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A photo of The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Balmain restaurant
1. The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Balmain
3.1
Good(6)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Balmain
Booked 1 time today
Sydney's Most Popular Indian Restaurant- The Colonial British Indian Cuisine, located in Balmain, serving the finest British-Indian cuisine. Inspired by the iconic UK curry house culture of the 1960s, we’ve delighted Sydneysiders with our Indian curries since 2013.Our menu features flavorful Indian curries, crafted with authentic Indian spices and herbs, catering to all heat preferences. As a British-Indian restaurant, we also offer traditional desserts like Rasmalai, Kulfi, and Gulab Jamun.Recognized with multiple TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awards, The Colonial is a trusted destination for authentic Indian food.Experience the rich flavors of British-Indian cuisine at The Colonial, where tradition meets innovation in every dish.
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2. The Potting Shed
4.4
Awesome(3919)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Alexandria
Booked 44 times today
The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!
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3. Pellegrino 2000
4.7
Exceptional(1099)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Surry Hills
Booked 47 times today
Pellegrino 2000 is described as 'cosy' and 'intimate' by many reviewers, with a vibe that's 'warm and vibrant' and 'great music that suits the space'. The restaurant has a charming ambiance, with an 'eclectic vintage feel' and a 'great ambience and service' that makes it 'perfect for a date night'. The decor, which includes 'gorgeous old bottles', adds to the coziness of the place.
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4. Elements Bar and Grill Pyrmont
4.3
Awesome(135)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Pyrmont
Booked 49 times today
Elements Bar and Grill has become a dream destination among connoisseurs who appreciate taste of fine food over anything else. No matter what the weather is like around you, you will find it right at home with our cozy seating arrangement and homey ambience. You will be surrounded with smell of freshly cooked steaks, close glimpse of elegant wine and vibe of euphoria coming from our staffs who don’t bother to go extra miles to bring the best food you truly deserve.Whenever you are waiting for your food to come to your table, you may as well take a sneak peak at our meat fridge which is nothing but a teaser of what’s cooking inside. Our customers have fallen in love with this place, its people and what we offer.
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5. Clam Bar
4.7
Exceptional(603)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Sydney CBD
Booked 67 times today
A New York-inspired seafood Grill and steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.
A photo of The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe restaurant
6. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe
4.2
Awesome(2878)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Alexandria
Booked 75 times today
The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.
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7. Pony Dining The Rocks
4.7
Exceptional(155)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • The Rocks
Booked 9 times today
Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.
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8. Goryon San
4.4
Awesome(483)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 36 times today
We are a neighbourhood restaurant in Surry Hills, Sydney. The brand "Goryon San" is from Japan. We serve Japanese yakitori, Ramen, Sake and also beer, wine.
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9. Tokyo Bird
4.6
Exceptional(615)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 10 times today
Tokyo Bird is a Japanese inspired small bar located in Belmore Lane, Surry Hills, serving Japanese whisky and beer, cocktails, sake and yakitori – chicken and other delicious morsels on skewers, grilled Japanese style.Tokyo Bird combines the best of Tokyo’s yakitori-ya and izakaya with classic cocktail bars in an intimate Sydney laneway small bar. We look forward to welcoming you to Tokyo Bird!
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10. Tapavino - Circular Quay
4.6
Exceptional(315)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Circular Quay
Booked 29 times today
Tapavino - Circular Quay is a cozy spot where you can enjoy a delightful tapas and wine experience. The warm and welcoming vibe, as mentioned in the reviews, sets the tone for a cosy and intimate dining experience. Customers have praised its 'warm hosts/managers/owners' and the 'lovely cosy winter spot' it provides. The restaurant's close proximity to the wine bottles and friendly service further enhance its cozy ambiance.
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