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Neptune's Grotto
$$$$•Italian•4.8(586)Neptune’s Grotto, a basement Italian restaurant in the CBD.Tajima Yakiniku
$$$$•Yakiniku•4.6(136)"FRESH & AUTHENTIC JAPANESE BBQ IN SYDNEY! Experience a taste of Japan with our authentic Japanese Yakiniku. Serving up some of the BEST & HIGHEST QUALITY WAGYU - MARBLE SCORE 9+ WAGYU - SELECTED PREMIUM SEAFOOD - SAKE, JAPANESE WHISKY, TAP BEER & COCTAILS +MORE!
95 Bathurst St, Sydney (1 min walk from Town Hall)"
There are many different cuts of meat that can be grilled in yakiniku, each with its own flavour and texture. Why not try our most popular dish- Deluxe Wagyu Platter which has a variety of different cuts of meats on one plate, perfect for sharing.
Yakiniku is always served with a sauce. Indulge in the rich and savoury flavours of Tajima Yakiniku's special dipping sauce, perfectly paired with our mouthwatering grilled meats.
Why not sip on something special with our unique selection of Japanese-inspired beverages, perfect to pair with your favourite BBQ dishes. From classic Japanese beers to unique sake blends, our dri
Ragazzi
$$$$•Italian•4.8(139)Angel Place’s Ragazzi Wine + Pasta is one of the CBD’s most-loved dining spots, serving traditional hand-rolled, shaped and pinched Italian pasta shapes, with sauces and snacks that are uniquely our own. The menu, created by Executive Chef Alex Major and Head Chef Rajesh Bhandari, changes regularly, according to what’s in season.
Much like in the kitchen, Ragazzi's 250 bottle-heavy wine list highlights both classic and contemporary Italian winemaking, while paying full respect to the growing use of native Italian varieties here in Australia.
Ragazzi is lively and energetic with an open kitchen and bar and a warm, enthusiastic team.Clam Bar
$$$$•Steak•4.8(819)Clam Bar, a New York inspired seafood grill & steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.
Grandfather's
$$$$•Chinese•4.7(436)Grandfather's Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. Angel Place, Sydney.Menzies Bar & Bistro at Shell House
$$$$•Bistro•4.5(36)Wrapping the bustling corner of Carrington and Margaret Street, the European inspired bar and bistro showcases a menu of snacks, smaller and larger plates, along with a show stopping cocktail selection and a thumping wine list, available all day and late into the night.
Culinary Director, Joel Bickford and his team have worked to deliver a bistro-style menu, inspired by the grand European bistros. Anchoring classic European dining with a contemporary edge, the menu comprises shared and large plates,
from lunch to dinner, snacks and supper.
Balcon by Tapavino
$$$$•Spanish•4.7(217)Balcon by Tapavino is a contemporary Spanish restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
With 500 Spanish Wines and one of the city’s most bespoke outdoor dining areas, Balcon takes its cue from the rustic & refined dishes of Northern Spain.Letra House
$$$$•Spanish•4.7(58)Letra House is an underground restaurant and late-night wine bar, hidden beneath Palazzo Salato in Sydney’s CBD. The wine list is ever changing with over 50 bottles - all available by the glass - and a succinct selection of cocktails and vermouth.
A Spanish-leaning menu of snacks, small plates and sharers is a reflection of the team’s time spent cooking and travelling around Spain and there's a focus on seasonal, sustainable and producer-led ingredients.
Fast-paced and dynamic, you might expect to see tapas like raw scampi tostadas and Manchego custard-filled donuts with anchovies. There will always be a traditional Spanish tortilla, as well as a selection of jamón. Head Chef Brandon Jones’ socarrat with pippies and firefly squid is not to be missed, nor the house-made botifarra.
Happy Hour runs from 4pm to 6pm, Mon to Sat. Open until late, book ahead or walk in!
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- AAnneSydney •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoVery welcoming with very attentive service. Delicious food from start to finish. The eye fillet was melt in your mouth.More infoGrill Americano Sydney$$$$• Steakhouse• Sydney CBD•4.6
- JJazzMelbourne •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoI loved everything about this restaurant experience. It combines traditional Chinese cooking with lush and cinematic interiors, and a vibrant energy that makes a night out truly memorable. I loved every morsel of food and would highly recommend it to anyone.More infoGrandfather's$$$$• Chinese• Sydney CBD•4.7
- SStuLas Vegas •23 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat ambience , great service , great food . Definitely worth a date night .More infoNeptune's Grotto$$$$• Italian• Sydney CBD•4.8
- MMelissaSydney •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoCould not fault our experience. The service, food, ambience all 10/10. We will definitely be back.More infoClam Bar$$$$• Steak• Sydney CBD•4.8
- VVivianAdelaide •1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoOne of my all time favourite Italian restaurants if you love unique, incredibly made pasta, wonderful wine selection and top tier service. Santi, our waiter was exceptional from wine recommendations, attentiveness and the food was 11/10.More infoRagazzi$$$$• Italian• Sydney CBD•4.8
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