Red Lion Hotel

Review summary

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   Ashley

   Sydney2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We expected more being a restaurant designed by Manu & putting his name to it, the food was very average. Entrees were the best, the muscles & scallops. I wouldn’t rush back.
   

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   Oliver

   Sydney1 review

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Very nice setting with the restaurant decor very well presented and thematically consistent to present a stylish yet contemporary old world charm. Approach to experience is poor, we were a little late but were reminded dedicated before we even took a step that bookings are strictly tly 2 hours only and the table would be needed. 20 minute's in and we had not seen a waiter, had to go and ask for water and drinks. We only had a main. It was presentable and edible, definitely not pub food, but nothing to write home about. We went because a friend of my wife told us it was amazing . . . Booked it for a birthday celebration dinner for my wife. It was a pleasant evening together on the verandah.
   

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   SusanV

   Sydney2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for the Sunday mussels special and it was amazing. Of course we couldn’t help but order other dishes. Salmon, snails and dessert. Everything amazing.
   

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   William

   Sydney2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We were made to feel wonderful by the delightful FOH, then Manu, slinging dishes out front and later talking with every table said hello and personalized his welcome. He has established a culture of High service ethic and the people are fabulous. Before we saw a wine list or menu, we were made to feel like we really wanted to be there (balcony evening). Product really very good. Mushroom risotto, butter lettuce starter. Food and Bev very reasonably priced. Clever, fun, caring and recommended. You will return having been once.
   

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   Claire

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   French food but Aussie portions, and casual excellent service. Great value for money - nothing overpriced including drinks. Our second visit and we will back again and again !
   

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   Myfriendvic

   New York City15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really excellent late lunch! Not one thing was a disappointment on the menu. Pate, gravlax & leek salad. Can we talk about the baguette with the individually wrapped French butter? Best duck confit with lentils ever 😋 Staff were so welcoming. We would highly recommend it
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New South Wales2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Good value small menu but all the items were very tasty. Great to see Manu there really enjoyed our night would go again
   

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   Gaynor

   Sydney1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were so fortunate to be greeted by the man himself. What an absolute gentleman, I politely asked for a photo saying that I was a fan girl, which is not completely untrue but my husband is the bigger fan girl. It absolutely made his night so thank you! The staff were amazing, the atmosphere very relaxed and informal and best of all you could taste the love in every bite of the food! I highly recommend the Soufflé - divine!
   

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   Lyndal

   Sydney2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent! Delicious food, great service that was efficient and subtle, and fabulous wine.
   

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    Kathie

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    What a special birthday venue this was! From the moment we walked in till the moment we left, we were continually impressed by the attention given by the waitstaff then the delicious food served. To find a restaurant of this calibre located outside the city was a great discovery. We will return, not only for a special celebration, but to enjoy the ambience and food that is offered.
    

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