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The Rocks

Sahtein operates in the former home of The Argyle.
13.5/20

Sahtein’s food is made to luxuriate over, but its dining room still lacks one thing

In the age of the two-hour turnaround, this beautiful new venue lets you linger. But something’s missing from this landmark site.

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Grappa at The Rocks.

Grappa

Legendary Leichhardt restaurant opens second outpost after 27 years.

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Spaghetti alla chitarra with lobster.

First look at legendary Leichhardt restaurant Grappa’s upmarket spin-off at The Rocks

After 27 years, the family opens a second Italian restaurant with handmade pasta, salt-baked fish and a space nothing like the Neil Perry venue that preceded it.

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The Lord Nelson hotel in The Rocks.

The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

A cosy sandstone pub where the beer is brewed onsite.

Amuse-bouche tart with creme fraiche and oscietra caviar at Quay.
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Quay

Rarified luxury that leaves a lasting impression.

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The Dining Room by James Viles offers a crash course in Australian cuisine.
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The Dining Room by James Viles

Hyper-seasonal produce with shimmering Sydney Harbour views.

Paspaley pearl meat with persimmon and seablite.
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The Dining Room

The flagship in The Collective is carving out a niche in The Rocks.

Pigs in blankets.
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The Cut Bar & Grill

Bourbon, beefsteak, booths and business.

The Lambington.
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Canvas

The MCA’s postcard views now with considered dining to match.

Canvas has panoramic views of Sydney Cove.
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The MCA’s terrace has long had stunning harbour views. Now it has the food to match

Appointing a revolving door of high-profile chefs may sound risky but the approach is already paying off at revamped level-four fine-diner, Canvas.

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