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Darleys Restaurant at Lilianfels

Address
Address:
Echo Point
Lilianfels Avenue
Katoomba NSW 2780
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Contact
Contact:
Tel : +61 2 4780 1200
Fax : +61 2 4780 1300
Website: http://www.lilianfels.com.au
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Chef
Chef: Carl Middleton
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BYO
License: Fully Licensed (no BYO)
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AWARDED ONE CHEF’S HAT - SMH GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2012
Perched on the edge of the magnificent Jamison Valley and overlooking the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park is Darleys Restaurant. Located inside the luxurious Lilianfels Resort & Spa, the restaurant has a long tradition of impressing guests with its fine dining menu and awe-inspiring views.


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LOCATION
Perched on the edge of the magnificent Jamison Valley and overlooking the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park.

DETAILS
Lilianfels is a haven of relaxation. This historic five-star, European-style country house, set between two areas of rambling English-style gardens is a breathtaking escape for romantics, a delight for connoisseurs and a wonder for lovers of nature.

A stately entrance to the property has been created adjacent to Darleys Restaurant allowing guests to enjoy the stunning new outdoor heated pool which overlooks the Jamison Valley. Lavish pink, green and lilac/beige themed rooms predominate, featuring sumptuous floral designs. Complemented by marble bathrooms, each with separate bath and shower, some rooms offer views of Echo Point’s vast mountains and plunging valleys.

Steeped in history, Darley’s Restaurant is set in the heritage-listed, original homestead of Frederick Darley, the sixth Chief Justice of NSW and is a tribute to a bygone era.

HIGH TEA
High Tea at Lilianfels
It’s teatime in the Mountains and the famous Lilianfels High Tea - a triple-tiered plate with delicious finger sandwiches, dainty cakes and light fresh scones with clotted cream and homemade jam - is being served in The Lounge. This is the beating heart of the hotel, where a warm welcome awaits everyone, whether you are here for business, leisure, or just pure pleasure.

A selection of afternoon teas are available daily from 12.00 noon to 6.00 pm. Everything from Devonshire Tea with home made fruit scones with jam and double cream to High Tea served with a glass of Champagne.

Mystic High Tea -

Mystic High Tea is offered in the Lounge on weekends from 1pm to 4pm. This indulgent experience combines a decadent Afternoon Tea with a 30 minute personal tea leaf reading. The resort’s resident psychic, Nicola interprets the tea leaves to unveil a unique picture of your future. Learn the wonderful art of finding symbols and meaning in your cup. Additional cost of $50 per person applies.



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 Restaurant of the Year + Fine Dining Restaurant Blue Mountains and Central West
2011 Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering Awards Sydney and surrounds-Blue Mountains and Central West

 ONE CHEF’S HAT
The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2007-2012


 Winner Regional Deluxe Hotel Accommodation 2011
REGIONAL DELUXE HOTEL 2011 AHA (NSW) Accommodation Awards for Excellence.

 Best Regional Restaurant
The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2010

 Two Chef's Hats
The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2009 & 2010

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entrees

Sydney Rock Oysters, chardonnay, vinegar granita

Roulade of home smoked king salmon, horseradish, crab and apple salad, pickled radish, creme fraiche

Scallop and prawn ravioli, crisp confit chicken wing, braised mushrooms, roast chicken consomme

Rolled Macleay Valley rabbit rillettes, foie gras, Jannei goat`s curd, pomegranate Cumberland sauce


mains

Butter poached crisp skin ocean trout, confit potato and fennel, jamon, blood orange jelly

Sweetbread stuffed ballotine of quail, crushed spring peas, poached quail eggs, onion soubise, truffle sauce

Pan roasted lamb loin, brioche crusted braised forequarter, eggplant caviar, smoked tomato

Forest mushroom pithivier, cauliflower, pickled mushrooms, salsa verde


desserts

Flourless dark chocolate cake, vanilla and currant ice cream, black currant sorbet

Rum savarin, slow cooked rhubarb, rhubarb sorbet

Blueberry tart, burnt lavender sabayon, vodka blueberry sauce

Vanilla panna cotta, mango jelly, mango sorbet, lime sugar

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Reviews
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Darleys Restaurant at Lilianfels - User Reviews

Kat Patterson:

A very disappointing evening for my husband and I. Despite booking in advance for a special occasion and for the degustation, we were given an ordinary seat (requested a view) and there was no degustation at all. Darley's is sourcing top quality meat (free range pork, quail and great beef in our meal) but the pork belly (though tasty) in my entree wasn't crisp (I assume there was to be a nice textural contrast with the scallop and jellyfish - wasn't happening). The vegetables were honestly dreadful. I am fully convinced the side of potatoes were boiled supermarket chats. Lovely smoked butter on the beans. The sauce with the quail entree had a nasty end note - a bitter scratch at the back of the throat. I had the veg main and it was a thoughtless jumble (also poor presentation). The pea consomme tasted like a wheat grass shot. Beef main was excellent, the best cut of beef either of us had ever tasted with subtle wasabi. If everything had been this good we would have been in heaven. Cooking should be a combination of skill, generosity and self expression. These elements were not balanced for our dining experience at Darley's.review 13/01/2012

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bev queree:

A friend and I shared a High Tea experience here recently. Wonderful food, friendly, unobtrusive service by all the staff and the only disappointment was to find when we went to pay for our lovely afternoon tea we were charged an extra $6.50 for a second cup of black coffee. It did put a dampener on what had been one of those perfect afternoons. I felt that our waiter, who suggested I needed another cup perhaps should also have mentioned that it would incur a further charge. I would thoroughly recommend everything else. It was fabulous.review 14/05/2011

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Restaurant Specials

All Year Round Specials/Events
High Tea at Lilianfels. Available everyday from noon to 6pm in The Lounge. Weekdays $45pp, weekends $55pp. For more information or to book phone 02 4780 1200.
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All Year Round Specials/Events
Winter Package @ Lilianfels from $329. Includes: Overnight deluxe accommodation, hearty Breakfast for 2, Valet Parking, 2 Wine Vouchers, use of spa facilities. Valid to 31st August. Subject to availability and conditions.

All Year Round Specials/Events
Gourmet Getaway @ Lilianfels from $609 per couple includes 1 nights accommodation, breakfast for 2, three course gourmet dinner in Darleys Restaurant, use of spa faciities. Bookings essential. Subject to availability.
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Restaurant Features
Award Winning/Hatted
Breakfast
Country Venue
Function for 50-100
Historic Building
Suitable for Groups of 10
Suitable for Product launches
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