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1. Semola Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(173)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Sydenham
Booked 4 times today
Chef and owners Aniello Bortone and Reth have worked in unison for the past 10 years across a number of Sydney’s most popular restaurants. Hailing from the humble town of Aversa next to Napoli, Nello grew up watching his family make traditional Neapolitan dishes, this is where his love of food began. Working alongside Reth, also a chef and the front face of Semola, his enthusiasm for impeccable customer service and quality ingredients shines through. The dynamic duo are an authentic representation of what it means to eat and breathe true Italian food.
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2. The Potting Shed
4.3
Awesome(3919)
Price: Moderate
• Modern Australian • Alexandria
Booked 42 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. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe
4.2
Awesome(2883)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Alexandria
Booked 68 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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4. Pellegrino 2000
4.7
Exceptional(1102)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Surry Hills
Booked 55 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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5. Osteria di Russo & Russo
4.7
Exceptional(1229)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Enmore
Booked 22 times today
Enmore's Osteria di Russo & Russo is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its modern take on classic Italian flavours, served in its warm and charming restaurant. As snacks to start, the fiore di zucchini fried zucchini flower with goat's milk ricotta and lemon aspen and the cannolo filled with a duck liver parfait, date and hazelnuts are sensational selections.Some of Osteria di Russo & Russo's specialty dishes include the saltbush gnocchi with pork sausage ragu and pecorino, the chargrilled beef flank with green garlic, nasturtium and smoked eggplant and the slow cooked freemantle octopus with chickpea, salsa rossa and native bush tomato, as well as vegetarian dishes.Osteria di Russo & Russo's strawberry sorbet, davidson plum meringue and limoncello custard is the perfect dessert with which to finish your meal.
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6. Goryon San
4.4
Awesome(484)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 33 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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7. Clam Bar
4.7
Exceptional(606)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Sydney CBD
Booked 52 times today
A New York-inspired seafood Grill and steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.
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8. Tokyo Bird
4.6
Exceptional(619)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 15 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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9. Sippenham
4.7
Exceptional(20)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Sydenham
Booked 11 times today
Sippenham is a vibrant Pasta Bar in Sydenham, blending the cool vibes of East London with the laid-back spirit of Sydney. With great food, fantastic wine, and the best tunes, it's the perfect spot to unwind and socialize. Come for the pasta, stay for the vibe – Sippenham is your new local hangout.
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10. Civico 47
4.8
Exceptional(82)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Paddington
Booked 16 times today
Civico 47 ("House Number 47") is located at the iconic 47 Windsor Street in Paddington overlooking . Chef Matteo Zamboni showcases the best of Australian produce in a menu filled with seasonal inspiration from Italy’s most famous regions (try; Beef Carpaccio, Prawn Mafalde, Mandarin Duck). Sommelier extraordinarrie Luke Collard helps you to captivate the essence of your meal with a profound wine selection. Civico has garnered a Chef's Hat & two Wine Goblet's in each year of operation but with it's casual-fine dining interior feel and style, it is perfectly suited for an intimate dinner for two, for larger catch ups or group lunches/dinners with family and friends. Civico 47, is your home away from home and we look forward to having you!
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  • Shane
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    What an experience!! From the moment we arrived the place looked stunning. We were seated quickly and advised the name of our waiter. Shortly after Daniel arrived and provided table water while we checked over menus. Polite - courteous - promptly advised us of minor changes to the menu options and left us to make our decisions. Ordering was a breeze, Daniel repeated the order back to us confirming minor alterations and shortly after our entrees arrived. The food was perfectly presented and cooked just right. Staff checked in to clear away empty dishes we had moved to the side and made the night just stunning. noise level was low (we dined mid week) and we were able to hold conversation without straining to hear. The lane way was a nice delight after our meal, beautifully lit and a nice light stroll after a meal was pleasant. Cocktails were also exceptional All in all one of the better dining experiences we have had in Sydney.
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    The Potting ShedPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Alexandria
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    4.3
  • Jenna
    Berlin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Absolutely loved it in every way. Service perfect, food AMAZING, upstairs area has such a great cosy ambience. Honestly my best Sydney dining experience, what a hidden gem.
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    Osteria di Russo & RussoPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Enmore
    •
    4.7
  • Mark
    Sydney •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Lovely venue, lots going on, only thing I would suggest is, I have worked in the area since 1986, found the parking signs a little small to notice and directions from the parking station were hard to see and follow, if they were there at all. The music was a little loud for a business meeting. The service and food was superb, the staff carried sugar if more was requested. Possibly a question regarding ambience needs with the booking would help. Overall I was very happy with my experience.
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    The Grounds of Alexandria CafePrice: Moderate• Café• Alexandria
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    4.2
  • Stewart
    New South Wales •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great authentic Italian with responsive staff. We had limited time before a concert and they looked after us very well.
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    Semola RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Sydenham
    •
    4.7
  • Shane
    Gold Coast •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 13 May 2025
    We had a beautiful experience at the bar and enjoyed entree, main and good bottle of wine. Would definitely return.
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    Pellegrino 2000Price: Expensive• Italian• Surry Hills
    •
    4.7

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