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Alchemy 731 on Military Road in Mosman is a beautiful two storey restaurant that can seat up to fifty guests, and serves delicious modern European food in elegant surrounds. The emphasis is on fine food enjoyed within a relaxed atmosphere and exceptional value for money. This restaurant opened to much critical acclaim from Sydney’s food crowd and has maintained it's reputation, having been recognised by The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2007 and 2008.This beautiful two storey restaurant can seat up to fifty guests, and serves delicious modern European food in elegant surrounds. The emphasis is on fine food with a relaxed atmosphere and value for money.

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Influenced largely by the cuisine of Southern Italy, Alio restaurant in Surry Hills serves up simple, rustic dishes using only the freshest produce. With seasonal menu changes, boutique wines by the glass and the bottle and a signature cocktail list, Alio provides high standards of service and quality in a relaxed atmosphere. The philosophy here is "enjoying is living".

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Once home to Australia's most well-known poet, The Banjo Paterson Cottage Restaurant in Gladesville operates from a beautiful sandstone building dating back to the 1830’s. Classified by the National Trust, "Rockend" was restored in 1986 when it commenced service as a restaurant, serving sumptuous modern Australian cuisine.

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"Bilson's is the closest you will get to French dining without hopping on a plane."
Simon Thomsen
Chief Critic
SMH

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Tucked away at the end of Ferry Road in Glebe, this award-winning restaurant is one of Sydney’s best-kept secrets. Boathouse at Blackwattle Bay is a great place to bring visitors to Sydney to show off the landscape, the food and the beautiful people. The Snapper Pie is a taste sensation.

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This contemporary and elegantly designed restaurant in Rose Bay opened 15 years ago, and has consistently maintained its commitment to quality.
"In a city blessed with more than its fair share of iconic dining locations, CATALINA is one of the best and not afraid to flaunt it."
- SMH Good Food Guide 2006.
"Stunning position, stunning views, stunning food."
- SMH Good Living.

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Sydney's Charr offers modern Australian cusine with a hint of Italian and French influences. The restaurant provides contemporary dining at its best – fresh local produce and ingredients, cooked to perfection - and an uncomplicated, but comprehensive menu. The intimate setting of Charr is the perfect backdrop for a business or a romantic dinner.

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China Doll is an amazing addition to the selection of restaurants at Woolloomooloo Wharf, drawing in diners with its fantastic location, elegant styling, generously portioned Modern Asian dishes and original, Asian-inspired cocktails.

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Cruise Restaurant in Circular Quay continues to surprise and delight with its new seasonal menu offerings. With the newly appointed Head Chef, Nicholas Ward, the evolving menu will offer quality dining with a relaxed atmosphere in one of Sydney’s elite locations.

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Forty One is one of Sydney's most highly awarded-winning restaurants offering expansive views of Sydney combined with exceptional cuisine. Internationally acclaimed chef Dietmar Sawyer is at the helm of this culinary establishment and deftly combines techniques from around the globe to create his exceptional menu. A must for any visitors to Sydney.

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Located in trendy Paddington, The Four in Hand’s dining reputation is continuing to grow. With a sexy bistro-style room complemented by Chef Colin Fassnidge’s awarded cuisine, this restaurant is a noteworthy destination. The Four In Hand offers an elegant dining experience infused with French provincial cooking and a quality eclectic wine list.

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Located on Sydney's best dining strip, the Woolloomooloo Wharf, Manta Restaurant offers an exceptional harbour marina dining experience. Join the exciting mix of people enjoying the best that Sydney has to offer, including exceptional beef and seafood; carefully selected Australian and international wines; extensive boardwalk or indoor seating; and fabulous views over Woolloomooloo Bay to the city skyline.

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Milsons is well established as one of Sydney's premiere restaurants, located in Kirribilli Village on the lower North Shore, just five minutes from the CBD. Milsons provides a refreshing dining alternative to the traditional business lunch venues located in the CBD. Easy street parking is an added bonus. Milsons is also a popular dinner destination. The ambience at Milsons is fresh, modern and relaxed, the service professional and attentive.

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Ocean Room restaurant, located on the edge of Sydney's most prestigious location at Circular Quay, incomparably offers the finest selection of fresh seafood in an outstanding dining surrounding.

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Discover Irish heritage, comfort, tasty food and wine and great craic at PJ Gallaghers, Drummoyne's iconic grand Irish Pub. With a relaxed and cheerful Irish atmosphere and design, live entertainment and good-value food and drink, PJ's has remained a popular venue for tasty restaurant meals, get-togethers and functions.

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P.J Gallagher's at Parramatta offers great food, drink and entertainment and the fun and friendly atmosphere of an authentic Irish Pub.

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The design of Salon Blanc is decadent and the mood is relaxed. Sitting on the historic finger wharf, Salon Blanc stands out because it offers an all-day dining experience catering to every whim of your appetite; from tapas to fine dining.

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Sydney toasts Wildfire, the city's hottest and most exciting world class dining experience. Taking full advantage of its awesome location and boasting world famous views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House, Wildfire instantly won 'the best new Sydney Restaurant' by Vanity Fair Magazine July 2002, and the coveted Wine List of the Year 2002, 2003 & 2004 from the Restaurant & Catering Association NSW.
With a sumptuous, ambient interior to rival the beauty of its position, one of Sydney's largest open kitchens and customised facilities for wood firing and grilling on a grand scale, Wildfire delivers a totally sophisticated and sensory dining experience.

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Intimate, stylish and delicious, a Gallic influence resonates at Assiette, a small Surry Hills restaurant which is the home to chef Warren Turnbull's exceptional French cuisine. The menu offers a succinct choice of dishes (there are five options for each course) at very reasonable prices.

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From the team who brought you Lucio's, the humble Darlinghurst restaurant of Cantina Uno provides the same fantastic Italian cuisine and polished service in a laid-back, family environment, and at a fraction of the cost.

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With one of Paddington's smartest dining rooms, a French bistro feel and an open kitchen, The Grand National Restaurant is an excellent choice for a long leisurely lunch or dinner.

AWARDS
Awarded one chef's hats 2009, Good Food Guide.

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La Perla is a Gladesville institution that has held firm to a winning formula, serving up fresh seafood with an Italian accent. While the restaurant's location on busy Victoria Road seems a light year away from the sea, owner George Colosi meets the trawlers at Pyrmont early in the morning, several times a week, so you can be assured the seafood (La Perla’s speciality) is perfectly fresh.

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New Orleans Cafe lets the good times roll with its zinging Cajun and Creole grassroots cuisine and mean cocktails. With bands playing four nights a week and staff that seem to be having more fun than should be legal at work, the tradition of a rollicking New Orleans party lives on at this Crows Nest restaurant.

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Situated in one prettiest bays in Sydney Harbour with views all around, Pier Restaurant's position in Rose Bay shows the harbour at its sparkling best at daytime or most dramatic at night. Pier is Sydney's most awarded seafood restaurant.

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It may be on the previous Hugo’s site, but it’s clear that Sobo Restaurant overlooking Bondi Beach has stepped out of its predecessor’s shadow with a stylish, relaxed Bondi style.

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Voiaj Restaurant of East Sydney is a travel-themed restaurant that takes you on a literal journey of the senses - whether it’s a relaxing holiday or adventurous exploration is left up to you.

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