TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Nomad

90/100 (2781 ratings)

Restaurants

Australian

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Mediterranean

Australian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

Ceviche

Croquettes

Eggplant

Salad

Halloumi

Scallops

Cakes

Oyster

Lamb Shoulder

Lamb

Fish

Tapas

Foie gras

Pork

Prawns

Parfait

Hummus

Suckling Pig

Beef

Octopus

QUESTION: jane surry hills

Sit down

Mediterranean

Australian

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"I visited Nomad when they were “up the road” and had a great dinner. Overall, it was very enjoyable, albeit pricey, food. Definite..."

Jesslikestoeat

"It's easy to understand the long wait times for a table when you've had the food at Nomad.We dropped by on a recent trip to Sydney on a..."

Jen + Larry

"This is our first visit. The restaurant is nice and big, ample seatings. The girl who served our table was very attentive and friendly. Four of us..."

AliceMM

"Flavour combinations tend to fall in the ballpark of Modern Australian with varying notes of Middle Eastern influence. We started with the zucchini..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Love the interior and the ambience of this place! Am a fan of the open kitchen concept. Service was friendly and prompt. Food was amazing! We..."

Lily

"I am so happy I came here finally. What a lovely venue and it's so well done.They have done such a good job with the interior, lots of..."

Hungry Diner

"Everything at Nomad was amazing! Took my partner here to celebrate his promotion. It’s a very friendly and vibrant place, and the waitress was..."

Constance Naomi

"Love this place! Beautiful space that smelled of wood fire as soon as you walk in. Staff were very friendly and helpful, telling us how many dishes..."

Renee

"Beautiful wooden decor with open kitchens and friendly service - the wait staff were also great at taking away plates and following up with the next..."

Mishytales

"Went here for a work dinner with about 20 colleagues. We indulged in a set menu to make things easier and the food began to arrive not long after we..."

Chiefy

"Loved Nomad. I loved every dish - the octopus was just average (I liked the tomato and chorizo more than the octopus itself). Standouts were the..."

Kelly

"One of the best places I have been recently. Good place for a table of 4 - 6 people. It's a bit noisy and loud so find myself shouting the whole..."

Vivian Lam

"Only had a few small dishes as it was our second lunch, but wishing we had our whole meal here. Some of the best flavours I’ve had in a very long..."

Chris Smith

"We had a wonderful family celebratory dinner here. The food was sensational and beautifully presented . The cauliflower was a standout dish as was..."

Broll

"I went to Nomad with my classmates in wine tasting class last week and we really loved this place. Food was really great and all the wines the lovely..."

Sharon Yang

"Nomad is a bustling place. I went after work on a Friday night for the 615-8pm dinner sitting. The atmosphere was energetic. The food was lovely but..."

Debbie

"This is an amazing place to experience the flavour of the food . It's bombastic . Mordern industrial interior friendly helpful staff . Fresh local..."

Parul Nehru

"Our waitress was quick and attentive. Our first two meals arrived very promptly, but the mains took some time. We had the scallops which were..."

JP

"Reasonable walk from Central station. Big room, high ceiling, warm inside, but not stuffy. Excellent service. Required booking for Sat lunch a few..."

Serene

"Festive Mediterranean FeastFine dining experience in Sydney taught me how adventurous and experimental cooking can be. When bitterness is..."

Jamie Ku

"Beautiful food, highly attentive and personalised service by our waitress and great atmosphere. Have recommended the restaurant to many friends and..."

Miss Fuz

"Beautiful decor and space, and great atmosphere. One of the nicest restaurant spaces in Sydney and around Surry Hills. Made a birthday booking and..."

Babbibelle

"Food, service, ambience, surroundings and style all contribute to this very inviting Sydney Morning Herald 2017 one hatted Surry Hills restaurant...."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"NOMAD is our favourite restaurant in Surry Hills! Everything we had at the restaurant was perfection. The space has plenty of seating, but..."

Famishedduo

"Amazing food, homely environment and great selection of wine . beautiful presentation and good desert to finish off your meal what else do you need ...."

Natalie Sanchez

"Absolutely delicious banquet set menu! All dishes are flavoursome and presented beautifully. Gorgeous pairing wines. The service is friendly and..."

GiGi MV

"One word to describe this place. Brilliant! The service, the food, the atmosphere, are all just brilliant. Definitely will be back to try their..."

Why__dee

"Absolutely delicious meal. The tartar kingfish was beautifully balanced. The service was wonderful with great knowledge of the wines on the..."

Silk Road

"The most amazing food I’ve eaten In sydney to date. This is my most favourite restaurant not only because of the ambience, the food but the..."

Joey Chan

"This is a really good restaurant with delicious food, great service and a lovely ambience. The dishes are good to share and my favourites were the..."

IEats

"We loved the atmosphere - it is such a trendy restaurant to go to. The staff was very friendly and GbR such helpful advices! We choose two..."

Lisa Hamacher

"Food that I had there were amazing, especially the duck fat parfait - creamy, sweet and good flavor, wanna order more for takeaway 😎😎 ..."

Tiffany

"Yummy!!!! Those oysters were to die for. I don't have photos but I got the zucchini flowers, trout wrapped in vine leaves and the cauliflower. The..."

Sydney Foodie

"Awesome ambience and place to eat and share food. They’re tapas style food so it’s designed for sharing which we love. We started off with the..."

Finleyhimawan

"Was here for a friend’s hens night. Got the tasting menu, where everyone shares a course.The place has low lighting, great ambience and..."

Hayley

"The kingfish ceviche is one of the nicest dishes I have had in Sydney. The atmosphere is really nice with great ambience. Lots of great cocktails..."

Katie Dav

"I think it's been at least two years since the last time we dined at Nomad, and somethings have definitely changed.While the Zucchini..."

Brunonono...

"Food: really good I would say. The score for nomad isn't a fab but a real deal. They have their own cold room for the meat and it's real good. All..."

Kravengerfoodie

"I had been wanting to visit Nomad for a while, having walked past many times and not entering. A catch up with a friend, the perfect excuse. We were..."

Thewhereto

"My wife and I went in to try the new sandwiches on offer during lunchtime. Theres a crumbed smoked ham hock terrine with pickles and horseradish mayo..."

CJ

"Food was delicious, ambience was amazing, and service was very good. Would definitely come back again! Only issue was a waiter who took my drink and..."

Tabitabitabichoi

"Absolutely loved Nomad! Great service, atmosphere, and excellent food! The kingfish ceviche was a standout, such fresh flavours and quality produce...."

Katherine

"One of my fav dinner place in Surry hills, great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff helped to recommend us the most popular dishes, and yup, I..."

Mocca

"This place is amazing!! From the moment you walk in, the layout of the place and interior is very inviting. The menu is made to share so please be..."

DINEWCD

"We celebrated our son birthday here on Monday. The staff were attentive without being over bearing. Great menu ... much try are zucchini flowers (..."

Alison Gay

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Nomad is a mediterranean fusion restaurant in Surry Hills that does great..."

Love At First Bite

"Went to Nomad for the first time tonight and I'm so annoyed I hadn't discovered it before! Delicious food and great ambience. My new favourite dinner..."

Anthony Marcus

"Amazing restaurant !!! All the dishes are incredible and interesting sBeen here countless time and there is always new to order and none of..."

Awesome Sydney Ramen Girl

"In our opinions, Nomad is a humble hidden gem. It is perhaps our favourite restaurant in Sydney. Outstanding dishes:1. Delicately..."

NCJO

"highly recommend scallops.Deep fried Zucchini flowers are really nice, favourite dish overall. All the desserts are so delicious + the wine..."

Erica Ting

"Family style restaurant. Ordered the whipped ricotta, burrata, zucchini flowers, calamari, olives with anchovies, monk fish, spatchcock, and..."

M J

"Atmosphere was warm and inviting. Service was prompt and friendly. Even though the quality of the food was so high, the price does it justice. ..."

Lien Nguyen

"Like the vibe. Service was attentive and it was interesting watching the kitchen work. Love the fresh oyster. And the park pork was crispy outside..."

Jen Wang

"Walked in with no reservation on a Monday night and it was still buzzing (although we got the front window counter seat as there were no proper..."

Anna Belle

"Last week my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary #10 (!). We’re not into big celebrations so we (I) prefer to splurge on a nice but..."

Gaby Mora

"We opted for the chef’s menu so that we could sample a wide range of dishes without having to think too much about what to order. Our food came..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"Great chill out fancy bar! I loved watching the dessert lady do her thing! Waiters are responsive and they are very willing to recommend. I gave it..."

Valerie L Jovee

"A favourite spot for special dinners - the menu, atmosphere and service at Nomad is always fantastic. Try their bounty bar dessert -..."

Mia MacKinnon

"Nomad has a fantastic atmosphere - intimate enough for a dinner for 2, but casual and lively enough to go with friends. Love the decor and feel of..."

ChocChip

"Great place with inventive food full of texture, taste and colour. Outstanding dishes are the haloumi, chicken and the zucchini flowers. Service also..."

Birdie Num Num

"My fiancé and I had an amazing overall dining experience with delicious fresh food, excellent service and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend the..."

Little Miss Hungry

"Really really nice dinner. It was a Tuesday night but the place had a fun buzz about it. Food was so delicious and a great wine list to match. Staff..."

Kat King

"What a great restaurant. We booked a month in advance, not sure how long it takes otherwise but on a Wednesday night it was almost full.Walk ins..."

Kimhillson

"Fantastic dining experience here and another long awaited restaurant ticked off the list. Had a catchup with a friend and the all the items we..."

Johnny Pan

"Had a very good dinner here with a client. The roast pork and lamb were the standouts, so juicy. Just really good roast meat fare. Everything is..."

FoodLuva

"Pansear your taste buds with an array of unique flavours and textures at one of the most popular restaurants in Sydney (and yes, it lived up to..."

Ningjaeats

"It was one of those moments when you couldn’t remember why you accepted your friend’s invitation rather than going straight back to your warm..."

The Plus Ones

"Great atmosphere and meeting place for friends! Food sharing is always a great way to experience the company of good friends. The chicken was juicy,..."

Elmocookie

"I've been wanting to come here for a while, and finally, it happened!! Firstly, very impressed with the layout.. It's quite big inside Nomad, with..."

Audrey Svoboda

"Love this place!! I finally tried out this place after many recommendations and it certainly lived up to expectations. I really enjoy the open..."

Ningjaeats

"Wow we loved the food and atmosphere. They were really accommodating for a group with a few of us with special dietary requirements. Only..."

Mouseketeer

"As locals to Surry Hills, we're spoilt for choice around here (lucky) but when it comes to special occasions then Nomad gets the nod. Its a special..."

Andrew Buchanan

"It is a delightful dinner we had there. I love all the flavor combinations! The empanadas are the highlight! Really tasty with the Chilli sauce! The..."

Candice

"Enjoyed the food, service and ambiance. A place i would definitely come back to with a few friends. A great selection of good wine to..."

Jay To Da Ho

"Having previously worked with Matt Yazbek at Toko, I had excitedly been eyeing Nomad off since it opened. I finally had the opportunity to drop in on..."

Lesley Pittaway

"There has been quite a buzz around the office for Nomad Wine in Sydney so I decided to check it out during my first day in the beautiful city. My..."

Lily Brown

"Booked this place last min for a Friday night (9pm was only left!) as I was meaning to try it out for quite some time now. Over-ordered the menu as..."

SK

"Can't get enough of Nomad. Every single one of their dishes is on point. Their wines are also quite good and unique. The service matches the dish..."

Fattyyy

"Came for my birthday dinner. I was floored by the high quality of everything - the service, the food, the interior design, the fabulous wine list...."

Rachel Freeland

"I have to say that I cannot rave enough about Nomad. I have been here so many times now. With the menu changing seasonally, it always entices me to..."

Randomness_of_existence

"Always a great experience dining in this gem. A trusted favourite! Waiters are very helpful with deciding order sizes and this is not very common..."

Darlyn Kimberly Yang

"My family came here for today for lunch. As you walk in you notice the spacious and open feel of the restaurant and sitting close to the kitchen, you..."

Miffy7

"December pre Christmas business lunch with 6 others in a very busy but spacious and smoothly run restaurant. We had everything from breads, olives,..."

Pwiz

"Having previously worked with Matt Yazbek at Toko, I had excitedly been eyeing Nomad off since it opened. I finally had the opportunity to drop in on..."

Lesley Pittaway

"Excellent service and very friendly staff. Our waitress did not try and upsell us but made sure we were taken care of throughout the..."

Chris Raynor

"The feel of the restaurant is more relaxed than uptight which I love yet has some fantastic food like (actually, better) than... Er... Uptight..."

Allan C

"One of the best restaurant in the area. It is a lovely place and the service is fantastic. Nothing really disappointed — everything from the entre..."

Kevin To

"Really impressed with Nomad. On the expensive side but great food which is for the most part locally sourced. Also a great fit out, a warehouse or..."

John Sweet

"Came here for my birthday to celebrate. What a great place. Love the food, the decor and the ambience. All the dishes were yummy and in large..."

Bellatisimo

"Had a great lunch today made all the better due to the attentive service (Deanna you rock!) and great food. All shared plates were delicious and our..."

Mimi Lush

"It’s taken me a while but I’ve finally dined at Nomad in Surry Hills. The one hatted restaurant serves contemporary cuisine with Mediterranean..."

Chris Chow

"The food at nomad today was very well cooked. The wagyu small plate to share was tender and soft, and the chimichurri complimented it very well...."

Dave Reviews

"Nomad was recommended to me by a couple of friends and I am glad that they did! The service was amazing on arrival right until we left. All the..."

Jacq

"Visited Nomad on three separate occasions, and I was not disappointed once. Service is great and the food is amazing. The seasoning on the okra is..."

Bo Meng

"Recommended by a friend! I am so glad we listened to him. Started with the Okra - amazing! Followed by the Kingfish which melted in your mouth - hold..."

Kate4Food

"Awesome restaurant in a crap part of town, but come before Lucy and Clover finish turning it into a pale facsimile of the meat packing district in..."

James

"A restuarant that isn't trying to do more than deliver great food and service. Each dish was superb and the atmosphere buzzing. A perfect place close..."

Sloweats

"Large open warehouse space with lots of tables. This place tends to have a big turnout most nights of the week. The menu has a large range to suit..."

Amys_food_adventures

"Gorgeous restaurant that has a great ambience and vibe. The customer service is great and the menu has great variety. I suggest you grab a group of..."

Sweetandyummie

"We had a great evening. Service was amazing and everyone really friendly. Food tasted great - nothing to complain about and definitely will come..."

Armin Kuhestani

"My first time dining at Nomad and after hearing much hype, it did not disappoint! The service from beginning to end was impeccable and being seated..."

Naomi Rheinberger

"Really fantastic dining experience overall. $197 for 2 ppl before tip. We ordered 1 or 2 dishes too many between two of us. The kingfish ceviche was..."

Jo-An Tong

"We came here to celebrate our 1 year anniversary ( I know, so adorable :)) We both really appreciated friendly and helpful staff, and everything we..."

Kristina Koprivica

"Came here for the second time recently and the food was just as good as I remembered. Everything was full of taste and presented beautifully. By..."

Lawrence Wisdom

"Nomad is one of my favourite venues in Sydney. I've been here a few times now and the food is always spectacular. The interiors and ambience..."

Simply Starving

"Loved the food here, zucchini flowers, octopus, clams and suckling pig all delicious. The pork was a bit over salted the only minor complaint..."

PC7

"Had my bday dinner here. Had the set course meals with a large group and they catered well to everyone's personal needs and preferences. Food was in..."

Shaney

"Located at the heart of Surry Hills, Australia. Nomad has been a hip since it has opened. A restaurant in Surry Hills never fails with its..."

Fatty Mountain

"Had some really nice experience in Nomads Surry Hills with my besties👭👬👫 Good looking and tasty food😍 Do not have to wait for a long time..."

Grace Guo

"Pulling out the big guns for Nomad and rating it 5..!!!Immaculate service, attention to detail, stunning open plan interior design & an awesome..."

Jessica MKR

"Cannot recommend this place enough! Every dish is filled with such flavour and presentation is immaculate. Absolutely loved the squid, texture was..."

Sydneybigeater

"Mulloway was the star of this dining experience, and while all the plates were super tasty it was the service (their female sommelier) that made this..."

Youonlygetoutwhatyoupoutine

"Had a dinner at this place on my first day in the amazing city of Sydney . Walking through Gorgeous streets and pretty landscapes we found this..."

SunilJain

"To be honest, I was a bit disappointed. But I think it maybe because of the personal taste preference. I am not that into Nomad. But the lamb was..."

Iris Cui

"I do love this restaurant. If you really looking for fancy restaurant, delicious food, good wine&cocktails, yummy dessert...I mean you wanna..."

Erika-Anne

"Nomad is highly rated on Zomato with a 3.8/5 rating. I came here with a good gal friend and we had very high expectations after also hearing good..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Bright and lively atmosphere, excellent wine and menu, efficient and friendly service. We had the oysters, scallops, lamb and Brussels sprouts..."

Greedygreedyguts

"It's taken me a while but I've finally dined at Nomad in Surry Hills. The one hatted restaurant serves contemporary cuisine with Mediterranean..."

Chris Chow

"I simply can't find fault with Nomad. Exceptional food and excellent service. A restaurant deserving of multiple visits and great reviews....."

Milly

"Bianca: I am embarrassed to say it took me as long as it did to visit Nomad, a restaurant come, bakery, cheese maker and wine cellar. With a clear..."

Forfoodssake

"The Goats Cheese Churros with truffle honey ($18) was the star of the night. The savoury goats cheese churros were super fluffy inside with a nice..."

Ramen Raff

"Wonderful atmosphere! Loved the decor, particularly at the bar. The staff were lovely and helpful, not the pretentious type. Meals well worth the..."

Sarah Sobanski

"Easily my favourite restaurant in sydney. Been 3 times. Impressed every time. The service here is probably the best I've..."

Nikkytsang

"My Nomad review seems to have disappeared down the plug hole with urbanspoon (gurgle gurgle). My enduring memory however is of a really great dining..."

Kai Luv

"With the exposed wooden beams and ventilation ducts that snake throughout the ceiling of this beautifully ambient Surry Hills mess hall, I find..."

Look Mum No Hands

"Nomad in Surry Hills will blow you away with their house made charcuterie and pickles, the goats cheese churros with truffle honey or the BBQ Wagyu..."

Susan ChocolateSuze Thye

"There has certainly been something of an Australia wide boom in restaurants focusing on the kind of upper-mid level share plate style cooking served..."

Donovan De Souza

"Nomad in Surry Hills, Sydney is a place serving really good food with a difference – some interesting combinations like Moreton bay bugs with pork..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"Surry Hills has come a long way recently and is now known as one of Sydney’s hottest foodie destinations. It’s home to some of the most creative..."

Lisa Holmen

"We had family dinner at this restaurant and the food was really delicious. I especially liked tabbouleh with roasted grains, it was amazing. I wish..."

VeganRunner

"I'm not sure whether they have the best scallop in Sydney by all accounts since I'm new to here but, indeed, it's quite nice with radish, highly..."

Yunbai Chen

"Great place and decor with modern flair, the food was average some were cooked well and some were overcooked (maybe they were busy) my steak was..."

Asian Food Ninja

"Boyfriend made reservations for this one. This place is busy! We sat on the kitchen counter where we could watch the chefs in action. Food portions..."

Snowbunny Ang

"Nomad is a great restaurant which takes service to the next level. I walked in on a Friday night without a booking and was seated at the bar while I..."

Parramatta Foodie

"Amazing food Amazing Wine Amazing Atmos ..."

Q1138

"A flawless winter Wednesday night at Nomad. Sat at the "Chefs table" (expensive description of sitting at a bar overlooking the kitchen hands..."

Albino Diner

"Nomad is probably my favourite restaurant in Sydney at the moment! Their foie gras and chicken liver parfait is delicious and this was the dish that..."

Ellalizzle

"Always packed, always humming, and I'm pleased to report that standards in the kitchen have been more than maintained since the departure of Nathan..."

Maestro

"Managed to make a reservation for 14 people a day before dining to celebrate my 18th and it didn't disappoint! The restaurant has a lovely buzz and..."

Julie N

"Great food, pricey but a good dining experience. This place is surprisingly large, the decor was quite charming and minimalist at the same time with..."

Jennifer Seah

"Food was amazing !! Love all the dish!! Staff were friendly and good service . Friends and I couldn't decided what we want and a lady just came to us..."

Flora

"Also FYI, we got a bittttt overexcited over the menu and may have (most definitely) over ordered and we are well aware of this so please don't freak..."

ARTACOeats

"Sydney, this is how you do it. The Sydney dining scene is seeing a resurgence of 'the wine bar' *cheers*. Changes in liquor licensing laws some..."

Thecitygourmand

"Nomad Surry Hills is a restaurant that’s been on my Sydney list since it opened. Drinks wise the focus is local, with a small range of Australian..."

The City Lane

"They have spent an awful lot on a terrific fit out, converting what was once a furniture shop into a welcoming, spacious restaurant – the cured..."

The Napoli Alert

"Yay! My first post of 2014 is about a great new restaurant in Surry Hills. My meal at Nomad occurred a couple of weeks before Christmas and as usual,..."

A Foodie's Joy

"Everyone on the table raved about the scallop tartare, I usually don’t enjoy raw scallop much but the salsa and scallop combination actually blew..."

Charn Tangson

"Add this to your must-try list immediately and make a booking while you still can – this place is..."

Esther

"Foie gras and chicken liver parfait is every bit as rich and decadent and you could hope for. It's smooth on the tongue but a party on the palate,..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Nomad opened late last year and is a pretty cool addition to a busy Sydney food scene. It’s a cellar door in the city with great food co-owned and..."

Belly Rumbles

"I was smitten by Nomad on first appearances alone. Drawn into the restaurant the first time by familiar faces in the Foster Street window counter..."

Food Booze Shoes

"Fantastic food, wine, service and vibe!. First time going to Nomad after having lots of friends recommend it both for wine and food. We went and were..."

Gabibfit

"Everything about Nomad is Spot. On.. We dined here last month. Our senses were heightened and our faces bared grand smiles, from our first..."

M.K

"AMAZING!!! Delicious food and impeccable service with an awesome wine list to boot. We were informed that the head chef is moving on so let's hope..."

Sarah

"It was delish! Savoury churro are a must. I also had a lovely chat with the pastry chef because we were seated at the bar watching the kitchen. She..."

That Girl

"I've been here several times. The food is amazing and the decor is outstanding. Staff are also top notch. Highly..."

Hayley Scott

"Amazing food. Great décor and it’s a lot bigger than it looks from outside. The waitress explained the menu suggesting that the mains are really..."

Lily_nz80

"Accommodated four of us, peckish between drinks, without booking on a Friday night - straight to a table. Service was prompt and pleasant, nice..."

Sponstarr

"You must go!! Best Sydney restaurant. This restaurant is amazing. We went on a sat night and absolutely loved it. Having moved to Sydney from..."

Stevieiswright

"Be prepared to share your dishes. Upon ordering, the waiter went through the menu and recommended the dishes to try. With just the two of us, we..."

Sueyfoodlover

"Fabulous. Must go..."

FfGabor

"New York styling meets fresh Australian produce. Set in arguably one of the sexiest warehouse conversions in Surry Hills this place had me at hello...."

Emma McGirr

"Perfection on every level. My husband and I came here on a Monday night to celebrate a special occasion, as such we wanted to enjoy a lovely long..."

Fiona.caroline

"Perfect. Nomad gets it right every time. Great space, great food, great staff. Dined here again last week and once again had a fantastic..."

HungryHippo

"Loved it! Great food and service. Getting a table is annoying because they are do popular. Great prices for what you get in comparison to equivalent..."

Lala Lucy

"Very impressed! Went with a group of 10 & had a variety of dishes to taste which were all mouth watering! This place is about quality not quantity...."

Jelly

"Atmospheric open kitchen Mediterranean. Impressive huge open-plan cellar architecture, fantastic menu and brilliant bustling atmosphere. Waiters were..."

Smithealive

"Amazing food; every dish was better than the previous one, interesting selection of fusion food and great service ..!! Will definitely go back again..."

Pragya Khanna

"Great food. Great service. Set out quite well. Would certainly..."

Nathaniel

"Loved it! Amazing service, tasty and interesting food. Got to try many different things the sardines being my favourite by far. A little disappointed..."

Food Glorious Food

"Nice dining experience. I really liked Nomad - The venue, the service and the food was all really good. We ordered lots of different things to share..."

Alyse

"Just finished a great dinner on a jam-packed Tuesday night. Our server Mark was very attentive without being intrusive and even gave us a quick..."

James P

"Amazing food, lacking in ambiance. The food and wine list doesn't disappoint however the restaurant was a little flat and lacking ambiance,..."

Mega Foodie

"10 out of 10.. I went with a friend and OMG I had the BEST foie gras I've ever had, just melted in my mouth. Also the wood roasted pork was amazing...."

Aaron S

"It's clear by the infrastructure that Nomad is here for the long haul. A large zone restaurant with varying spaces, visions for an off licence to..."

Riley Toms

"Nomad is here to stay!. We arrived 5.50pm on a tuesday. First in the queue for the 6pm opening. By 6pm there were 12 people at the..."

Ked Nelly

"Surprising!. Ate here as part of 30 people group, and to be honest was a lot better than I thought it would be! The food was mostly delicious (I..."

Becryder1

"Taste sensation!. We had a table for 12 for lunch so went with a set menu and it was perfect! The ambiance at Nomad is light and bright and airy and..."

L_a_mcdonald

"Go there now before it's inundated. Ticks all the boxes. Winemaker-Dinners are the icing, Rob Geddes MW: the..."

Max B

"Hit the Spot. Excellent food and service at Nomad's for a lazy Thursday lunchtime indulgence. It's a wonderful open space, filled with tantalising..."

Pjredit

"Service and energy to return for. Outstanding service truly does call for recognition. Nomad/Surry Hills kills it with personalised, playful service..."

Gospodica

"Simon Food Favourites review. Great space and decor with lofty high warehouse ceiling. Service was switched-on, professional and friendly. Glass of..."

Simon Leong

"Loved my debut visit to Nomad, the food, service and especially the chef (who works In an open kitchen) are all HOT!! can't wait to go..."

Giulia Rudge

"Amazing tapas! YUMMMMM!!! Great service, funky uber urban ambience and the Spanish Moorish combo theme is the bomb! 5..."

Merrilee Barnes

"Just had an amazing experience! This place has it all; beautiful interiors, an interesting and delicious cocktail an food menu which reunites my..."

Food Gourmet

"enjoyed dinner with team at Nomad. the modern Mediterranean cuisine was delectable and the staff was outstanding and well mannered, I loved their..."

SK

"Had a very enjoyable boozy lunch here. Great wine list. The food is good too, although being pescatarians, we perhaps missed out on the dishes Nomad..."

Nina Fard

"10% surcharge on Sunday so just take note. Otherwise the food is really really good. Service could be better but the food was too good for me to..."

Nicole K

"The flavours, textures and presentation of each food dish were 'pumping' in The Feast (the chef's selection). The combinations were exquisite and..."

Ali McLamb

"Wow! I love writing a review but only tend to leave them for places that blow my mind and Nomad certainly did that last night. The food was..."

Maria K

"Modern Mediterranean with Middle Eastern influences, we think the venue is a little overrated. Portions are generous and they’d usually recommend..."

Soo Hin Yeoh

"Had birthday dinner here and I absolutely enjoyed everything. The atmosphere was good, staff were kind and attentive, food was amazing! Especially..."

B Cannula

"NOMAD was fantastic. On a weekday night, we walked in and got a seat at the Kitchen Counter Tables facing the chefs working their thing in the..."

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Mercado

88/100 (1809 ratings)

Restaurants

Mediterranean

Spanish

European

Gluten Free Options

European

Mediterranean

Spanish

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

Salad

Crab

Octopus

Scallops

Porchetta

Duck

Paella

Risotto

Halloumi

Mortadella

Fish & Chips

Lamb

Tapas

Fish & chips

Fish

Foie gras

Pork

Ribs

Prawns

Beef

Hummus

Sit down

Spanish

Mediterranean

European

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

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"Absolutely amazing food, the ravioli was to dieee! Fantastic wait staff and service. There's an awesome vibe in the venue, I absolutely loved it!..."

Lauren Booth

"What is there not to love? Old world charm dining room, down to earth yet impeccable service & food to die for. So well balanced, can order so many..."

Kayleen Legge

"Exceptional absolutely delicious food. Friendly wait staff. We don't eat at fancy restaurants too often and so relied on the waiters recommendations..."

Jeremy Fraser

"Amazing food, great atmosphere and service was on point. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this amazing restaurant..."

Jacqui Bremner

"Hands down my favourite restaurant in Sydney. Fantastic menu with great variety, every dish is amazing and the atmosphere is..."

Dan Price

"Fantastic service and brilliant food it was an amazing place for my birthday dinner friends. 5star service and..."

Kevin Crabtree

"Such an awesome restaurant...great food, share style, friendly staff.. place you must..."

Gisela Stuckler

"The pumpkin ravioli was amazing! Staff so friendly and the cocktails were great too. Just the right amount of music in the background. Had a great..."

Lisa Thomas

"Really good food! Highly recommended!! The head chef makes beautiful food. It was fast, full of flavour and presented beautifully. The wine..."

Lisa Cavallaro

"Mercado lived up to the meaning of its name, serving delicious market style tapas and meals to share. We loved everything we ordered, food was full..."

Once Upon A Craving

"Great place to eat and experience the Spanish inspired cuisine with some modern twist to it. I like the tapas I had and they were all delicious!..."

Anthony Vecchio

"Good place that serves intetesting variety of food especially if you are a tourist that likes to explore cullinary. Forgot to take photos of the..."

Cullinhere @allinhere.official

"Friends recommended that we tried Mercado, and we are glad we did.We took our daughters and started with the duck liver pate, which was as..."

Austin

"I've been here twice, tries the $65 and $80 banquet. I recommend getting this if you can't decide(which was our case), they do give you a very nice..."

Hungriestsam - Samantha

"This restaurant is so good! Great place to go with a group of people to try different dishes. Everything was delicious particularly the pumpkin..."

EL

"Mercado is situated at the Ivy Precinct and does amazing food with great service. I have enjoyed everything we ordered, including the salad (as a..."

Strawberry_vee

"Loved the atmosphere. The selection of small and medium sharing plates was amazing. Some of the best desserts we’ve ever had. All this topped off..."

Anil Thomas

"Excellent service and food. We came as a big group and the restaurant was very understanding of our needs. For example, because some of the attendees..."

JZ

"Ordered the below. My top 3 food picks ranked:Food:1. Fois Gras parfait2. Chorizo > the almond puree is a bit bitter but a nice..."

Cd

"Went for dinner recently and really enjoyed it! For dinner, we started with the Iberico Jamon and then had the Wagyu short ribs with a side of the..."

Bella Pytka

"Very attentive service. Had a lovely dinner there with the family. Food was amazing, we ordered quite a lot for 4 people. Food portion was a little..."

Icecream_eat

"Nice, not amazing but nice. Porchetta was good. Haloumi dish and chorizo were a little boring. Dessert was the standout. Service was okay, seating..."

Lee

"Had the pre theatre menu last night before our concert. Everything was delicious and the service was great. The laneway is a good spot for people..."

Jenny K

"My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate our semi-anniversary:) the wagyu beef is the best savoury that we had - meet was really tender and sauce..."

MUHAHAHA

"We wondered around looking for a place we didn't have to wait on and we finally found this place. Everything's is better than your average..."

Sydneyguyrojoe

"really nice 65 dollar pre set menu with a good wine choice. As the restaurant got busier service slowed down with them forgetting our drinks and..."

Katie Dav

"This place was the best dining experience I've had in a while. Haf got there for a team dinner. Constant flow of wine and such great food. Everything..."

Reuben Coutinho

"This is one of my favourite restaurant in Sydney and I always recommend my friends to come here and have been here a few times myself. All the cured..."

Xoxo.msjamie

"Excellent food, wine and service. We had the $65 set menu with a couple of variations to make it gluten-free. Everything was delicious and we had..."

Gaby Mora

"Mercado is a beautiful restaurant, conveniently situated close to Wynyard station and City Recital Hall with a brilliant atmosphere. The staff were..."

Claire

"Loved it. Food was great, we shared 4 small plates and then I think 1 main and 2 deserts between 4 ppl. Was a good amount. Porchetta was most..."

Janey Elmgreen

"Nice-cosy-elegant-friendly staffed place with a warm vibe to it. Good place to have a yummy Spanish spread and wine. Food:1..."

Surbhi Tyagi

"Decent food that tastes good, but is unadventurous. We were expecting more of a wow factor. Decor, atmosphere and music gave a modern chill out..."

Lee

"I had been wanting to dine at Mercado since it opened & a year later finally made it. I had extremely high expectations building up over an entire..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Really enjoyed the dining experience at Mercado. Service was excellent. We had the set menu. All dishes were delicious and beautifully presented. The..."

Caz Melb

"From the moment we walked in the door we were greeted right away by friendly staff. After checking our reservation we were seated promptly and given..."

Yum

"So, we popped into Mercado. It's an impressive venue where you walk downstairs and you can see the hustle and bustle of the street above you out..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Ever since Mercado was named one of the best new restaurants of 2016 by the Good Food Guide, it’s been on my wishlist. So it was with great..."

Michele Walton

"Had dinner with couple of girl friends here last Friday. I loved their open kitchen and the service was good. They were out of the wine we wanted but..."

Lisa

"I was quite impressed with this place. We had the lunch tasting menu, and everything was cooked well. Every dish came on an individual plate so you..."

Jade

"This hidden underground restaurant can be easily missed if you don't pay attention when walking pass Angel Place in the CBD. It's our second time..."

Picky Piggies

"Review is solely based on the dish I sampled at Taste of Sydney. We couldn't resist the glorious porchetta on offer by Mercado. The simple..."

Orange_tree

"Tucked away in the basement behind George Street in Sydney's CBD is Mercado, a Spanish restaurant showcasing the talents of former Nomad chef, Nathan..."

Wendy Fung

"We visited the Mercado stall at this years Taste of Sydney festival and it was top of our list! The starter of foie gras parfait and pickles was..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Really hard to fault Mercado- from the moment we stepped in through the door to the moment we left, a 10/10 experience!My two friends and I came..."

Katherine

"Came here on a Saturday night for the first time. The Ambience and the service and excellent. Despite the full house it wasn't too..."

The.missus.eats

"Came here on a Wednesday night at 6pm. We'd made a reservation, and the restaurant wasn't full when we came in. Mercado is beautifully dim lit, with..."

Su Lwin

"In partnership with Sydney Festival 2017 the Fast Festival Feasts program help to bring Sydney the best options at which to dine before or after any..."

MsBrulee

"I always love a restaurant with plenty of sharing dishes made with quality and care 👌🏻Dishes we loved were the fish and chips, foie..."

Annie Nguyen

"High Quality produce cooked well. It's relatively expensive but worth the price. The pumpkin ravioli with burnt butter is amazingly silky,..."

Don't Believe The Hype

"I've been here about 6 times since it opened. Firstly, I love that its conveniently placed in the city and now that they have outdoor..."

Sydney Food Lover

"This place is undoubtedly a must-try restaurant .. the food certainly won't let you down! I'd even save going here for a special occasion as it's a..."

Audrey Svoboda

"Went here on friday night, book a table for 6 celebrating friends bday, staff were friendly and helpful, nice venue and great wine list. Started with..."

Jeffrey Adam

"Exquisite city resto. The menu is broken into snacks, starters and from the Rotisserie. When I read a menu like this and you want plenty of snacks..."

Eatsydney

"Place is reminscent of a winebar with tapas. Food was good, but fairly small portions for the prices and what it was. Nothing stood out as amazing..."

Prawnyha

"I have dinner with my gal friend Jenn. We've been friends for a long time and I can't wait to share a meal with good company at Mercardo. There is..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Inconspicuously tucked away in the back streets of Ash street, Mercado is one of the hot newcomers on the CBD dining scene this year. I did the..."

Kellybeans

"Beautiful new restaurant tucked in the laneway of the ivy building, opposite Felix restaurant.For entree we had deep fried zucchini, which was..."

Adrian

"Came to this lovely restaurant after it was highly recommended to me by multiple friends. We came on a Saturday evening at 5:45pm for a pre-theatre..."

Small And Tall Eats

"It’s hard to keep up with all the new restaurants in Sydney, so when we couldn’t get into Hubert (not even close, apparently you have to be super..."

Andy Quan

"Stunning unsung hero to upset sydney food. Reasonably priced and dined next to A few sporting stars! Ribs prawns patte necessary! The Spanish wines..."

James Wallis

"I for one get pretty excited about the smoked wagyu tongue in brioche with pickled green tomato. It’s like a warm, lingering, slightly sexual hug...."

Sarahversuscarbs

"With ex-Nomad chef Nathan Sasi is the chef behind Sydney CBD newcomer, Mercado, you know it's bound to be great. It's the ideal location for a foodie..."

Missklicious

"My friend and I really enjoyed our catch up and lunch at Mercado. Staff were wonderful and we enjoyed everything we ordered. We shared their foie..."

Miffy7

"What a wonderful place. Located on Ash Street and near the Ivy, it is a hidden gem which is well worth seeking out. Stepping down in the restaurant,..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"How do you make roast potatoes even better? Cook them in dripping. And then serve with roasted garlic creme fraiche on the side. I don't know if..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Mercado is definitely the coolest new kid on the Martin Place block. You’d better book an extra long “lunch meeting”, as you’re not going to..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Came here solely for the foie gras parfait which was cruelly (no pun intended) taken from the menu at Nomad when Nathan Sasi left, and I was not..."

Sarah

"Absolutely sensational!!! Try a selection to share for entrees- the kingfish "Jamon" is fantastic, and a must try, and we loved the scallops. For..."

Bruce

"You know when you see something on Instagram and you just immediately know that you need it in your life? That’s totally how I felt when I saw all..."

Susan ChocolateSuze Thye

"Beautiful room and very nice service. But overall the food left me a little disappointed. It is all quite heavy and rich, there needs to be some..."

The Napoli Alert

"Been here twice now and we have booked for a third time for Mother's Day. The food is that good! The chorizo is a favourite. The pork skewers are..."

MVN

"Mercado (spanish for Market) is the latest tasty addition to the Ash St/Martin Place dining scene. It's a bar and restaurant located on a sub..."

Ramen Raff

"Loved this new addition to the Sydney dining scene. Delicious flavour combinations and unique menu items. Some portion sizes were small and quite..."

Laura B

"Excellent food, great atmosphere, exceptional service and super friendly staffs. We ordered quite a few dishes to share and they are all very nice...."

Anna Lynn

"It was the perfect finale for our trip to Sydney this time. Food was devine, especially lamb was so juicy and tender. Service was firendly but..."

Marianna SH Kim

"Having no real plans for dinner, we walked into Mercado and were instantly impressed with the ambiance of the place. We were warmly greeted by front..."

Chris Clifford

"One of the best restaurant in Sydney!!! Service was superb and the food just taste perfect! Definitely a must go to in the..."

cielo bucu

"Incredible food and service. If I could give this place more stars I would!! Definitely recommend to check it out! The ravioli and the lamb were..."

Angelos Mavrogiannis

"Good balanced foods! Loved service and atmosphere. It’s worths for perfect five stars..."

ricky oh

"We held a corporate function for 30 people in the dining space under the stairs. The service and the food were absolutely sensational. Lucia was..."

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