Restaurants

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The premium dining venue, Baudin's Restaurant, features superb international cuisine. It offers fresh, exciting menus and a stunning fixed-price buffet which provides gourmet dining at a reasonable price. Also there's La Terrasse Lounge & Cocktail Bar - a wonderful place to meet for breakfast, afternoon tea, pre-dinner drinks or a light evening snack. Open 7 days a week from 6.00am. 100 Murray Street, Pyrmont. Tel: 9934 0000

Bardeli's

Bardeli's Restaurant is a family owned and operated business. Chef Roberto and wife Rafaella have many years of experience, so you can expect a dining experience second to none. Extensive menu with modern Italian cuisine and beautiful views from the restaurant will make your visit to Bardeli's a memorable one. BYO - no corkage surcharge. Most credit cards accepted. Open Tuesday-Sunday for Lunch and Dinner. 103 Woolwich Rd. Woolwich Tel: 9817 2198

Enrico's Osteria Italian Restaurant

With authentic Italian cuisine, new decor and live piano accordion music, Enrico's Osteria is a real piece of Italy. It has been one of the best finds in the west for over twenty years. The service is terrific, as is the food with its fabulous Italian & seafood cuisine. Featuring a la carte, daily specials and party menus, you'll find the usual range as well as a few surprises. Enrico's Osteria caters for small weddings and any other special function. Licensed and BYO wine. Credit cards accepted. Open 7 days. 169 Merrylands Rd, Merrylands. Tel: 9637 2247.

Thai Intra Restaurant Drummoyne

Experience the taste of the best Thai food to be found in Sydney. Thai Intra Restaurant in Drummoyne offers first rate food with its hot Thai menu. From seafoods, spicy main courses to vegetarian appetisers, Thai Intra will please every taste and preference. With its friendly and delightful service, Thai Intra is Sydney's top value Thai restaurant. Licensed & BYO. Quick takeaway service, free home delivery, and private function rooms available. Open 5 days and 7 nights. 152 Lyons Rd, Drummoyne. Tel: 9181 3259 or 9181 3299.

Cafe Portugal Restaurant

Along New Canterbury Road in Petersham, is Sydney's most prominent Portuguese restaurant. Cafe Portugal evokes the ambience of Lisbon, with its cosy and warm wood-panelled room. Enjoy a lunch or dinner with the friendly and hospitable service of your hosts Manuel and Anna. The food is hearty, with its classic Potuguese and Continental Dishes and a delicious Seafood Cuisine. Lunchtime specials!!! Catering for all special functions. Licensed and BYO wine. Open 6 days, closed Tuesday. 102 New Canterbury Road, Petersham. Tel: 9564 1163.

Trevi's Italian Restaurant

Trevi's Italian cuisine at its best. Experience the vast tastes of the Northern Italian cuisine created by the chef, Roberto. Situated in the heart of Leichhardt, Trevi's Italian Restaurant offers a pleasant and friendly atmosphere with fine authentic Italian food, from appetisers to traditional pasta and rice dishes. Main courses include chicken, veal and seafood. Dine inside or in the courtyard. Also available for any special function or party. 7 days a week. Fully licensed. 13 Norton Street, Leichhardt. Tel: 9569 7117.

The Norton Restaurant

The Norton Restaurant (formerly Caffe Norton) prides itself on excellent service, a great atmosphere and consistently good food, in a contemporary Italian style. It has established itself as an integral part of the restaurant life in the Inner West and provides a very relaxing atmosphere for its patrons who are able to choose either a formal dining style or a very pleasant alfresco environment that in the cooler weather is converted into a "comfort zone". The Norton Restaurant operates over breakfast, lunch and dinner and late into the night, seven days a week. 39-45 Norton St, Leichhardt. Tel: 9550 9365.

Prunier's Restaurant

You'll love the warm atmosphere and the even warmer welcome you'll receive from your host Aldo Zuzza. You'll be delighted with their great authentic Italian Cuisine from entrees to main courses to desserts. But there are many other popular dishes to sample in the truly unique restaurant. Prunier's Restaurant and garden setting is available for any special occasion. Open for lunch Monday to Friday 12pm to 3pm and dinner Monday to Saturday 6pm to 10pm. 65 Ocean St. Woollahra. Tel: 9363 1974

Jordon's International Seafood Restaurant

Jordon's is serving the finest, freshest seafood Australia has to offer, all expertly prepared. Enjoy magnificent views of the city and activity on the water whether you choose to sit inside or outside on the terrace. Jordon's casually elegant international style and wonderful location makes it a must! Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Licensed. 197 Harbourside, Darling Harbour. Tel: 9281 3711.

Jade Lotus

An excellant standard in suburban dining, with the exotic tastes of the Orient well represented through both Chinese and Malaysian cuisine. Renowned amongst regulars is the house speciality - Singapore Chilli Mudcrab - you choose your own live crab, fresh from the restaurant's tank for them to cook. To complement your meal, choose from a fine selection of Australian and Imported Wines. Fully Licenced with cocktail bar lounge catering for functions and family dining. A non-smoking area is provided and there is ample parking at the rear of the restaurant. Tues to Sun: Lunch 12 noon-3.00 pm. Mon to Sun: Dinner 5.00 pm Till Late. 230 Princess Highway, SYLVANIA HEIGHTS. Ph: 9522 5582

Cafe Congo

Enjoy beachfront views in a colourful jungle atmosphere while listening to jazz, comtemporary or reggae music. Select from a variety of pastas, Foccacias, Nachos, Salads, Home made specialities and 11 different desserts. Relax in the outdoor cafe area or the indoor setting with murals and unusual decor while enjoying fine Italian blend coffee. To remember your visit, buy an original Cafe Congo T-Shirt. WILD!!! Open for Lunch & Dinner Wednesday to Friday Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Sat - Sun. Award Winning Cafe 1995 (Small Business). 208 Arden Street, Coogee. Tel: 9665 3101.

La Galleria

Experience the taste of Sydney's best pizza cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven. Or enjoy authentic Italian cuisine from the a la carte menu, including pasta, chicken, meat and seafood. Striking modern decor. Two al fresco dining areas and two indoor levels seat 100. Function room and courtyard available for private parties. Dinner: 7 nights, 5pm till late. BYO. All major credit cards. 54 Norton Street, Leichhardt. Tel: 9564 0784.

Window Over Sydney, at the Gazebo Hotel

The Gazebo Hotel Sydney's wonderful Windows Over Sydney Restaurant and Penthouse Bar offer diners some of the most stunning views of beautiful Sydney Harbour and the City skyline. Equally suitable for an intimate dinner for two, or for larger groups and receptions, Windows Over Sydney is the perfect setting. Start with a long cool cocktail in the Penthouse Bar to take in the views before moving to a tantalising contemporary Australian cuisine, with 3 courses for just $40; or choose from an a la carte menu. Open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday at the penthouse level of the Gazebo Hotel. 2 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay. For reservations please ring 9358 1999

Zecco

Its cuisine is as light and refreshing as its atmosphere, and the familar face is that renowned chef, Adele Pappalardo formerly of Il Monello, Ashfield. Now, she welcomes you to her daughter,s new restaurant, Zecco, in stylish Balmain. Here you can enjoy the tastiest, most authentic Italian food - relax with drinks on the sunny balcony - live it up in a private room - or hold a function for 60 people. Dinner, every night. Lunch Sunday to Friday. 33 Cameron Street, Balmain. Tel: 9555 8444

Luna Piena

In a quiet location in North Strathfield is one of Sydney's best-kept secrets - Luna Piena. But more and more people are learning that behind that distinctive "werewolf" logo is a great night out! Luna Piena is unique on a couple of counts - it's family-owned, and everything you eat here is home-cooked or made, right on the premises. A great atmosphere and fabulous food - Luna Piena creates Seafood Platters that are renowed for their variety, freshness and value. Open 6 nights, Tuesday to Sunday, 6.00pm till late. Licensed or BYO(wine only). 159 Concord Road, North Strathfield. Tel: 9743 0536

Castel Mare

On the coner of York and Barrack Street is a gem for lovers of fine Italian cooking. The service, the atmosphere added with a torch of class comes second to none. Hosts Spiro and Angela hand pick from the markets daily for the antipasto table, tempting pasta specials and sensational fresh seafood dishes everyday. Open lunch and dinner. Monday to Friday. Licensed. 9a Barrack Street, City(opposite the GPO). Tel: 9233 5296.

Coffee Joint

The Coffee Joint is the best known and the most loved cafe in Ashfield. Drop in and check out their excellent coffee, refreshing drinks, tasty focaccias, and all sorts of appetisers, snacks and delicious pasta dishes too. It's renowned for its friendly and pleasant atmosphere, which makes it super-popular with the young crowd. The Coffee Joint truly stands alone as the most laid-back place to meet and eat in the Inner West. For a great coffee break - for breakfast, lunch or a relaxed evening meal - open 7 days and 7 nights. Ashfield Court, Shop 4, 208 Liverpool Road Ashfield. Tel: 9799 8018.

Italian Village

The outside Plaza seats 150 persons right on the waterfront, overlooking the breathtaking beauty of Sydney Harbour and the splendid surrounds. Enjoy the outdoor feeling all year round in the fully air-conditioned, newly enclosed Piazza area. Naturally the Italian Village specialises in delectable, fresh, home-made pasta with every conceivable sauce. But there are many other popular dishes to sample in this truly unique restaurant. Open seven days and nights. A courtesy bus service will pick up guests from nearby hotels. 7 Circular Quay West, Sydney. Tel: 9247 6111.

Bar Galante

It's the great place to meet and eat. The look is smart, the food is even smarter. Bar Galante features great decor and delightfully modern Italian and international cuisine. That's everything, from focaccias and snacks, coffees and coolers, to genuine regional dishes from Italy and exciting daily specials which change frequently. BYO wine, and a lively but relaxed atmosphere. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday to Sunday. 138 Norton Street, Leichhardt. Tel: 9564 6490.

The Botany Bay Seafood Restaurant

Snapper Tails!!! One of the many famous mouth watering seafood dishes made legendary. Situated on the shores of Botany Bay, this restaurant offers the finest and freshest seafood available. There's a magnificent selection of local and imported wines. The restaurant offers a wonderful venue for all special occasions, with business conferences also available. Special menus and rates from 20 people & gift vouchers too. Dance to live music every Friday and Saturday night. Open Tuesday to Sunday for Lunch and Dinner. 128 The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands. Tel: 9599 2755

Bay Vista Cafe

A modern colourful art deco cafe, specialising in an innovative cuisine. The menu offers a variety of Focaccias, Pasta, Crepes, Thai, Salads, Steaks, Traditional Greek dishes and mouth watering burgers. Famous for the large portions served, especially the ice cream. Dance music adds a comtempory lifestyle atmosphere with a sidewalk section with superb water views, adding a casual ambience. Definitely a place to be seen. Open 7 days till late. 83 The Grand Parade, Brighton-Le-Sands. Tel: 9556 1727

1853 Restaurant

"1853" Restaurant built in the year of its name, was the original Gladesville Post Office, now heritage listed. This old sandstone building houses Sydney Huntley Inn's Restaurant and Cocktail bar which presents modern Australian Cuisine at its best, complimented by a superb selection of fine Australian Wines and the very best in professional service. For business lunches or any special function. Open 7 days - breakfast, lunch & dinner. 165 Victoria Rd, Gladesville. Tel: 9816 3038.

Corsini Restaurant

You'll love the warm atmosphere as well as the warmer welcoming you'll get from your host Gabrielle when you visit Corsini. You'll be delighted with the extensive menu of hot and cold starters to traditional main courses of meat, pasta, seafood and poultry dishes. And make sure you try the specialties of the house: Risotto A Piacere - Marinara Funghi Safaron.... all cooked to such perfection that they'll melt in your mouth! Corsini is also available for any special function. Open 5 lunches & 6 dinners. Fully Licensed. 205 Great North Rd, Five Dock. Tel: 9712 2726.

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