Best Hotel Dining in Sydney 2023

Sydney stalwart Glass Brasserie is a Modern Australian restaurant by chef Luke Mangan. Residing in the Hilton Sydney hotel in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, Glass has stood the test of time with its consistently excellent menu served in a beautiful grand dining space. Glass includes a stunning chef’s table, giving those lucky eight-10 people a front row seat to the action in the kitchen. Glass is open for dinner seven days a week and lunch from Monday through to Friday.

Bar daily from 3pm, lunch Friday-Saturday and dinner daily

Photograph: Courtesy of Sydney Common at Sheraton Grand Sydney

Created by head chef Francesco Manelli, Mode Kitchen & Bar offers simple dishes executed exceptionally well, capturing the essence of Australia’s best produce, presented in a contemporary fashion. Designed with plush velvet furnishings, and trimmings of marble and brass inspired by the art deco movement, Mode Kitchen & Bar is the ideal balance of casual bistro and sophisticated city dining.

With uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House, dining at the Park Hyatt encapsulates views, impeccable service and delicious food. The interior is contemporary with a warm earthly colour palate, timber floors, and unique cascading pendant lights that soak the room in a flaxen glow. A melange of banquet and intimate table seating is available for lingering lunches, private business meetings and romantic dinners. Celebrated chef and their new culinary director James Viles is set to reposition the harbourside residence as a destination with cooking style that is focused, relaxed and approachable.

The very elegant Brasserie 1930 is in Sydney's newest boutique hotel, the beautifully appointed and heritage listed Capella Sydney in Bridge Street.  Veteran restaurateurs behind Sydney institutions Bentley and Monopole, Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt are at the helm, having created a menu of classic dishes with a Modern Australian inspiration and of course using the very best local produce. The wine list includes over 400 choices, both Australian and European, many by the glass.

Open Tuesday-Saturday from 6.30pm

Photography: Courtesy of Capella Sydney

From renowned Sydney restaurateur Robert Marchetti, of Icebergs and Neild Avenue fame, comes Gowings Bar and Grill. The European style brassiere boasts an edgy, contemporary design; art deco pieces mingle with mod "found" objects and futuristic light installations. The menu focuses on wood fired rotisserie cooking techniques, which showcases local the artisan produce on offer. 

High Tea by Adrian Zumbo is one of the most popular High Teas in Sydney

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Formerly known as Quadrant restaurant, located on the mezzanine level of the luxurious Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour, Q Dining has undergone an extensive refurbishment and re-brand in early 2014. Take in the new stylish setting of Q Dining, inspired by the waterfront location and the two opposites earth and featuring primary colours of glass and steel tones and a chic design with contemporary tones. Become one of the first to indulge in the re-invented menu with a focus on local and indigenous spices to enhance the amazing local flavours.