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Lumi Bar & Dining

91/100 (1688 ratings)

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Fine Dining

"Fantastic service from when we first walked in. Really cosy but also luxe waterfront restaurant on the wharf. Degustation only menu but..."

Debsylou

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Sophia

"Been here twice and they never failed to impressed me, the food always been amazing and excellent service just incredible! This is a place that i..."

Sheirien Eka Putri

"Such a special dining experience! Beautiful views and ambience. The food was amazing. I loved everything except the tomato dish (the photo with..."

Phfat

"Best meal I’ve had in Sydney to date, dishes were really interesting and innovative, with each course presenting me with bite-sized pieces of..."

Derek

"Fantastic experience dining here! Every single meal was so unique and well presented. All the flavours in each dish were incredible and matched..."

Renee

"Not recommended for anyone who doesn’t drink. The food are good with wine, and so many food for the price you pay. First time ever, could not..."

WEI GE

"I have no words. LuMi was an incredible experience - from the atmosphere to the customer service to the food... Everything was spot on. Their..."

Thebrokefoodie_

"Best dining experience. Love every single dish, especially that pie, top notch, delicious buttery flaky pastry with tasty saucy fillings and that..."

Jasmine

"Had a special Birthday celebration dinner with my Wife while visiting Sydney. Enjoyed the Chef's Menu with all courses beautifully presented and..."

Nikki Shah

"Second time at LuMi, and definitely better than the first visit in 2016. However, the price did literally double. Had the full dinner course -..."

PlasmaB

"Every dish was beautiful!!! It was also as delicious. You really get your monies worth as you get what feels like an infinite set menu. Just as you..."

Lien Nguyen

"Every single dish was very creative! Good food, average service and awesome cocktail lists. I’m so in love with the cocktail I’ve tried, Coco..."

Zzy6535799

"Beneath a multitude of pendent lights creating an intimate atmosphere, LuMi Dining comes to life under the guidance of Federico Zanellato. A casual..."

Robin

"Extremely attentive service & an imaginative Japanese fusion menu. The chef’s menu takes you on a real journey, continuously providing spectacular..."

Madeleine

"I have been to LuMi Bar & Dining four times now and I have always enjoyed the Italian and Japanese vibes of the dishes. Always creative and exciting...."

Marianna Tuccia

"Innovative cuisine of the highest order with great attention to detail. Subtle and unusual combinations of textures and flavours using high quality..."

Abhishek Chaubey

"This seasonal degustation was definitely one of the best I’ve ever had! I’m 120% recommending to go for the food! The service was just very..."

Claire

"We went here for my birthday and ordered the 12 course dinner set.. we were introduced to so many dishes that were amazing 😉 especially the..."

Lyonee Dang

"This was a very good dining experience, the service was exceptional, great view and all courses were good. Entree and dessert were probably my..."

Mary Tran

"This is actually a really great fine dining restaurant. They do two degustation courses options and we went with the Chef’s Menu ($185pp). Every..."

IEats

"LuMi is, in my opinion, the best restaurant in Sydney. It is glitzy but not uptight, creative but finessed. The matching wines were interesting and..."

Sarah.phoebe.sharp

"Came here with a group of friends for my birthday. Situated on Wharf 10 overlooking Pyrmont Bay, it’s a wonderful location and offers diners a..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"LuMi Bar & Dining is definitely an experience to enjoy for a special occasion. The atmosphere is romantic and beautiful with dangling lights and..."

Janicexrose

"I came here a few months back so menu may have changed, service could also be improved abit. The appetisers stood out the most to me, they were..."

Lisa Lachowski

"A great restaurant. I had the degustation with matching wines. LuMi delivers its Italian Japanese fusion really well as the essence of either is..."

Debbie

"We celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary recently at Lumiover dinner. We did the 10 course degustation and my husband had the..."

Miss Sydney

"Finally got to try this place, and what better time then truffle season! ofc we had to go with everything extra truffle. The menu was an amazing..."

Fe3eats

"chef, Federico Zanellato (ex Noma, Attica and Ormeggio at The Spit). Federico’s fascination with fusing. Italian and Japanese cuisine is the core..."

Ramen Raff

"So far Lumi is the best degustation food I’ve ever had in my life. I usually don’t like to eat raw meat but this time I tried it and it was..."

Birgitta Roseline

"The food is genuinely unreal! The combos work extremely well together, the atmosphere is awesome and overall one the of best dinners I’ve had...."

Jason Edward Hill

"Polite and friendly staff with some great knowledge of wine. Very accomodating on allergies and perfect timing when bringing out food for the..."

Emma Carey

"Wow!! Is all I can say! This place was honestly so great! It is located by the wharf, perfect to celebrate any occasion! The price wasn’t too bad..."

Anna Tran

"What a surreal experience! Had been on the want-to-try list for more than a year - and certainly delivered. Agnolotti was the standout, three perfect..."

Liam Tay Kearney

"What a pleasure it was to return to Lumi Bar and Dining. I’d engineered my return visit by suggesting it to a friend for their fiftieth birthday..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"เป็นอาหารประเภท casual fine dining ภายในร้านบรรยากาศดี..."

Pimchanok Kaewprasit

"Had been thinking to go here and I finally got a change! *I went here couple of months ago so the menu might be different*. I finally got to type..."

Aileen

"This is my favourite restaurant in Sydney, I have visited this place twice for my Birthday celebrations. As I don’t eat raw meat/fish, the chef..."

High Tea Queen

"It’s not often I dine ‘fine’, as it tends to reside on the ‘showy’ side of the culinary world, that rarely incites interest from me...."

Look Mum No Hands

"Such beautiful degustation!!! Went here with jasmine as our birthday dinner. Everything is delicious, so much flavours and textures! My favourite has..."

Hayley

"The best restaurant I have been to so far. Degustation menu consisting of 9 dishes, 7 perfect 2 almost perfect. We even got some extra desserts which..."

Pawel Malczewski

"Great fusion food! Everything i tasted was a dance of flavours for the palate. The matching wines are perfect combination for the real food and wine..."

Abe Lam

"Hard to beat for value with a 7 course degustation at $120. The food were a little unusual, dramatic & striking in its presentation, particularly the..."

Manz

"The food here is at LEAST as good as the views!Mango, fennel pollen, lemongrass(...the fennel pollen added a fragrant, aniseed..."

Vonanderemplaneten

"One of the best tasting menu/degus meal I've had! 9 courses for $115 with an Italian influence. The food was very tasty especially the agnolotti and..."

The Engineer Eats

"Lumi Dining has a stellar reputation in the Sydney dining scene and Matt has been wanting to go here for some time. I took him out to Lumi Dining for..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Great service and great food. Had the Chefs Menu. Will definitely come back here again. Scenery is great right next to the wharf. Let the photos do..."

Jun

"Lumi represents a beautiful marriage between Japanese and Italian, with each dish artfully considered and your dietary requirements carefully..."

Ilovefooood

"Birthdays are really just an excuse to go out and eat. Every year I treat myself to some fine dining, because what is life if you don't enjoy the..."

Elisa Li

"The fusion between Japanese and Italian cuisines is masterfully married at Lumi. The 8 course degustation was a journey well travelled for the..."

George Jreije

"Visited Lumi recently to celebrate a special occasion - the staff seated us along the edge of the restaurant facing the water which was beautiful, we..."

Kylie

"My favourite restaurant in Sydney. You cannot get better than Lumi. The whole experience is out of this world, it is so completely different to..."

Simplicity By Sarah

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Japanese and Italian restaurants seem to be on every street corner you..."

Love At First Bite

"Amazing. Great service, fabulous wine (on recommendation from a knowledgeable sommelier) and dish after dish of creative and delicious..."

Alex

"No other fine-dining restaurant in Sydney could compare. Had dinner on Sunday 01/05, we took the 8 course degustation menu with matching wine, at..."

Kristina

"Was here for lunch yesterday. Had the oyster plus the degustation.Service is good as we are the first few customers before the crowds came..."

Kravengerfoodie

"Fantastic degustation menu, gorgeous setting and attentive staff. The pasta was a highlight, definitely something to go back for! Despite the set..."

Steph Palmer

"Amazing food with a lovely atmosphere. The restaurant was beautifully situated on the wharf in Prymont, so you get a good view while dining under the..."

Emandy

"I had very high expectations of LuMi seeing the reviews on zomato and I must say it may have even exceeded my expectations. The location of the..."

Johnny Pan

"My SO took me here for a surprise dinner on a Saturday evening (6pm session - they have a 2 hour 'limit' on your seating). First of all, the location..."

Nem

"This has been one of our favourite fine dining spots in Sydney. The restaurant is beautifully situated on a wharf in Pyrmont. The décor is fresh and..."

TheFatCouple

"Absolutely loved the food. One of the few restaurants that do justice to vegetarians with a thought through full veg degustation menu. The italian..."

Chhavi Bhandari

"I’ve had my eye on LuMi since I started reading reviews about it (it opened in 2014). In particular, a filled pasta dish with liquid gruyere or..."

Andy Quan

"Sunny day at Lumi is a luxury thing , a great location near the wharf give you a illuiosn the you are on holiday.The five course ($75) is..."

Nat

"LuMi is by far the best fine dining restaurant I have ever been to! I couldn't fault any of their dishes. The waygu dish isn't like any of the waygu..."

Jess Pham

"The service was on point and all of the food was delicious. Even though the portions are small, by the end of the degustation menu after going..."

The Next Rush

"Tried 8 course degustation menu for a special dinner at LuMi bar and dining. As expected it was delicious and was very creative. I quite didn't like..."

Fabfoodie K

"Lovely ambience here. Slow paced fine dining. Great view also. Think it would be better to go at night time with the nice lighting setup they have. ..."

Digestinator

"LuMi dining has been on our hit list for a while now. Occupying a spot where all the boats moor near Star City, it has a pleasant outlook. We were..."

Thewhereto

"LuMi Bar & Dining is a restaurant will have you see food in a whole new light. That light is shone upon you from Wharf 10 just a stone’s throw away..."

IFat

"Came here for a special occasion, and was not let down by the promise of Japanese and Italian fusion! Some of the great items included the ravioli..."

Sahar

"The four parcels of mushroom agnolotti give little away but with one bite of these, our mouths are flooded with an intense rush of porcini mushroom...."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Love their dessert and little snacks!Great wine list!Just a little advice- some front house staff can be more quality to match your beautiful..."

Carol C

"Food was fantastic, highly recommend the matching wines with the degustation. Service was friendly and they took time to describe each individual..."

Sydney_food_journal

"Best restaurant ! The ambience and vibe of the place is great and the food is so good. The desert was the best part. It's great for dates and..."

Docfood

"This is a restaurant that lives up to its reputation. The degustation menu was superb. The starters and entrees, along with the mains and desserts..."

Randomness_of_existence

"WOW! Does this restaurant live up to its expectations! We came here for my partners birthday and it was such a great night that I simply cannot fault..."

Why__dee

"Amazing food and wine for a very reasonable price. Hatted restaurant degustation for $115 - can't complain about that. Matching wines also..."

Lips

"Lumi makes it feel like Italian and Japanese cuisine just naturally belong on a plate together. The porcini taglioni were little explosions of..."

Wei-Chi Lee

"Dined here last night. Ambience and service was fantastic and can't be faulted. I loved the open space and kitchen but if you're looking for a quiet..."

Fatcat-Skinnycat

"Great atmosphere, smart casual, great service that couldn't be faulted. We didn't feel rushed at all as food come out in a timely manner.Only..."

Kelly

"LuMi is Italian for 'a mass of small lights'. The small restaurant enclosed in glass and bathed in natural light is a little pocket of surprises...."

Eatventures

"A simple conclusion to be drawn here: this is Japanese-Italian fusion done right. One of my top three restaurants of Sydney – let that be on the..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Did the 8 course degustation - each course was amazing in its own right, but all together they nicely complemented each other as well. We even got a..."

Danielle S.

"I love the concept of a Japanese-Italian fusion fine dining. One of my favorite is their parmesan chawanmushi. I can taste the strong parmesan, but..."

Melissa Gabriele

"The view, restaurant interior and staff are lovely. All courses except the dessert were served fast.The food was a little hit and miss and not..."

Rebecca Tay

"Ordered the 5 course menu and cannot fault anything at all, well, except my pasta was a bit salty. But overall, loved it, especially the..."

Kiki Li

"Chef Federico Zanellato has an all star resume, with stints at The Ritz London, Noma and Attica. But it’s his time in Japan, specifically at the..."

Chris Chow

"Alex: It’s not very often that you can walk into a restaurant and automatically be blown away by the sheer detail of a place. I can name on one..."

Forfoodssake

"Lumi Bar & Dining is one of the best restaurants that I’ve eaten at over the past year. I highly rated it in my last post and since that time..."

Charn Tangson

"Based out of Tamworth is Jack ‘s Creek beef producers. In 2015, they won the awards for having the worlds best steak winning the challenge in..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"Situated on the most pristine waterfront of Pyrmont and Darling Harbour, lies LuMi Bar and Dining - a fine dining restaurant that traverses European..."

Glass Half Fit

"The cuisine at Lumi is a well-thought out fusion of Japanese and Italian. There is the choice of 3 courses, 5 courses and 8 courses. We went with the..."

MsBrulee

"LuMi gets my 5. It was a spectacular meal that I didn't want to ever end. Seeing the 4.9 rating on Zomato, we tried to get a dinner booking the same..."

Bopnbeep

"Lumi restaurant is just magical. The restaurant is located in a more tranquil and quiet area of Pyrmont and with open glass doors and windows all..."

FoodComa

"What an amazing lunch with a beautiful view on the most perfect autumn day. The five course (which became 7 with oysters & the fish) degustation was..."

Clare

"Nice food, nice cocktails, great place to have a nice lunch and dinner! Would recommend for couples rather than family. Can wait to try other..."

Kaz

"LuMi is making a name for itself as a modern fine dining establishment with a modern uptake on Italian-Asian. This gorgeous waterside restaurant..."

Andrea

"Fabulous location with beautiful views. Such a fantastic spot. The service was great and the food was excellent. We did the five course and it was..."

Princess_Porky

"This restaurant is a surprise for me in Sydney. Centrally located with a nice harbour view. Most of the dishes is a great twist in Japanese way...."

Kathiee Yip

"Tucked away by the habour a glass house looking over the water with boats drifting in the view a masterpiece of east meets west traditional italian..."

Henry Phung

"Oh my goodness. Before I went, I had no idea that the food at LuMi was going to be so sensational. This day I was catching up with a fellow-blogger..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"LuMi is something special. Simplicity at its best. Each ingredient used is there for a reason and cooked to perfection. Dishes are surprising with..."

Sloweats

"This was my favourite new restaurant in the last year. From the moment you speak to someone on the phone to the chef himself & every single staff you..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"My boyfriend and I dined here last night, and we both loved everything about it. The staff were very friendly and attentive from the moment we walked..."

Marley

"LuMi Bar and Dining takes Italian food to the next level through thoughtful and masterful Japanese influences. At only $105 for an 8 course..."

The Pursuit Of Food Perfection

"Absolutely incredible dining experience! The food was mind blowing to say the least. The courses kept coming on the 8 course degustation with all..."

Louise

"Had dinner here last night. Was amazed by the place which is not so big but very comfy atsmosphere. We booked for 8 degustation. The food was simply..."

Sylvia Violetta Carsillow

"Beautiful restaurant located on the harbour in Pyrmont. The atmosphere is relaxed and open and the waiters are very attentive. Its not a super posh..."

Sweetandyummie

"Huge call but best degustation I've ever had. Every dish was innovative and had a 'wow' factor which I have simply not come across at other Sydney..."

G Bangalang

"The best dining experience we've ever had.. My fiance and I had the 8-course meal with matching wines and it was absolutely divine. The restaurant..."

Hayley Pak

"Words can't describe how amazing the food was here. Service was outstanding, not too intrusive but there was always a waiter around if needed. My..."

Joel

"Deserves nothing less than 5/5 for the valentines set menu. Loved every single thing they served, nothing was short of amazing. Tuna sashimi, the..."

Berry ?

"Delicious. I had the valentines menu and everything was absolutely divine! My favorites would have to be the Agnolotto with tomato and caper dashi;..."

Constance Naomi

"Refined excellence. Some of the dishes are instant classics (agnolotti, beetroot, and fennel pollen in particular were transcendant) and the setting..."

Forking Around Sydney

"•Snacks chawanmushi: rice crackers w/ white vinegar - nice flavoured not too salty and melts in your mouth; Baby corn w/ mystery powder... yummy;..."

Getinmybelly

"Great food and service !!!!!Especially loved the lamb dish and the desserts..."

Luke Tran

"Nice long lunch with the 8 course menu. Food was delicious and presented beautifully. Some interesting combinations. Service was excellent. Sommelier..."

Kerri

"Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in Sydney. I went with friends & family, so we had a variety of requirements and we're not all at..."

Clive Morley

"Really loved the desserts. Girlfriend loved everything. We had mocktails instead of the matching wines and we're pretty happy afterwards. Would..."

James Tran

"The menu was Italian and Japanese fusion, the presentation was jaw dropping, the taste was explosive in your mouth, the view through 180 degree glass..."

The RnB Diary

"Located by the pier, Lumi's has an excellent view and a wonderful atmosphere in which to dine in. They only served the 8 course menu when I went, and..."

Jevon

"Flawless dinner and experience on the water at the old ripples.Modern Italian and totally original. One of the great openings from the last..."

Adam Smogurzewski

"This is my favourite restaurant of all time - the dishes are always changing depending on what is fresh and available. The dishes are influenced by..."

Monica

"Have been meaning to come here for ages and finally had the opportunity to. Glad we did. Every dish was tasty Quality ingredients and executed..."

Thefoodantiblog

"This year's smh 2 hats restaurant. It is Italian/Japanses fusion. Dishes are creative and beautifully presented. This place serves nice mocktails and..."

Tastingthecloud

"I haven't been back to Lumi for almost a year & C over a year and we were quite excited to try their new menu. Last year we were hit by bold dishes..."

William N

"We had an absolutely wonderful meal at LuMi a few weeks ago. My family and I had the 8 course degustation and were totally blown away by every single..."

From Across The Kitchen Table

"This place is a hidden gem. We had the 8 course set menu degustation and every meal was more impressive than the next. The food was rich in flavour..."

MKC Inc.

"Went to LuMi for the third time and once again some fabulous food. The beetroot, the sublime ravioli and that delicious miso lamb. Every time the..."

The Napoli Alert

"Amazing food. Had the 8 course degustation and all the dishes were simply brilliant. The locations is grand and the staff are really attentive...."

Alex

"Absolutely love this place. Every dish was executed amazingly. Great flavours! I actually can not fault any dishes! Delicious, would defs come back..."

Angela Eats

"Just beautiful. The food was sensational, with a real diversity of flavours and options. I really loved every dish there came out. I would go back..."

Facebook User

"This is the place to go for a special occasion. They have some very interesting dishes, and I especially love the way they do Italian fusion. The..."

Eliza

"Japanese and Italian are two of my favorite types of food , the idea of a fusion of the two sounded interesting but I was not sure how they would go..."

Up For A Feed

"If the Indians can eat masala and spicy curries with yoghurt, why can’t Italians eat this lamb rib with remnants of soybean?Marinated for..."

Chopinand Mysaucepan

"I've only heard amazing things about LuMi Bar & Dining, so it was a no brainer to come here for a leisurely weekend lunch to try out their reasonably..."

Missklicious

"LuMi Bar & Dining is a jewel of a modern Italian eatery situated at the Pyrmont pier, with 270 degrees of views looking out onto the pier and Sydney..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

""You are only confined by the walls you create" is the little quote frosted on the glass around the restaurant and how fitting it was. The glass..."

VVN

"8 course degustation menu in a modern setting. At first i was hesitant as it was Italian Japanese fusion which sounds like a strange combination, but..."

Foodie Loving Food, Food Loving Foodie

"Went to Lumi Bar and Dining on a Friday night and had the 8 course degustation. The service was great and the staff detailed wine recommendations to..."

Julie Mockett

"i love Lumi's Japanese and Italian fusion twist. they know how to mix the flavours and textures to compliment each other. I loved the horseradish ..."

I Wong More !

"LuMi Bar & Dining is ever so popular for its relatively affordable degustation so of course it had to be ticked off my list. LuMi is located in..."

Memoirs Of A Foodie

"Alissa and I have had been fortunate enough to have had some incredible meals over the last year - degustations at Print Hall, Cape Lodge and Wills..."

Donovan De Souza

"Fusion .... a word that usually scare off narrow minded people, however this place will turn heads and prove them wrong.Lumi is a fusion between..."

Asian Food Ninja

"Amazing dining experience! The spelt ravioli was an absolute highlight. I probably wouldn't recommend the matching wines as the serves are very..."

Laura B

"Lumi Bar and Dining is a new restaurant managed by Sydney Restaurant Group, the same group also owns the more well known Ripples and Aqua waterfront..."

Charn Tangson

"LuMi was absolutely amazing. The interior is quite dainty and refined without being pretentious. The 8 course degustation was beautifully paired with..."

Lynn Le

"Every bite of the sand crab was better than the last. From the sweet fleshy crab to the creamy Jerusalem artichoke sauce covered in the oyster..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"So impressed with this gorgeous restaurant. Ambience is spot on with a rustic yet refined decor which focused on organic shapes and textures. I asked..."

Brooke Fraser

"Lumi would have to be one the best-value and surprising degustation offers to have emerged in the last year. Former Ormeggio head chef Federico..."

Maestro

"29/5/2015 0 Comments The Black sesame Brisee had a lovely crumbly texture and together with the mascarpone and caviar made for quite a decadent..."

Wendy Fung

"Overall, the dishes were lovely, quite a novelty to have a mixed Italian/Japanese influence. And to be honest, I don’t think there are many around...."

The Peckish Connoisseur

"LuMi is an exceptional restaurant, worth every dollar of your hard-earned money. Zanellato has proven himself worthy of being a head chef many times..."

I'm Still Hungry

"LuMi has been on my list since the first time I saw their food pics on Instagram back in Oct 2014. So far all I have read about the food has been..."

A Foodie's Joy

"LuMi is furnished to a minimalist theme with pops of green and purple – it’s pretty much what I’d like my dream house to look like...."

Sarahversuscarbs

"I've always been curious how Italian and Japanese would come to be and who would have known that it would be possible with the help..."

K H I S M O S A

"$89 for a 8 course degustation. Underpriced. Underpriced severely. Lumi Dining is a casual, modern waterfront restaurant that breathes new life onto..."

2 Hungry Guys

"With a name like Federico Zanellato you couldn’t be anything other than Italian. But don’t go to LuMi, Pyrmont’s new waterside diner, expecting..."

The Napoli Alert

"While LuMi’s flavours aren’t new, they were used in ways that were foreign to me, reiterating this notion of “Italian Japanese”. The dishes..."

Thefoodantiblog

"Gone are the days of Ripples at Sydney wharf replaced with an exciting new restaurant headed by ex-Head-Chef of Ormeggio, Federico Zanellato. In the..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"Can't believe been here twice in a month. Menu is def killing total worth the money. squid ink pasta too salty can't taste the delicate ink at all...."

Piramides

"Exciting Culinary Adventure. Dragged my husband and a friend to the Star City location (get explicit details of the location - it's a maze around..."

GoldieSydney

"A gem of a place. Exceeded my expectations - beautifully delivered degustation menu, the four of us enjoyed every dish, service and the..."

Greenplastiq

"Fantastic degustation mix of Japanese and Italian fusion Fine dining.. We ordered 8 course degustation with matching wines and some cocktails. Each..."

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

Paula Andrews

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

Karlah Van Arend

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

Christine Iljin

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

Dinesh Patel

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

Lachlan Alexander

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

Nick Sutton

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

Jade Walker

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

Barry Hamilton

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

Michael Ward

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

Claudia Anna

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

Cameron Pine

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

Deborah Peacock

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

Kerry Smart

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

Vinh L Nguyen

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

Aimee.

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

Hungry_One

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

Miffy7

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

Sweet And Sour Fork

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

Tammy

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

Sharon

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

Ninahooo

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

Coffee.lover

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

Marianna Tuccia

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

Trixie Maytro

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

Brandon Huu

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

Sense Of Food

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

IEats

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

Thefoodbotherer

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

Thewhereto

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

Nikki Shah

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

John Stanley

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

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

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

Jessica Sam

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

Derek

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

Lien Nguyen

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

Ivegotthemunchies

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

Lily

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

Riceflakes

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

EL

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

Hungry Diner

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

Sy.

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

Abhishek Chaubey

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

Mitha Komala | @mithakomala

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

Strawberry_vee

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

I'm Hangry

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

Albino Diner

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

Brunonono...

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

JJ

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

Catherine

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

Dulicieux

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

Helen | Grab Your Fork

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

Lycheemartini

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

Sabrina Duong

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

Sydney Food Enthusiast

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

Dominic Taylor

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

Kelly Belly

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

Tiges

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

Facebook User

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

Lily The Frugal Foodie

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

Margaret Ho

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

Vonanderemplaneten

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

Ramen Raff

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

Ben 001

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

Angela Tong

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

Excuse Me Waiter

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

Maddie Loves Food

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

Heemin Lee

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

Picky Piggies

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

Megan Su

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

Candice

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

Jennifer Tang

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

Vee

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

CW

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

Tommy Birken

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

Sheirien Eka Putri

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

Lee

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

Julie Mockett

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

Laura Tran

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

Ada Zou

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

Addy Soebarkah

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

Helen & Michelle

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

TrufflePig

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

Hamza

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

The.missus.eats

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

J

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

Jess

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

Wendy

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

Saksonthemove

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

Jeffrey Adam

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

Greedygreedyguts

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

Jonathan Ong

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

Chi Chi Zhu

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

Babbibelle

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

Twohappybellies

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

Don't Believe The Hype

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

Prawnyha

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

Foodie Mookie

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

Randomness_of_existence

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

Jenleknguyen

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

Foodagraphy

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

Princess Greedy Guts

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

Foodie Mookie

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

Hangieeats

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

Feed Suza Bee

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

@eatingupwiththehannashians

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

Sweetandyummie

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

Reb Zeb

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

Tim Casey

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

Lola Pok

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

Samanthawxlow

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

Wendy Fung

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

Nourishment Bowl

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

Stephanie Santoso

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

Nuanyun Feng

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

Rebecca

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

Jenny Han

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

EK

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

Kis The Cook

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

Brexy

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

Clairaa

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

Andy Quan

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

GymEatSleep

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

Monica

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

PlanetLeon

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

Black_orange

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

AzzA

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

Leesah

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

Princess_Porky

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

G

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

Forfoodssake

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

TheBearReview

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

Gemma

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

Lathan Sutrave

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

Audrey Svoboda

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

Elaine Tsang

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

Matthew Bubb

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

Onara

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

Ningjaeats

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

David Coumont

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

Missklicious

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

Food By La

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

Yvonne Pei Vin

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

All About Food Blog

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

THEJUGERNAUTS

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

Charn Tangson

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

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

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

Shutter Bug Ben

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

Skyreidy

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

Rogerbennetts

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

Jennifer Seah

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

Kristen McKinstry

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

Laura

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

LoveToEat

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

Susanna Qian

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

Jace Lee

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

Danny Nguyen

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

shell y

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

J P

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

Fernando Spuri

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

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