Restaurants near Novotel Sydney Central

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49 restaurants available nearby

1. THE DOLAR SHOP

4.8

Exceptional(33)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Haymarket

Booked 32 times today

The Dolar Shop Hot Pot story began in Las Vegas of the East; Macau! Our name “Dolar” comes from a Chinese term embodying the people’s willingness to work hard to gather prosperity, fortune, and never turning down any opportunities! What about "Shop"? We are artisans in our workshop and our craft is hot pot. When guests come dine with us in The Dolar Shop be prepared to indulge in our delectable house made ingredients!

2. Holy Duck!

4.5

Awesome(109)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Chippendale

Booked 12 times today

Located smack-bang between Central and Broadway, you’ll find Holy Duck! on Sydney’s favourite foodie laneway, Kensington Street. This is modern-Chinese cuisine at its ducking best. You’ll be saying “duck me!” when you taste how they transform traditional dishes into exciting new favourites. With a diverse menu of casual eats and next-level Chinese BBQ, Holy Duck! is a nod to the joys of Chinese street food. Watch as the chefs expertly prepare crispy, succulent ducks from the huge, traditional hanging gallery. They’re delicious! Not in the mood to duck? No worries. There’s plenty of other meat and vegetarian options. Love hot and spicy? Just ask your friendly waiter for more chilli; that’ll really set off some firecrackers.

3. Banchō

4.6

Exceptional(151)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Haymarket

Booked 3 times today

Banchō is a cocktail and whisky focused small bar in Sydney's Chinatown. We’re excited to bring a quality drinking experience to Chinatown. Our cocktails showcase local market produce and the bounty of Asian ingredients around us. Our bar features a large selection of Japanese and Scotch whisky, including rare and independent bottlings. And our bar snacks are designed to go hand in hand with the top shelf drinking to be had here at Banchō.

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4. Andiamo Trattoria Chippendale

4.6

Exceptional(59)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Chippendale

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to Andiamo Trattoria, the best Italian in Sydney CBD! Gather at our Table for an authentic experience of delicious Italian flavours, friendly service and an intimate environment. Our menu features classic dishes like homemade pasta, award-winning stonebaked pizza and fresh seafood using local and imported Italian ingredients. Signature dishes such as chilli crab linguine, lamb ragu and Margherita Pizza are popular with locals as is our special vegan menu, giving many options for special dietary requirements. Our cozy, rustic ambiance is the best restaurant for gatherings - perfect for romantic dinners, family dining and special celebrations or events. We also offer a well-curated Italian wine menu, along with handcrafted cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. For celebrating special events, we offer customisable function menus and drinks' packages to make your event unforgettable. Andiamo is a popular local trattoria, great for long lunch or amazing dinners - Join us!

5. KOGI Korean BBQ

4.5

Awesome(158)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Korean • Haymarket

Booked 5 times today

The artisan way of doing Korean BBQ, Kogi's management team goes back 35 years. Donald Bae the founder was the first to bring Korean BBQ to Australia, meanwhile Hang Jun Chung has been serving up the best Galbi and Korean BBQ dishes since 1983.

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6. Gavroche Chippendale

4.9

Exceptional(298)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Chippendale

Booked 4 times today

Gavroche Chippendale is your little corner of Paris in the heart of Sydney. It brings not only classic French cuisine to Sydney, but also an accoutrement from the culinary epicentre of the country – like an imposing oakwood entrance from Lyon’s venerable Brasserie Georges, brass-railed banquette seating, oversized carved wooden bar and hand-painted tiled walls for an authentic Parisian experience. Taste your way through our classic Parisian menu by French-born Chef Batiste Gouraud and his team, from escargots de bourgogne, steak frites and canard confit to the classic crème brûlée. With an array of classic dishes that capture the Parisian spirit, and a wine list with a mix of hand-selected French and Australian wines, you’ve got the buzz of Paris in the heart of Sydney!Located inside the heritage-listed historic Old Rum Store located on the bustling Kensington Street in Chippendale. In close proximity to Sydney's Central Station and University of Technology.

7. Saga Bar

4.6

Exceptional(442)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• International • Chippendale

Booked 7 times today

A mythical island oasis containing a magical hybrid of different influences from India, the Middle East & South East Asia. SAGA brings together the best of all things beautiful and delicious about these regions and combines them all in one unforgettable establishment. Let SAGA whisk you away to a haven where you can enjoy the world’s finest and most exclusive wines, unique and mouth-watering cocktails, and a perfectly seasoned and matching food menu to tie it all together.

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8. Wingboy Darling Square

4.6

Exceptional(133)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Haymarket

Booked 14 times today

Wingboy is the creation of two mates, Mike and George, who teamed up through their love of hot wings, cold bevs and good times. The boys have worked in multiple bars and kitchens over the last 12 years to bring you the ultimate wing experience, Wingboy! Wingboy is big on flavour, an electric atmosphere and casual service. They have created 13 kick-ass sauces which are made daily, coating crispy wings, juicy boneless tenders or cauliflower bites. Come on down and join the boys at your local Wingboy.

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9. Eastside Bar & Grill

4.4

Awesome(159)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Grill • Chippendale

Booked 6 times today

Eastside Bar & Grill pays homage to the upmarket dining experiences of New York, nestled within a heritage listed warehouse, evoking the atmosphere of New York’s famed meatpacking district. At Eastside you'll find incredible seafood and the finest cuts of meat that have been dry-aged in-house and prepared on the beautiful custom-built Parrilla wood-fire grill by Head Chef Sebastian Plazas and team.Dark, sexy and theatrical, the restaurant features a leather paneled bar with bronze back bar display. A custom brass light fixture, a runway of herringbone flooring and an assortment of steel and leather chairs, marrying the existing raw structure of this 100-year-old building.

10. Kuon Sushi Sei

4.4

Awesome(36)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Haymarket

Booked 14 times today

Sushi Sei new Menu will focus on fresh seafood including Japanese classic sushi and other seasonal ingredients. The concept of Sushi Sei revolves around providing a casual and enjoyable experience at the sushi counter. Guests have the opportunity to savor sushi while engaging in conversation with skilled sushi chefs. They can relish their preferred sushi toppings to their satisfaction and, for those unfamiliar with the menu, the traditional Omakase option is available as well.

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Jon
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great service - friendly staff . Food was amazing
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Holy Duck!Price: Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Chippendale
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4.5
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Raynusha
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a great experience! The best Korean bbq in the city! We had a booking at another restaurant for valentines but they overbooked and treated us terribly so we left and stumbled on to this restaurant. Servers were so nice and the food quality was great! Made our day :)
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KOGI Korean BBQPrice: Expensive• Korean• Haymarket
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4.5
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Michael
Sydney •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 7, 2025
Fantastic food, drink and ambience. The waiter made the dining experience exceptional. Would thoroughly recommend for fine Italian food in a casual atmosphere.
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Andiamo Trattoria ChippendalePrice: Expensive• Italian• Chippendale
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4.6
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Charlotte
Sydney •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 1, 2025
We had a booking and were greeted at the door and ushered to our table. The food arrived promptly after ordering and our cocktails were very nice and fairly priced. We just felt a bit rushed out of our seats.
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Wingboy Darling SquarePrice: Moderate• American• Haymarket
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4.6
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Kylie
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 28, 2025
As always, great service and quality foods! Will definitely come back again
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THE DOLAR SHOPPrice: Very Expensive• Chinese• Haymarket
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4.8

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