The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Sydney, May 2024

Gelato Messina Darlinghurst

92/100 (4062 ratings)

Dessert

Vegetarian Friendly

Italian

Vegetarian Friendly

After-hours

Tiramisu

Ice Cream

Gelato

Apple pie

Cakes

Sit down

Italian

Takeout

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Credit Cards

After-hours

Mid-range

"Summer is here, and this is the main attraction.Like the sweet here, although eat more easy to put on meat, but can not resist the temptation of..."

Si Haung

"This is a review on Gelato Messina’s Dessert Bar where they do the degustation menu and every course has a frozen component. Even the savoury..."

Marianna Tuccia

"LOVE this icecream. So rich and creamy and delicious! Bought a tub for the house..."

Nicole Chretien

"DELICIOUS, love the pure quality and variety of innovative gelato flavours.Especially love the vegan and dairy-free choices!Never seen this..."

Teresa Teng

"It's where it all started from - the Australian ice cream revolution and the wide-ranging flavours all made on-site (apple pie & custard ice-cream,..."

Keith Lawrence

"Best ice cream in Sydney. There are so many options for different taste buds. All of my family loves it from kids to..."

John Andersons

"Got a tub with three flavors. Nicky glasses (which is a combination of two of my favorite things; coffee and salted caramel) , Milk Chocolate with..."

Rizzy

"*Messina creative department review*Absolutely incredible experience! So much creativity and uniqueness in each dish. Our taste buds went..."

Tummy Buddy

"When you think of gelato Messina is perhaps the first thing that comes to mind. However, Messina's Creative Department is something a little..."

Picky Piggies

"YUM!! The Pistachio praline is to-die-for!! Crunchy with fresh pistachios, and packed with pistachio flavour. Completely outshone the other flavour I..."

YJ Lim

"A great place for good gelato. Always fresh and flavourful! This place reminds me of Italy, so I will be back. Can't wait to have one closer to where..."

That_Foodie_Friend

"Lots of flavours to choose from. Open late. There's seats inside and outside. Love taste testing before we commit to a flavour. There's a list that..."

Jwswong

"Always came here to try their specials! The store is tucked away on a street in darlinghurst. Its a really small store. The service is always..."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"Like every other Messina store, absolutely amazing gelato flavours and prices! Consistent service across most Messina branches. Definitely a go to..."

Eunifoodie

"ONE OF THE BEST GELATO PLACES EVER. Not even one outlet but all outlets that provides genuine gelatos made from experimenting new ideas and creations..."

Joseph Tran

"One of my all time fav, go-to places for ice cream - love how they have weekly specials (check their Instagram for the flavours) , so there is always..."

Xlittlecupcake

"Went to the headquarters for a degustation and absolutely loved it.The food was amazing and the service was great.Would definitely..."

Frankiieshungrytummy

"Messina is probably one of the best ice cream parlours I’ve ever been to. I usually always opt for one (or two) of the specials flavours. I like..."

Tenya

"News of Gelato Messina’s Creative Department bringing their 7 course degustation to Brisbane had a lot of people immediately interested. Usually in..."

ElsewhereBriefly

"Huge variety, have tried heaps of flavours and so glad they're opening more of these stores around the place. Definitely the best gelato..."

Jess

"Huge variety and wicked sense of humour from the servers. I had the pandan and coconut, and yogurt caramel. Perfect balance of sweet and salty...."

Marina Samountry

"A hot day always calls for something sweet and cool. I had their green tea scoop and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was well balanced with the matcha and..."

E

"We finally stopped by Messina for some gelato after hearing lots of positive things. We tried their Raspberry Sorbet, strawberries and cream gelato,..."

Acoupleoffoodlovers

"Yes!!! I've always said that if I could only eat one thing for the rest of my life, that would be ice cream.And to be more specific, it..."

Ash

"All hail the king of gelato! I recently went to a wedding which had a Messina icecream station and it was the best part of the wedding, so I needed..."

Tommy Birken

"What a lovely dessert place. There is so much to choose from! There are so many flavours and variations to choose from its such a..."

I_like_pickles

"Unforgettable dessert EVER!!! Fancy setting and decor, friendly customer service and the most delicious and exquisite food. Definitely go back..."

Julie Jiang

"The greedy girlfriend got a 1.5L tub of Messina yesterday in five flavours - hazelnut, pistachio, coconut and lychee, strawberry and cream and apple..."

Leon

"Incredible!! It's expensive but the flavors are different and taste amazing. We had the chocolate fondant, banana split and jack Daniels/chocolate...."

Taniacandido

"Messina is pretty much everywhere now so i tried out 2 different flavours at 2 different locations. $4 for a tiny scoop is pretty good value. Dont..."

Pacc

"Yum is all I can say. Spend some time tasting, then get cracking. Can't go too wrong here, just make sure you've left room for all of this. I..."

FoodLuva

"There are so many options and flavours to choose from. The flavours are not over powering and just right to cleanse one's palette, leaving a..."

Priyanka Mohan

"I discovered this place four years ago and back then Darlinghurst was its only address! My family became obsessed with the place and the flavours and..."

Eatdrinkbe_merry

"Popped over at Messina for a yummy time,Can never go wrong with any of their fun flavours!Someday, I will try them all!(By the way..."

Hello Miss May

"Along with Gelato Messina Fitzroy, Gelato Messina Darlinghurst tops my personal list of favourite ice creams in Australia. Bustling and lively day..."

Liam Tay Kearney

"I love Messina.. most of the time..I got to Messina maybe once every fortnight and most time its a winner. I know what I'm..."

Peter Osman

"Wow, wow, wow!Having recently moved to the area for work, I was thrilled to find out that there are a number of gelato places mere moments..."

Wilson

"After reading some of the reviews of this place, I decided to go and try the salted caramel and white chocolate. Such a nice gelato, this place is..."

Tally Leach

"Yummy 😋Special flavors change every month. I ate salt flavor. It was really tasty! It's a good system for us to try them before buying..."

Cana Tohyama

"Delicious creative gelato. Had raspberry, salt and senses, salted caramel, and choc lamington. All flavours are absolutely spot on!! Wish there was a..."

Bell Sriweerawanidchakun

"The cakes are really tastes as long as you are happy to pay for it. There are "topical" special flavours that change regularly e.g. In..."

TotalAwkward

"Nice tasting ice cream. Had vanilla and chocolate chip, not the best but pretty good. Would defiantly grab an ice cream if passing. ..."

Aron

"Okay, call me crazy but this was my first ever Messina experience and it was amazing!!! I'm so glad they have vegan options here, and what's..."

Rachael Brookes

"It's hard to get gelato better than Messina in Sydney. Some would say Cow and the Moon in Newtown is the best, but I beg to differ. Messina is..."

Mary Leech

"It's a no brainer, messina gelato is good every time. I love the specials when they're available but I definitely can't go past the salted caramel..."

Eatventures

"Love Messina! And this is the place that started it all... Instead of going for my favourite Blood Orange, this time I went with one of the specials,..."

Manz

"The next couple of #icecreamthurs posts will be brought to you from Sydney!Gelato Messina wins all the things for having so many sorbet options. I..."

Adventures In Winterland

"What can I say that hasn't been said before. Silky smooth gelato with bomb ass flavours and combos. Peanut butter and honey brioche flavor and..."

Issac_eatsalot

"Nice creamy ice cream with lots of real flavour. I liked this store much better then the Melbourne store. The staff seem more friendly and happy. ..."

Foodie87

"love the cakes (previously they had mini cakes which was amazing, shame they got rid of that) best cake imo is the mush room, love the green grass..."

Jmanchatty

"Love this dessert bar! Gelatos are expensive but it taste amazing! some of their ice cream cakes are divine but sometimes too sweet that you can..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"pretty much perfection in the world of ice cream. never dissapointed. cool how oyu can see behind teh scenes. i love it how you can try as many..."

Ben Goodman

"First time trying out Messina in Sydney and it was busy as expected. Great flavours to choose from, both the classics and the specials. Love their..."

FOOD TRIP

"I have been to lots of countries, and I think this must be among the most creative ice creameries in the world, and the best in Sydney. You must try..."

Soferio

"Highly recommend the fruit sorbets! The raspberry and passion fruit are extremely refreshing and fruity! Ideal if you can't have too much dairy..."

Danny Della

"Yes, it’s expensive, but I enjoyed almost every single dish, and there were some truly innovative flavour & ingredient combinations that I would..."

I'm Still Hungry

"Simply WOW! They serve the BEST Gelatos ever! One word - AMAZING!Will just give this an overall rating, because section-wise ratings are..."

Sunil

"Have been here more times than i can remember. All times it has been great. My ultimate favourite is the coconut and mango salsa and then i tend to..."

Amys_food_adventures

"My favourite gelatos are coconut and pandan / lychee!!!! The best flavours! Must try! If you love dessert and ice cream like I do you will love this..."

Iwan W

"Best. Ice Cream. Ever. Seriously. If you haven't given it a go, give it a go. It will change your life.Protip: Get the panna cotta..."

Raph M

"I love love this place. Amazing desserts, makes a party in your mouth. Hard to resist coming here every day. Staff are friendly, though the seating..."

Nadiaargh

"For me Gelato Messina is a great gelato maker, but personally still not as good as the Cow and Moon GelateriaFunky creative flavours, even..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"I had my very first Messina gelato at this place, it got me hooked. Basically I go there on monthly basis, have tried many types of gelato..."

Lil' Me

"This place is pumping. I havent seen so many people queue up for gelato in a long time. Macadamia crunch is just perfection. Pistachio had a very..."

Anne Nguyen

"LOVE LOVE LOVE. Can't fault any of the flavours. Favourites this time (there can never be enough visits to Gelato Messina) were the Pannacotta with..."

An Antelope

"Seems to be just as good no matter which state you're in. Made a very long, winding, map-less walk from our Pitt street base in Sydney to..."

Alex Tee

"Messina is an absolute must if you're visiting Sydney - it's almost a tourist attraction in its own right! Crazy, experimental flavours are always on..."

Simply Starving

"I am never disappointed when i visit this place. Menu changes regularly and its always delicious. Atmosphere is milk bar style and the customer..."

Sweetandyummie

"I am obsessed with gelato Messina. I came 4 times in 3 days in Sydney and it was lovely. I recommend everyone goes, I will definitely be..."

Foodie101

"I. LOVE. MESSINA!! Their flavours never fail to amaze me and blow my mind with their flavour combinations. We went to the dessert bar and ordered the..."

Gemma Davies

"Not often does one receive 5 stars. Messina Gelato is by far the best Gelato I've tasted in the world. I wouldn't be surprised if we see 200 of these..."

WestyAA

"Best gelato in Sydney. Our favourite is the Surry Hills place but only coz it's closer to home. But all Messina are fabulous. Faultless. We always..."

Princess_Porky

"Gelato Messina’s Dessert Bar in Darlinghurst has always been OTT in their creations, but when you have a collaborator like ex-Hartyard Andy Bowdy,..."

Insatiable Munchies

"Bounty gelato and "Number 2" (peanut butter gelato with brownies and dulce di leche)... Need I say more? Yes, it is highly priced, but well worth it...."

Aneta N

"Messina and Andy Bowdy collaboration: cinnabunstein! A warmed cinnamon roll topped with doughnut soft serve and lashings of chocolate sauce and..."

Chilli Feli

"A big fan of ice-cream, Messina Dessert Bar hit the spot! Greeted by friendly staff, I ordered one of their soft serve sundaes called the Luigi..."

G E R A L D

"I like peanut butter in ice cream and Messina seems to always deliver. Seriously, I've been to a lot of icecream joints in Sydney and Messina is..."

James Tanner

"Simply great. Love the classic and special flavours. Recently tried Roche Fererrer which is one of the soft serve sundaes. They are a collaboration..."

Nathalie Christiansen

"Can't say a bad word about these guys. Always busy, has acquired somewhat of a cult following in Sydney. Their weekly specials is what keeps me..."

Daniel

"So we do love this place and ate there two days in a row but found the specials were good but some of the standard gelato was a bit bland and boring...."

Gastro Junkie

"These guys know how to make perfection taste better. Consistent on every visit to this place whether it's in Sydney or Melbourne. Only one negative..."

Tim

"Really fun dessert bar with stacks of great Sundae options as well as the option to make your own. Really decent price considering the normal price..."

Rachaeleatith

"#kningjaeats deliciously indulgent gelato. Who doesn't love Messina? Great flavours every week and creative cakes too! It's always so busy here (even..."

Ningjaeats

"Ok. This place is beyond my dreams good. Having 2 scoops is literally the equivalent of having a meal. Quite surprised that they have vegetarian and..."

Shruti Vaidya

"The Messina Dessert Bar is a pretty cool concept, especially for people who love Gelato Messina creations. The dessert bar is next to Gelato Messina..."

Madeleine Scerri

"Good for a one off novelty thing. Don't really see myself going back there again any time in the near future. Surprisingly inventive varieties there...."

RUBYISM

"Dulche de leche is the best. Tiramisu always a winner as well. Staff are always patient despite the music and crowd volume and indecisive customers...."

Karla Engdahl

"I usually head straight to the Messina Ice Cream shop, but today my eye caught the attractive sundaes displayed on a large poster on the shop next..."

Paul O

"Do I still need to write a review about this place? I'm not an ice-cream expert and I still think all gelato taste pretty similar (sorry), except..."

Marissa Putri

"Fairy floss raises the eyebrows. Having eaten at all other Gelato Messina outlets in Oz, had to try the dessert bar so first stop in a wander across..."

Ronin47

"The best Gelato in SYD. Try the fig one! Love..."

Angela.khani80

"Highly recommended!. The queue is so deceptive... You'd think with such long queues that the waiting time to be served will be forever but how wrong..."

Raj.v

"Awesome service, food and overall experience. Enjoy!!!!. This place delivers perfection every time. No matter what mood you're in, head on over to..."

HungryMan

"We were after a quick after diner snack and ended up at Messina ice cream in Darlinghurst. There was a cue, as there always is but then again the ice..."

Aussie Food Blogger

"Spectrum Now by The Sydney Morning Herald and ANZ held more than 200 events across Sydney and naturally, we covered their Nosh Pitt. A selection of..."

2 Hungry Guys

"Second time coming to the Sydney Festival Village in Hyde Park. Sadly there was no Stone Hedge jumping castle this year :( but there were many fun..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"Compilation of Messina on the road events: Sydney Festival, Noodle Night Markets, Chocolate Festival. Skipping Messina events for..."

Unspoonsored

"The salted caramel gelato soft serve is to die for . I would eat buckets and buckets of this stuff if I could... it is lovely and distinct, saving..."

Hullohelen

"Whereas at the regular gelato store (which is anything but regular) the amazing flavour combinations are ready to scoop, the dessert bar has a..."

Champagne And Chips

"I read about Gelato Messina for the first time on Urbanspoon as one of the best ranked restaurants/cafes in Sydney. To my delighted surprise, it is..."

Foodpornjournal

"Okay you might think I'm crazy going all the way to Darlinghurst for gelato but can you blame me when you're dealing with an award winning..."

Shirley Song

"Anddddd I’m back… I’m so ashamed of myself, I couldn’t even stay away from Messina for more than a week. Probably gonna regret this when..."

Viv Ian

"Next up was a trip to the ever so popular Gelato Messina, just a bit down the street from Mad Pizza. It wasn’t the best idea to grab two scoops..."

Loz Mak

"The Muum Maam was mm mmm mmmm. Sinful fried bits smothered in a creamy coconut custard gelato and completed with swirlings of banana jam. Every..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

"Gelato Messina is arguably the finest gelato in the land... The flavour profiles are breathtaking. Gelato Messina have already achieved a cult status..."

Theworldlovessydney

"Its a very close call, and I can see why there’s always a queue even in winter, but I think I’ll go out on a limb here and say that texturally I..."

The Napoli Alert

"Gelato Messina definitely sets the benchmark for gelato in Australia with over 40 flavours to choose from. They use ingredients in their raw and..."

Anna Chan

" Every Tuesday night coming home from tennis the street outside Messina is teeming with people. Summer or winter, no matter how cold, the place is..."

Alaina

"In true Messina style, all combinations have whacky names that ensures they are not forgotten. The honey I burnt the kids combination is all about..."

I'm Still Hungry

"This is the favourite of the day, for sure. What made this pluto pup so good was that despite knowing what it’s made out of, it didn’t actually..."

I'm Still Hungry

"We’re crazy about Gelato Messina (but then again who isn’t?) – We kinda demolished every single one of their sundaes at the last vivid event..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"Gelato Messina is a perfect end to a date, a dinner with friends, or even just an excursion in itself on any night of the week. Everytime we visited,..."

Claire

"And they did not fail to impress me, next door I was amazed at the splendid ice cream cake concoctions. I just wanted to try the Samurai or the Itty..."

Rosa Nguyen

"Unlike the Pyrmont location, this one at Darlinghurst and Surry Hills are considered the experimental twins, they both churn out both classic and..."

MsBrulee

"I was very surprised when I heard Gelato Messina was a very popular gelato shop because Mr C and I have walked past it a lot of times at Star City..."

Charn Tangson

"Let me introduce you guys to my favourite gelato joint in Sydney. The place is called Gelato Messina and it’s located on Victoria Ave,..."

Dee Blair

"They taste exactly like described, but it would've been a better experience if the cake was still in original form after taking it home with me; with..."

Tina T

"Gelato Messina is a gelateria that makes all their gelato from raw and natural ingredients, from scratch! They'll even bake their own apple pie and..."

Cameras And Cuisines

"Gelato Messina has created 15 unique carnival treats specially for Sydney Festival 2014 including hot dogs, corn dogs, cotton candy and lollipops..."

Angelica Woolley

"Love Messina’s ice cream. 4.9 AUD for 2 flavours… Love the fact I get to have my cone on..."

Mademoiselle Mange A Sydney

"This place is packed on a weekend night - and once you taste their goodies you'll understand why. They have great stuff here. This was possibly the..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"It is never too cold for ice cream. Or in this case, gelato . Messina sure isn't short in creativity department, and the gelato cakes are too..."

Irene

"Gelato Messina is the closest thing in Sydney to the real..."

Tj Pamiloza

"The other flavour I tried was their signature Salted Caramel. Again, no flimsy flavours here, it tastes like…..Salted Caramel!! BF even said that..."

Just One More Spoon

"I called in advance to reserve the cake of my choice; Dr Evil's Magic Mushroom. Now I could describe the gelato cake for you, but I thought a copy &..."

Dolce Bunnie

"Let's be real. More important to me than finding an apartment in Sydney - was finding an ice cream place that I..."

Esther

"Having read about this gelatarium on other posts, we are blissfully aware of the wonderful flavours available, so choosing wasn't a problem (except..."

Forking Around Sydney

"The variety of flavours aren't those served in your local gelati store. No, no, no… Of course they had the normal flavours..."

Msihua

"Wow! The gelatos in this place are SO colourful. It’s hilarious seeing grown adults with their faces pressed against the glass like kids in a candy..."

MissPiggyEats

"Juliette - A wild strawberry sorbet centre with vanilla semi-freddo and strawberry gelato, all on a base of marsala and strawberry syrup soaked..."

Vivian - Vxdollface

"When I visited this gelato shop I knew I’d be back again. I just didn’t realise it would be so soon. My family and I had some dessert there last..."

Daphne Law

"The gelatos were bursting with flavour and seeing how many fig seeds I chewed up, I reckon that the amount of figs used probably cost more than the..."

Sugarpuffi

"And because gluttony loves company, we find ourselves at Gelatto Messina in search of second dessert. We'd heard there was gingerbread ice cream on..."

Helen | Grab Your Fork

"Without doubt Messina has on of the best and most creative gelato selection in Sydney, using nothing but real ingredients to achieve great flavoured..."

Gianna - TheEmptyFridge

"Gelato Messina seemed like a logical first choice, considering the quality of their produce and for not being situated too far away from King Cross..."

Simon Park

"Offset your salt load (which by now might be considerable) with a simple Insalata Caprese ($14). Or follow in my footsteps (and continue the Italian..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Despite the very cold weather recently, Sir D must have his gelato fix so after dinner at Rise we walk a couple of blocks in search of Gelato Messina..."

Penguin Says Feed Me

"Candi delight. I got the "Carni Candi" which is filled with fanta sorbet, redskin custard, strawberries & cream jellies. It is covered in chocolate &..."

Alyciaa

"Not worth the wait! The re.... Not worth the wait! The regular gelato next door is so much..."

DT

"THE BEST!!!. THE BEST..."

Citydiner

"A taste of italy. Came to try fell in love ....the choices are umbelivable ....and not expensive for what I got..."

Lady Jane

"Yummy!. Makes particular flavors very well. Love the coconut and pandan..."

Tosmaky

"Best in town. Simply incredible - bring back the bacon and maple syrup gelato..."

The Hungry Hippo

"The Rare Kind in a Good Way. I had two scoops of gelato here at a reasonable price of $6. A minute or two later, I had my first documented case of..."

Nonagon

"Who doesn't love this place?. Probably the only place i get my gelato from now - salted caramel and coconut is my favourite. the only downside - the..."

Uyen

"Salted Caramel Gelato. Delish - would travel miles for..."

Zgrevler

"This is by far the greatest gelato in Sydney. The new desert bar next is not worth the wait. The deserts don't even nearly compare to the..."

DT

"Never regret a scoop!. Some say "never regret a swim". I say "never regret a scoop". Love their awesome weekly specials - really enjoyed their pandan..."

Tiffany L

"Everything is awesome. Ok, so not everything will be awesome to everyone but surely there is a flavour for you at Messina. This mecca of gelato is..."

Gooshwa

"Love It!. Great place with a fab menu! A regular for..."

Elenalexandratos

"Worth the hype.... Gelato Messina has made me into a big ice cream/gelato snob over the years. I'm always impressed by how 'real' the flavours taste...."

Georgia

"All your wildest dreams crushed and sprinkled on the creamiest gelato. Awesome price, exciting atmosphere.A place you must visit..."

Camfaith

"Amazing gelato. Went here over the Queens Birthday weekend. Amazing as always. It was the second visit to a Gelato Messina in as many days. The apple..."

Igenous

"Devoted customers. It takes a lot for me to join a queue for something, OK maybe when boarding a aircraft. Thats what happens here. The Darlo..."

Rodney - Villa D'Este

"You really don't know exactly what you're going to get until you actually tuck into Messina's ice creams, but one thing for sure is that it will be a..."

Belle French

"The Best in Sydney. They've got the weirdest specials, but surprisingly..."

Adobonator

"Long wait but worthwhile. Little shop tucked away on the street. The queue made it easy to find. We were waiting for about 15 minutes to enter. A..."

William Woodford

"My little temple of happiness - best gelato i ever had!. My favourite is peanut butter chocolate fudge and then salted caramel white chocolate. but i..."

Arishma Singh

"Single greatest ice-cream experience of my life. The ladies there were absolutely gorgeous and wonderful. They offered taste tests and had a good..."

Christopher Middleton

"Amazing flavours. The people here must have the best time just thinking up flavour combinations for the next week. Along with their regular list of..."

Cathtc

"Honestly the best gelato I've ever had. Also priced..."

Guy

"Yum yum yum take a girl or boy and get some ice cream ppl if you have not been already jump in a car, train, bus or horse to try this place..."

Michael Harry Cross

"Amazing gelato with crazy flavoursLove to go here after work and treat..."

Garysacks44

"Yep it's that good.. Believe the hype the gelato is the best. A range of flavours to cater for all tastes and surprisingly quite..."

The Don

"Amazing Gelato. Considering it was quite busy the wait wasn't to long at all. The chocolate gelato is so good......words can't describe..."

Gellai54

"Absolutely incredible!. Gelato Messina lived up to it's fabulous reputation in our opinions. We tasted the best ice cream we have ever had - Specials..."

Lizzieclews

"Absolutely delicious. All of the classic flavours (yet somehow much tastier than other ice cream stores) as well as tantalisingly quirky ice cream..."

Paulina

"Lychee and coconut. Omg how delicious, makes me to search for an italian man a run to italy!... Best gelato in..."

Samorourkess

"The rave reviews are true! The salted caramel and white chocolate flavour is amazing, can't stop thinking about it, so smooth and not too sweet,..."

Naris

"Omg best gelato ever!!! Always love the peanut butter specials!! And giandua bianca is..."

4ever Gordita

"Crazy busy. Managed to get in here when there wasn't a queue outside the door. That didn't last long especially as it was normal dessert time. Just..."

Ronin47

"Gelato Heaven. This is the real deal. Amazing gelato with a huge selection of flavours. Great staff, speedy service. Can't wait till they get to..."

BellaItalia

"Chocolate globe fantasy. Had some fantastic banana and chocolate globe creation from the Darlinghurst creative department and it was beyond heaven! I..."

Tash

"Amazing gelato! Tried the Fig & Marsala, Tiramasu, Salted Caramel & strawberry sorbet. All were great but I particularly liked the Salted Caramel -..."

Alex Parker 88

"Holy Moly. Salted caramel. Bounty. Red velvet cupcake. Need I say more? PS the cakes are like kinder surprises for adults, and very reasonably..."

ShoopShoop

"I doubt this place needs another glowing review, but.... Yeah, let's just say that I've been to Italy, and I still think that the gelato was better..."

Jane

"We think it's the best gelato in Sydney. We tried four flavours. Our favourites were tiramisu and peanut butter & honey. Amazing, complex..."

Rophicas

"Best Gelato!. This is my absolute favourite place for gelato! Whenever I'm in the area I make sure I have time to visit Gelato Messina. I usually end..."

RachT

"BEST GELATO EVERRRR!!! Favourite flavour is..."

Lbell

"Heaven...... BEST IN THE..."

Francesca Bartone-Prodromou

"A Gold Mine. The list of new specials every week are the cherry on top for me.Montgomerys Gold Mine - best ive ever hadclosely followed by..."

Lovemycoffee

"Awesome. One of the best dessert place I've been to. Very creative ice cream with amazing flavours in your mouth! It can get pretty packed, but its..."

Jobelle Galang

"Adventurous Flavours. Great Gelato experience with an excellent range of unique flavors to try each time you visit.If there's a queue their..."

Kathleen

"The best gelato in Sydney without a doubt. Parking can be an issue but its worth the laps trying to find a spot for one of these gelato..."

Ralph

"Devine.. Delicious, sweet and interesting...."

Liv.02

"Best ice cream in the whole world!. Since discovering Messina after moving to Sydney recently, my man and I are so addicted we visit a few times..."

ThePaps

"Really nice gelato! Find that the tiramisu is very sweet though but still great in..."

Thatgrlisa

"A Litte Bit Of Magic. Such a cute cute ice cream place. Mini ice cream mushrooms are the go..."

Kitty

"Messina Gelato gives a whole new meaning to ice cream!!! Apple pie flavour is..."

Stephanie

"Best gelato ever! Please come to the north..."

Melrose

"Yummy!. I was not disappointed at all! there were so many flavours to choose from and each flavour I tasted was like heaven in my mouth!..."

Sweet_tooth

"Walked here from the CBD just to see and try out the cute little creations. The Dr Evil's mushroom gelato cake was so cute and tasty :) massive..."

Foodpornjournal

"Worth the drive!!. My partner and i got gelato from here solely based on the reviews. SO WORTH IT. I had a special flavour 'Dr Evil' chocolate..."

Laura Seymour

"Ice cream everyday. I love Messina!! It's so amazing and delicious. I love trying the new flavours. It's too good! Favourite usual flavours are..."

Ben

"Best Gelato...and I know Gelato. Having tried and tested some of the best Gelato in Sydney over nine years....Messina has finally taken the crown! It..."

Theresa Napoli

"Messina is my life. BEST GELATO IN AUSTRALIA! After I've discovered messina I haven't been able to have any other gelato from somewhere else...."

Tintin

"Best Gelato in Australia. I went to Italy this year and went on a gastronomic gelato experience in every city, particularly in rome where you'll find..."

Anna Rodin

"Amazing! The most delicious gelato around... ANd..."

Jessie Lee

"Yeah. Best gelato in australia is about right. I'd eat here everyday but then I'd be a balloon. Amazing stuff. huge serves too. PLEASE OPEN ONE IN..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"I love love love love Hazelnut flavour. It reminded me of this gorgeous hazelnut cream. They serve quite quickly and I adore how they offer samples..."

Rosa Nguyen

"Ice cream and gelato galore!!. Great selection and wonderful..."

Gary72

"Incredible!. Hands down the best ice cream of my life! From a sometimes over zealous lover of ice-cream who has lived in Italy - i don't make such a..."

Kate Dougherty

"Grew up with my parent's owning a great gelato place when I was a kid but... Messina is the best Gelato EVER I think!!! Can't wait to go back for..."

Shanice

"Worth it winter and summer. Will change your perspective on ice cream - don't be put off by the queue it moves quickly and the flavours are..."

Jono C

"I never thought I would be able to say this so definetively but, here it goes. Best ice-cream in Sydney. Yes, that's right, the best. Huge selection..."

Pat G

"Busy summer and winter but queue moves quickly. Excellent quality gelato and sorbet. Check the blackboard for specials. Worth the walk from Kings..."

Deb

"A must visit! If Im ever I'm hospital I'll be happy to have heaps of the ice cream! Try the coconut..."

Hannah Walter

"Hello Italy. Not sure if Gelato gets better than this - love the huge range of amazing flavours, and the price is more than..."

Lala

"Forget the other "gelato" places around the city, this is the real deal. Amazing flavours are blended behind the glass wall at the rear of the shop,..."

SteveO

"Best gelato ever.love the fig and..."

Grapsta

"Chilled. The service at Messina is fab, as they let you try any gelato flavour you want. Although there is minimal setting available its worth going..."

Princess

"The best pandan & coconut lychee gelato in town!!. The best gelato house in..."

Eatwithoutbeingsorry

"Trendiest gelato joint in town. You may have to fight your way past the indie elite of darlinghurst, but once you make it to the counter you will be..."

Sydney Snacker

"Even in winter this is the place to go to on victoria street for desert. Push ur way to the counters & feast ur eyes on over 30 flavours of gelato..."

1 Good Meal

"Simply the best. Packed with flavour. Amazing selection. What else can i say? Definately try it for..."

Jerry

"I second the best gelato in Sydney reviews. Great variety of flavors - wife loved the salty caramel. Pistachio and coffee were off the charts. Skip..."

Brian Pickett

"Al I can say is Pistacho.... Al I can say is Pistachio and Salted..."

Sawbones

"ORGASMIC. Wish I lived in Sydney so I could eat here everyday..."

The Sneaky Pigeon

"Best gelato place in Sydney, hands..."

Pablo Silveira

"Yum. One word:- YUM!The gelato is gorgeous..."

Coffeeaddict

"Oh my! I just Love this place. Had the white violet. Absolutely amazing. Please keep this as..."

Let Them Eat Cake

"This place is off-the-chart Awesome!!! Siscilian Triffle, Peanutbutter & Jelly and their chocolate and absinthe flavours are easy..."

Aaron Wallis

"In a hot day like today nothing is better than an original Brazilian açaí with granola. But as I'm not in Brazil, my options are frozen yogurt from..."

A

"Possibly the best gelato in town, always with a few "out of the ordinary" flavours. Highly recommend the "salty caramel & white chocolate" and..."

Rob Pickavance

"Omg pecan pie flavour!..."

Cathy Xiao Chen

"Amazing best gelato outside..."

Penny

"Loved the pandang coconut and the giandiua and cannot wait to go back and try the peanut butter and Ginger..."

Laura Farmer

"Second-best gelato in Sydney. Love the coconut-pandang. great for getting desert after dinner in the neighbourhood . Orange-chocolate has a bit of a..."

Hans Molleman

"Gelato Messiah!. I used to walk down here from five-ways almost every day of my three months in Sydney. They serve a delicious chilled treat, and the..."

Josh

"Greta spot for gelato with a good variety of ice cream flavours. I would definitely recommend trying out the limited edition flavours since I had one..."

Annie Lin

"Always a favourite and love the weekly specials - I couldn't resist the Greek Tragedy and would highly recommend Messina any time of the..."

Stelios Anastasiou

"The line was down the block so we decided to see what the hype was about and we were not disappointed. Fast friendly service and delicious, high..."

Day2Day with Kay

"Had Chocolate Fondant in Darlinghust over ten years ago and it was incredible to the point I quit having ice cream because it was not the same taste..."

Jeremy

"Apart from following the global trend of having to put some sort of dough in every second ice cream this place does offer a more than decent choice..."

Sabine S.

"My end of week treat is an ice cream from here. Possibly the best ice-cream in the world. Love the brand and friendly..."

Timo Topp

China Doll

92/100 (3578 ratings)

Restaurants

Asian

Chinese

Asian

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Fusion

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Duck

Lamb

Fish

Sashimi

Oyster

Fried rice

Calamari

Pork

Calamares

Beef

Dim Sum

Ribs

Dumplings

Curry

Pancakes

Prawns

Eggplant

Salad

Chili

Crab

Scallops

Cantonese

Hong Kong

Shanghai

Sit down

Chinese

Fusion

Asian

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Private Dining

Waterfront

Dinner

Lunch

After-hours

Fine Dining

"Food was amazing - recommend getting the crispy truffled beef rice paper rolls and pork belly. Service was a little slow and they forgot to bring out..."

Kim

"We had a wonderful lunch at China Doll, they kindly fitted us in and the food and cocktails were delicious! The service was amazing and we knew..."

Annannann

"One of the busy places in the strip. Beautiful location if you want to go on a date :) What is promised on the menu is what you get on the plate...."

Bhavna

"Two for lunch after travelling for 30 hours. Pleasant & efficient staff, backed up by a good menu & wine list. A delightful couple of hours in a..."

Mark Chalker

"Amazingly delicious and modern Chinese restaurant along the stunning wharf of Woolloomooloo. Celebrated my mums birthday and decided on the $72pp..."

Sydfoodlover

"Out standing restaurant with service and food the best in the business. We had the banquet menu and were taken on a dining experience like no other..."

Monet

"China Doll is elegant, sophisticated and because of it’s location on the Finger Wharf, it’s the perfect location for a long lunch. The food is..."

Marianna Tuccia

"Went for the food and stayed for the cocktails. Great place to sit back and relax on a sunny afternoon. The food is packed with flavor and the..."

Sancha Noranho

"China Doll was everything I thought it would be & more — beautiful food, incredible service & the ambiance of the restaurant was fabulous. The..."

Kate Hunter

"Being our first visit, we loved the idea of ordering the banquet which was several small plates. It was a great way to sample lots of things on the..."

Top Foodie

"I had dinner here a few times .I had a wonderful moment every time.The food was absolutely fresh and wonderful. All staff were nice and helpful ...."

Peter

"This fairly high end restaurant offers a Chinese themed menu with a westernised twist to it. It has a great location along the wharf and is..."

Aimee.

"I’m biased but this is my favourite restaurant in Australia and Solange is simply the best front of house in the entire World!Ambience 5⭐️..."

Closey Le Connoisseur

"High reputation is deserved. Fine dining modern Chinese with good service and great environment. Our first time and a banquet chosen that is actually..."

Adrian Jameson

"China doll - what a wonderful experience. We went on a nice spring day had a lovely seat outside. Service was wonderful they gave us lots of tips on..."

Amy Vs Food

"Fabulous is the best way to describe my experience at China Doll.My bride of 1 hour and I and 7 members of our family went to lunch here on..."

Warren Wazz Cartledge

"Friendly staff and impeccable service! Food is exceptional and never a bad dish. Occasionally, they throw in dessert which is a bonus! Never an..."

#TheSydneyFoodSocial

"We went to China doll on a Sunday night for a pre-working week date night. This restaurant was buzzing yet we found a decent seat for two. Service..."

Kalumi

"We had a large celebration here with 17 people and could not have been happier. The service was exceptional led by Hazel who was friendly and..."

Patrick Jackson

"The food was delicious. Good service, attentive and knowledgeable wait staff he suggested to us instead of getting another whole mains to get half so..."

Elvye

"Never a disappointment. The restaurant runs like smooth clockwork. The experience from when we were ushered to table to paying the bill was seamless..."

Esther G

"First visit to China Doll after a long time of wanting to try this place out. Initially, I tried to get a booking for two last year in April, but was..."

Kristina

"The Spot: lovely wharf, lovely atmosphere. It did get a bit dim and rrromantic (roll the 'r') as the sun set; almost TOO dark for a group of friends..."

The Cheesy Charlatan

"Wow! Don’t even know where to start. The food was absolutely amazing, service was fantastic, and the location of the restaurant is beautiful. We..."

Foodismyfave

"Good service, pretty damn good dishes, good scenery. Highly recommend it for a special event. The price is not too expensive. The location is easy to..."

Swei Tang

"Great location and service, I can see why this place is always full.Firstly food is great, perhaps 4.5++ for Western Taste..."

Howard Phung

"We definitely ordered way too much – and despite my expectations, the servings were ginormous and so the prices (mains are about $35-40 each though..."

I'm Hangry

"Contrary to what the name of the restaurant suggests, the food at China Doll is not just a reflection of the traditional flavours and cooking..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Really enjoyed my experience here! Got the tea smoked duck, cured hiramasa kingfish for entre, and cocktails of course! 🍸🍸Tea smoked..."

Chewynoms

"Came here with my boyfriend for my birthday and I haven't stopped talking about it with all my friends yet! You can't fault anything here. James was..."

Vivian Vo

"This place is king. If anyone comes to Sydney, you should bring them to Chinadoll. The sashimi, fried rice, wontons and the crab (off the menu) are..."

Ari Nikolopoulos

"I did enjoy dinner at China Doll. Food is really yummy. I would highly recommend the scallop & prawn dumpling. With the dessert, I don't think it..."

Flora Secreat

"The food doesn't disappoint. A couple of business lunches here and the place is always buzzing. Don't go past dumplings and fried chicken for entree..."

Shoegirl

"What a beautiful location for lunch or dinner, we had order the $72 per person banquet which featured 8 dishes, steamed jasmine rice and a dessert..."

Famishedduo

"We ordered the duck pancakes, peanut and pork san choy bau and sashimi as starters, then the lamb, Penang curry and pork belly as our mains. All the..."

Lucy Lin

"Stunning View Stunning service And Stunning Food. The staff were fabulous. The scallops were perfect and the Chilli squid was the best I've had. Wine..."

The Lunch Queens

"Went on a Monday evening for a pax of four and decided to go for the banquet menu for $85 - the food was an interesting fusion of asian and western..."

Li-Chi Pan

"2 out of 3 servers need to learn what hospitality means. Foods were great, but unfortunately one of the dishes wasn't that great as the mint seems..."

Say Michael Wibowo

"We were excited to try a lot of the menu and even happier after finding out the kitchen were happy to serve half portions!! The service is attentive..."

John Hennessey

"We had the Banquet Set lunch....very good value...the waitress was exceptional and was very attentive!Excellent food...great service...great..."

Michael N Tsangaris

"China doll has a long list of the amazing cocktails. Thd dumpling there was a bomb. Really loved the place. And yes... Loved crispy pork belly. Nice..."

Queenirynne

"Gem of a restaurant. Phenomenal Modern Asian with beautiful harbourside views. Amazing food as always. The Dumplings and Barbeque Pork were 5 star...."

Models Who Brunch

"Beautiful China Doll. Amazing food as per usual. Our waitress was amazing. Great service. Deserts were fabulous. Warm atmosphere and a memorable..."

Hungry Couples

"Went on a Thursday night to a busy dinner service. Always a little sceptical paying for overpriced Asian food, but it definitely exceeded..."

Babbibelle

"Meeting head chef of China Doll Frank Shek was a completely unplanned surprise. To have him personally make canapés for us was even more surreal...."

The RnB Diary

"Alex: I’m always a little dubious when it comes to phone apps taking over real life situations. Call me old-fashioned (or just not very tech savvy)..."

Forfoodssake

"Last Friday night was spent at china doll celebrating my hubby's bday with 8Friends. The evening was exquisite as was the food ($70 banquet) and..."

Thomia

"One of my absolutely most favourite restaurants in Sydney. Awesome menu, phenomenal location. Service is excellent; attentive yet unobtrusive. The..."

Skipper

"I'm always a bit sceptical of the eateries along the "poser's parade" of Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf, and in a city with such a diversity of great..."

Onara

"Went here 7 months ago and was impressed by how fast the service was, especially considering it was a Friday and they were very busy. We went for the..."

Dominic Taylor

"Worst service of all the great chef hat restaurants in Sydney. Also don't like their hype. Call and it's booked out call with a reference and..."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Went here in a group of 4. They were really busy for a Tuesday night, the setting is good and decided quickly on the $72pp Banquet – had to try..."

HungryBunni

"We think China Doll is solid, tasty and great value. Not a combination often used for Sydney restaurants, especially in such a privileged spot...."

Warren

"Great reliable restaurant. Fabulous setting , awesome staff and excellent food. Highly recommend China Doll particularly if your a tourist as..."

Hungry

"Me: “What cuisine do you think they do?”Face palm. If you’re looking for an Indian curry you might be disappointed by China Doll, but..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"Ahhh beautiful China Doll! Every time I dine here it is delicious. Peking Duk Pancakes are always a must for me! The staff are great and one night..."

Anna

"I don't think I'll ever give 5/5 but this is about as close as you get! Everything was fantastic, the service, the setting, the wine, the food, the..."

Samuel Williams

"Sharing is caring and @chinadollsydney it's the only way to dine🍴 Order an assortment of excellent dishes with your friends, pick a cocktail and..."

My Bondi Summer

"Amazing food! This was the third time I'd been to China Doll with my partner and the food was amazing as per usual! The special of the lobster..."

Amelia Kay

"I recently dined on the $72 group banquet menu and was sufficiently impressed. There was a lot of variety in the dishes, the portions were just..."

Laura B

"Such an amazing night, included in our $175pp NYE package was a drink on arrival. Most amazing bellini i have ever had. Our waitress was amazing...."

Postcards From Peta

"I ordered the $72/pp banquet and really enjoyed the two chicken dishes. Probably the best prepared chicken I've had in my life. It's a bit strange to..."

TraceyCharlotte

"Had lunch with friends here New Year's eve 2015. Outstanding restaurant. Attention from the hostess who oversaw our area belied the busyness of the..."

Mark Carolan

"Chose to come here for my birthday with my family, so boy did I give myself a good present :)The food here is so amazing, it is..."

Thehappymedium

"I can't justifiably fault anything about our experience at China Doll. We opted for the banquet for 2 because we wanted to try a few different items..."

Vinita Raj

"If you are ever stuck for ideas about where to take a visitor/date/girls lunch/business lunch, then you cannot go past the original China Doll at..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Such an amazing night, included in our $175pp NYE package was a drink on arrival. Most amazing bellini i have ever had. Our waitress was amazing...."

Postcards From Peta

"Best Chinese I've had anywhere. .. tasty and healthy-ish. Great thing is they offer half servings so you can try mulitple dishes. The prawn dumpling..."

Sim Choroomi

"Came here with my boyfriend for his birthday dinner. Really amazing food, cocktails were fantastic and service was great!!! The shu mai and penang..."

Simran Grewal

"Simply stunning food. Service is really good and cocktails are amazing. Had Pambula Rock oysters, steamed scallops, prawn and bug meat dumplings,..."

Thefoodbotherer

"Apparently booking here is a nightmare... Great location though. Had a table for 18, pretty attentive service. Good quality food. Scallops were..."

Danielle Wilson

"Had lunch here with my husband on a hot sunny day. The sun was a killer! I suggest making a reservation if you don't want to eat outside & sweat at..."

Karli

"Every year when I visit Sydney, we always make a point to get dumplings at some point, as one of our local friends loves dumplings. He happens to be..."

Julie Parent

"Had the set menu for 2 which included absolutely fantastic steamed scallops with subtle yet classy dressing. The next course was corn fritters which..."

Andrew Lomas

"China Doll is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a fancy date night. The décor is classy with beautiful ambient lighting and oriental artwork...."

DroolWorthyWorld

"Incredible food. I loved their scallops, pork belly and passionfruit sago. Service was stupidly slow though. Would have given a higher score if that..."

Ben Law

"Consistently amazing well priced food. Have been here many times and will keep coming back. Love the kingfish with apple and chilli. Excellent..."

Mel

"I can't fault this restaurant.. Amazing food and service. We had the lunch degustation menu. I have trouble picking a favorite dish as they were all..."

Bernie

"Amazing!! One of the best restaurants I've ever been, hands down. Beautiful view, wonderful service, lovely atmosphere and remarkable food. The blue..."

Fat Pug

"C H I N A ☆ D O L LHands down the best Chinese food in town! Im not usually a fan of Chinese food but China Doll is something special. Every..."

Foodies Guide To Sydney

"You cannot go here and not order a cocktail - they are amazing and very renowned for it. I had the Beijing Bellini which was delicious and fruity...."

Phfat

"Perfect location and food is great (which should be expected looking at the price of the meal). The location is amazing and the staff are very..."

Melissa

"Best damn pork belly I've tasted! There's a reason it's a staple on their menu. Great service, beautiful atmosphere and fantastic food. Must do in..."

Kelly Smyth

"With stunning views China Doll is one hell of a restaurant. Book in advance and request a table outside. Quality food is an understatement, highly..."

WestyAA

"I had the best birthday ever in China Doll with my fiancee! He booked a week before and asked if they could give us the best spot outside since it's..."

Gabby Webb

"I had my birthday dinner here, and no complaints at all. The food and service was amazing, buy the time dessert came around everyone was completely..."

Ksusha Kachtelian

"Great location, exceptional service, attentive staff, elaborate wine list and a very good value for money. I have brought a few clients and friends..."

Akash Chandrakar

"The food is great, traditional Chinese Asian, for a table of three we had the vegetarian San chow bow, the caramelised pork belly which was..."

Jennifer Seah

"Went with a group of friends for a farewell, we all had the banquet- food was beautiful plenty for everyone and lots of variety. Nice cocktails as..."

Sarah Manduku

"The charm of dining on Finger Wharf in Sydneyâ€™s Woolloomooloo lies no less in the natural beauty than in its historic quaintness. And how many..."

See.Taste.Do

"Glaze your appetite as you sip on a glass of rhubarb bellini or a beer/wine with a gorgeous view. Caramelize with the juicy crispy and flavoursome..."

Ningjaeats

"Glaze your appetite as you sip on a glass of rhubarb bellini or a beer/wine with a gorgeous view. Caramelize with the juicy crispy and flavoursome..."

Ningjaeats

"#kningjaeats her favourite Modern Asian cuisine. Been here twice and both times they have not disappointed. Its delicious and juicy flavours are..."

Ningjaeats

"A very memorable night. Ambience: 8/10 - it was a little bit noisy, but that's to be expected in a popular restaurant. The furnishings are beautiful..."

Bai_yune

"China Doll experience wouldn't have been complete without trying their desserts.The Dessert platter had a selection of sorbets (lime, espresso and..."

NEEL KUBA

"Perched along the Cowper Wharf, facing the twinkling skyline of Sydney is China Doll with its open embrace yet reserved façade. Inside, the music is..."

Jambon Cochon

"Another hatted Chinese restaurant? It can’t be…jokes, why not? China Doll isn’t exclusively Chinese though – elements of south-eastern Asian..."

I'm Still Hungry

"The pork belly is actually one of the best I’ve ever had in my life and I’m finding it hard to describe – just look at the photo! It’s cooked..."

Charn Tangson

"One of the specials of the day was grilled pork belly which was also served with pancakes. But for the life of me I can’t remember the name of the..."

Riley

"Christmas always signals for an exciting period of the year...there's bubbly, good food, laughter and at the end of it, there's usually a holiday..."

JENisHUNGRY

"The food was..."

Please Sir Can I Have Some More

"China Doll is an Asian restaurant along the Finger Wharf, but it is still relatively ignored despite chef Frank Shek's appearance in the inaugural..."

Forking Around Sydney

"I was eager to try China Doll after recommendations from friends about the food and more importantly I heard the cocktails are amazing. The..."

Oh-ayana

"...dinner at China Doll, one of the restaurants lining the west side of the wharf, with a prime view of the city. After dinner, which was excellent..."

LottieP

"We love China Doll because it has amazing cocktails and never ceases to impress in terms of food. Cocktail selection here is always fun, the menu..."

Gianna - TheEmptyFridge

"Curiosity drew me to this undeniably popular Finger Wharf entry, but I wasn't sure quite what to expect! Attracting mostly conservative and wealthy..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"I finally made it to China Doll after about 5 years of reading good reviews about this place. I'm not a huge fan of the 'loo, as I'll call it. It's..."

Madam Wu

"We place our palates into the hands of the very capable chefs and start with the cold sashimi dish first. The red colour of the dish worries me at..."

Penguin Says Feed Me

"Just loved China Doll. My husband and I dined at China Doll for a special birthday lunch. The location and outlook is fabulous. The food was..."

Deborah

"Nearly Perfect Evening. Whilst our fabulous waitress Linda was a little overstretched, she knew her food, the wine and nothing was an effort despite..."

Justin Brooks

"Amazing food and great service!. Went for a long lunch with 12 friends. 2 poeple didnt show up - and this wasnt a problem. Great service the whole..."

KMann

"Amazing Food!. Came here exclusively for the food and was not disappointed, absolutely to die for.The slow cooked ribs were the most tender Ive..."

Cameron

"Divine. We loved our time here, the service is brilliant, and the food is delicious, every dish was divine, the menu is great, such a lovely..."

John

"Wonderful Customer Service. I tried China Doll for the first time over the weekend, due to multiple rave reviews from friends. It was as great as..."

Amber

"Beautiful Food, beautiful service. Had dinner at China Doll recently for a friends birthday and it was a beautiful evening all around. The wharf was..."

Gabriellacsingh

"Birthday Celebration.. Came here for a surprise birthday lunch and was pleasantly surprised with how delicious the food was. Great service and..."

Lichipan

"Great location, views, service and..."

CC

"Delicious!!. Selected 5 main courses between 4 of us. Extremely satisfied; the calamari, prawns, pork belly, duck, and beef we're all excellent. The..."

Jules1

"Great food. Your pork belly is amazing, I have family from an asian background but not even my mother's cooking matches the delicious food that I..."

Ethan

"Poor service but the food was to die for. Title pretty much sums it up.The restaurant was buzzing, outside was packed and the inside main area..."

Chantz

"Never ceases to amaze- the food is always so delicious. The pork belly is out of this world- I have dreams about..."

ChiChi

"Fantastic service. The 2 person banquet was great value and the penang curry was..."

Maddie

"We had the banquet last night. It was amazing and the San cho now was awesome.?great place would defiantly go..."

Ray Charles

"Beautiful food ! Amazing atmosphere, would eat here..."

Tredicus

"Refreshing take on Chinese food. Worth a..."

Taryn Buchan

"Nice enough. Been to this restaurant for a birthday. We had a set menu. Although the food was nicely presented and did taste great. The service was..."

Foodie

"Over rated Went last night.... Over rated Went last night for dinner. Very limited menu so we went with a 2 person banquet. First 3 courses in..."

Glenn Sullivan

"I ate the banquet and it was definately the best choice as you get to sample the restaurants best dishes. Each dish was spectacular and I thoroughly..."

Foodie1501

"GREAT IN EVERYTHING. SERVICE: Staff was very attentive, helpful and personable. 10 out of 10.FOOD: Peking Duck pancakes, Tea smoked duck..."

Miss E

"It's more than the food. Six of us went to China Doll for lunch on 22 March. Fabulous location, we sat outside in beautiful weather. Great service,..."

Zoesmum

"Went for my dad's birthday lunch. Great food, in particular the signature crispy pork belly was everything that I had anticipate, beautiful tangy..."

Sugardd

"Fantastic and friendly service. Nice view of the water. Excellent spin on classic Asian dishes - the food was fresh, flavoursome and came out very..."

Paulina

"Great ambience, friendly and helpful waiters. Balanced flavours in the food. Well worth the money. Definitely..."

Phillip Lederer

"Amazing food and service. While being ridiculously expensive it certainly lived up to its name, with mouth watering food and exceptional service! A..."

Brooke Fraser

"Gorgeous staff, delicious food, fabulous cocktails, great..."

Lucas

"Lovely night out. China Doll was recommended and it was a great choice. The staff were friendly and efficient. Remembered everything, didn't have to..."

Gladding

"Stunning restaurant with fabulous city views. Amazing food, great service and a wonderful night. China Doll is a..."

BellaItalia

"Still a gem. Wonderful location on the woolloomooloo strip, fresh light Chinese food packed with flavour and complemented by great service. not the..."

Jono C

"Stunning views and delicious food. One of our best restaurants in Sydney. The food is our of this world. We always have lunch and I loved the fact..."

Missvbrown

"Great cocktails, atmosphere and service. Gorgeous entrees. Mains - sometimes less is more; very intense flavoured and overly salty pork belly and..."

Marcus Kornmehl

"Absolutely amazing. Wednesday September 4 DinnerLove the serviceLove the authentic & contemporary flavoursLove the delicious..."

Lolly Lettuce

"Absolutely outstanding. Excellent, exclusive finest Asian cuisine. First-rate,..."

Sam Lawrence

"What a magic night! The service was very efficient and friendly without being too obtrusive. We had the banquet which was excellent value. Every dish..."

Dazza1966

"Modern Asian. You'll find a range of establishments that cater to couples and the yuppy types on this wharf. The flavours are great but arguably more..."

RickyC

"Amazing Food. Probably one of my favorite restaurants in Sydney. Every dish is fresh and well flavored, the service is impeccable and the drinks are..."

Atetoo Much

"Loved it! We're in Sydney from Melbourne & totally could have been in Melbourne for our dinner - it was amazing from the service to the dishes! The..."

Tracey Rubin

"Great service and amazing food. Booked a table with my boyfriend on the weekend and loved every dish we ordered. The pork and prawn fried rice and..."

Rach.dion

"Lovely outdoor heated seating. Duck pancakes were fantastic & great service. Definitely worth checking..."

Cookie84

"Love this place great location great food and most of the time great..."

LoveToEat

"Amazing location, great food and great service. Good for big..."

Sarah

"What do you say when Asian food blows your socks off ?? Wow this place is good !!! Very very good !! And let me tell you I love Asian good so it's..."

Mark Goldberg

"We liked the food but it was way over priced. Nice flavours but the duck was chewy for $45. The octopus was also over cooked and semi cold by the..."

KM

"Celebrated my 10th Anniversary here with my wife on a few recommendations. Where do I start and where do I finish ???, this place is just amazing, I..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Gorgeous. Great location, lovely service. Beef curry was..."

Abhi Raviraj

"Not cheap but one of the best quality meals we have had , great service, great location. Would..."

David S

"A couple or prospective couple stepping out for a romantic meal at an establishment that specialises in shared dishes often face the quandary of..."

Simmons

"Just precious. From the minute you step off the wharf at Woolloomooloo into China Doll you can feel the magic. And the magic is head chef Frank..."

The Hungry Scorpio

"One word-..."

Dublin Pants

"Simply amazing.I generally hate Chinese food but this restaurant is one of the best I have ever been to.Great service, amazing food.A..."

Jake S

"Absolutely magnificent! My partner and I are from Melbourne and had lunch at marvellous china doll! The place was packed but we where able to find a..."

I Love Eating A Lot

"China Soul. Good Asian food.....in fact "fine-dining" Asian food (if there is a thing). The surrounding decor was fresh and beautiful. Not daggy and..."

2hawkeyes

"Outstanding! Fantastic food with a balance of flavor rarely found. Quality wine list, great setting and probably the best service we have ever..."

Karen Bumpstead

"Had a really nice night at China Doll. The food, the setting and beautiful weather really made it good! The service was good, maybe a bit over the..."

Foodlover12

"Best on the wharf. Had such an enjoyable meal this week at China Doll. Sun was shining, food was sensational, drinks were cold, service was..."

CS206

"I love china doll. it is my fav on the wharf. china doll is rockin..."

Cheyenne OConnell

"Try the pork belly...."

Glenn Petrakis

"Excellent Food. My first visit to China Doll was earlier this week, nice to see it so busy early on a Monday night - testament to how good it must..."

VAprincess

"Delicious!. China Doll serves modern Asian cuisine, that is there are elements of Japanese, Korean, Thai and Chinese cooking with a slant towards..."

Madam Wu

"LOVE China Doll!. Addicted to China Doll! The banquets are amazing value but last time we hit up the a la carte menu and did some serious damage...."

Julia

"Ambience and service made it. Sitting in the sun on a Sunday at china doll has to be one of the best dining experiences in Sydney. I left the..."

Arthur Jaysworth

""Take up your China Doll, Take up your China Doll...." but unlike the Grateful Dead lyrics, it's not at all fractured. It's very together!! This is..."

GregFresser

"A trendy Chinese restaurant with a contemporary twist & a spectacular setting. Food was delicious, portion sizes generous and staff friendly. What a..."

Kate

"Best taste in australia. I visit sydney once a month and first port of call is China Doll. short walk from Blue Hotel and magic position overlooking..."

Buster Brown

"Just superb, full of flavour food; friendly, professional service and a fabulous location. The first time I ate here was a hot summer's evening with..."

Angelo_W73

"Briiant food combined with killer location and excellent friendly service. China Doll sets a new standard in..."

Ross

"One of my favourites. This place never disappoints, I have been on a number of ocassions and the food is always good, atmosphere is great..."

NT101

"Absolutely divine food - excellent..."

Madhavi Nair

"The most beautiful food in Sydney. My favourite restaurant. The duck pancakes, crispy pork belly, wagu curry are favourite. The staff always look..."

John

"This place is my favorite place to stop by when I am in Sydney! Even though busy days, holidays, quiet days they always provide me the best food :) I..."

M O

"Fantastic restaurant to visit with family and friends. In my view the more the better, as you can get the banquet menu which serves all the menu..."

Simon H

"Delicious food and outstanding service. My favourite is wok fried Alaskan king crab with black pepper and lime sauce. It is a 10/10 dish. The dessert..."

Gwen K

"I enjoyed the experience. We had the full set 3 course dinner menu and the food was good/great. It was cold and we were sitting outside, but the..."

FPV

"We went there with my friends and family. The food was very yummy and on point. Moreover the friendly staff made the dine in experience awesome...."

Anita Baidhya

"China Doll food and service is 5 star. Staff are friendly and attentive. The menu is varied and delicious and the wine list is extensive. Highly..."

Mark Powell

"I have lost count how many times I’ve been to this venue. You can’t go wrong - I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad experience. What a stunning..."

Bazz K

"An amazing restaurant, took Mum for Mother’s Day. She loved it. I knew I made the right choice booking here since it was busier than other places...."

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