and it definitely exceeded expectations!😃 I recommend the "feed me" option as you get to..."

Kritika Kamath

"This was my third time coming back to Hartsyard and it was my best experience yet. Amazing food and even better service. The staff there were able to..."

Dalena Truong

"Despite being embarrassingly late to a fully booked restaurant- they were so accommodating and understanding. The gnocco fritto and the lamb ribs had..."

Attyfay_EssicaJay

"The Poutine and Pulled Pork was simply to die for! Extraordinary dishesSo very succulent, tasty, and melt in your mouth.A bit on the dear side and..."

Lazar Stojkov

"This has been on my Wishlist for so long, had to get an extra late booking as they were booked out for the day but I would definitely say it was..."

Valerie Do

"Hartsyard is just one of the hatted restaurants on Enmore Road (and very helpfully just across the road from the Urban Hotel). Focusing on American..."

Michele Walton

"Hartsyard is just one of the hatted restaurants on Enmore Road (and very helfully just across the road from the Urban Hotel). Focusing on American..."

Michele Walton

"Came on a Friday night - it is quite difficult to make bookings. The seating in the middle tables are a little cramped. Most of the dishes were..."

Will Eat Yum

"Sensational - I'll start with the sheer reality of our experience. Complete walk-ups after long-term interest in the Hartsyard establishment and all..."

TrufflePig

"Wow. The food was marvellous at such an unassuming shop front. There was a pungent smell in the restaurant when we first arrived which made me..."

Shimone Yam

"After hearing so many good things about this place, I finally had a chance to try it! I loved everything about this place. The staff was so friendly..."

Randomness_of_existence

"Came to Hartsyard purely for the soft serve after seeing many photos on instagram. We were lucky that the special was so delicious - rocky road..."

Nancy

"This place just gets it so right! I went with some friends and booked in the next weekend for a special dinner and both nights the food was amazing,..."

CherryPie

"Hartsyard has been on our to-eat list for a while, but it’s not easy to snare a spot at this popular joint in Enmore. By chance, we managed to get..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"For a heart-stopping meal, Hartsyard certainly fits the bill. Fried chicken, pulled pork with maple bacon, and that soft serve! Admittedly,..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"And just like the reason why there's two 's' in 'dessert', you wanna have two desserts at this place- if your tummy can fit it!Coming..."

Pop Culture Food

"If you're looking for greasy American food then this is not the place. Delicious and fresh dishes with a fun share plate arrangement. Highly..."

JCheung

"Tonight my friend and I went to Hartsyard for the first time. The food was great. So was the ambiance and the staff all seemed professional and..."

Fabienne Hof

"Hartsyard Newtown often comes up as a contender when considering where to find the best fried chicken in Australia, and indeed its some of the best..."

The City Lane

"Want the most authentic American food in Sydney? Then head to this buzzy place for an OTT experience. Bring lots of friends as you would want to try..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"A delightful restaurant which has generous servings and great value for money. I really enjoyed the different flavours and super impressed with the..."

Sarah Taylor

"So good! So so good!! What a pleasure having such good americano food in oz. This guy can cook at the helm!! Been a frequent goer of this joint for..."

Paul Green

"I was at Hartsyard last night with a group of 12. We had to have the group menu which is really great value at $75 (plus that annoying "service..."

MissPiggyEats

"Dined here with a couple of friends on a whim, just walked in and the staff were very friendly and sat us straightaway. We tried the gnocchetti with..."

Tegan SabbAh

"We went with 4 people and had an great time. We shared the school of prawns (amazing), lamb ribs (really great cooking, but probably on the sweet..."

Yuan Diego

"We went to hartsyard a while ago and it was enjoyable. The food was pretty interesting, the dishes were unique so we had a pleasant experience there...."

@eatingupwiththehannashians

"Lovely customer service, amazing food! The menu is made for sharing, so you buy a some entrees and main meals and share it. Really nice food, didn't..."

Nadiaargh

"Small cosy atmosphere, nice for groups of 6 or less (restaurant is quite small).Service is great and were able to provide some good advice on..."

Donteatmypizza

"Hartsyard is located in Enmore, a short stroll from Newtown Station. The restaurant looks quite small and is popular so I recommend you book in..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Friendly and fast service is the key ingredient to keep your customers happy, and Hartsyard definitely does a good job on that.Food was great..."

Windy Anastasia

"Service: 10/10Food:Rum sundae ($10) - 9/10Staff were so friendly and communicated well with customers. Had a really enjoyable..."

Sandy

"I have to admit that sometimes I can be a bit of a pessimist. Especially on occasion when you enter a nice restaurant, get immediately seated and..."

Petr Bily

"This place is really really good. We went there when it wasn't too busy which was nice. Chicken is amazing. . Best pulled pork I've ever had... the..."

Iwan W

"Nice food and good environment and friendly staff. Food was slow but seeing only 5 people worked in the kitchen I can understand why. Food was simply..."

Foodgal

"A really good experience where every dish has a little twist but it's core elements are strong. The interior is stylish and the atmosphere a buzz,..."

Joel Urban

"Since Hartsyard first opened its doors in Sydney 3 years ago with their modern take on American grub, they have gone from strength to strength. The..."

Leesah

"H A R T S Y A R D Forget your salads, forget your small portions of food, forget paying ridiculous prices. You HAVE to head to Hartsyard to..."

Foodies Guide To Sydney

"Great American-style food with a touch of fine dining.. I absolutely fell in love with the Scallop dish, which was combined with almonds and grapes -..."

Audrey Svoboda

"We ordered 3 dishes :- the oyster mini sliders, brocolli, and fried chicken, and all were very tasty. We were especially surprised by the brocolli..."

Daniel Trang

"This place is famous for their fried chicken & now I know why, it's amazing and paired with a biscuit and sauce.. Would highly recommend saving room..."

DOWN2FEAST

"Decided to go there on a Sunday. Called them up at 5pm and was told that we'd have to sit at the bar as we did not have a booking. Arrived at the..."

JeanPierre

"I have a soft spot for unhealthy American foods and this is one of those places you go to. The staff are chill, the foods great but my wallet..."

James Tanner

"Came for dinner with my fiancé, service was friendly and attentive and the restaurant was small but cosy. We ordered the crispy pig tails..."

Karen Tieu

"Exceptional service, even if the food was bad we would come back just for the service. On the contrary, food was delicious and full of flavour. What..."

Sydneyfoodfashion

"The soft serve was great - tasted and looked amazing, but very pricy for $20. Pulled pork with bacon and maple syrup was also yummy and unique. Fried..."

Superalice

"Always go to hartsyard for an out of this world dessert, but don't know how this is going to be once Andy Bowden has left as dessert chef. As for the..."

Rachaeleatith

"In a town like Sydney - full of overrated food - this place totally lives up to the hype. Menu items are for sharing so ask wait staff how much..."

Neale Irwin

"For a few years now, Newtown restaurants resolute with their food are carving a loyal following among serious food lovers. Oscillate Wildly and..."

Chopinand Mysaucepan

"Went on a Saturday and it was a bit busy so had to wait for 15mins to be seated. A small restaurant and since there was a big group of diners it was..."

Elaine Tsang

"Ten points to gryffindor! Between 3, we had 3 desserts and our mains. The peanut butter sundae was standard, would definitely go for their weekly..."

Cheria Cham

"Definitely one of the more memorable eats. This bustling joint that’s packed every single night. Be sure to make a booking ahead of time though..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"I start off the review by feeling apologetic.. because I’m guilty of beiung too lazy to revisit here and give this place a better quality review to..."

FoodsterAu

"Wow.... Walk in ---- > Ask for fried chicken -----> Thank me later (or thank..."

Tlcallaghan

"Fantastic food & service. The food is fantastic, innovative and fun. We tried the school of prawns - delicious and crunchy, house-made crisps - light..."

Luv PBJ

"Excellent but EXPENSIVE!!. Went there for dinner with 5 others!! We all had a great night but the food was a little pricey for what we got!! We ended..."

MN

"One of my favourite restaurants but if you don't book be prepared to wait. The restaurant isn't very big so the wait could be quite long. -- The Food..."

Janlifestyle

"If you’re looking for fine dining on the outskirts of the CBD area, Hartsyard is the go-to restaurant. The restaurant is fairly small and the..."

Sydney Saveurs

"Love this restaurant. The food is delicious and amazing value and the team are always so welcoming and knowledgeable. I always feel comfortable and..."

Kylie Javier Ashton

"The food was amazing!! We got the scallops, kingfish collar, sirloin and pumpkin seed ice cream! The best we’re the kingfish and pumpkin seed ice..."

Rachel Chung

"Had this during the covid make it yourself menu - I felt a lot of the dishes were on the sweeter side of things, my palette preference is more so..."

Johnson Huynh

"Been a few times now and the menu changes but its always tasty and beautifully presented. More on the pricier side but a great option for date night...."

Dee Y

"Delicious with some great twists and flavours A real gem. We were at Cafe Paci the prior week and this is in the..."

David Gee

"Cute small and fancy restaurant. Starters were delicious! I could have had 2 more portions of each! Afterwards we had a potato dish and then a steak..."

Lisa

"My partner and I excitedly celebrated our anniversary here tonight and Aidan was our server and he was kind, knowledgeable, and personable. The food..."

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