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

Nomad

90/100 (2781 ratings)

Restaurants

Australian

Gluten Free Options

Mediterranean

Australian

Vegan Options

Mediterranean

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

Croquettes

Eggplant

Salad

Halloumi

Scallops

Cakes

Oyster

Lamb Shoulder

Lamb

Tapas

Fish

Foie gras

QUESTION: jane surry hills

Pork

Prawns

Parfait

Hummus

Suckling Pig

Beef

Octopus

Ceviche

Sit down

Mediterranean

Australian

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Serves Alcohol

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Gift Cards Available

Table Service

Highchairs Available

Wheelchair Accessible

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

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

Jesslikestoeat

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

Jen + Larry

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

AliceMM

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

Theycallmemaggie

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

Lily

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

Hungry Diner

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

Constance Naomi

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

Renee

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

Mishytales

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

Chiefy

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

Kelly

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

Vivian Lam

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

Chris Smith

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

Broll

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

Sharon Yang

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

Debbie

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

Parul Nehru

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

JP

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

Serene

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

Jamie Ku

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

Miss Fuz

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

Babbibelle

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

Eatdrinkbe_merry

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

Famishedduo

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

Natalie Sanchez

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

GiGi MV

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

Why__dee

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

Silk Road

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

Joey Chan

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

IEats

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

Lisa Hamacher

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

Tiffany

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

Sydney Foodie

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

Finleyhimawan

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

Hayley

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

Katie Dav

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

Brunonono...

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

Kravengerfoodie

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

Thewhereto

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

CJ

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

Tabitabitabichoi

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

Katherine

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

Mocca

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

DINEWCD

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

Alison Gay

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

Love At First Bite

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

Anthony Marcus

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

Awesome Sydney Ramen Girl

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

NCJO

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

Erica Ting

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

M J

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

Lien Nguyen

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

Jen Wang

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

Anna Belle

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

Gaby Mora

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

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

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

Valerie L Jovee

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

Mia MacKinnon

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

ChocChip

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

Birdie Num Num

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

Little Miss Hungry

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

Kat King

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

Kimhillson

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

Johnny Pan

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

FoodLuva

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

Ningjaeats

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

The Plus Ones

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

Elmocookie

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

Audrey Svoboda

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

Ningjaeats

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

Mouseketeer

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

Andrew Buchanan

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

Candice

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

Jay To Da Ho

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

Lesley Pittaway

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

Lily Brown

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

SK

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

Fattyyy

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

Rachel Freeland

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

Randomness_of_existence

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

Darlyn Kimberly Yang

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

Miffy7

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

Pwiz

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

Lesley Pittaway

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

Chris Raynor

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

Allan C

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

Kevin To

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

John Sweet

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

Bellatisimo

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

Mimi Lush

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

Chris Chow

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

Dave Reviews

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

Jacq

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

Bo Meng

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

Kate4Food

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

James

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

Sloweats

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

Amys_food_adventures

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

Sweetandyummie

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

Armin Kuhestani

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

Naomi Rheinberger

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

Jo-An Tong

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

Kristina Koprivica

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

Lawrence Wisdom

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

Simply Starving

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

PC7

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

Shaney

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

Fatty Mountain

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

Grace Guo

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

Jessica MKR

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

Sydneybigeater

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

Youonlygetoutwhatyoupoutine

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

SunilJain

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

Iris Cui

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

Erika-Anne

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

Weekendfoodescapes

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

Greedygreedyguts

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

Chris Chow

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

Milly

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

Forfoodssake

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

Ramen Raff

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

Sarah Sobanski

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

Nikkytsang

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

Kai Luv

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

Look Mum No Hands

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

Susan ChocolateSuze Thye

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

Donovan De Souza

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

Jacqui's Food Fetish

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

Lisa Holmen

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

VeganRunner

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

Yunbai Chen

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

Asian Food Ninja

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

Snowbunny Ang

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

Parramatta Foodie

"Amazing food Amazing Wine Amazing Atmos ..."

Q1138

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

Albino Diner

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

Ellalizzle

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

Maestro

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

Julie N

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

Jennifer Seah

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

Flora

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

ARTACOeats

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

Thecitygourmand

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

The City Lane

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

The Napoli Alert

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

A Foodie's Joy

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

Charn Tangson

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

Esther

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

Helen | Grab Your Fork

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

Belly Rumbles

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

Food Booze Shoes

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

Gabibfit

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

M.K

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

Sarah

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

That Girl

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

Hayley Scott

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

Lily_nz80

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

Sponstarr

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

Stevieiswright

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

Sueyfoodlover

"Fabulous. Must go..."

FfGabor

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

Emma McGirr

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

Fiona.caroline

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

HungryHippo

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

Lala Lucy

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

Jelly

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

Smithealive

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

Pragya Khanna

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

Nathaniel

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

Food Glorious Food

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

Alyse

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

James P

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

Mega Foodie

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

Aaron S

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

Riley Toms

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

Ked Nelly

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

Becryder1

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

L_a_mcdonald

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

Max B

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

Pjredit

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

Gospodica

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

Simon Leong

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

Giulia Rudge

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

Merrilee Barnes

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

Food Gourmet

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

SK

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

Nina Fard

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

Nicole K

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

Ali McLamb

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

Maria K

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

Soo Hin Yeoh

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

B Cannula

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

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