TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

La Renaissance Patisserie (the Rocks)

89/100 (2529 ratings)

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"Thoroughly enjoyed the pork, bacon and fennel sausage roll. Surprisingly moist filling! I'm not normally a dessert person but couldn't resist trying..."

Silva Star

"The pastry itself was delicious, but a little pricey. Also my food was attacked by a pigeon in the garden seats so I could only eat half :(. The..."

Tuna

"This place has the best plain butter croissant. Good price, beautiful place and cozy environment. Very good choice spending my weekend morning here..."

Vellencia Yanto

"Simply Beautiful cakes and cookies. Coffee was tad cold but their cakes are to die for. I ended up getting 2 boxes of assorted cakes. I will be back..."

Unassumed

"La Renaissance cafe in The Rocks. One of the best patisseries in Sydney. Love their coffee and cakes. Creme brûlée is a must..."

Steven Gu

"Great patisserie, the cheesecake is really good, so is the Zulu. Friendly staff, it's a small place so it can get a bit busy and crowded inside...."

Quentin Zil

"The cheese cake was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. A nice little tanginess to it. 4 star as the staff was not very attentive and the..."

Alexis Chiu

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Kitty Tang

"BEST EVER cakes and pastries in the Rocks area!! I bought three different varieties for a taste and defo LOVED it all! Going back for sure need to..."

ILoveFood

"I’ve only tried their macaroons here and they were so delicate and delicious - just the right amount of sweetness. Their barista is so friendly and..."

Eunifoodie

"Decided to swing by this cafe after hearing many good things about it. Located in the rocks area, this is a cafe offering many delicious looking..."

Sunshine

"The cakes here are amazing in visuals and taste. I bought a cake here for my mums birthday and she was very happy with it. The staff are nice and had..."

Helen

"Oh my globbb this apple turnover ($4.50) was so perfect in terms of filing to pastry ratio. Also not too sweet and generously filled with apples...."

Chewie

"I picked the cake Monet this time. It tastes great with a thin layer of white chocolate on the outside, there are also fruits on top of the cake, so..."

The Peppermint Mermaids

"We are never disappointed with any of our experiences here! Situated at a stunning location and a similarly wonderful cafe environment inside, this..."

Helen & Michelle

"French Cafe with heavenly pastriesRoaming around the Rocks, Mrs and I stumbled into this cafe. It is off the beaten path but a treasure..."

Moodie_Foodie

"My 27th birthday cake! Strong taste of passion fruit and other berries( forgot name of the cake) . But it’s a bit too sweet for me, I only ate 1..."

Miss Song

"I love the packaging. So sturdy and classy. They were so caring while putting the cakes in the boxes and even provided spoons. Environmentally..."

Pinicolada

"Have never purchased a cake from here that I haven't loved! It's often my first choice when I need to buy a birthday cake for someone.I've never had..."

DailyDevours

"I haven’t bought a cake here that has disappointed. The most recent cake I’ve tried was the Goya cake which was an amazingly delicious mix of..."

Annie Nguyen

"The desserts in this cafe are as beautiful as arts! And also very tasty. Hard for me to make a choice. I had Monet, Brûlée and flat white this time..."

Evelyn Chen

"The pastries here are good, but I mostly come for coffee. Its the only exceptional place in the Rocks for coffee and so worth the pastry queues to..."

TrufflePig

"+3 not just pastries and cakes+1 but beautifully crafted+1 mouthfuls of joyNoise level: conversation at normal speaking..."

Catherine

"The loveliest cafe in the city! The Rocks is probably my favourite place in Sydney to go and I always have to pop into here for a quick pastry or..."

Laura Cohen

"Nice little French place with an open courtyard at the back perfect for lazy afternoons with nice coffee/tea and lovely cakes that will transport..."

QueenBee

"This place is surely a WOW and I couldn’t believe can find such a beautiful bakery in this tourism location. Had the renowned almond croissant..."

Panda Lover

"The food tastes great. It wasn't too sweet and the pastry on the bottom added great texture to the experience. The atmosphere of the cafe was..."

TD

"Popped by this cute cafe 20 mins before it closed, after a friend recommended it to me. They have a variety of desserts but also savoury pastry...."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"Headed to La Renaissance for breakfast prior to our trip to Manly and we didn't regret it. The pastries here are so good! We had the pies, cheese..."

The Engineer Eats

"Their ham and cheese croissant is the best! The coffee taste good as well. I really love the backyard outdoor seating. It felt like I was in having..."

Gece

"Went in a raining day and enjoyed my afternoon tea with my friend after shooting a short film. He also had a take away for his girlfriend, who liked..."

Silver

"A warm little patisserie at the rocks that felt just like home. From ordering the cake online, staff had exceptional service throughout the process...."

Benkyousuru

"This is the place for really good quality cakes and pastries - the best almond croissant ever! The fruit tart and citron/lemon tart were delicious..."

MSG_Traveller

"Great tasting tiramisu pastry though not a huge fan of the orange hint. I do prefer the original. Portion size could’ve been a bit more generous...."

Saket S.PANDIT

"This place got a backyard and it is a good place to go for a lazy afternoon, have fun with friends. I ordered a monet cake and it is quite good,..."

Yukko

"So I am always critical with cakes cause I believe all cakes taste the same.. Nothing special.. just looks good but the taste are always a let down...."

Iwan W

"One of best desserts in town! :) it’s also a perfect place to hang out with your friends as their courtyard is just have the perfect atmosphere..."

Ainy Zheng

"One of the best places to go for cake and coffee chocolate essentially anything sweet in the CBD! It's an equally egalitarian breakfast lunch brunch..."

Arijit Das

"Love having brunch here. All the cakes and patisseries are yummy. Pastries are crunchy and cakes specially Larme de Gauguin and Le roi..."

Deb

"Enjoyable place to visit and eat. Very authentic food! I visited France 3 months ago and this made me feel nostalgic about my time there. Lots of..."

Jessica

"The Food is great, and place looks really nice. I strongly recommend the French twist it is really tasteful. These staff are really welcoming and..."

Nayef Albert Abi Said

"SO good!!!! Tried 4 pastries and each of them was amazing. My favourite was the white chocolate mousse pastry ( was it the Monet?) And the teardrop..."

Kritika Kamath

"Any visit to The Rocks means a pitt stop to La Renaissance Courtyard Cafe - I've been heading here for years for their delicious macarons and have..."

Neateatsydney

"Ok, just hanging about and my wife loves cake. Saw this from the corner and we made a beeline. There is a great selection of extraordinary cakes. The..."

Danny G

"My partner purchased the 'Milles Feuilles' for my birthday and it was probably the best cake I ever had. The level of sweetness was just right and..."

Katrina

"One of the best patisserie in Sydney. I love all their cakes and the service is excellent too. Chef Jean-Michel and his team are doing great things..."

The Hand That Bites

"Great bakery! Lots of variety and great location in the quaint area in the Rocks. Highly recommend this place . My fav was Vanilla Slice......omg the..."

Wanderlust

"Celebrating @smoothchocfest over the weekend, we opted for the "Goya" and the "Le Roi Soleil" from @Larenaissance. The cakes were perfect, and not..."

Famishedduo

"Cheese cake.They are famous with their cheese cake.Cheese cake is nice and smooth with hint lemon scented after taste. This place has..."

Culinary Artist

"The ladies at the counter were very warm and welcoming, and explained the recommendations well. Came here with my friend from France, and boy was he..."

Gstarfoodie

"Amazing experience. The chef was incredibly humble in discussing chocolate and pastry with us - these truffles and baked goodies were so amazing...."

Issac_eatsalot

"Located in the Rocks, La Renaissance is well known for its amazing desserts. Always packed even up to close, there's an inside courtyard area for..."

Will Eat Yum

"Super friendly staffs, very attentive. Bought some croissants and 3 cakes, goya, vivladi and menot.They were all very very good indeed, money..."

Marvin Ding

"A favourite of my parents for 20 years! This French patisserie offers exceptional French pastries including a range of baguettes and sweet cakes..."

Verity Gresswell

"Went to La Renaissance about 5pm before they're close to get a whole cake for celebration. About that time there's limited choices of cake available..."

Kravengerfoodie

"I went to La Renaissance Cafe at lunchtime and I ordered croissant, monet and rival black star.Croissant was very crispy and fluffy which was..."

Keito09

"So delicious!!! Great spot. Good coffee. They have a lovely back patio as well. It's easy to find from the train or bus stations. The staff are very..."

Kate Fuller

"Waiting for my girlfriend who was climbing up on the Sydney bridge so I walked around in the rocks and came across to this little cafe. The frontshop..."

Midi Et Soir

"This is my favourite cake shop in Sydney,u must go there.every single cake has a unique flavour n I love everything.i don't know what should I eat..."

Princess Pan

"It was a beautiful sunny day with a cool breeze. It was a weekend and naturally, the main strip was pumping and busy. All the seats outside the cafe..."

Occasionalist

"Really loved their mille feuille and Zulu! If you're lucky you might have rainbow lorikeets checking you out. They eat sugar but other customers may..."

Hui Min Yau

"After looking at the markets on the weekend, we decided to give this place a go. There was a small line to order but the staff got through the orders..."

More Than Nourishment

"Oh my.. missus loves this outlet, been coming here 'gain n 'gain with takeaways to boot. This was my 1st as i dont go chasing sweety pies (no sweet..."

Food_Rampage_AM @INSTA

"Perfect services & Friendly staff. If you want to have a brunch there on weekends, be aware that it just has about 5 small tables and 15..."

Daisy ZHANG

"As a dessert fanatic, I highly recommend this cafe (as long as you don't mind overdosing and going on a trip to sugar heaven). Since it was my first..."

Lyohl

"Definitely I will come here again. Love the cakes, and nest time I want to try cheese sticks, they are attractive. I like the cake 'Monet', white..."

Emerald Chiu

"Great pastries! Best almond croissant with apple filling ever! Cheese stick and quiche were yummy as well! #quiche #cheese #yummy #pastry #breakfast..."

Maria

"Great way to spend the afternoon. They have good selection of pastry and serves great coffee! Loved the pastries, and the chocolate truffles...."

Novi Sumarto

"I have only been here for take away once but I have to say I had one of the best cakes ever made by man. It was so fresh and full of flavour and the..."

Justin

"The desserts were appealing and the courtyard was lovely, however the service was a little too efficient. We were hoping to enjoy our afternoon tea..."

Seeaych

"This cafe has a special place in my heart. Reason being, it's helped me for every single birthday I've planned for the past year whenever I need a..."

Michael Li

"Awesome cakes in the Rocks.So hard to choose cake from so many beautiful one from the showcase.millefeuille is my favorite.The each..."

Erika-Anne

"For those who are unfamiliar with the history of the Rocks, it is an area which has been enriched with Australian history— from centuries old..."

The Plus Ones

"This little French patisserie situated at the rocks near Guylian's café. Easily spotted by the queue that floods or if its front door, the brown..."

Those Who Love To Eat

"Every time I'm in Sydney I make my way to La Renaissance for a fresh butter croissant and something I've never tried on the menu - I'm yet to be..."

The Other Jenners

"Perhaps the best patisserie I have been to. Located in the rocks area of Sydney, just next to the harbour, this place became a must visit everyday..."

Mayank Arora

"Reached there around noon and it was quite crowded. The staff was nice and friendly. Will definitely come back and recommend to my friends since it..."

HJia Teo

"Popped in for lunch. You order at the counter, and then can sit in the lovely courtyard in the back. I had sort of a croque monsieur, but with a..."

Andy Quan

"Wow popped in for a look and couldn't go past the brioche. I gobbled it up standing so didn't get a chance for a nice picture of it. Truely buttery..."

Gabbys79

"The cabinet pastries and cakes all looked amazing. Gorgeous little courtyard space out the back and friendly staff. Good for a quick bite and a..."

AshleighH195

"Visited The Rocks on Easter Sunday and it was overflowing with people. Originally planned on visiting another food place for breakfast but the line..."

Bec

"Nice spot to stop and have a sweets break if you're in the area. Grab a seat out back in the courtyard and escape the hassles and crowd of tourists...."

Manz

"This place is a just visit if you're ever visiting the Rocks. Standing the test of time with beautiful innovative creations m, amazing quality and..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Excellent French patisserie boulangerie. The courtyard is beautiful to sit in and staff are very friendly. All of their cakes are amazing (just look..."

Emily

"Saddest thing is the rainbow lorikeets that are eating the sugar packets. Pity, because this is an authentic french cafe in a beautiful location. ..."

GPS Joe

"This place is just excellent. Always recommend people try this place. Authentic. Amazing almond croissants. Nearly as good as Black Star's pastries!..."

JT Esse

"A nice cafe in the middle of the Rocks with amazing french desserts. The only problem is there are too many treats to choose from. I eventually..."

The RnB Diary

"My favorite place for afternoon tea time around the rock.Their macaroons are the best, beautiful cakes. Hit chocolate is very nice..."

Ashley Xu

"After being recommended for their desserts, we visited La Renaissance Cafe for breakfast. We had the Beef Bourguignon Meat Pie and the Vivaldi cake..."

Reluctant Foodie

"Flashbacks to Paris - quiet courtyard leading into a tiny street, French language in the backgrounds, great croissant and a coffee and my bags packed..."

Igor

"La Renaissance Cafe has been loved for a long time but recently had great cause for celebration. I'm calling it the best French Patisserie in the..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Great sausage rolls, beautiful almond croissants and really good coffee. Lovely quiet little courtyard out the back. We also shared the cherry..."

Rachel Hutton

"La Renaissance Patisserie and Cafe, became the first Australian patisserie in the Southern Hemisphere to be officially inducted into the prestigious..."

GiGi MV

"Jean Michel Raynaud of La Renaissance Patisserie; the Sydney Rocks Institution with its amazing patisserie eats and pieshas been inducted into Relais..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"One of my favourite spots in Sydney. The courtyard is a peaceful and comforting spot for any casual catch up or light reading. Pastries are always on..."

Katharine Suy

"This little café is just so charming and I love the decor. When it comes to food, the éclairs are to die for! It brought back childhood memories...."

Sparkles

"I just love this café...Im always alone and they make me feel so welcome,like family.The food is really fantastic and service is just perfect.We are..."

Barbara-Louisa Walker

"When I learn the fact that La Renaissance is selling more than 1000 Almond Croissants each week.. I am sure they're making it clear it's one of their..."

Let's Nomnom

"Great food and desserts! I ordered cake from them for a birthday and the cake was beautifully made. Everyone had enjoyed the piece of cake. Recommend..."

Roanne Mao

"One of the few cafes in The Rocks that I don't classify as a tourist trap. Lines can be long but for good reason - the delicious French pastries and..."

Orange_tree

"After a walk to the newly opened Barangaroo Reserve, we stopped by for some tasty French pastries as a cheeky reward! We ordered our sweet treats..."

Khana

"I love this place. The coffee is great and all, but the baked goods are some of the finest I've had. The pork and fennel sausage roll is out of this..."

Samuel Ryan

"Everything this patisserie produces is pure quality. The pies and sausage rolls sold here are brilliant. We always buy our birthday cakes from here..."

SheWhoMustNotBeNamed

"I love this place! The courtyard is so cute and the food is delicious. The croissant jambon fromage is a must-try. Not your average ham and cheese..."

Bw_betman

"I went to this cafe for had some dessert a few days ago. I sat in their backyard or garden or whatever it's called. Really nice place for spend the..."

Yusuf Christian

"This place has been one of my favorite cafe in Sydney for years, coffee is okay but what is great about this little place is its ability to transport..."

Pollo_pesce_me

"So during the stay in Sydney, my friend with me visited this French café and we loved it. We sticked with Latte as usual (liked it). Then I had..."

Vivian LI

"Nice place for a cafe and a dessert! A bit expensive in but quality is without complaints! To try if u're around with friends or family. ..."

Maximilian

"A very nice and lively place to hangout if you manage to find a table for yourself. Ratatouille was really delicious. A must try. I had it along with..."

Pridhi

"Superb pastries. Coffee. Quiet courtyard out back. Authentic and delicious. What more can I say? ..."

George

"This patisserie has been in the rocks for years, they absolutely know what they are doing. The best French patisserie in Sydney, a must try!..."

Taryn Buchan

"One of my favourite cafes in Sydney. Great coffee and macarons. Rosewater and mandarin & milk chocolate macarons (AU$3 each) Service: :star :star..."

Rosanna

"Classic Black Forest cake was delicious and looked..."

Munchk1n

"Better than a box of Roses...your wife will forgive you.... ...for almost anything if you get her a Croquembouche for her birthday (like I did)...."

Mark Likestorideelephants

"Dessert run ... my favourite place for macarons & super chocolately cakes for my sweet tooth ... Variety of beautiful cakes and macaons Black..."

Janlifestyle

"Really love this place. If you are a chocoholic through and through, my favourite picks are the zulu and the chocolate tartlet. The entrance is small..."

Wanderingpiglet

"Always crowded and having people line up for their delicious macarons and cakes selection. They got dining area, mostly outdoor, at the back of their..."

Gondos.kitchen

"The cafe's decor is not fancy or superficial like Laduree or Rockpool. Personally I found the existing humble country-village style setting to be..."

GiGi MV

" One of my friends had a La Renaissance cake for her 18th as well, and on both occasions we were not disappointed. The acidity of the berry mousse..."

Shirley Song

"My birthday lunch this year was spent at a very relaxing and vintage cafe ! Mr C and I walked past this cafe a fewof times, and each time I was..."

Charn Tangson

"La Renaissance is a ‘bijou’ place and customers queue out the door on weekends with tables sprawling onto the street. Come at a quieter moment..."

Glutenfreewheeler

"The display of cakes will make your mouth water. Each one so delicately created you wonder if they’re too good to eat!..."

Noshbites

"I really enjoyed it here. The food was pleasing, the court yard was very welcoming and cosy and the staff were quite friendly. A perfect place for..."

Miss Kimbers

"They were spot-on, with a nice crisp that makes you go "WOW" as you bite into..."

The Bake-a-nista

"La Renaissance is a beautiful little secret located along a broad cobbled avenue in The Rocks..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"This cake was a bit too sweet, but lovely. I really enjoyed the cream wrapped with..."

Dolly

"A sweet binge round up of our time in Sydney to end off the first week in April. We stumbled upon La Renaissance Cafe Patisserie down by The Rocks..."

D

"When you walk in, you’re met with rows and rows of macarons, cakes, pastries and baguettes. Everything just looked so delectable...."

Daphne Law

"I first visited this little gem of a French pâtisserie back in 2007 and very much enjoyed their mixed berry tart but sadly it wasn't available this..."

Simon Leong

"La Renaissance not only stocks the range of Masterpiece pastries but also a whole ensemble of other sweet pastries, cakes, as well as savoury baked..."

Simon Park

"Ever since tasting my last year’s birthday cake from La Renaissance with melt-in-the-mouth delicate chocolate sheets and light-as-air mousse, I..."

Penguin Says Feed Me

"Great baguettes - all freshly made on the premises. Lovely coffee. The choice is yours to sit at the front amongst the hustle and bustle of The Rocks..."

Satiety Society

"Lovely croissants and great coffee. We will be..."

Pilks

"ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!. I don't even know where to start with their cakes, it's all just beautiful! Let me tell you, I am quite obsessed with their..."

Aleisha Lam

"Amazing!. Every time I go to La Renaissance I try and order a different cake. Each is amazing. This has to be the finest cake shop in Sydney. Each..."

Greg

"Nice. Approaching this famous rocks patisserie around midday, we were greeted with the sight of a line of patrons queuing up literally out the door!..."

Anna001

"Hangout place. It is situated in the Rocks just behind Guylian cafe. It has a beautiful little courtyard out the back as well as seating out in the..."

Travelgeek39

"Still amazing. Haven't been here for about 6years and stopped by for a coffee and a tart (raspberry) for a total of $11 i was well satisfied to sit..."

Yulia

"Amazing pastries, croissants and great coffee. Enjoyed breakfast so much we got take away baguettes for lunch. All was exceptionally..."

Upsydaisy

"Beautiful pastries! Yum yum..."

Brianna McCoola

"Light fresh French provincial pies and the best in French pastries cooked on the premises. Fantastic courtyard cafe and seating out front where you..."

Tom

"I love this place!. Three of my favourite things... The Rocks in Sydney, Beautiful Pastries and cafe and out the back is a dream... Come to this cafe..."

Artistspace

"Magnifique!. La Renaissance is a magical little French patisserie tucked away down Argyle St, where once inside you're enchanted by the rows of..."

A.

"Wonderful desserts. Bought a variety of things to take away - both hot stuff and pastries. The desserts were better than the hot items in my opinion..."

Ronin47

"Best cakes in Sydney. Hands down the most amazing cakes in Sydney and so so so cheap it shocks me. They are not only aesthetically stunning but they..."

ShoopShoop

"My daughter and I were in Sydney for her birthday and had cakes from here twice.. best ever cheesecake. Thanks La..."

Debra Richters

"My fav cake shop EVER. They make the most beautiful cakes and the quality of the cakes are always high and consistent. A must every time when I go..."

Jessie Cai

"Excellent little bakery. Very busy and hard to get a table. Pies are yummo. We had cheesecake and a vanilla slice also. Coffee was good and nice and..."

Sunnycoast Girl

"Very good coffee and friendly counter staff. The whole experience was let down by the service of the girl who bought the coffee to our table. She did..."

Dan

"Perfect French. Do not pass this place..."

Bec

"Joyous. Walked past this place a few times before and the line had been out the door.Decided to finally give it a go and was VERY impressed. Had..."

Ra Ra Noodle

"Macarons, ham n cheese crossaint. Coffee...."

Dan Mandy Porter

"Tried the ham and cheese croissant with bechamel sauce. So tasty and the pastry was perfect! Cute little cafe often with a queue out the door however..."

Foodpornjournal

"Absolutely wonderful cafe! Walk along the markets and then stop here for a baguette or perhaps something sweet and its like you're in..."

Bansheebeat

"Best Patisserie in Australia!. You cannot go wrong with this place. The fruit tarts are delicious and the Tarte Tropézienne will amaze..."

Kelly

"Possibly the best croissant I have had! One of the best in Sydney. It is only a small store and there can sometimes be a line at lunch times but it..."

El Boopy

"Awesome French Patisserie. Once u stepped in the shop u will be attracted the whole loads of food in the fridge. Get the staff to recommend. But i..."

Poly Yen

"Will be back. We tried a wide selection of the macarons - though personally, they weren't the best, they were still very tasty. Will definitely be..."

Jananas

"Beautiful coffee... Might have to go back tomorrow for an almond crossiant or macaroon..."

Shona Hunt

"Great spot for something sweet. A drop in here often for a cafe and croissant/opera/friand/whatever looks tasty, and usually leave with dessert for..."

Kylie

"We found Renaissance on our first day in Sydney & kept going back! Beautiful baguettes, crunchy but soft, macaroons & OK coffee. Lots of French..."

Giles

"Get the croissant..."

Rebecca R

"10 out of 13 Best croissant + coffee i have had so far Nice coutyard In rocks so too many tourists - excellent in..."

100 In 50 Days

"Great coffee, delicious macarons. Cherry and pistachio is the winner! Melt-in-your-mouth with subtle but surprising flavor combos. Great arvo pick me..."

Suedy

"YUM!!!. Best Macaroons... Great..."

Kano

"I went to La Renaissance on Monday morning. It wasn't very busy so I could enjoy myself at the courtyard. It was relaxing and lovely. I had flat..."

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"Fantastic, should..."

Daruma

"Looked great. I had a choc macaron which was really good, but I had one from another place nearbye that was identical. I suspect they are not made in..."

Stalksmcgee

"Best Cheese Stick in Sydney. Felt peckish this afternoon and decided to try their cheese sticks 'coz I saw heaps piling on display. For $3, it's..."

Lea

"Heaven. Great food. Also has a hidden..."

Arlanara

"This place is always packed. Desserts are reasonably priced. Pistachio Macaroon is yummy but I would prefer more alcohol in their..."

Erin

"Don't pass it by. Good strong coffee and a beautiful range of pastry delights. Settle into a table in the courtyard and get stuck in. We are looking..."

Martin C

"Yes the macarons here are fantastic, even better than the 'famous' one at Balmain, which i had to queue ages for. Personally i would rather have my..."

Chris

"The place to be for your macaron cravings. All in all the best macarons ever. in sydney. haha can't say i've tried that many but sharing is caring..."

Ebonyandlace

"Best Patissiere in Sydney. The macarons here are the best I have ever eaten and that includes Paris. The family who own La Renaissance have now..."

Rosemary

"My favourite French patisserie in Sydney. Absolutely love the pastries and cakes, and the coffee is nice as well. They have the best almond..."

Anna Lynn

"🥖 chicken baguette sandwich 🥧 meat pie ☕️ coffee eclaire 🏠: @la_renaissance_patisserie 📍: The Rocks, Sydney 📝: La Renaissance is..."

Faa Papon

"This is my favourite patisserie in Sydney! Always have to stop here when in The Rocks. Excellent selection of cakes and pastries - with both classics..."

Vi Girgis

"A cute little French patisserie. Simply delicious items and great coffee. Prompt and friendly service. Highly..."

Matthew Martin

"They have delicious and fresh desserts and sweets. Also the coffee was good. It is not cheap but due to its..."

Sherif Essawi

"What they do, they do very well! The Patisserie is located on a relaxing strip with plenty of foot traffic and surrounding shops without feeling over..."

Andy Branson

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

Ciara May

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

Roxanne Stokes-Byrne

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

Jimmy Gowlett

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

Emma Thomas

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

Melinda Hoy

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

Francisca Villegas

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

Minh A Lam

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

Alex Biggie Luangmany

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

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

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

黄思

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

Foodie Life

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

The Hungry Hippo

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

Sunny

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

She Ba

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

Leila Nocturne🦊

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

Elisa Li

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

Zoe Bui

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

AJ Marston

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

Kelly

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

Bani Mehta

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

Dona S

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

Soft Cheese Hard Core

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

D36R4

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

Marianna Tuccia

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

Nicolepamute

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

Manz

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

Robin

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

Hungry Diner

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

Abhishek Chaubey

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

Fatty Natty

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

Teri Lin

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

Anil Thomas

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

Susan

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

C

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

Dee

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

Yashpal Sharma

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

Novia Heroanto

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

Sydney

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

Mykim

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

Anna

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

Gus

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

LittleM

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

HANGRYHUNGRY

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

Jo

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

Joseph Tran

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

Deb

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

Kevin Reid

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

The Engineer Eats

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

Wine Dine And Play

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

Bella Pytka

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

Ferry Gondo

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

Ananya Singhal

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

Natalie Dëë

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

Cuban-Pete

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

Jeffrey Adam

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

Mocca

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

SJay

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

Quiet Eating

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

Harmony

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

Awesome Sydney Ramen Girl

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

Jennifer. H

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

Carla

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

Love At First Bite

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

Theviettraveller

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

Paul Rowan

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

The Doctor Dines

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

Sienna

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

Pop

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

Liam Tay Kearney

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

Onara

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

Little Miss Hungry

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

Coogee7

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

AliceMM

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

Aussie Meets World

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

Bruce

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

Lips

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

Innky

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

The Chubby Food Critics

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

D

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

Jhille43

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

Kevin Kelleher

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

Allen He

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

Traceynn

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

Nury Kim

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

Julie Mei

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

Jmanchatty

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

Eatloveplay

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

Eatventures

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

Intendingtoburn

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

Xun Xiao

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

Weekendfoodescapes

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

Next Stop: Food

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

Ting Xu

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

Louise Zheng

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

Flora Secreat

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

Jevon

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

Stephanie

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

Nuanyun Feng

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

Howard Phung

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

Food Dude

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

Andrew Excell

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

Shane Lucas

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

Aaron

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

Rydercao

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

JCT

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

ChocChip

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

Gourmanda.me

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

Elaine Tsang

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

Asian Food Ninja

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

Christine

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

FoodsterAu

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

Andy Quan

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

Ningjaeats

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

MsBrulee

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

Mary-Anne Phan

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

Timgratton

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

Foodpornjournal

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

Postcards From Peta

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

Eileen Cai

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

Yvonne Pei Vin

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

Nutmeg Clouds

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

Memoirs Of A Foodie

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

All About Food Blog

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

I'm Still Hungry

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

Cee Dee

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

Travelletto

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

Kenneth Cheong

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

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

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

Tales Of A Confectionist

"A fanboy's wish come..."

Adrian Tay

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

Richard Elliot

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

Jenny L

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

Just One More Spoon

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

Natalie Tierney

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

Sophie

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

No Expert

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

Esther

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

Yahnyinlondon

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

Bri

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

A Food Story

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

Dollymic

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

Olivia Mackay

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

Oh-ayana

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

Msihua

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

D

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

PiCi And BC

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

Ichigo Shortcake

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

Helen | Grab Your Fork

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

WenY

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

Mademoiselle Delicieuse

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

Jules_breadshoes

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

SerendipitousK

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

Food Booze Shoes

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

ReemA

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

Squishies Eats

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

I Ate My Way Through

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

Billy Law

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

10152616776084366

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

Tstevenson

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

GreenteaMintz

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

Loveoffood

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

Theekshna De Silva

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

Ted McLuu

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

Foodie1501

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

Damania83

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

Hungryfool

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

Gardentheatre

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

Miffy7

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

Goinghome04

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

Coffeesnob

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

Sue And Wil

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

Kate Parker

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

Anton Ego

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

Hungry Pencil

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

Foodguides

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

J_p_wee

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

Leyley

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

Shitake

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

Foodeater

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

Lauren

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

Boo

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

Zebedee

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

DrZen

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

Rick

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

Cinntonic

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

MaskedWright85

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

Mickey

"Just..."

Arnaud Michelin

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

K Dub

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

Taga Tikim Of OZ

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

Ange

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

Foodie

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

Blackburnfoodie

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

Ziggy

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

Jono C

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

Yordal

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

John Carver

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

Damo Ran

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

Jen

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

Gracefully Grazing...

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

Kwolektr

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

Lashez

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

PP

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

DeOriginalOne

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

Matt The Cat

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

Trippentheplanet

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

Kerrie Lee-linke

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

Fat_kid

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

The Hungry Badger

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

Cm

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

Evelyn Hughes

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

Maarie

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

Bruno Fiorentini Junior

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

Peter Nikoletatos

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

Stephen Sander

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

Scott Wilson

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

Adrian Cook

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

Gessabell25

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

Angelo_W73

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

SWC

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

Christopher Lee

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

Foodie

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

Gerry Taniane

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

Good Food Lover

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

Viktor

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

FelixOnTour

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

Annabelle

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

Em

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

Kim

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

Zee Wang

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

Thien Vuong (fooderarri)

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

Mark Lobo

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

Samantha Dion

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

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