Best Long Lunches in Sydney

At Matteo Downtown you will find a true Northern Italian ristorante experience, with a buzzing vibe and authentic Italian flavours in a contemporary urban setting. The design of The Bar, The Dining Room and The Terrace will transport you to Italy, with contemporary meets classic-cool interiors perfectly balanced with the menu. Downtown has two imported wood-fired ovens from Italy, one for Roman-style pizza, and the second dedicated to meats and specialty dishes. Matteo Downtown can cater for up to 275 guests cocktail-style and 120 guests banquet-style.

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A vibrant neighbourhood trattoria located in the heart of Double Bay; we bring the spirit of the Southern Italian lifestyle to Sydney; capturing the flavours, energy and relaxed lifestyle inspired by the Amalfi Coast. Our food concept takes inspiration from the iconic Italian coastline Campania; the birthplace of pizza, and a region where wood-fired fare, fresh mozzarella, locally-grown tomatoes and seafood are at the heart of dining.

Lunch Friday-Saturday and dinner Sunday 12pm-10pm

Perched on the edge of the water in Sydney's Rose Bay, the Catalina dining room offers unobstructed harbour views coupled with exceptional food. Dishes on the seafood-inspired Modern Australian menu are beautifully cooked and presented and visitors can join the well-heeled crowd watching sea planes take off and land on the water. Catalina's kitchen remains open from midday till late. Resident pelicans visit every afternoon hoping for remnants of the premium quality fish. 

China Doll resides at the historic Finger Wharf at Woolloomooloo and attracts diners with its fantastic views, elegant styling and generously portioned Modern Asian dishes. Having trouble choosing from all the exquisite dishes? Go with the banquet to sample a range. China Doll is the perfect place to enjoy the sunset, people-watching and original, Asian-inspired cocktails.

It's Mad Men meets Shanghai at China Lane – an exciting new restaurant, tucked away in one of Sydney's inner city nooks. Spot the distinctive birdcage artwork located in the laneway outside before venturing inside where a 1950s-inspired fit out is revealed. The sharing menu features modern Chinese dishes $68 - $100 banquet options.  With a secluded inner city lane way location, China Lane is the ideal venue to accommodate large groups for special occasions or corporate events and their intimate private dining room seats up to ten guests.

Lunch Monday-Friday 12pm-3pm and dinner Monday-Saturday from 5.30pm

Situated in the spectacular surrounds of the Finger Wharf at Woolloomooloo, OTTO has an undeniable reputation as one of Sydney’s most respected dining institutions. The food at OTTO is delicious and unashamedly simple – modern Italian with roots firmly placed in the classics. Head Chef Richard Ptacnik’s menu is fresh, seasonal and produce-driven; sourcing the finest ingredients and letting them speak for themselves. When you dine at OTTO, you are truly living la dolce vita.

Let Steersons take the worry of cooking at home by bringing you some of their signature dining experiences to you. Enjoy three course menus, featuring restaurant favourites prepared for you to finish, plate and enjoy with family and friends at home. GO TO www.diningathome.com.au for further details

The Malaya is a culinary institution that introduced intrepid diners to Nonya fare long before Sydney's love affair with spicy Asian food began. The Malaya at King Street Wharf, is amongst Sydney's most exalted Asian restaurants, and with over 50 years history to its credit, it has status and history that few Sydney establishments can compare to. With sweeping water views, professional service, and an extensive wine and cocktail list, The Malaya provides a memorable dining experience for any occasion. Ten minutes walk from the CBD.

Lunch  Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00pm
Dinner  Tuesday to Saturday from 6:00pm

Mejico offers an upmarket dining experience with its elegant fit out and designer menu. Bringing the authentic and bold flavours of Mexico to the streets of Sydney, diners can expect dishes that are crafted with the market-to-table philosophy making them fresh with seasonal produce. Whether it’s the table-side made guacamole, tacos, or mouth-watering Mexican margaritas and tequilas, the dishes at Mejico are seasonal and fresh.

Tuesday to Saturday 12pm until late, Open Mondays from 14th November 2022

Hospitality Group "Applejack"( The Butler, Della Hyde, Endeavour Tap Rooms has opened its newest venture in Sydney's CBD. Bopp & Tone’s interior use of marble along with moody timber furnishings and it's charming alfresco dining terrace make it a perfect venue. The mainly Australian menu features share plates using Australian produce with Mediterranean influences, further flavours further enhanced by the use of an in-house wood grill and charcoal oven. The wine list is thoughtfully chosen along with a creative list of cocktails.

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar possesses one of the most coveted locations in Sydney, with its second story site hovering above the ocean pool, with a view out over south Bondi's crashing waves. Unsurprisingly, seafood is the star of the menu that showcases seasonal produce, cooked with a regional Italian bent. The teal and glass dining room offers cushions and hammocks that invite guests to relax and enjoy the uninterrupted views of the beach.

The Charles Grand Brasserie and Bar mixes elegance and Art Deco style in the centre of Sydney.  Start the day in the Charles Bar with breakfast, enjoy an afternoon tea with decadent desserts or the a la carte European menu for lunch and dinner. The house speciality is whole dry-aged roasted and pressed duck or Black Opal Wagyu Rump, followed by the dessert trolley.

The Charles Bar: Breakfast Monday-Friday 7am-11am. Drinks and bar snacks Monday-Saturday 11am-late

The Charles Brasserie: Lunch Monday-Saturday 12pm-3pm, afternoon tea Monday-Saturday 3-5pm and dinner Monday-Saturday from 5.30pm