Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Sydney

"Beautiful dining room, sultry mood lighting. We start with the scallops - plump, flavoursome. Then the burrata with figs. So good. Then 6 x oysters..."

Sabin Malla

Jael Fischer

"It’s that time of the year again when the Sydney waterfront promenades fill up with pedestrians out on all nights of the week (despite the..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"My Chroma pop experience at Mode Kitchen left me feeling completely and colourfully inspired. Available only during the Vivid festival 2019, you can..."

@KeraBearEats

"The City of lights is upon us and there was so much to explore and it will take days to get through everything! The highlgiht of the evening was..."

The Next Rush

"With Vivid Sydney 2019 fast approaching, it is an exciting time of the year to be in Sydney. This gave us great pleasure to be a part of the launch..."

Thewhereto

"Mode Kitchen & Bar is contemporary Australian cuisine made with the freshest produce. The setting is warm and welcoming as are the staff. It’s good..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Very good service! The oysters were absolutely delicious! We were happy with every dish as well as ambience. It’s always a nice surprise to come..."

Anil Thomas

"Thank you mode for your hospitality. Highlights were the Mr Grey cocktail and rosemary potato side dish - best potatoes I’ve ever had! Personally I..."

Kelly

"Had a lovely dinner at Mode recently. My boyfriend and I were very curious about their truffle tasting menu and decided to indulge in the 3-course..."

Trish Deluria

"Wow! What can I say but the food is absolutely fantastic here?!We were lucky enough to get in and try out their truffle menu before they take it..."

Frankiieshungrytummy

"In celebration of truffle season, Mode Kitchen & Bar have launched the ‘Festival of Truffle’, an event to showcase stunning, fresh Australian..."

Eats With Marie

"We had a very good lunch at Mode. The service was exceptional, with complex dietary requirements handled with aplomb. The decor is great and the food..."

Jamie Crick

"My parents treated me to a dinner here to celebrate my 22nd birthday. I felt very welcomed and accommodated to by the staff there. The food was of a..."

Jessica

"Instantly felt welcomed at Mode Kitchen & Bar with their amazing team on hand and the elegant decor. The meal itself was exquisite with the dessert,..."

Anonymous

"Had lunch here today. Love the new look of the dining room. Very cozy and fun. Tried most of the appetizers as wanted to sample as many as I..."

Elice B

"The food and atmosphere at Mode is outstanding.I loved everything about it - the cocktails, the service and the food - I highly recommend this..."

Penny Spencer

"Beautiful designed new restaurant with a menu well thought out. Service was very attentive even when sharing dishes. Thank you for an amazing..."

Lorri Loca

"Relaxed, stylish, quietly elegant environment, exemplary attention to detail and service. The food - the menu was on mark, taste and presentation..."

Tania Witheford

"We had our birthday dinner there, the food is good, king prawn main was so fresh and goodGood service as well. Just a bit pricey but it’s fine..."

Sophia Peach

"Food at Mode was sensational, I had the lamb which was tender and packed with flavor. The Lemon tart was a great dessert as well. Great option for..."

Desiree Anderson

"With more than a decade of restaurant reviewing under my belt, I’ve travelled through a few restaurant changes at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney...."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"So, the word is out. The Mode Kitchen & Bar is Sydney's newest restaurant in town. Located at the Four Seasons Hotel, it is just a stroll from..."

Hello Miss May

"Lovely ambience & service. Truffle risotto is a MUST try. Loved the dessert too- reminded me of the Bennelong Chocolate cake (at a more affordable..."

Li-Chi Pan

"We visited for a family celebration for the buffet breakfast. We weren’t staying at the hotel so glad we were welcomed. There was so much on offer..."

Paolo B

"I was staying at Four Seasons during Vivid festival. We had an amazing dinner at Mode Kitchen! Everything including the service was..."

Natalia Kou

"I went for breakfast on Monday the 24th at 8am. The food was good as expected from a 5 star hotel. The host and our section waitress was exceptional!..."

Lulu Xing

"Amazing restaurant with a sophisticated feel. Staff were really friendly! Thank you for making my partner’s birthday memorable. Food was great,..."

Rebecca Nguyen

"The food was fun to eat, we mostly picked from the entree and starters and had the duck as a main. The duck was a bit chewy but it turns out I didn't..."

Daniel Lu

"Food is fresh and refreshing, no overbearing taste for any we ordered. The lobsters of spaghetti are bite-size and flavourful, spaghetti is just the..."

K Chin

"Lovely food and the staff are incredible. Thank you to Yvonne who served us for lunch and breakfast. If you want a fresh coffee and poached eggs in..."

Brent Ellis (Briley)

Cafe Del Mar

85/100 (2442 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Want to have a chill and relax night with a couple of friends??? Then this bar restaurant is the place to check out!!! They do amazing cocktails,..."

Sylvia Pham

"We had a very relaxing and comfortable experience here with a beautiful view of the harbour. The food was alright, but loved the golden moon dessert...."

Eunifoodie

"I dined here on a Saturday night with a friend. I was impressed with the decor of the restaurant and general ambience. Staff were friendly and..."

Theeconomicfoodie

"An amazing experience for both of us. We came here for lunch on Saturday. The people who served us were very friendly. We ordered some..."

Alvin Leonard

"Amazing food, amazing service. The tuna tartare is out of this world - all the elements go really well together. Tuna was very fresh. The Golden Moon..."

Sarah =^. .^=

"We went there for a business lunch, everything is nice, raviolis are so yummy, liver patait was very generous in portion. beautiful view from the..."

Kelly Shen

"Nice spot right on Darling Harbour but was surprisingly quiet for a Saturday lunch at 2pm. Menu read very well and there was some great dishes on the..."

Birdman

"If you think Darling Harbour is just filled with tourist trap eateries, you may be right, but Cafe Del Mar is certainly better than most.The..."

Forking Around Sydney

"Café Del Mar is a Mediterranean restaurant located in Cockle Bay Wharf that is famous for their fresh seafood and tapas. They offer a fantastic view..."

Love At First Bite

"Definitely a special occasion / tourist experience type of place that you have to come without worrying too much about getting bang for your bucks...."

JZ

"Whilst still ‘abusing’ dimmi 50% this month, why not try the very hype Cafe Del Mar at Darling Harbour. Venue is pretty cool and staffs are very..."

Jeffrey Adam

"We came here for a late lunch on a Saturday. So it wasn't crowded at all, quite relaxing with a lovely view. Decor was lovely and great service...."

Bee

"Place is lovely and service was good. We had a quick work lunch there. The taste of the food is heavy on Mediterranean which can be conflicting......"

Prawnyha

"Came here for drinks one Friday night. Didn't try any of the food but drinks and service were both good. This restaurant/bar offers an amazing view..."

Eat With Pete

"Really awesome venue with incredible views from the balcony. Unobstructed panoramic views of all of Darling Harbour. Great food and..."

Andrew C

"What a stunning location at darling harbour over looking the harbour! We came here for a date night on a Thursday night and we loved the place,..."

Famishedduo

"Idyllic location for drinks and canapés, with the outside deck offering views from Cockle Bay across to Darling Harbour. The espresso martini was on..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"We dined there on January 4th 2018 using Dimmi's 50% off your food bill code.First of all, the service there is one of the best in Sydney -..."

Helen Xu

"Get my weekend dinner in here.. the view so beautiful and also the food really nice.. I come when it has vivid before and I can exactly see the vivid..."

Jeannie June Kurniawan

"We had the pork shoulder to share and it was excellent. On another occasion I had a steak which was cooked perfectly medium well. But my girlfriend..."

Derek

"Pros: for the most part we had Great food, best beautiful views of the water, friendly servers. I liked the fish with the octopus on it. My partner..."

Wanderlust

"A regular place that we went for special occations and had never been let down. Spectacular views of the harbour during vivid sydney and very..."

CocoA

"A relatively fancier dinner for a group catch up. As you would expect, restaurants at Darling Harbour with views and nice decor ain't cheap, but..."

Elisa Li

"We used Groupon to eat there and we somehow felt like staff treated "paying" customers differently than "voucher" customers. Food on the other hand..."

Matt

"Situated on the rooftop of cockle bay wharf, Cafe Del Mar has spectacular views of Darling Harbour which is its main selling point. The staff were..."

Lien Nguyen

"Stylish interiors with a nice buzzy atmosphere, great quality dishes with a bit of flair and interest. Our cocktails were fresh and full of flavour,..."

Catherine Bryan

"Quick Service. The staff were friendly, the place cozy and the food great I used Liven App and got a $50 cashback!I recommend this place..."

Tyrone Chae

"The steak I ordered is just beautiful! Definitely above average. Didn't try any entree or dessert tho. The market fish my friend ordered is average...."

Tina

"Came here for a work function and while the views are killer and the have some swanky decor, the food was a let down. However this was catering event..."

@burgersnbikinis

"We came to Cafe Del Mar on a Wednesday for after work drinks (which happened to be paid for by the company..."

The Miniature Life

"Very special venue, Nothing like this in Sydney..The food is delicious, the staff looked after us perfectly..The bar on the balcony has an amazing..."

Padilla Juares

"Great service with friendly waiters checking in on us and topping up our water glasses. Entre came with complimentary bread. Food was very nice. Nice..."

David S

"Monday's ain't so bad😏 Not with Summer's newest frozen cocktail creation... frosé ❄️🍸@cafedelmarsyd has brought this New York hit to the..."

My Bondi Summer

"Cafe Del Mar located on top of the restaurants at cockle bay wharf always seemed like a bit of a tourist trap for me, but when had lunch there one..."

Retrodaze

"Overall this place is abit pricey for its seafood portion. Lamb shoulder was delicious and soft, pork belly was yummy too. We had family dinner..."

AliceMM

"Cafe Del Mar is a stylish restaurant located at Cockle Bay Wharf down serving up a mixture of Modern Australian dishes in a well designed venue...."

Charn Tangson

"The restaurant is located in a quiet location at Darling Harbour. It has pretty good harbour view and perfect for outdoor dining/drinking. However..."

C.L

"Alex: Since I turned 18 some 3 years ago, there has been many a Sunday sesh at Darling Harbour’s hotspot Cafe Del Mar. It’s one of those places..."

Forfoodssake

"Perfect setting over Darling Harbour, just a stones throw away from the CBD is a Cafe Del Mar the ultimate spot for a long relaxing lunch over the..."

Jo Hombsch

"Ambience: Situated on a second level area in cockle bay wharf, the views were quite good. What we had: Lamb shoulder - tender off the..."

Lovinfood

"Went here with the mrs for our anniversary, beautiful restaurant, right on the harbour side. The staff were friendly and welcoming, however when..."

Jackson Monts

"Went out for drinks with friends, pretty relaxing environment with good background music. Ordered margarita and martini, it was both nice and well..."

Pollo_pesce_me

"Café del Mar is the perfect venue for a summer celebration, relaxing drink by the harbour, or casual get together with friends and family. I was..."

Maddie Loves Food

"This is a great place for a relaxing dinner. The food is great - especially their oysters and wagyu beef bresaola! And it's not very expensive either..."

Featured Eats

"Zomato hosted a "meet up" for a handful of bloggers and we were lucky enough to be invited to dine at Cafe Del Mar. It is the perfect place for..."

Snapshots Of Food

"After recently visiting the original Cafe Del Mar in Ibiza, I was very keen to check out the Sydney version of Cafe Del Mar and experience a little..."

Fortheloveoftravelandfood

"I admit that I was one of those people that thought Cafe del Mar was just another night club/ cocktail bar venue with average food offerings. I..."

Kis The Cook

"The original Café del Mar opened its doors in Ibiza as a bar that played great chill-out music at sunset; it morphed into a music brand with famous..."

Andy Quan

"fantastic evening there for celebrating my friend's birthday. very impressed! before I go, I did some digging. "Cafe Del Mar" means "Cafe of the sea"..."

RebeccaTan

"I'm completely blown away by cafe del mar. What a beautiful Mediterranean menu and such a breathtaking view of the harbor. I was very fortunate to be..."

Naomi Rheinberger

"I love Cafe Del Mar. I have been here on multiple occasions for drinks, dinner and for a couple of functions which I booked the private dining room..."

Eating Out Sydney

"A gently melodic tinkle heralds the arrival of Restaurant Manager Jessica Mead, wafting across the floor in a bright Camilla Franks kaftan. Her..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"I had my Engagement Party here last Sunday. Food tasted amazing, table service and waiters were top notch, punctual and friendly, the views, well..."

Médric Pierre Oribert

"Went here the other night wife the wife!Food was great! Recommend the Monti cristo sandwich it was great!Relaxing atmosphere attentive..."

Ben

"I Absolutely love this venue, the food, the location, and the sunday sessions are one of the best in Sydney. Highly recommended to everyone..."

Anthony Leenders

"Absolutely loved this place. Granted its not for everyone, the crowd is quite particular and has the exclusive feel of the best dressed and best..."

Sam

"Cafe Del Mar in Sydney offers a unique take on the darling Harbour dining scene. The styling just oozes Mediterranean island vibes and on a summer..."

Llewellyn Cass

"Cafe del Mar hosted my birthday party 24th April 2022 for 18 people and it was a fabulously fantastic event. Thanks to the waiting staff who ensured..."

Elaine Dalgarno

"Great experience, 80/100 is a fair score. We attended for a special celebration and ordered oysters and the prawns as entrees, and the vegetarian..."

Roshan Ramoo

"The weather was awful when I visited so I couldn't enjoy the views outside but it looked like a lovely terrace. The food was good, I recommend the..."

Prakriti Mateti

"We had bottomless lunch for $99 included 3 course meals with side of veggies and drinks! They also had live music on Sunday afternoon with a dancing..."

hreem S

"Big shout to Clinton Pullman event manager for helping me organised a wonderful Xmas party for my work! He made everything so easy no stress from..."

N V

Momo Brasserie

"Really good coffee by friendly Italian baristas who know their stuff. Excellent service, great food and welcoming atmosphere. Lots of happy regulars...."

Sally Sparrow

" All round class act with great service, drinks and even better food.The fish burger was fantastic and the Reuben was an even better eat...."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Momo is a great place to have business lunches and has a great menu. Ordered the beef burger and the bun is crispy on the outside and soft on the..."

Johnny Pan

"This establishment was rather easy to find except the door wasn't. There are two doors - one set on each side. With attentive service I enjoyed..."

Andrew Ear

"Excellent service, coffee came almost right away and food a few minutes later. Very quick water refill when my glass emptied. The eggs benny with..."

Jay Lam

"We tried momo for breakfast one weekday and were pleasantly surprised, friendly service, good coffees and very delicately constructed meals. My..."

Chilli Feli

"I’m not the kind of girl that needs her coffee in the morning to operate. In fact, I’m not the kind of girl to operate in the morning at all. But..."

Insatiable Munchies

"Momo Brasserie is a an easy choice when you're in the area and looking for something a little different minus the gimmicks. Frequented by local..."

AzzA

"Consistently good cafe food in a convenient location adjacent to the legal precinct & Martin Place. Can recommend a side order of their Haloumi with..."

Correzpond

"Burgers burgers burgers , another place to try a burger. The menu had so much I wanted to try – Wagyu Burger, Reuben, Pulled Lamb/Pork Roll, New..."

Iamnotafoodie

"Choosing what to order was difficult, soooooo many good options that will get you through the doors again and again until you can try them all. Megsy..."

Tom Williams

"Buttery and soft brioche bun, tenderly caramelised onions, oozy Swiss cheddar melted all over the juicy Wagyu patty, crispy bacon and creamy aioli. I..."

Confessions Of A Glutton

"The Reuben here is fantastic. Made with stacks and stacks of lovingly house-cured pastrami (which you can now, helpfully, buy straight for takeaway..."

Prick With A Fork

"This delicious looking burger can be found at Momo Brasserie. A golden yellow, lightly toasted, sweet brioche bun is filled with mass amounts of..."

Bitemeshowme

"Lightly toasted dark rye on the bottom, very well toasted light rye on top, loads of very dry meat and a really good..."

Heneedsfood

"Best French toast ever! Coffee is great and service is..."

Susie

"Best breakie!. Dropped by there for breakfast before work. Really friendly service and great food!I ordered the eggs Benedict with salmon and..."

Sophie

"Great breakfast place in the heart of CBD. I bought a livingsocial coupon for Momo Brasserie a while back since the online reviews for this..."

Grace

"Coffee was nice so was the muesli. Scrambled eggs a little runny with no butter on the toast. No pepper on the tables and wasn't offered. Busy with..."

Victorian Dinner Critics

"Love it!. Found this while in Sydney from WA, best coffee I have ever had. Breakfast was great and no hassles changing what we wanted from the menu,..."

Damon

"Only in Sydney for a couple of days but one thing I can say is this place is the best place for pastrami, no doubt about it also this place has great..."

Kdog

"Came here for brunch and forgot what I had tried but the omelette was silky and so delish! It came with smoked salmon on a bagel (i think). The staff..."

Tammy Diep

"New York style bistro, Simple decor They have good breakfast and coffee. They also have a extensive lunch menu. Salad portions are pretty big. I like..."

Jess

"My life savior when I don't bring my coffee from home. An expensive place due to the fact that it's at Sydney CBD. Nice and smart staff. They know..."

Aple Eata

"If you have cravings for small-goods, then you have to try their specialty, the New York pastrami sandwich. It's amazing, but you can't have too much..."

Ti Ng

"We got baked eggs and smash avo. Both came with pretty much in a big portion and taste was great.Service was also good. Generally..."

E Karahasan

"smashed avo and baked egg, friendly..."

RS Jh Ahn

Fix Wine Bar + Restaurant

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"It’s so handy that Fix Wine Bar + Restaurant is right next door. The coffee is good and it’s always buzzing at happy hour. That would be due to..."

Marianna Tuccia

"I’ve been to Fix for happy hour and have wanted to try their food menu however always had other dinner plans. Finally had a chance to try their..."

Strawberry_vee

"I dined at Fix for dinner last Thursday night and I can not fault the food or service. We had the grilled quail and the hanger steak, both..."

Tempe Thurman

"Wonderful service! The waitress served us was so friendly and delightful lossy night. Love the porkneck and my friend really enjoyed her risotto. The..."

Lucianna Guo

"This restaurant is good place to hangout after shopping at westfield, DJ or Myer in sydney city, especially if you dont want foodcort food. it has a..."

Cissythescorpio

"Overall pretty good. A couple of let downs which were the orecchiette and skirt steak.Orecchiette tasted like Taiwanese noodles (which..."

Thefoodantiblog

"Business lunch on a Thursday at 1245. It's not as packed and we get good service and attention from the crew.Whilst tempted to order the..."

Antonios Yapondopolus

"What a fantastic place!Outstanding & friendly wait staff - we were made to feel like truely welcome guests with the perfect balance of..."

Kim

"The gentleman at the next table is wooing his date with stories of ICAC. He gestures to another table explaining that they’re barristers, working..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"I remember eating here a few years ago, perfectly nice, but not amazing like last night. A quick pre-show meal, but the school prawns were perfect,..."

Andy Quan

"I Shall Return. Loved every dish that literally sent tingles on my spine! The crispy prawns were delightful to start with, with the aioli that was..."

Jonilie

"Do you like your wine? Compare the booze menu with the food menu at Fix St James and fall into wine heaven. A fancy establishment for some classy..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"A few of us were meeting up for some 'after work dinner' and we selected a venue near our office. Fix St James is literally a short stroll from my..."

A Foodie's Joy

"Fix turns out solid, hearty “modern classics” (if that’s not a contradiction) and does so really, really well. It stands athwart the trends..."

Prick With A Fork

"I ordered the suckling pig with white beans, sprouts and pumpkin. It was excellent. There was crunchy crackling and tender pork with a rich..."

Richard Elliot

"...we'd just let the kitchen decide for us! We quickly agreed on the "Feed Me Fix" menu, our only real decision was between the 5 course 'Quick Fix'..."

A Food Story

"24 January 2013 1 Comment I post far more often about scoffing than quaffing, for three main reasons: 1. I can’t make wine 2. I am not confident in..."

Olivia Mackay

"The bone marrow has been roasted to a perfect quivering plumpness, and we scoop out the fatty lushness with determined glee. In Fergus Henderson's..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"For those with a bit of money to burn I recommend the Greenstone Chateaubriand with Wild Mushrooms ($80) matched with the Ulithorne 'Frux Frugis'..."

Simon Leong

"Another collection of lunching in and about the city: Prawn, coriander and lime salad from Noodle Bar at David Jones Food Hall, Market Street, Sydney..."

Food Booze Shoes

"Tucked away on the no man’s land that is the Hyde Park end of Elizabeth Street, it caters largely to the legal fraternity that surrounds it, but on..."

ReemA

"I must admit, I'm not very good at avoiding temptation (especially when it comes in an edible format). On Wednesday morning, I was reading about..."

I Ate My Way Through

"Favourite. I first discovered Fix 7 years ago and have been a regular ever since.There are very few restaurants I can say that about.Stu is fantastic..."

Gtodd

"Really Lovely!. One of the best casual dining/bistro style establishments in the CBD. We need more like it! The school prawns and bone..."

Ali Likes To Eat

"Excellent. We had lunch on a busy weekday. Staff were very friendly and unflustered.We chose individual glasses of wine as we wanted to try a..."

Chrisso

"A favourite that never fails. I've lost count how many times I've been to Fix over the last few years. Alone for an afternoon tipple, client lunches,..."

Hazchem

"Relaxed ambiance , great food and great wine ! Not presumptuous and just great to wind down from a tough day.. The team is great..."

Zaza

"Just had an excellent evening here. The food was very enjoyable - I had the pork, my wife had the blue nose. Also had the beef tartare entree which..."

Cam Trollope

"An experience!. I have been meaning to visit Fix St James for a while and I'm kicking myself I didn't try it sooner. Stuart was so fantastic and..."

Emma Drater

"Delicious food, great service, excellent selection of wine. I'm glad I finally came..."

Elizabeth Ho

"Really great service. Fantistic food. Very Melbourne-esque. And the house wine is out of this world. Try the..."

G Spot

"We only came for wine. Great service and good variety of..."

Shenny Penny

"Huge wine list as you would expect, and the food is also fantastic and pairs the drinks very well. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating. The..."

congus bongus

"The best wine bar in the CBD, from someone that has worked in the city for 22 years. Food is excellent, Wine is second to none, passion for customers..."

jamie mccall

"I always love coming here and leaving the decision to Tristian or Stu to organize share plates and recommend a wine. So far I haven't been let down!..."

Andrew Campbell

"Lots of good wines and great..."

Clare Lyon

"Excellent wine list. Very good food. Fabulous ambience. Great staff. Simply a top wine..."

Alfred Bock

Red Lantern Restaurant & Private Dining Room

85/100 (3763 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you are after a fantastic dining experience you won’t be disappointed. I am a harsh critic with exceptionally high standards but couldn’t..."

Suzanne H

"A pleasant dining experience. The food was a nice twist on the homely Vietnamese whilst not getting too elaborate...."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"One of my favourite restaurants in Sydney. The service is impeccable, the food never disappoints and I absolutely adore the olde worlde vibes of the..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Excellent high quality food. We mainly ordered vegetarian and it was delicious. Highly recommend this place for good Asian..."

Prashant Garg

"We were lucky to find a table on a Friday night. We walked in and we were nicely greeted by our waitress.We asked her recommendations and we..."

Arnaud Michelin

"This Asian restaurant office a great variety in their food they specialise in Vietnam is food they have some amazing noodles and I really special..."

Food Baaraati

"We have always loved their cocktails. My favourite is the Hanoi Negroni. This time we matched it with some tasty rice paper rolls with tiger prawn..."

Jay Hollander

"Had the smoked spatchcock, Aunty 5 rice cakes, rice paper rolls, pork belly, veg hot pot, and fried rice which were all very tasty. I would have..."

Mukie

"The service was spot on. Attentive but not overbearing. Our drinks were always refilled. I don’t even remember asking for a refill once. The..."

Mama17714

"Fantastic food. Fantastic service. F***** awesome dessert. The flavors in the dishes are all super unique and the staff is incredibly..."

Rachel Lamy

"We tried this restaurant because my husband is an ardent follower of Luke Ngyuen’s cookery programs. I am not a fan of Vietnamese cuisine entirely..."

Kalumi

"It never goes wrong when you closed your eyes and point on any dish on the menu to order. The complexity of flavours in each dish is amazing, very ..."

Richard

"Red Lantern is a Luke Nguyen/ Mark Jensen marvel. It never fails to impress and is always consistent in quality. It’s a superbly ran tried and..."

Spooning Australia

"Travelled all the way down from Brisbane to enjoy this restaurant. We were completely satisfied with the freshness and uniqueness in taste. The..."

Atomic Maton

"Alex: If you haven’t yet heard of Red Lantern, for starters I’d be quite concerned and questions would most definitely be asked. Headed by..."

Forfoodssake

"Lovely experience, although cramped!Food was incredible with such a diverse cast of options. Quality taste and quality presentation. Genuinely..."

Harry Zhanga

"A lot of people recommended me to try this place so I went there with my friends for dinner. The atmosphere was quite nice and the food was tasty as..."

Okuralovee

"We came here with a couple of friends who had a hankering for Crispy Pork Belly, and saw photos of instagram of this place and decided we needed to..."

Lia Eats

"Solid feed! Modernised vietnamese food with traditional flavours. The dishes were quite small and pricy, but it's topnotch! The cocktails were strong..."

Jackson Monts

"The ultimate dining experience! Food was absolutely on point, my favourite was the tea smoked duck. Followed close by the beef. The cocktails were..."

Thomia

"Char grilled turmeric chicken with white cabbage, fried shallots, peanuts, Vietnamese herbs and sweet fish sauce. Goi Mit, Cay va Du Du (G)(V). Salad..."

Michele Walton

"I've been wanting to visit red lantern for a while after attending one of Mark Jensen's cooking classes and being an avid Luke Nguyen's greater..."

Eatventures

"We loved everything about our dining experience . We enjoyed the tasting menu with matching wines. All our dishes were delicious , beautifully..."

Sharonb1966

"Great service in a nice setting. I'm a big Luke Nguyen fan and I've always wanted to try Red Lantern, so coming here for my birthday was a big deal..."

Mary Leech

"The food was good and the service great. The fried squid came with a delicious lemon dipping sauce. The duck was a bit too sweet for my taste. The..."

Wannabe Foodie

"went there once. pretty lovely dishes i'd say. good service, good dining experience. Food was reasonably priced for what it is. I would definitely..."

Giovanni Romano

"We had one of the best meals of our life here. The food was incredibly tasty and very different to anything we had experienced..."

Allan Hyde

"A visit to Red Lantern is special but don't restrict yourself to only dining here on special occasions. The food is simply divine and the..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Never been one to care what a restaurant looks like on the outside, to me it's what's on the inside that counts. While other restaurants are..."

Mark Roberts

"Wow Well Luke was not there but what a experience every dish was an explosion it your mouth, The staff was amazing an so like a family place to eat I..."

Larry Moore

"Char grilled turmeric chicken with white cabbage, fried shallots, peanuts, Vietnamese herbs and sweet fish sauce. Goi Mit, Cay va Du Du (G)(V). Salad..."

Michele Walton

"Firstly I would like to pass on my sincere gratitude for the fantastic experience we had at your restaurant. I noted I was having dinner for my..."

Dave Sheppard

"My wife and I dined at Red Lantern again tonight and yet again the food and service were second to none. A big thank you to our waiter AJ who was..."

Mark Micallef

"We booked dinner at Red Lantern for a special occasion - it was for a birthday. We ABSOLUTELY LOVED dining there. The food was great and we enjoyed..."

Ashwina Pratap

"Fabulous Experience. I was lucky to celebrate my birthday with a friend at Red Lantern. Red Lantern had been on my 'to experience' list for some..."

Meg Clarke

"Organised a birthday party there last weekend. Very accommodating on the booking and helping with organise a table for what was a large group...."

Andrew Reeves

"When you consider a fine dine in Sydney, esp for special event or guest, and if you can afford it comfortably, you would think of Testuya, Quay, who..."

Jun Shen

"One of the best restaurants in Darlinghurst. The pork entree is amazing. Highly recommend. The waiters are highly skilled and recommended some great..."

Joe R

"Red Lantern on Riley was the highlight of our trip to Sydney. The food was consistently amazing, with the chili salted squid (Muc Rang Muoi) so good..."

Rebecca Robinson

"Vietnamese food at its finest. So much ingredients that works very well and gives that distinct Vietnamese taste. We had the $85 tasting plate and it..."

ZomatoFun

"Last night was my mothers 50th birthday and thanks to the amazing staff we had the most wonderful dining experience. We were greeted with a..."

Amandacicchini

"The food was exquisite. The waiter was very friendly knowledgeable and lots of fun. We had a great time and I would certainly..."

Marie Chandler

"Amazing food. Servings are generous, presented beautifully and most importantly tastes incredible, so clean and fresh. Service is impeccable and..."

Accidental Foodie

"I was celebrating my 50th b'day with family & friends. Thank you for a wonderful night. the food & the service was excellent. I would highly..."

Karel Doyle

"I had a great night with a few friends and was able to take advantage of my birthday voucher. The food was what I have come to expect from Red..."

Teresa Thornton

"I tried my luck at a last minute booking for red lantern and as had been trying every visit to Sydney was more than happy when I got one! The food..."

EpiCurious

"We had planned our family holiday around eating here, and we weren't disappointed. Superb service, and amazing food. We had them lunchtime tasting..."

LW

"Everything vietnamese should be sweet,spicy and fresh clean flavours. We opted for one of the feast options. Every course was perfect. great..."

Lady Marmalade

"Exactly what i was hoping this place would be. Luke Nguyen should get more credit than he does for his cooking and flavouring abilities. Food was..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Very nice Vietnamese restaurant. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. I recommend the spring rolls wrapped in buttercup lettuce with mint..."

TraceyCharlotte

"Red Lantern on Riley. What can I say, one of my favourite restaurants I have ever eaten in. We went as a group for 6pm dinner reservations. As soon..."

Kevin Ly

"Fantastic fantastic fantastic. Close to the best meal i have had in Sydney. A wonderful menu and great service. Could easily charge double the price..."

John

"One of my favourite restaurants in Sydney. The food here is DIVINE! Every dish was delicious , presented well and priced well. The restaurant has a..."

JemM

"Great food and exceptional service!! Thank you Richard for such a lovely experience - I will definitely be back and have shared this story to my..."

Miismanz

"Exquisite Food, Nice Ambience, Good Service, PRICY!!!. We went here with another couple some time ago, and were glad that we went there together...."

Babsbini

"This restaurant was incredible, from its high quality service to its interesting and tasty menu. Food is a lovely twist on the traditional Vietnamese..."

Redcat

"Red Lantern on Riley , the Darlinghurst outpost of famed Red Lantern, opened in 2012. The storefront, plucked from colonial Vietnam, is situated at..."

Spooncubed

"French combines so well with Vietnamese. This restaurant makes me feel slightly nostalgic... I'm French and I met my husband in VietNam, a country..."

Danine_sydney

"Red Lantern On Riley is a wonderful place. I cannot express how much I enjoyed this restaurant. It is neither pretentious, nor is it snooty in any..."

Choc Chip Uru

"Quality ingredients, Tasty dishes, Nice decor, Down-to-earth service, Tempting cocktail menu, More expensive than your average Vietnamese restaurant,..."

Simon Leong

"Could not fault the food, wine, service or price. We ordered the $69 tasting menu and every dish was excellent, the bottle of wine well matched to..."

Gold Member

"Loved it. Came on a quiet Sunday night and really enjoyed the experience. It had a warm, inviting atmosphere and the service was excellent. It is..."

Hunger Games

"Put this restaurant on your bucket list. Throw in some house designed cocktails, and your in for a treat of a..."

Reviewer

"Red Lantern Rules!. I went to Red Lantern on Riley last night for my birthday, using a voucher I'd got from my last visit (bring three or more..."

Sydney Snacker

"Had a private room set dinner for a friend’s birthday this week and was very impressed by the food quality and overall dinning experience. I was..."

Damien Chan

"Waited really long for the food and the service was not helpful or enthusiastic. Would have given a 3 but I know we are all experiencing covid. Food..."

Olym Li

"Outstanding as usual - they are just as good as before lockdown, and still go out of their way to cater for vegetarians. We were there for a Savannah..."

K Bohn

"The food was exceptional; Full of flavour and so fresh. Coupled with outstanding service this restaurant is a must visit..."

Buckley Puppy

"We had an absolutely fantastic experience here last night! Wait staff were exceptional, they made our cocktails with a bit leftover so came back to..."

Maddie Gibbons

"Haven’t been to red lantern in over 10 years and still the most lovely staff and food was amazing. My husband and I are both vegan and we asked if..."

Laura Peters

"Before I had even sat down I was impressed, as I Loved the decor, the atmosphere, the soft lighting and the friendly welcome. From then it just got..."

Vanessa Spinks

"It's pretty good food, if you are a group of 6 or more you need to get the set menu which is $80 but you get 7 courses. The food is pretty good, with..."

Jeff Nock

Basket Brothers

85/100 (2662 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"My friends and I had a great catch up a few weeks ago at this corner cafe a few steps from Central Station. Definitely check them out for their..."

Lily Wu

"Great brewed chai, delicious food and friendly efficient service. Lovely, relaxed place for breakfast in a convenient location near Central before..."

Meg Baker

"Nothing to sneeze at! Nice cafe with a busy ambience and plenty of seats. Coffee is city standard, which means it tastes pretty good. (Is not milky..."

Steve Grantham

"Great food and fantastic portion, good ambience and ordered the slow cooked brisket and acai bowl. The taro and red velvet latte are really..."

Yuan Production

"Arrived at Basket Brothers around 8am on a Sunday and got a seat easily. Ordered the World famous Egg & Bacon burger with Hashbrown and yum, yum,..."

Matt James (Mattj)

"This was my go-to breakfast place when staying at the Zara Tower Hotel. Food was varied and plentiful. Service was very friendly which made every..."

Ammar Ali

"The food and coffee were delicious but I made a phone reservation and no one wrote it down so I got there and had no record of my res. We had to sit..."

Kristi Knight

"Wonderful! Great location, the big brekkie is seriously big, possibly even too big for me. Value for money is right up there! Thanks a team, I’ll..."

Jonno Sebastian

Brick Lane

84/100 (1501 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Lovely local family- run business. Authentic quality tasty Indian food. Excellent value for money - give it a go!..."

Elaine Bossert

"Great fusion menu. Loved everything good food great service. Loved the atmosphere. Will return...."

Marc Olding

"Had dinner here Saturday night 30/11/19,have had some bad restaurant experiences lately but thankfully this one did not disappoint, front of house..."

Glenn Mcewen

"Their tag line says it all: it’s Indian with a twist!Food was good. We ordered The Feast which has 6 or 7 dishes and bottomless drinks. It was..."

Arnaud Michelin

"There seems to be a moment happening in Sydney cuisine with some fresh, modern takes on Indian cuisine. Bring it on, I say. Nestled into a strip of..."

Andy Quan

"Tandoori tuna cones. King prawn curry leaf - Grilled prawn on a prawn & coconut curry with basmati rice and betel leaf. Goat curry - slow cooked in..."

Sydneyfooddude

"This was our first time. We went for the set menu and we were not disappointed. The food was full of aromatics flavours, the ingredients all fresh..."

Matty Vickz

"-Brendon The Smiling ChefBrick Lane is a trendy early in the food precinct in Darlinghurst. Brightly light and cool artwork on the walls, it's a fun..."

Thewhereto

"Brick Lane, inspired by the well-known street in London, is a unique and wonderful addition to the Sydney food scene. The owners were inspired to..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"[Invite] Stanley Street continues to re-energise with an array of new bars and eateries opening. There’s plenty of cuisines on offer; italian,..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"Great fusion Indian food, all designed to share. Although the set menu option is extensive, we made our own selection to get exactly what we wanted...."

Galavanting Gourmet

"A creative Indian-fusion restaurant that is definitely worth checking out. A tad on the pricey side but a dining experience that is punctuated with..."

Nick X Thomson

"Excellent food, great service, awesome desserts specially the Banana Tapioca. We had naan mi which was good 😊, lamb cutlets (with pickled egg..."

Tonu

"A different take on Indian. We only went here for lunch, but what we had was decent. They had the JFC burger at a $10 special price so we thought it..."

Fattyyy

"Interesting take on a slightly different way to eat Indian food. Shared 2 large dishes and one starter between two which as perfect amount of food...."

Aron

"So. So. Good. Went to Brick Lane, marketed as Unconventional Subcontinental on Facebook, for lunch and was surprised with how modern yet homey the..."

Jack Stannus

"The best, creamiest chicken curry I've ever had. Food was simply incredible. Staff and atmosphere were lovely. An absolute must to..."

Ruby Sethi

"The food was no doubt delicious and it was good value. The staff themselves were friendly. They were very generous with the bottomless drinks package..."

Matthew Rigley

"Incredible service with some great deals as well. Picturesque food with a great twist on Indian. Doesn't remove the Indian taste and feel of the..."

Lauren Duncan

"Great service from the owner Vikas who was warm and welcoming. The food feast was amazing with the little technical surprises added that was good..."

Simon Krishnan

"Different ambience then most of the same lane restaurants. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 The owner himself comes to you to get feedback which very few..."

Vishal Mishra

Contact Bar & Kitchen

84/100 (1417 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Their beef steak and squid ink pasta is recommended. The chicken roulette and sweet potato mash is also really good. Would recommend this couples, it..."

Viseat Sydney

"We had the squid ink seafood spaghetti and the cavatelli. Service and food were absolutely amazing! The staff were wonderful and really accommodating..."

Jenny

"Absolutely recommend this place! Both food and service were amazing- loved sirloin steak the best!..."

Claire

"Came here with the 50% The Fork Deal. Entrees were amazing. Tuna Tartare a tad too much sesame oil. Beef Carpaccio is AMAZING. Scallops with..."

Cravings Thru Syd

"We found the service and food to be of a high standard. We had the tuna tartare and the beef carpaccio for entree and the lamb for the main. The..."

For The Love Of Food

"Xihuahua 🐶 found a great deal again! They are doing 50% off which made the meal great value. This is in fact a meal I would pay for full price in..."

Guorium🧪

"Good atmosphere love the open indoor outdoor plan. The oysters were fresh had a lingering strong after taste but went great with their house..."

Annie Bananie

"Hidden gem in a quiet area. Would recommend for a romantic dinner. Ordered kangaroo tartare, tuna tartare, and veal entree. Mains were the squid ink..."

Irene

"Every dish was delicious. All meat was perfectly cooked. I really liked their interpretation of tuna tartare and beef carpaccio. Tried this place due..."

Lisa Tu

"What an amazing little place . Every course was better than the next . Service was really good and great value for money . The food here is a lot..."

Stephen Kotzin

"We booked through Dimmi and received 50% off. You can also use your entertainment book here.We tried the ocean trout and the home made..."

Lily The Frugal Foodie

"One word that I can say about this bar is Amazing!! Small gem in this area! From entree to dessert so creative!The entree is 20layers of..."

Jeannie June Kurniawan

"Superb service and fresh oysters and tuna tartare. Prawns were a bit of a letdown though. Generous cut of barramundi but the sauce that came with it..."

Pheebs

"My new favourite place for a pimped up oyster fix. Tried the Sydney Rock Oysters from Merimbula with rice vinegar, lime & ginger ($4); tomato water..."

Simon Leong

"An open breezy bar and dining space with Sydney Tower views and a two-for-one happy hour from 3pm to 6pm every day makes Contact a great place to..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"CONTACT BAR AND KITCHEN is a Sydney venue that deserves more love. The food is next-level impressive, the cocktails had me swooning, and while the..."

Spooning Australia

"Location isn’t bad but the food definitely makes up for the travel!!! Lovely staff, perfect place for a fancy breakfast! I would definitely..."

Shelley

Blackbird & Co

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"The crispy pork belly rice bowl is impressively delicious! Food and drinks are both tasty and good looking. Really like their latte art! A brunch..."

Luna

"A very nice cafe, food was great. No public holiday surcharge which was good but surprising. I’d give it 4.5 stars just because the service was a..."

Jake W

"Dog friendly. Lots of seating outside. We were a little confused about table service at first (whether there was table service or do we order at the..."

Jess N

"Great food and coffee. The chicken salad is very tasty. Also the staffs are very friendly, always have great convo when I come..."

Hải Thanh Hồ Thiện

"My local for the past 8 years. Friendly staff, tasty food and great range of options on the menu. laid back vibe and comfortable inside and outside..."

Cath Ronald

"Great coffee, good menu, lovely staff and beautiful spot. What more could you want..."

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