The best Lunch in Sydney | Sluurpy updated in May

Bentley Restaurant & Bar

92/100 (2551 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Australian

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Prawns

Bass

Juice & Smoothies

Ceviche

Beef

Quail

Salad

Pork Cheeks

Scallops

Juice & Smoothies

Duck

Lamb

Oyster

Fish

Calamari

Pork

Calamares

Parfait

Sit down

Australian

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Private Dining

Reservations

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Fine Dining

"Me and my bf went there to celebrate his birthday, i have to say comparing to other fine dinings i went in the past few years, Bentley really..."

Ramen Anpan

"Exceptional... in an unassuming environment. A weekday lunch turned into a memorable hour of amazing and surprising flavours delivered with perfect..."

Tammy D

"Absolutely delicious! one of the best ramp cap steaks I have eaten, really tasty, full of flavour. The services was great as well, all the staff were..."

Diana Carolina Romero Delvasto

"Came here for a birthday and the service was so lovely. The food was pretty good but the steak was alright, not one of the best I’ve ever had...."

June

"One of my favourite haunts for a weekday lunch. The food is excellent. Try the beautifully juicy Wagyu Steak or the tender slow-cooked Lamb Rump. If..."

AJ Marston

"Been several times. After a rough start, due to being lactose intolerant I explained my situation to restaurant and from now onwards experience has..."

Ffgabor

"Bentley Restaurant + Bar offers a very special dining experience in an industrial-chic space in Sydney’s CBD. Chef Brent Savage’s innovative and..."

Robin

"We had tasting menu and overall I think it’s great. I also love the ambiance, it’s really cool. My favorite will be the desserts, blackmore..."

Veronica Indrawan

"Not sure where to start... From the chef's making educated guesses that would ultimately guarantee everyone got the dish they want (which every..."

Anil Thomas

"Came here for my birthday and boy it was a treat. The service is immaculate - very friendly and attentive. The restaurant manager came around to say..."

Tanya

"One of the best degustations I've experienced in Sydney. I went to Bentley for my partner's birthday with his mother and the food was incredibly..."

Christy Johns

"For our Anniversary + my partners birthday weekend we chose to get dinner at the very well known Bentley Restaurant and Bar. Brought to us by chef..."

The Miniature Life

"Truly a beautiful, delightful dinner experience! Food was great and even better was the attentive service. We started with the rye rolls with black..."

Jennie Fong

"I went there for during truffle season. I tried the Simon Jonson Truffle Dinner. It was AMAZING!! The dinner started with a presentation that Simon..."

Sophia Peach

"This restaurant is one of the best restaurant I have ever visited the staff was so nice and the environment was totally different from other..."

Yashpal Sharma

"Bentley is my favorite in Sydney. One for the wine and one for food :) all dishes are nice my favorite would be anything but there’s room of..."

Miki8104

"Great dinner experience! Started w a egg yolk Parmesan mousse cracker (light crisp yet full of bursting essential flavor), entree was kangaroo..."

Wanmeng

"I spent a wonderful night at Bentley, highly recommend to try Alfonsino, it’s beautiful and tasty. Also Marron, Wagyu skirt steak as well. The..."

Michelle Wang

"Bentley Bar and Restaurant was formed in 2006 through the partnership of Chef Brent Savage and Sommelier Nick Hildebrandt in a former pub in Surry..."

Love At First Bite

"Detailed Course Review:8 courses + regular wine pairing on 28 Nov 2017 Alfonsino + Yellow Pepper + Marigold + Finger..."

Shirleyking521

"Unobtrusive and polite service; the non-alcoholic drinks served to match each dish were a revelation in careful and thoughtful analysis, with some..."

Vonanderemplaneten

"Magnificent evening for our anniversary!!! The 8 course degustation food and wine pairing was truly excellent!!! The staff were all incredibly..."

Bruce

"Beautiful food, friendly staff, and great location. We came in at 10 and they were more than accomodating. Coming from a hospitality background, a..."

Camille Taylor

"I've been going to Bentley since their Surry Hills days so i have been a longtime fan of their innovative style of cooking. You don't know what to..."

CJ

"The ambience, professionalism from the staff and excellent sommelier recommendations made this a special experience, Saturday night is a 5 or 8..."

Krishna Brannigan

"The interior is amazing and beautiful. Staff have been helpful and attentive. Food is presented beautifully and taste amazing. Can't fault them in..."

Nga Le

"We had a nice midweek dinner here.The Good - started with the alfonsino which was so delicate and beautiful. Next (or rather at the same..."

Nakira

"Simply one of the best dining experiences. The service was attentive and helpful while the food is perfect. The tiger prawns entree and honeycomb..."

Otter Wong

"Mixed feelings about Bentley. We started with oysters – they were great but you can also hardly ever go wrong with oysters. I wanted to..."

Anna

"Outstanding. Sydneys best restaurant in my opinion. I've had some stinker experiences from high hated restaurants in Syd - but Bentley hits the spot..."

Willy S

"One of my favourite fine dining restaurants in Sydney. We went there for my birthday and I just remember the food was divine. I was thoroughly..."

Jade

"Walking into Bentley feels like walking into another world. That was my impression when I came here for my birthday dinner with my best friend. The..."

Hungry Vibes Only

"Went here for new years eve celebrations and it was great. Food was really good and so was the service. The waiters were super friendly and the..."

Frankiieshungrytummy

"Amazing dining experience! We arrived a little late for dinner on a Wednesday night and wanted to try the tasting menu however we thought it might..."

DINEWCD

"One of the best degustation in town. Had the 8 courses and it was amazing. The food was just right, not too overpowering in anyway and not too..."

Jason Chung

"Good place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Sydney CBD ,very extensive drinks menu with a large selection of locally made craft beers...."

Nick The Greek

"A nice business lunch at Bentley, where I had roasted lamb rump and zucchini with buttermilk. Looked a treat when it arrived, the lamb rump was thick..."

Kellybeans

"I visited this place twice, once during a week night and ordered from the menu and the other time was Saturday night degustation menu:Sat..."

High Tea Queen

"Beautifully presented food. Found one of the snacks very interesting- cheese and raspberry. Very cheesy but raspberry cut through it nicely. Standout..."

Kerri

"Haven't had such satisfaction in a restaurant for a while. Every dish have its own characteristic. Highly recommended. Awesome price for..."

Xun Xiao

"[Invite] Citi Live More Dining Bentley RestaurantCiti has a new “Citi Live More” Program where citi customers dining with Citi partnered..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"Highly rated renowned two hatted Bentley restaurant located in the Sydney CBD. Innovative fine dining 8 course degustation menu w non alcoholic..."

J88

"A special Sydney place spent with some great company. Oysters some of the best I have had. Washed down with Chablis. Pork followed with Curley Flat..."

Stretts

"AMAZING! The wine selection, the service, the food and the ambience- I cannot fault anything and chef savage outdid himself with creativity in each..."

Anika Chadha

"As a way to ring in the end of my university years, a friend and I decided to celebrate with a nice dinner. Bentley ended up being the default choice..."

Su Lwin

"The Bentley restaurant is fantastic I went for lunch and the food was exceptional! Full of flavour and presented so beautifully couldn't have asked..."

Gabriella Martini

"Great food with interesting and unique flavours. The dishes here are really unique and not the same usual combination where u find in most..."

AmateurFoodie

"Food was amazing we had a private room with a set menu. this is probably the best group set menu i have ever had. The food portion was perfect and..."

Hangieeats

"I have followed Brent Savage & his Bentley restaurant from its 1st year still back in Surry Hills. I loved it since the first time & I have continued..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"After reading the great reviews we were excited to try out Bentley. Walking into the restaurant the ambience as a whole was great. We decided to go..."

CDabs

"Had a fantastic time at Bentley the other night. We had the set 3 course menu and the flavours of each dish were divine. I would definitely recommend..."

Jacq

"Gorgeous lunch with my team. The service was excellent and the food presentation a superb art form. The standout for me was the pork cheek entree..."

Kim Rheese Collings

"I loved Bentley Bar when it was in Surry Hills, and would recommend it to friends for a special meal: upscale but affordable, inventive and with a..."

Andy Quan

"The interior of this place is amazing. So unique and different, love it!! Food was delicious. The meat were cooked so well, melted in my mouth...."

Angela Eats

"The Bentley Restaurant is located within the Raddison Hotel which is located on the corner of Pitt and Hunter St in Sydney CBD. The Bentley..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"I came during a Thursday night as i was having a night out with my girlfriends. This restaurant is located at the radison blu hotel with really nice..."

Karina Santoso

"Went for a birthday. Delicious food and nice ambience. Waiter was very helpful. I ordered the oyster blade and it was cooked to perfection. Sides..."

Sy25

"There's nothing I like more than a restaurant that has a good wine list - we wanted organic and preservative free wine and this is what we got - with..."

Renae Smith

"First time at a top end restaurant and it was great. Having no other restaurants to compare to at this stage, I feel it was a great..."

David Richards

"Very good food and service.I like the food here and I would like to have tasting menu next time. The pork is very soft and delicious. The environment..."

Zelin Wu

"At Bentley Restaurant & Bar Brent Savage not only brings innovation to the table, but also shows off his effortless flair for extracting the perfect..."

Sarahversuscarbs

"bombed up in the restaurant by chance in friday night, and I am glad I did.The staff and waiters are very helpful and nice. The food is really..."

Bara Moria

"Came here for Valentine's Day dinner. Great atmosphere and attentive table service. Food was great but it wasn't hot when we got them which was a..."

Elaine Tsang

"Popped in after work at around 9:15ish for a quick bite/drink. The ambience and decor is plain gorgeous here. The industrial, modern-chic feel..."

Kenta Takeuchi

"A nice meal, definitely worth trying out. Had the degustation for my anniversary with my wife. We were both happy with it. We went to Sepia last..."

Damien Moran

"#kningjaeats fine dining. Crumble into the decadent menu with a selection of staters which are great for sharing such as the refreshing and light..."

Ningjaeats

"Crumble into the decadent menu with a selection of staters which are great for sharing such as the refreshing and light texture of the scallop and..."

Ningjaeats

"Fancy without being pretentious, exciting menu and flavours that wow. The wagyu was a..."

ARTACOeats

"Welcome, NEW Bentley Restaurant and Bar. Welcome. Recently reopening, Sommelier Nick Hildebrandt and chef Brent Savage have moved Bentley from..."

2 Hungry Guys

"Service still had a few wrinkles to iron out: rushed explanations, erratic and slow pacing of dishes are a little concerning at this level. But all..."

Le Chef Phillipe

"I’ve been wanting to go to Bentley for a while (a solid two weeks but a while sounds better). Crystal (from Instagram ) decided to take me as a..."

IFat

"Bentley is more of, what i think as, an underground, boutique restaurant. Not as well known, but fantastic value and amazing food. I was blown away..."

Postcards From Peta

"We take a long walk to Surry Hill’s to visit Bentley’s Restaurant and Bar, which has continuously been awarded 2 Chef Hats. Being a lunch weekend..."

Kelly W

"Upon the conclusion of our lunch, X and I marked The Bentley as a place to return to, either for bar snacks and wine or a full-blown meal. I must say..."

Loz Mak

"Everything was just about perfect. Perfectly presented, great meal sizes, very tasty original food, and perfectly balanced service: friendly,..."

Sean Kennaway

"In December Bentley moved from Surry Hills to a bigger venue at the Radisson Blu in the city. The black and charcoal high ceilings, dark furniture..."

VegeTARAian Sydney

"Situated on Crown Street, with half the place being a bar, this restaurant is quite 'pretty'. It's great for casual dining, or even a drink after..."

Serena Lin

"The new premises are in the CBD at the Raddison Blu Hotel, on the former Bistro Fax site. The fit out is what you would call modern elegance. ..."

The Napoli Alert

"The spatchcock was roasted to perfection. The polenta and pistachio further enhanced this Game bird’s taste with a hint of crispy texture from one..."

All About Food Blog

"And yet, it’s so sad to hear that Bentley is closing down in August. Luckily, it doesn’t seem to be a permanent closing as it may reopen under..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Came here for lunch and had their 7 course vegan degustation. Overall, it was a great experience! Some dishes were odd but the ambience and quality..."

Tanya Quach

"We were greeted at the entrance and our waiter Paul (and Steve) was just fantastic the whole night. I was impressed at the attentive service. My..."

Jun Nee Chew

"Elegant dining experience. The interior was superb and the mood was very classy. Definitely one of the Best Modern Australian restaurants in the CBD...."

Bernadettte Ellisha

"Bentley is quite a small restaurant tucked at the corner of pitt and hunter st. I would reccommend for small groups no more than 4 people as the..."

shell y

"A great meal from beginning to end. The service was both friendly and efficient. The Food was excellent with a range of flavours, textures and dishes..."

Geoff Booth

"What a spectacular restaurant. Really world class food, wine and non alcoholic options for those of us that don’t drink. We did the 7 course..."

Melissa Hughes

"Had a great dinner here. I don't remember eating such delicious food in my life. We got 5 course meal and paid $250 each. It's abit expensive but..."

Karl Franz

"Sydney, cbd First time back after several years. Decor hasn’t changed, otherwise everything else expected of a restaurant at this end of the..."

Choong Lin

China Doll

92/100 (3578 ratings)

Restaurants

Fusion

Chinese

Asian

Chinese

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Scallops

Duck

Lamb

Fish

Sashimi

Oyster

Fried rice

Calamari

Pork

Calamares

Beef

Dim Sum

Dumplings

Ribs

Pancakes

Curry

Eggplant

Prawns

Salad

Chili

Crab

Cantonese

Hong Kong

Shanghai

Sit down

Chinese

Fusion

Asian

Outdoor Seating

Private Dining

Waterfront

Seating

Table Service

Reservations

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Fine Dining

"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...."

Reset

There are 3171 restaurants

Cuisine

Dietary restrictions

Meals

Structure

Dishes

Best Lunch in Sydney

Ranking

Sort A-Z

near you

Filters

Simon Leong

2hungryysisters

Pollo_pesce_me

Peter

Nonagon

Eami Balisi

MD

Nick

Blake Horton

Weerasak Prateepnathalang

JSin

Greedygreedyguts

Tricia

Cats.

Dan Mccallum

Glenn Duncan

Lori Homan

David Kaplan

Chris Lim

Justine Crowley

Tim Dickinson

Lora Villanueva

ABBY CHEN

Anne Nonymous

Guo Louis

Thewhereto

Eunifoodie

Andy Quan

The Cheesy Charlatan

Blurred Limes

Lauren Green

Jack

Coco And Vine

Culinary Artist

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

Sienna

June Kim

Steven Gerrard

Amy

Sweetandyummie

Cafe Tourist

Henry

Alex

Simon Leong

Eboni Sorensen

April

Bobby M

Jackie Schneider

Stephen Wu

Grace McIvor

Simon_72

Sy W

Lizzie Mason

Vighy

Giz401

Brox

Michael Li

Princess_Porky

Nick

Andrew Lomas

Pat

Mike Barrera

Jessiefairley

Cherriejohan

Joanna Gisela

Matt

Hektor Valles Fernandez

Owiselittleone