TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

China Doll

92/100 (3578 ratings)

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"Food was amazing - recommend getting the crispy truffled beef rice paper rolls and pork belly. Service was a little slow and they forgot to bring out..."

Kim

"We had a wonderful lunch at China Doll, they kindly fitted us in and the food and cocktails were delicious! The service was amazing and we knew..."

Annannann

"One of the busy places in the strip. Beautiful location if you want to go on a date :) What is promised on the menu is what you get on the plate...."

Bhavna

"Two for lunch after travelling for 30 hours. Pleasant & efficient staff, backed up by a good menu & wine list. A delightful couple of hours in a..."

Mark Chalker

"Amazingly delicious and modern Chinese restaurant along the stunning wharf of Woolloomooloo. Celebrated my mums birthday and decided on the $72pp..."

Sydfoodlover

"Out standing restaurant with service and food the best in the business. We had the banquet menu and were taken on a dining experience like no other..."

Monet

"China Doll is elegant, sophisticated and because of it’s location on the Finger Wharf, it’s the perfect location for a long lunch. The food is..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Went for the food and stayed for the cocktails. Great place to sit back and relax on a sunny afternoon. The food is packed with flavor and the..."

Sancha Noranho

"China Doll was everything I thought it would be & more — beautiful food, incredible service & the ambiance of the restaurant was fabulous. The..."

Kate Hunter

"Being our first visit, we loved the idea of ordering the banquet which was several small plates. It was a great way to sample lots of things on the..."

Top Foodie

"I had dinner here a few times .I had a wonderful moment every time.The food was absolutely fresh and wonderful. All staff were nice and helpful ...."

Peter

"This fairly high end restaurant offers a Chinese themed menu with a westernised twist to it. It has a great location along the wharf and is..."

Aimee.

"I’m biased but this is my favourite restaurant in Australia and Solange is simply the best front of house in the entire World!Ambience 5⭐️..."

Closey Le Connoisseur

"High reputation is deserved. Fine dining modern Chinese with good service and great environment. Our first time and a banquet chosen that is actually..."

Adrian Jameson

"China doll - what a wonderful experience. We went on a nice spring day had a lovely seat outside. Service was wonderful they gave us lots of tips on..."

Amy Vs Food

"Fabulous is the best way to describe my experience at China Doll.My bride of 1 hour and I and 7 members of our family went to lunch here on..."

Warren Wazz Cartledge

"Friendly staff and impeccable service! Food is exceptional and never a bad dish. Occasionally, they throw in dessert which is a bonus! Never an..."

#TheSydneyFoodSocial

"We went to China doll on a Sunday night for a pre-working week date night. This restaurant was buzzing yet we found a decent seat for two. Service..."

Kalumi

"We had a large celebration here with 17 people and could not have been happier. The service was exceptional led by Hazel who was friendly and..."

Patrick Jackson

"The food was delicious. Good service, attentive and knowledgeable wait staff he suggested to us instead of getting another whole mains to get half so..."

Elvye

"Never a disappointment. The restaurant runs like smooth clockwork. The experience from when we were ushered to table to paying the bill was seamless..."

Esther G

"First visit to China Doll after a long time of wanting to try this place out. Initially, I tried to get a booking for two last year in April, but was..."

Kristina

"The Spot: lovely wharf, lovely atmosphere. It did get a bit dim and rrromantic (roll the 'r') as the sun set; almost TOO dark for a group of friends..."

The Cheesy Charlatan

"Wow! Don’t even know where to start. The food was absolutely amazing, service was fantastic, and the location of the restaurant is beautiful. We..."

Foodismyfave

"Good service, pretty damn good dishes, good scenery. Highly recommend it for a special event. The price is not too expensive. The location is easy to..."

Swei Tang

"Great location and service, I can see why this place is always full.Firstly food is great, perhaps 4.5++ for Western Taste..."

Howard Phung

"We definitely ordered way too much – and despite my expectations, the servings were ginormous and so the prices (mains are about $35-40 each though..."

I'm Hangry

"Contrary to what the name of the restaurant suggests, the food at China Doll is not just a reflection of the traditional flavours and cooking..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Really enjoyed my experience here! Got the tea smoked duck, cured hiramasa kingfish for entre, and cocktails of course! 🍸🍸Tea smoked..."

Chewynoms

"Came here with my boyfriend for my birthday and I haven't stopped talking about it with all my friends yet! You can't fault anything here. James was..."

Vivian Vo

"This place is king. If anyone comes to Sydney, you should bring them to Chinadoll. The sashimi, fried rice, wontons and the crab (off the menu) are..."

Ari Nikolopoulos

"I did enjoy dinner at China Doll. Food is really yummy. I would highly recommend the scallop & prawn dumpling. With the dessert, I don't think it..."

Flora Secreat

"The food doesn't disappoint. A couple of business lunches here and the place is always buzzing. Don't go past dumplings and fried chicken for entree..."

Shoegirl

"What a beautiful location for lunch or dinner, we had order the $72 per person banquet which featured 8 dishes, steamed jasmine rice and a dessert..."

Famishedduo

"We ordered the duck pancakes, peanut and pork san choy bau and sashimi as starters, then the lamb, Penang curry and pork belly as our mains. All the..."

Lucy Lin

"Stunning View Stunning service And Stunning Food. The staff were fabulous. The scallops were perfect and the Chilli squid was the best I've had. Wine..."

The Lunch Queens

"Went on a Monday evening for a pax of four and decided to go for the banquet menu for $85 - the food was an interesting fusion of asian and western..."

Li-Chi Pan

"2 out of 3 servers need to learn what hospitality means. Foods were great, but unfortunately one of the dishes wasn't that great as the mint seems..."

Say Michael Wibowo

"We were excited to try a lot of the menu and even happier after finding out the kitchen were happy to serve half portions!! The service is attentive..."

John Hennessey

"We had the Banquet Set lunch....very good value...the waitress was exceptional and was very attentive!Excellent food...great service...great..."

Michael N Tsangaris

"China doll has a long list of the amazing cocktails. Thd dumpling there was a bomb. Really loved the place. And yes... Loved crispy pork belly. Nice..."

Queenirynne

"Gem of a restaurant. Phenomenal Modern Asian with beautiful harbourside views. Amazing food as always. The Dumplings and Barbeque Pork were 5 star...."

Models Who Brunch

"Beautiful China Doll. Amazing food as per usual. Our waitress was amazing. Great service. Deserts were fabulous. Warm atmosphere and a memorable..."

Hungry Couples

"Went on a Thursday night to a busy dinner service. Always a little sceptical paying for overpriced Asian food, but it definitely exceeded..."

Babbibelle

"Meeting head chef of China Doll Frank Shek was a completely unplanned surprise. To have him personally make canapés for us was even more surreal...."

The RnB Diary

"Alex: I’m always a little dubious when it comes to phone apps taking over real life situations. Call me old-fashioned (or just not very tech savvy)..."

Forfoodssake

"Last Friday night was spent at china doll celebrating my hubby's bday with 8Friends. The evening was exquisite as was the food ($70 banquet) and..."

Thomia

"One of my absolutely most favourite restaurants in Sydney. Awesome menu, phenomenal location. Service is excellent; attentive yet unobtrusive. The..."

Skipper

"I'm always a bit sceptical of the eateries along the "poser's parade" of Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, and in a city with such a diversity of great..."

Onara

"Went here 7 months ago and was impressed by how fast the service was, especially considering it was a Friday and they were very busy. We went for the..."

Dominic Taylor

"Worst service of all the great chef hat restaurants in Sydney. Also don't like their hype. Call and it's booked out call with a reference and..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Went here in a group of 4. They were really busy for a Tuesday night, the setting is good and decided quickly on the $72pp Banquet – had to try..."

HungryBunni

"We think China Doll is solid, tasty and great value. Not a combination often used for Sydney restaurants, especially in such a privileged spot...."

Warren

"Great reliable restaurant. Fabulous setting , awesome staff and excellent food. Highly recommend China Doll particularly if your a tourist as..."

Hungry

"Me: “What cuisine do you think they do?”Face palm. If you’re looking for an Indian curry you might be disappointed by China Doll, but..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"Ahhh beautiful China Doll! Every time I dine here it is delicious. Peking Duk Pancakes are always a must for me! The staff are great and one night..."

Anna

"I don't think I'll ever give 5/5 but this is about as close as you get! Everything was fantastic, the service, the setting, the wine, the food, the..."

Samuel Williams

"Sharing is caring and @chinadollsydney it's the only way to dine🍴 Order an assortment of excellent dishes with your friends, pick a cocktail and..."

My Bondi Summer

"Amazing food! This was the third time I'd been to China Doll with my partner and the food was amazing as per usual! The special of the lobster..."

Amelia Kay

"I recently dined on the $72 group banquet menu and was sufficiently impressed. There was a lot of variety in the dishes, the portions were just..."

Laura B

"Such an amazing night, included in our $175pp NYE package was a drink on arrival. Most amazing bellini i have ever had. Our waitress was amazing...."

Postcards From Peta

"I ordered the $72/pp banquet and really enjoyed the two chicken dishes. Probably the best prepared chicken I've had in my life. It's a bit strange to..."

TraceyCharlotte

"Had lunch with friends here New Year's eve 2015. Outstanding restaurant. Attention from the hostess who oversaw our area belied the busyness of the..."

Mark Carolan

"Chose to come here for my birthday with my family, so boy did I give myself a good present :)The food here is so amazing, it is..."

Thehappymedium

"I can't justifiably fault anything about our experience at China Doll. We opted for the banquet for 2 because we wanted to try a few different items..."

Vinita Raj

"If you are ever stuck for ideas about where to take a visitor/date/girls lunch/business lunch, then you cannot go past the original China Doll at..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Such an amazing night, included in our $175pp NYE package was a drink on arrival. Most amazing bellini i have ever had. Our waitress was amazing...."

Postcards From Peta

"Best Chinese I've had anywhere. .. tasty and healthy-ish. Great thing is they offer half servings so you can try mulitple dishes. The prawn dumpling..."

Sim Choroomi

"Came here with my boyfriend for his birthday dinner. Really amazing food, cocktails were fantastic and service was great!!! The shu mai and penang..."

Simran Grewal

"Simply stunning food. Service is really good and cocktails are amazing. Had Pambula Rock oysters, steamed scallops, prawn and bug meat dumplings,..."

Thefoodbotherer

"Apparently booking here is a nightmare... Great location though. Had a table for 18, pretty attentive service. Good quality food. Scallops were..."

Danielle Wilson

"Had lunch here with my husband on a hot sunny day. The sun was a killer! I suggest making a reservation if you don't want to eat outside & sweat at..."

Karli

"Every year when I visit Sydney, we always make a point to get dumplings at some point, as one of our local friends loves dumplings. He happens to be..."

Julie Parent

"Had the set menu for 2 which included absolutely fantastic steamed scallops with subtle yet classy dressing. The next course was corn fritters which..."

Andrew Lomas

"China Doll is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a fancy date night. The décor is classy with beautiful ambient lighting and oriental artwork...."

DroolWorthyWorld

"Incredible food. I loved their scallops, pork belly and passionfruit sago. Service was stupidly slow though. Would have given a higher score if that..."

Ben Law

"Consistently amazing well priced food. Have been here many times and will keep coming back. Love the kingfish with apple and chilli. Excellent..."

Mel

"I can't fault this restaurant.. Amazing food and service. We had the lunch degustation menu. I have trouble picking a favorite dish as they were all..."

Bernie

"Amazing!! One of the best restaurants I've ever been, hands down. Beautiful view, wonderful service, lovely atmosphere and remarkable food. The blue..."

Fat Pug

"C H I N A ☆ D O L LHands down the best Chinese food in town! Im not usually a fan of Chinese food but China Doll is something special. Every..."

Foodies Guide To Sydney

"You cannot go here and not order a cocktail - they are amazing and very renowned for it. I had the Beijing Bellini which was delicious and fruity...."

Phfat

"Perfect location and food is great (which should be expected looking at the price of the meal). The location is amazing and the staff are very..."

Melissa

"Best damn pork belly I've tasted! There's a reason it's a staple on their menu. Great service, beautiful atmosphere and fantastic food. Must do in..."

Kelly Smyth

"With stunning views China Doll is one hell of a restaurant. Book in advance and request a table outside. Quality food is an understatement, highly..."

WestyAA

"I had the best birthday ever in China Doll with my fiancee! He booked a week before and asked if they could give us the best spot outside since it's..."

Gabby Webb

"I had my birthday dinner here, and no complaints at all. The food and service was amazing, buy the time dessert came around everyone was completely..."

Ksusha Kachtelian

"Great location, exceptional service, attentive staff, elaborate wine list and a very good value for money. I have brought a few clients and friends..."

Akash Chandrakar

"The food is great, traditional Chinese Asian, for a table of three we had the vegetarian San chow bow, the caramelised pork belly which was..."

Jennifer Seah

"Went with a group of friends for a farewell, we all had the banquet- food was beautiful plenty for everyone and lots of variety. Nice cocktails as..."

Sarah Manduku

"The charm of dining on Finger Wharf in Sydneyâ€™s Woolloomooloo lies no less in the natural beauty than in its historic quaintness. And how many..."

See.Taste.Do

"Glaze your appetite as you sip on a glass of rhubarb bellini or a beer/wine with a gorgeous view. Caramelize with the juicy crispy and flavoursome..."

Ningjaeats

"Glaze your appetite as you sip on a glass of rhubarb bellini or a beer/wine with a gorgeous view. Caramelize with the juicy crispy and flavoursome..."

Ningjaeats

"#kningjaeats her favourite Modern Asian cuisine. Been here twice and both times they have not disappointed. Its delicious and juicy flavours are..."

Ningjaeats

"A very memorable night. Ambience: 8/10 - it was a little bit noisy, but that's to be expected in a popular restaurant. The furnishings are beautiful..."

Bai_yune

"China Doll experience wouldn't have been complete without trying their desserts.The Dessert platter had a selection of sorbets (lime, espresso and..."

NEEL KUBA

"Perched along the Cowper Wharf, facing the twinkling skyline of Sydney is China Doll with its open embrace yet reserved façade. Inside, the music is..."

Jambon Cochon

"Another hatted Chinese restaurant? It can’t be…jokes, why not? China Doll isn’t exclusively Chinese though – elements of south-eastern Asian..."

I'm Still Hungry

"The pork belly is actually one of the best I’ve ever had in my life and I’m finding it hard to describe – just look at the photo! It’s cooked..."

Charn Tangson

"One of the specials of the day was grilled pork belly which was also served with pancakes. But for the life of me I can’t remember the name of the..."

Riley

"Christmas always signals for an exciting period of the year...there's bubbly, good food, laughter and at the end of it, there's usually a holiday..."

JENisHUNGRY

"The food was..."

Please Sir Can I Have Some More

"China Doll is an Asian restaurant along the Finger Wharf, but it is still relatively ignored despite chef Frank Shek's appearance in the inaugural..."

Forking Around Sydney

"I was eager to try China Doll after recommendations from friends about the food and more importantly I heard the cocktails are amazing. The..."

Oh-ayana

"...dinner at China Doll, one of the restaurants lining the west side of the wharf, with a prime view of the city. After dinner, which was excellent..."

LottieP

"We love China Doll because it has amazing cocktails and never ceases to impress in terms of food. Cocktail selection here is always fun, the menu..."

Gianna - TheEmptyFridge

"Curiosity drew me to this undeniably popular Finger Wharf entry, but I wasn't sure quite what to expect! Attracting mostly conservative and wealthy..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"I finally made it to China Doll after about 5 years of reading good reviews about this place. I'm not a huge fan of the 'loo, as I'll call it. It's..."

Madam Wu

"We place our palates into the hands of the very capable chefs and start with the cold sashimi dish first. The red colour of the dish worries me at..."

Penguin Says Feed Me

"Just loved China Doll. My husband and I dined at China Doll for a special birthday lunch. The location and outlook is fabulous. The food was..."

Deborah

"Nearly Perfect Evening. Whilst our fabulous waitress Linda was a little overstretched, she knew her food, the wine and nothing was an effort despite..."

Justin Brooks

"Amazing food and great service!. Went for a long lunch with 12 friends. 2 poeple didnt show up - and this wasnt a problem. Great service the whole..."

KMann

"Amazing Food!. Came here exclusively for the food and was not disappointed, absolutely to die for.The slow cooked ribs were the most tender Ive..."

Cameron

"Divine. We loved our time here, the service is brilliant, and the food is delicious, every dish was divine, the menu is great, such a lovely..."

John

"Wonderful Customer Service. I tried China Doll for the first time over the weekend, due to multiple rave reviews from friends. It was as great as..."

Amber

"Beautiful Food, beautiful service. Had dinner at China Doll recently for a friends birthday and it was a beautiful evening all around. The wharf was..."

Gabriellacsingh

"Birthday Celebration.. Came here for a surprise birthday lunch and was pleasantly surprised with how delicious the food was. Great service and..."

Lichipan

"Great location, views, service and..."

CC

"Delicious!!. Selected 5 main courses between 4 of us. Extremely satisfied; the calamari, prawns, pork belly, duck, and beef we're all excellent. The..."

Jules1

"Great food. Your pork belly is amazing, I have family from an asian background but not even my mother's cooking matches the delicious food that I..."

Ethan

"Poor service but the food was to die for. Title pretty much sums it up.The restaurant was buzzing, outside was packed and the inside main area..."

Chantz

"Never ceases to amaze- the food is always so delicious. The pork belly is out of this world- I have dreams about..."

ChiChi

"Fantastic service. The 2 person banquet was great value and the penang curry was..."

Maddie

"We had the banquet last night. It was amazing and the San cho now was awesome.?great place would defiantly go..."

Ray Charles

"Beautiful food ! Amazing atmosphere, would eat here..."

Tredicus

"Refreshing take on Chinese food. Worth a..."

Taryn Buchan

"Nice enough. Been to this restaurant for a birthday. We had a set menu. Although the food was nicely presented and did taste great. The service was..."

Foodie

"Over rated Went last night.... Over rated Went last night for dinner. Very limited menu so we went with a 2 person banquet. First 3 courses in..."

Glenn Sullivan

"I ate the banquet and it was definately the best choice as you get to sample the restaurants best dishes. Each dish was spectacular and I thoroughly..."

Foodie1501

"GREAT IN EVERYTHING. SERVICE: Staff was very attentive, helpful and personable. 10 out of 10.FOOD: Peking Duck pancakes, Tea smoked duck..."

Miss E

"It's more than the food. Six of us went to China Doll for lunch on 22 March. Fabulous location, we sat outside in beautiful weather. Great service,..."

Zoesmum

"Went for my dad's birthday lunch. Great food, in particular the signature crispy pork belly was everything that I had anticipate, beautiful tangy..."

Sugardd

"Fantastic and friendly service. Nice view of the water. Excellent spin on classic Asian dishes - the food was fresh, flavoursome and came out very..."

Paulina

"Great ambience, friendly and helpful waiters. Balanced flavours in the food. Well worth the money. Definitely..."

Phillip Lederer

"Amazing food and service. While being ridiculously expensive it certainly lived up to its name, with mouth watering food and exceptional service! A..."

Brooke Fraser

"Gorgeous staff, delicious food, fabulous cocktails, great..."

Lucas

"Lovely night out. China Doll was recommended and it was a great choice. The staff were friendly and efficient. Remembered everything, didn't have to..."

Gladding

"Stunning restaurant with fabulous city views. Amazing food, great service and a wonderful night. China Doll is a..."

BellaItalia

"Still a gem. Wonderful location on the woolloomooloo strip, fresh light Chinese food packed with flavour and complemented by great service. not the..."

Jono C

"Stunning views and delicious food. One of our best restaurants in Sydney. The food is our of this world. We always have lunch and I loved the fact..."

Missvbrown

"Great cocktails, atmosphere and service. Gorgeous entrees. Mains - sometimes less is more; very intense flavoured and overly salty pork belly and..."

Marcus Kornmehl

"Absolutely amazing. Wednesday September 4 DinnerLove the serviceLove the authentic & contemporary flavoursLove the delicious..."

Lolly Lettuce

"Absolutely outstanding. Excellent, exclusive finest Asian cuisine. First-rate,..."

Sam Lawrence

"What a magic night! The service was very efficient and friendly without being too obtrusive. We had the banquet which was excellent value. Every dish..."

Dazza1966

"Modern Asian. You'll find a range of establishments that cater to couples and the yuppy types on this wharf. The flavours are great but arguably more..."

RickyC

"Amazing Food. Probably one of my favorite restaurants in Sydney. Every dish is fresh and well flavored, the service is impeccable and the drinks are..."

Atetoo Much

"Loved it! We're in Sydney from Melbourne & totally could have been in Melbourne for our dinner - it was amazing from the service to the dishes! The..."

Tracey Rubin

"Great service and amazing food. Booked a table with my boyfriend on the weekend and loved every dish we ordered. The pork and prawn fried rice and..."

Rach.dion

"Lovely outdoor heated seating. Duck pancakes were fantastic & great service. Definitely worth checking..."

Cookie84

"Love this place great location great food and most of the time great..."

LoveToEat

"Amazing location, great food and great service. Good for big..."

Sarah

"What do you say when Asian food blows your socks off ?? Wow this place is good !!! Very very good !! And let me tell you I love Asian good so it's..."

Mark Goldberg

"We liked the food but it was way over priced. Nice flavours but the duck was chewy for $45. The octopus was also over cooked and semi cold by the..."

KM

"Celebrated my 10th Anniversary here with my wife on a few recommendations. Where do I start and where do I finish ???, this place is just amazing, I..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Gorgeous. Great location, lovely service. Beef curry was..."

Abhi Raviraj

"Not cheap but one of the best quality meals we have had , great service, great location. Would..."

David S

"A couple or prospective couple stepping out for a romantic meal at an establishment that specialises in shared dishes often face the quandary of..."

Simmons

"Just precious. From the minute you step off the wharf at Woolloomooloo into China Doll you can feel the magic. And the magic is head chef Frank..."

The Hungry Scorpio

"One word-..."

Dublin Pants

"Simply amazing.I generally hate Chinese food but this restaurant is one of the best I have ever been to.Great service, amazing food.A..."

Jake S

"Absolutely magnificent! My partner and I are from Melbourne and had lunch at marvellous china doll! The place was packed but we where able to find a..."

I Love Eating A Lot

"China Soul. Good Asian food.....in fact "fine-dining" Asian food (if there is a thing). The surrounding decor was fresh and beautiful. Not daggy and..."

2hawkeyes

"Outstanding! Fantastic food with a balance of flavor rarely found. Quality wine list, great setting and probably the best service we have ever..."

Karen Bumpstead

"Had a really nice night at China Doll. The food, the setting and beautiful weather really made it good! The service was good, maybe a bit over the..."

Foodlover12

"Best on the wharf. Had such an enjoyable meal this week at China Doll. Sun was shining, food was sensational, drinks were cold, service was..."

CS206

"I love china doll. it is my fav on the wharf. china doll is rockin..."

Cheyenne OConnell

"Try the pork belly...."

Glenn Petrakis

"Excellent Food. My first visit to China Doll was earlier this week, nice to see it so busy early on a Monday night - testament to how good it must..."

VAprincess

"Delicious!. China Doll serves modern Asian cuisine, that is there are elements of Japanese, Korean, Thai and Chinese cooking with a slant towards..."

Madam Wu

"LOVE China Doll!. Addicted to China Doll! The banquets are amazing value but last time we hit up the a la carte menu and did some serious damage...."

Julia

"Ambience and service made it. Sitting in the sun on a Sunday at china doll has to be one of the best dining experiences in Sydney. I left the..."

Arthur Jaysworth

""Take up your China Doll, Take up your China Doll...." but unlike the Grateful Dead lyrics, it's not at all fractured. It's very together!! This is..."

GregFresser

"A trendy Chinese restaurant with a contemporary twist & a spectacular setting. Food was delicious, portion sizes generous and staff friendly. What a..."

Kate

"Best taste in australia. I visit sydney once a month and first port of call is China Doll. short walk from Blue Hotel and magic position overlooking..."

Buster Brown

"Just superb, full of flavour food; friendly, professional service and a fabulous location. The first time I ate here was a hot summer's evening with..."

Angelo_W73

"Briiant food combined with killer location and excellent friendly service. China Doll sets a new standard in..."

Ross

"One of my favourites. This place never disappoints, I have been on a number of ocassions and the food is always good, atmosphere is great..."

NT101

"Absolutely divine food - excellent..."

Madhavi Nair

"The most beautiful food in Sydney. My favourite restaurant. The duck pancakes, crispy pork belly, wagu curry are favourite. The staff always look..."

John

"This place is my favorite place to stop by when I am in Sydney! Even though busy days, holidays, quiet days they always provide me the best food :) I..."

M O

"Fantastic restaurant to visit with family and friends. In my view the more the better, as you can get the banquet menu which serves all the menu..."

Simon H

"Delicious food and outstanding service. My favourite is wok fried Alaskan king crab with black pepper and lime sauce. It is a 10/10 dish. The dessert..."

Gwen K

"I enjoyed the experience. We had the full set 3 course dinner menu and the food was good/great. It was cold and we were sitting outside, but the..."

FPV

"We went there with my friends and family. The food was very yummy and on point. Moreover the friendly staff made the dine in experience awesome...."

Anita Baidhya

"China Doll food and service is 5 star. Staff are friendly and attentive. The menu is varied and delicious and the wine list is extensive. Highly..."

Mark Powell

"I have lost count how many times I’ve been to this venue. You can’t go wrong - I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad experience. What a stunning..."

Bazz K

"An amazing restaurant, took Mum for Mother’s Day. She loved it. I knew I made the right choice booking here since it was busier than other places...."

Rebecca Nguyen

Tetsuya's

89/100 (2134 ratings)

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Fish

Sashimi

Salad

Crab

Duck

Oyster

Tuna

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Confit

Quail

Lamb

Beef

Sit down

Fusion

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Accepts Visa

Private Dining

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Seating

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Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

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Fine Dining

"Our experience was nothing more than magical from the time we arrived at the gates, arriving 30 minutes early, to when valet staff opened the gates..."

Ciara May

"The food was great, the people lovely and the atmosphere wonderful. I highly recommend the trout and the duck but the banquet is all the best of..."

Roxanne Stokes-Byrne

"Amazing venue and food . The staff are attentive and knowledgeable and not overbearing. A fantastic experience for anyone and definitely worth the..."

Jimmy Gowlett

"Exceptional food and fantastic staff. We celebrated my partners birthday and were looked after beyond expectation. As soon as they knew it was his..."

Emma Thomas

"I took my son to Tetsuya’s for his 21st birthday & wow what a wonderful & memorable experience it was. The food was divine & the service..."

Melinda Hoy

"One of the best restaurants i've ever tried .. amazing combination of food and wine And beautiful service .. we're coming back..."

Francisca Villegas

"Food and atmosphere is outstanding. They even gave us a free birthday 🍰 as we were there for a birthday celebration. Everything was delicate and..."

Minh A Lam

"First time going to Tetsuya! One of the best experience! Gladly to go again next time! The food is..."

Alex Biggie Luangmany

"Sensational and a reputation well deserved, there’s a reason why the wait list of 3-5 months long, and that’s due to a master class in gastronomy..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"To the meal point suddenly think of this shop, when eating a little bit tired, but later aftertaste, ha ha, I recommend you come..."

黄思

"Staff were very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable of each dish and wine. Very clean and lovely plating of each dish. The atmosphere was nice. ..."

Foodie Life

"Nice place. Very nice and welcoming staff. Great fresh food. Presented beautifully. View of a traditional garden outside the window was nice. The..."

The Hungry Hippo

"Each dish in the course is quite delicious, especially the ocean trout and duck breast. The taste of ingredients is fresh and rich, however, I..."

Sunny

"Went here for Valentine’s Day/birthday dinner and I can honestly say that this is by far one of the best restaurants I’ve been to. Although it..."

She Ba

"The photos and reviews of this restaurant have caught my interest and attention, so I booked a seat for myself for dinner.I have ordered a..."

Leila Nocturne🦊

"I've been wanting to come try this place for a while, so have been saving up this place for a special occasion with a special person. So for my 25th..."

Elisa Li

".Food was so exquisite, tasty and so fresh. Service was exceptional and attentive. The ambience is very unique, hidden away from the..."

Zoe Bui

"Came for a birthday celebration. Great food as always. The degustation is excellent value considering the quality of the food and service. The..."

AJ Marston

"Lovely fine dining experience. I wish I had known about private rooms to book for a more intimate experience. The bread selection was amazing - go..."

Kelly

"I first dined at Tetsuya’s about 16 years ago, this was my fifth trip. It was pretty dreadful. Each previous experience was outstanding on every..."

Bani Mehta

"The famous and multi awarded chef Tetsuya Wakuda holds two Michelin Stars in Singapore 🇸🇬; here in Sydney, his restaurant belongs to the ..."

Dona S

"Amazing food and service. Have been wanting to come here for a long time and whilst it seems to have lost some of its popularity, the food was still..."

Soft Cheese Hard Core

"Absolutely superb food and service. Very quiet and beautiful scenery. Every dish was a hit especially the oysters and scampi. Probably the best fine..."

D36R4

"Tetsuya’s is an institution and every international or interstate visitor I know has been there. It’s reputation and the reputation of Tetsuya..."

Marianna Tuccia

"I came to Tetsuya’s to finally cross it off my food bucket list and I came away a little underwhelmed. On arrival I was seated right next to the..."

Nicolepamute

"An institution and one of the priciest eats in Sydney, Tetsuya's is on many people's list of special occasion/bucket list. Prestige location with a..."

Manz

"Tetsuya's serves a Degustation menu of Eight courses. The menu is unique and is based on the Japanese philosophy of using natural seasonal flavours..."

Robin

"Such an iconic venue, I hope this place stays here forever. The venue itself is peaceful in such a chaotic area of the CBD. The confit ocean trout..."

Hungry Diner

"Great location in the middle of CBD. Easy access via public transport. Good is divine, small bite size tastes but plenty of individual servings. The..."

Abhishek Chaubey

"The food was amazing 5*. My favourites were the oysters (ordered separately), duck and wagyu beef. We had the local matching wines, but they were a..."

Fatty Natty

"Celebrated my birthday in her last year. I am still thinking about the Ocean Trout which was fresh and just melted in your mouth and I like the..."

Teri Lin

"Tetsuya’s Restaurant is simply amazing. It has a reputation for being the best restaurant in Sydney and deserved so. There is only one option: a..."

Anil Thomas

"I celebrated a birthday here and the food was impeccable. The truffle butter was so good and paired perfectly with the bread (I would come back just..."

Susan

"Food - 4Ambience - 5Service - 5Value for Money - 4Really good dining experience, love the different type of bread. The..."

C

"My dining experience with Tetsuya’s was amazing !! From the setting, service & quality. I loved everything bit of it. it was a short walk from..."

Dee

"This place is famous for its Japanese cuisines but it is also famous for its chinese items and mocktails.we had some different type of snacks and..."

Yashpal Sharma

"Came here with my hubs for celebrating our first wedding anniversary and it turned out to be a perfect choice. Both of us just simply love the dining..."

Novia Heroanto

"Not the best one we have had in Sydney. But the service from the gentlemen staff makes it different from the others! Thanks for making it a memorable..."

Sydney

"Absolutely amazing dining experience. The food was sensational in a lovely quaint setting in Sydney’s CBD. Staff were attentive and lovely...."

Mykim

"Have finally gotten around to trying the one and only Tetsuya's. We asked for the vegan menu and it truly felt like the chefs had put a lot of..."

Anna

"I finally got to eat at Tetsuyas after a near miss 9 years ago, and it didn't disappoint. The surroundings are relaxed with a background Japanese..."

Gus

"A group of friends and I decided to splurge on a lunch here. It was such a great foodie experience and it didn't dissapoint. The signature confit..."

LittleM

"Took my boyfriend here for his birthday. The place has a nice ambiance, hidden away from the streets. The service was very attentive - definitely..."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"Best meal I ever had. Great service, excellent atmosphere! The oysters were to die for, the signature fish was amazing. The price is pretty high but..."

Jo

"Came in for my birthday with girlfriend. Fresh seafood, with every bite makes me want to have more of what they had served us. Even though the dishes..."

Joseph Tran

"Spend our night with family dine in one of OZ best fine dining restaurant. Foods were cooked perfectly and presented very well. Although I..."

Deb

"Great experience with matching wines with ten course meal great service and great food the ambiance was so unique and in Sydney CBD felt very..."

Kevin Reid

"Finally headed to Tetsuya for their degustation. I loved it but hubby thought it was so so (disclaimer - he's not really into fine dining). My..."

The Engineer Eats

"Tetsuya Wakuda refurbished a heritage-listed site, with influences of traditional Japanese-inspired style, to create a serene dining enclave in the..."

Wine Dine And Play

"Celebrated my 21st here and would highly recommend. The food lives up the the hype and the experience is worth every cent. The staff are wonderful...."

Bella Pytka

"Had a 10 course degustation menu here. Scallop like Oysters appetizer was memorable as it was creative and original. Had a very nice salmon with..."

Ferry Gondo

"With an 8 course degustation menu, you have to go here with a good companion and a fair amount of time.The restaurant is in a purpose built..."

Ananya Singhal

"Service was exceptional, there's an international wine choice or Australian wine choice to accompany the degustation, I opted for the Australian and..."

Natalie Dëë

"Was here a few weeks ago with my wife and oldest son.I thought the service was immaculate and attentive. Worthy of their reputation of..."

Cuban-Pete

"Finally trying Tetsuya, been wanting to try this restaurant for ages. Location is very convenient, few minutes from townhall but due to strong wind..."

Jeffrey Adam

"Hiding in the middle of all these concrete blocks, Tetsuya's is just one of Sydney's hidden but well-known gem. Very private dining environment, love..."

Mocca

"Fresh and quality produceHands down one of the best degustation menus out there.Absolutely worth the wait..."

SJay

"Having traveled to the ends of the earth – ok, that is a little unfair on Australia, New Zealand is a little further away from London – it seemed..."

Quiet Eating

"If there's Dinner with Heston Blumenthal in Melbourne, there's Tetsuya's in Sydney. Both Food and Service are on point. The Degustation menu is..."

Harmony

"Tetsuya's is one of the those OG fine dining and even though it's lost a hat it still is very much a top recommend in my books.Have been..."

Awesome Sydney Ramen Girl

"Situated on a quiet street is the famous restaurant Tetsuya which i have been dying to try. The service was great and welcoming with all staff being..."

Jennifer. H

"Look, it's good but is it worth the price ? No.Bitesized morsels are okay and some were Grey (some were so so) but ambience and the time it..."

Carla

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_ausWe came here for my Dad's 50th birthday and were blown away by the food, the service and the ambience..."

Love At First Bite

"I read through the reviews for tetsuya's before my visit and I have to say most of them are true! In combination, atmosphere, foods,..."

Theviettraveller

"I dined at Tetsuya last night for our wedding anniversary I had been looking forward to enjoying the same experiences I had found at the Waterside at..."

Paul Rowan

"Tetsuya's - What an experience! We called a few weeks ago and were advised that they were fully booked, to no surprise, but when they..."

The Doctor Dines

"I went to this diner to celebrate my bf's bday. The main course taste very nice like match the standard but the desserts are pretty average... feel..."

Sienna

"AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! From the greeting at valet, to welcoming us to our seats, to the fantastic food and of course the absolutely flawless service..."

Pop

"This was one of the best, if not the best, meal of my life.From start to finish it was a perfectly imagined, perfectly executed dinner that..."

Liam Tay Kearney

"Underwhelming on both occasions. My impression is that Tetsuya's was at the head of the pack when it opened nearly 20 years ago. But now the others..."

Onara

"Tetsuyas is a lovely restaurant hidden away in the CBD. So many courses of divine Japanese food. Lots of seafood. You have the choice of ordering..."

Little Miss Hungry

"Lives up to expectations! A truly magnificant experience, from the moment you walk through the double doors to the exquisite food & wine. Ask for a..."

Coogee7

"Strongly recommend this restaurant. All 10 courses were delicious! I personally love their seafood dishes more than the meat ones. Seafood dishes..."

AliceMM

"World-class and well awarded Tetsuya’s is a benchmark of the Australia fine dining culture. Once reaching number 4 on Restaurant magazine’s list..."

Aussie Meets World

"Astounding!!! We went for our anniversary and the ambience was serene!!! Staff that were human made us feel welcome and special, and the menu..."

Bruce

"My first and most memorable degustation! Flavours were unique, and each dish is still ingrained in my memory. Service was professional without being..."

Lips

"Been there few times now and it's always on point each and every time. It's definitely costly but worth every cent when I think about the quality of..."

Innky

"Tetsuya's is perhaps one of the best fine dining restaurants in Australia. We managed to score a lunch reservation on a Saturday at the last minute,..."

The Chubby Food Critics

"Way back in June, we made a brief stint trip to good ol’ Sydney for a breather and a gastronomic adventure, expanding our waistlines and moving our..."

D

"My partner took me here for a surprise birthday dinner and it was amazing. We were so full by the end of the 10 courses. Service was excellent and..."

Jhille43

"I have been going to Tets since his old days at Rozelle and his food has always been astounding.He has tried various additions to the garnishing of..."

Kevin Kelleher

"Probably the greatest fine dining experience you can find in Sydney. They offer a set menu and indulge you with 10-course in 2-3 hours. The food is..."

Allen He

"My friend and I walked out so full after a spectacular lunch degustation. The truffle butter and warm bread was amazing and I had wanted to eat all..."

Traceynn

"Tetsuya has impeccable service and the food is of great quality. The confit of ocean trout was a huge hit for my boyfriend and I. Despite not being a..."

Nury Kim

"Everything was great, food was amazing, Very portioned out well and great service! The signature dish was sooo goodddd, all the seafood was cut..."

Julie Mei

"my dining experiences at high class restaurants are always fun because i always end up liking the weirdest things. what i really loved from the..."

Jmanchatty

"Best Service I had in Sydney, nice food, just the decor is a bit old style. Personalised menu is great! will come back again for..."

Eatloveplay

"From start to finish Tetsuya's was an exceptional experience. The menu had a definite rhythm of flavour which crescendoed at the final savory dish..."

Eatventures

"Known for its signature Japanese-French contemporary style, Tetsuya's has been one of my family's favourite fine dining restaurants since it opened..."

Intendingtoburn

"Very nice delicate food...well balanced and mix of some very good combination of favors...course portion is just right. Atmosphere is simple, clean,..."

Xun Xiao

"The degustation is a great experience. It's like dining in a museum with beautiful art pieces that you can eat. All the courses are of such high..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"The dish that I’ve seen on TV so many times is finally in front of my eyes! Just like the previous octopus, the trout was so easy to cut into. The..."

Next Stop: Food

"3.5 is probably due to the difference between actual experience and my high expectation. 9 courses in total. Optional choice-- Pacific oyster was..."

Ting Xu

"We booked 4 months early for a special Saturday. No view but very nice atmosphere. Amazing food! Amazing staff! Only down sides are very expensive..."

Louise Zheng

"I highly recommend this restaurant, the environment very nice, service was awesome. 10 courses was crazy but finally I can finish all food. The..."

Flora Secreat

"When we first entered, the glowing staff greeted us and brought us to our table. The service is impeccable and I could not complain even if I wanted..."

Jevon

"Arrived at 7:15pm had the degustation with the extra oysters. Oysters were amazingly creamy. The chocolate cake was also really good. The truffle..."

Stephanie

"All the dishes served in the degustation menu were tasty enough, though the quantity is literally small. The overall service and environment were..."

Nuanyun Feng

"Consistently amazing - all dishes are to perfection. Was looking for wow factor to give it a near perfect Mark. Quite close but not..."

Howard Phung

"I went about a month ago for a conference dinner for 50+ people. Sat upstairs in the private dining area. I'd heard from several friends that the..."

Food Dude

"We have been devotees of Tetsuya's for over 17 years. It is and remains our go to dining experience for special occasions. His menu has evolved..."

Andrew Excell

"Amazing place, real experience. If you can afford, go here. The food is amazing more art that food. The service and wine list equally incredible. ..."

Shane Lucas

"My wife and I dropped into Tesuya's last night while in Sydney. It was a beautiful meal, nicely paired with the wine list selected by the sommelier...."

Aaron

"I went to Tetsuya's with my boyfriend for his graduation present, all the dishes were really nice especially the duck, which was my favourite...."

Rydercao

"The food, the experience, the service...everything was on point!Pricey however it is definitely a place to splurge on special occasions and..."

JCT

"Tetsuya is more than just a dinner. It is an experience. With the current trend of a more casual approach to dining out, with a "hipster" flair, and..."

ChocChip

"Having now experienced Tetsuya’s for myself though, I can understand why you could justify returning repeatedly. It’s a very different style of..."

Gourmanda.me

"Great food and great service. We were so full by the end of the night. Booked a month in advance and got a table by the window which was nice and..."

Elaine Tsang

"Summer menuTetsuya showcase the fresh seafood australia has to offer, its fusion with japanese & french flavours which brings out a new trend in..."

Asian Food Ninja

"I believe this is the best restaurant in Sydney. About $650 for two people including two glasses of wine in 2014. The signature dish was so..."

Christine

"This was one of the first high end degustation places I have been to. I took my girlfriend at the time to celebrate an anniversary and was blown away..."

FoodsterAu

"I've been to Tetsuya's many times... and it was my favourite restaurant in Sydney. Perfect elegant friendly but unobtrusive service, a gorgeous..."

Andy Quan

"Season your taste buds with the fresh and delicate Japanese flavours of Tetsuya’s degustation, one of Sydney’s finest and worthwhile fine dining..."

Ningjaeats

"Entering the grounds of Tetsuya, it’s like stepping into a haven from the hustle and bustle of Sydney city. The Japanese zen garden surroundings..."

MsBrulee

"5 star food and 5 star service. My husband and I went here to celebrate our birthdays! There was valet parking on arrival which was nice! We had 10..."

Mary-Anne Phan

"Splurge yourself!. I make sure I come here at least twice a year! I wish I can make their ocean trout at..."

Timgratton

"Tetsuya’s signature dish looked magnificent on the plate. What a perfect cut and that colour! (which has not been modified by me). The crust is..."

Foodpornjournal

"As soon as we entered Tetsuya’s we felt looked after, from the moment we pulled up at valet till the moment we were helped with our coats and..."

Postcards From Peta

"This is undeniably, the best chocolate cake i’ve had so far. The meal was definitely a memorable experience complete with attentive service, and..."

Eileen Cai

"Oh my.... the number of times I have walked past Tetsuya's trying to make up an occasion of sorts to dine there. I mean, how does one justify blowing..."

Yvonne Pei Vin

"My sister and I had the delight of spending a rainy afternoon at Tetsuya’s last Saturday. We chose to have the degustation menu, which consisted..."

Nutmeg Clouds

" In terms of presentation I believe Salad of the Sea wins. This was a very beautiful and refreshing salad with some extremely good sashimi. I loved..."

Memoirs Of A Foodie

"Critics can say whatever they want, but for first time visitors (and even return visitor like me), Tetsuya’s still presents the best dining..."

All About Food Blog

"I wonder what Tetsuya’s was like back in its three hatted days. Much different? Or has the hype machine ground down on it too?I enjoyed..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Oh Tetsya's. Sigh. You were amazing in every way possible. Your food was impeccable as was your service and this night will go down in history as..."

Cee Dee

"It’s all about the food and excellent service at Tetsuya’s. As it should be. At prices that make it one of the most expensive restaurants in..."

Travelletto

"Tetsuya Wakuda, the dude makes his own knives…need I say more? Tetsuya has been at the peak of gastronomy in the restaurant world ranking within..."

Kenneth Cheong

"Tetsuya’s is French ... With Japanese influence - Not what..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"With my birthday coming up, it made me reminisce about how spoilt I was last year when I was taken to Tetsuya’s. We had to book 5 months in advance..."

Tales Of A Confectionist

"A fanboy's wish come..."

Adrian Tay

"When you are paying $210 per person for the set menu I think you deserve..."

Richard Elliot

"Please give Mr Waduka back his missing hat, because there aren't many restaurants around that meet this standard of high quality food, presentation..."

Jenny L

"The third dish was my FAVOURITE of all! Yes that includes their world famous signature and the most photographed dish - Ocean Trout, sue me. Again..."

Just One More Spoon

"I saw this yesterday and decided that my posts on our recent Sydney trip are long overdue. Heading to Tetsuya’s was an amazing experience, which..."

Natalie Tierney

"Wrapping up after almost four hours, we walked out of there buzzing in a bliss induced by good food, good wine and good company. Now I have to..."

Sophie

"Our 13 course dinner was absolutely incredible, and I am at a complete loss as to where to start. Chilled Cucumber soup with sheep’s curd ice cream..."

No Expert

"The bottom line: steep in price, but a great dinner for a special occasion (that you're planning way in..."

Esther

"It's widely thought to be one of Australia's top restaurants and it certainly lived up to its..."

Yahnyinlondon

"Tetsuya's: one of Australia's top restaurants, and one that I have wanted to go to for a really long time. A combined 30th birthday for me and..."

Bri

" The second dish to arrive was the ‘Chawanmushi’ – a savoury egg custard. Silky smooth, the egg custard was warming and comforting. The avruga..."

A Food Story

"I felt extremely blessed and very eager to find out the taste of the highly honored "best restaurant" in..."

Dollymic

"There are no words which can do justice to the experience, the gastronomic adventure that is Tetsuya's. So instead I've posted below photos which I..."

Olivia Mackay

"Just a little over a month ago I celebrated my birthday...and I'm still getting used to the number 24. We celebrated my birthday (for yes a second..."

Oh-ayana

"Chilled corn soup with Basil Ice Cream. Absolutely Mind Blowing!! This was an add-on special they had on the day. Fresh Tasmanian Oysters with Ponzu..."

Msihua

"Tetsuya’s . One of the restaurants that has long been on my wish list ever since I first heard of it from a workmate whilst working and living in..."

D

"It is difficult to find a review of Tetsuya's that does not wax lyrically about its splendour. The recent release of the S.Pellegrino World's 50 Best..."

PiCi And BC

"I’ve been wanting to visit Tetsuya’s for the longest time and finally I was able to experience it for myself. Since they don’t open on Mondays..."

Ichigo Shortcake

"At $175 a head, Tetsuya's is perhaps seens as the gastronomic Mecca for Australian foodies. " One day I'll go", is the repeated mantra. "It's just so..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Enough said, this dish was just superb. I am not sure how the egg played a great role in this dish but it did along with the walnut oil which coated..."

WenY

"Tetsuya’s has been high on my to-eats list for years. I remember when Ms London left for her overseas sojourn, which has now become a permanent..."

Mademoiselle Delicieuse

"I still remember the very first time I went to Tetsuyas. It was back when I was a young food science student and I remember being just so excited and..."

Jules_breadshoes

"It's a very lucky girl who manages to find herself a partner who goes to extraordinary lengths to celebrate her birthday. Thanks to FCN I was whisked..."

SerendipitousK

"The name Tetsuya's is still spoken with reverence in Sydney and probably always will be. There's not really any other restaurant experience like..."

Food Booze Shoes

"About three weeks ago I received an invitation that knocked me off my feet: A masterclass and dinner at Tetsuya’s in Sydney. I was with friends..."

ReemA

"Tetsuya's reputation as one of the best restaurants for fine dining in Sydney (if not The Best Restaurant) precedes itself to even the non-foodie me..."

Squishies Eats

"The service at Tetsuya's really impressed me. From the moment we drove in via the sensored gates, it seems like everyone was notified of our arrival...."

I Ate My Way Through

"Despite that I made the phone call to the restaurant trying to reserve a table few months ahead, my name on the waiting list is all they could offer..."

Billy Law

"Best service ever received from any restaurant!!. My husband and I came to Sydney to celebrate new years and excitedly booked tetsuya's, eager to try..."

10152616776084366

"Good Fresh Food. Been to Tet's a couple of times now and each time the food is fresh and..."

Tstevenson

"Lovely Visit. My fiancee and I wanted to go for a while, and when we finally did, the food was divine and came out rather quickly, we were expecting..."

GreenteaMintz

"My partner and I dined at Tetsuya's on Friday night for our anniversary. Hands down the best restaurant I have ever been to. Absolutely flawless...."

Loveoffood

"The 10 course degustation was incredible- I was unable to fault any of the dishes, which is rare for me to say! The wait staff were genuine,..."

Theekshna De Silva

"Completely worth the wait & the cost!! Amazing staff & food & very generous wine if you choose the matching wine..."

Ted McLuu

"An amazing experience on the whole.Each dish celebrates the fresh produce and a twist on the modern Japanese and Australian cuisine really..."

Foodie1501

"Confused...but still brilliant!. I have been fortunate enough to go a few times now and I think the more you go back the more it loses its appeal on..."

Damania83

"Perfection. Expensive but worth every penny and also the wait :) we waited 3..."

Hungryfool

"Amazing. The food is to die for. The service brilliant. It will become a regular when in Sydney. Thank you for an amazing..."

Gardentheatre

"Great degustation!. After 6 years, I made another visit to a Tetsuyas to celebrate a friends bday but this time we went during lunch time. As the..."

Miffy7

"Hmmm.... chocolate cake..... My wife and I had a Saturday night dinner here in November for our 10 year wedding annivesrary. Two words - chocolate..."

Goinghome04

"Pretty alright. Had the 10 course degustation and recommended to share the wine list. Too much sake for my liking. Otherwise interesting jap and..."

Coffeesnob

"I've come to decide that eating is a experience and I have to say Tetsuya's did not disappoint. Engaging and friendly staff made it a great..."

Sue And Wil

"Incredibly special and deserving of their reputation - from the location, to the food, to the service. Anything with seafood is a real standout and..."

Kate Parker

"Simply the best. From impeccable service, to impeccable food, this place does nothing less that impress even the harshest of critics. A must if you..."

Anton Ego

"Still fabulous !!!. Visited Sydney and had to try the legendary Tetsuya's.Could only get booking for Sat lunch - which turned out great as with..."

Hungry Pencil

"A lovely experience. Had to go, expensive of course, but worth it, a special place, and a wonderful dining experience. Loved every second, our waiter..."

Foodguides

"Latter part of the menu. I must say the wow factor for me was the latter part of the menu. The cleanser between the main and dessert (the pear..."

J_p_wee

"Just lovely... The food was outstanding, particularly the signature dish. I have several food allergies which were catered for without question...."

Leyley

"Delicious. Overall great experience. The famous confit ocean trout was mouthwatering! Definitely worth a..."

Shitake

"Definitely worth trying. We went for lunch and the degustation took about 4 hours. The food was really good and I enjoyed the serene atmosphere (it..."

Foodeater

"Fantastic experience - the ambience is very special. Food, wine and service all..."

Lauren

"Fantastic!. "An international chef god". "The most photographed dish in the world"Does he live up to his reputation.. I say absolutely. Food was..."

Boo

"Outstanding. If i could afford it i would eat here every week, its exceptional. food was outstanding, all but one course was ten out of ten, and..."

Zebedee

"Great experience. Very over priced... But worth the try.. Great service.. Amazing..."

DrZen

"Unique in Australia. My wife and I used to live in the city (King St) and have no kids and hate cooking. One year we decided to eat at every 3 hat/2..."

Rick

"Divine!. Service was exceptional (the English chap in particular).Ordinarily I do not enjoy seafood, however, every dish was a sensational..."

Cinntonic

"Lost for words!. This place is absolutely divine! Very attentive about food allergies. The entire experience was a delight! Expensive... but my Dad..."

MaskedWright85

"Just Fantastic. Been to dinner twice and both times had the most succulent..."

Mickey

"Just..."

Arnaud Michelin

"Absolutely beautiful food and fabulous service. Tetsuya's turned a special evening into a magnificent one to..."

K Dub

"One Of The Best - 10/10. My family and I truly had a very delightful dining..."

Taga Tikim Of OZ

"Wow - can't believe we got a table! With a last minute trip to Sydney booked we knew it was impossible to get a table at Tetsuya's on a Friday or..."

Ange

"Hands down the best and most memorable dining experience of my life! I ate here a year or so ago, and I still dream of going back. From the moment..."

Foodie

"Wonderful Japanese Food. Love this place. Great food and service and we come here all the..."

Blackburnfoodie

"WOW!. An absolutely amazing experience. The food was simply flawless. Impeccable service. Can't fault a thing. Definitely a bit on the pricey side,..."

Ziggy

"Timeless. Its now been almost 5 years and we can still remember almost every course. Enough said - in a word,..."

Jono C

"Out of this World. What a fantastic place. Worth Every penny!!! Food was delicate and delicious. Service was like Nothing I have seen before. This is..."

Yordal

"Very impressive in every way. 10 delicious courses with wonderful service. It costs a fair few clams but well worth a visit for the awesome..."

John Carver

"Annualize this place. Ok well you hear about celebrity chiefs and their food experience etc.. And they guys can be easy targets due to their profile..."

Damo Ran

"Divine. I absolutely enjoyed my Tetsuya's "experience" - because let's face it, that's what it is right? I'm not going back every week because of the..."

Jen

"Simply the Best. I could not have said it better myself :" Tetsuya's is a restaurant for people who love to eat, fuelled by chefs who really..."

Gracefully Grazing...

"By chance we got a booking. Well worth the cost. The food was out of this world and nothing else compares. The service was remarkable and friendly...."

Kwolektr

"Four Hours +. Tetsuya's... hmm where to start....The good:- The presentation of the food was AMAZING, the service was out of this world the..."

Lashez

"Like this place. Quick meal and simply..."

PP

"Beats the heck out of Waku Ghin. I last dined at Tetsuya's in 2006 and have good memory of the enjoyable evening with paired wines, even whilst under..."

DeOriginalOne

"An experience. Wow, I was blown away by the professional, clockwork like service of Tetsuya's. Within seconds of walking through the doorway we were..."

Matt The Cat

"AMAZING (induldge). My wife and I have wanted to go for years.Finally the weekend in Sydney happened.What a beautiful experience..."

Trippentheplanet

"Its an experience. Love it - So nice to get all dressed up and be treated so lovely by staff!Youve got to love Valet Parking in the cityAll..."

Kerrie Lee-linke

"Thank you Japan. Too much to say....everything was spot on,innovative,delicious,melt in your mouth....if you haven't been yet THEN GO!!!stop..."

Fat_kid

"Delicious experience!. What an absolutely fantastic experience. 12 courses spread across over 4 hours and a great selection of wines to match...."

The Hungry Badger

"Wow. Just ate here, first time ever... Great service, fantastic food, all round dining experince.. Thx work..."

Cm

"It starts with that to die for truffle butter and just gets better and better. Truly special and so happy I got to experience..."

Evelyn Hughes

"A zen moment. We had a blissful night out at Tetsuya's. Lovely food, great..."

Maarie

"What a fantastic experience. Tetsuya's degustation menu blends the best of two amazing cuisines and offers an experience full of flavor. The service..."

Bruno Fiorentini Junior

"An amazing degustation menu that was faultless in presentation and divine in taste. Highly recommended..."

Peter Nikoletatos

"An enchanted evening. We had a fabulous night at Tetsuya's! The service was fantastic (but perhaps slightly over-rehearsed and consequently coming..."

Stephen Sander

"A master degustation worth the wait!. We dined here with friends last year and the whole experience is choreographed from the moment before they open..."

Scott Wilson

"I was taken to tetsuyas on Tuesday night the 6th of April for my 40th bday and I knew I was in for something special from the moment we walked in,..."

Adrian Cook

"Outstanding!. Loved the food and recommend the wine pairing to match. Tantalizingly fresh and clean flavours with and entourage of waiters to match..."

Gessabell25

"Amazing!!!. This is one of Australia's top restaurants for very good reason...it's BRILLIANT. Every dish is unique, intelligently crafted and..."

Angelo_W73

"Unbelievable. There is a reason they are consistently ranked in the top restaurants in the world. You will need to book a long way in advance..."

SWC

"Petaluma croser sparkling white I liked it! Chilled corn with saffron and vanilla ice cream Good! Not the best but well executed South aus oysters..."

Christopher Lee

"An Absolute Perfect experience. I love this restaurant. Any celebration I have, this is the restaurant I want to have it in. My now 12 year old..."

Foodie

"A dining experience worth every cent. An evening to savour and..."

Gerry Taniane

"To die for. Tetsuya's is simply the best restaurant I've ever eaten at as I could not fault a thing. Each course (all nine) provided spectacularly..."

Good Food Lover

"This is one of the best meals you will eat in your life. If you are planning on being in Sydney and don't mind spending a small fortune on a meal..."

Viktor

"Perfection. This is one of the best restaurants in the world. Whereas The Fat Duck seems like a (quite fantastically good) one trick pony, I would..."

FelixOnTour

"There are so many elements that make up every single one of these dishes. The oysters were amazing and so was the bread. The trout and pork were also..."

Annabelle

"Fantastic food, definitely lived up to the reputation. The confit trout and scrolls (with truffle butter) were a highlight for me. Service was very..."

Em

"Had a lovely dining experience today, had the 8 course and each dish was interesting, beautifully presented and most importantly, delicious. The..."

Kim

"Fantastic service. Third time here and still as enjoyable as the first time. Great ambience as usual and the seasonal menu is better than I..."

Zee Wang

"The experience at Tetsuya's was absolutely amazing and worthy of the two chef's hats. Presentation, quality of food, decor, service and waiting times..."

Thien Vuong (fooderarri)

"One of Sydney's oldest food institutions, certainly lives up to the hype. Food was amazing, drinks and cocktails were on point. Service was friendly..."

Mark Lobo

"Wow wow wow Tetsuyas has always been on my list of places to go to but the waiting list has always been so long so my friend surprised me for my bday..."

Samantha Dion

"Great classic Japanese and western fine dining restaurant. Been meaning to go for years and finally secured a booking. The confit trout is amazing..."

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