
Forget about crumbs in the keyboard, the power lunch is back. For those not after an hours-long, booze-soaked lunch, get familiar with our bang-for-your-buck options or for those hungry for power, book a table at one of our sought-after destinations.
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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.
*Photo credits Jiwon Kim
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It's Mad Men meets Shanghai at China Lane an exciting 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
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Situated in a prime position on Woolloomooloo Wharf, Manta boasts beautiful views across the Marina to the Botanic Gardens and the city skyline. Manta Restaurant has long been an iconic seafood dining experience offering patrons a sophisticated ambience and a dose of Sydney Harbour glamour.
Open for lunch Wednesday-Sunday and dinner Wednesday-Saturday
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Between the attentive, semi-tuxedo'd wait staff and the luxe views of Sydney's best real estate, it's no wonder dining at this Woolloomooloo establishment is called the Otto's experience. It may be a cab-ride from the CBD but once you’re down on the wharf, cold beer in hand, you won’t think twice.Read more
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Exuding absolute elegance with soaring wine towers, large clothed chandeliers and white linen-set tables, glass brasserie is one of Sydney's most exquisite restaurants and the mastermind of celebrity restaurateur Luke Mangan. Complementing the striking interior, glass offers Modern Australian cuisine with both a la carte and degustation menus available.Read more
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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
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Tucked away on a cobblestone laneway behind Sydney's swanky Ivy nightclub is the Parisian-inspired bistro, Felix. Come early and stay late, starting with oysters, crab legs and lobster and lingering over apple tarte tatin and cheese platters. For those after something more than your run-of-the-mill restaurant, Felix is about as exotic as Sydney gets, taking cues from bistro-style institutions in the Big Apple.Read more
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Mercado is located in one of Sydney's most renowned dining precincts, offering a share-style menu inspired by the Mediterranean, with Spanish cuisine being a particular focus. Executive Chef Kristian Vale has a passion for whole animal butchery, inhouse meat curing, bread baking and preserving, aiming to continue European traditions. Mercado works with many small farmers, growers and producers, sourcing finest ingredients, so the menu changes with the best that is available on the day.
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Menzies Bar & Bistro is located in Shell House right near Wynyard Station in Sydney's CBD. The bar and bistro menu features snacks, smaller and larger plates, along with a stunning cocktail selection and wine list, available all day and late into the night.
Tuesday-Friday from 12pm-late and Saturday from 4pm-late
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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