5 of the Best Restaurants in Parramatta (For Business or Friends)
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My criteria to select this list was:
- Good food, nice space, good service
- Well priced
- There is something memorable about it
1. Sahra By the River
Sahra By the River Restaurant, offers incredible service and amazing food! Authentic Mediterranean cuisine on the water. The ambience is relaxing, food beautiful and the staff were attentive. Great traditional and new format selections and offerings. Something for everyone in an upmarket setting. Dining at Sahra is well thought out, staff attentive. The venue works well for two or for a group.
There is wide selection to choose from. The Banquet menus are well thought out and make things work so easily with a group. Lots a la carte to choose from: dip selection with smoky baba ghanoush and soft vine leaves is delicious. traditional meat selections, seafood plates and tender4 kebab selections.
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2/76 Phillip St, Parramatta NSW 2150
2. Ciccia Bella trattoria +Bar
At Parramatta Square precinct CicciaBella Trattoria + Bar is headlined by chef Nic Wong (Cho Cho San, Apollo), and it is a great spot for good, well presented food in a classy venue. Ciccia Bella has a sister restaurant with the same name in Bondi.
CicciaBella offers a new take on Italian classics. The hand-made pasta is core to the offering and does not disappoint.
Wine and beverage list is Italian-focused, leaning towards light, fresh and easy-drinking styles.
CicciaBella is a sister outpost of Maurice Terzini‘s Bondi Beach Italian.
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https://cicciabella.com.au/parramatta/
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Parramatta Square, T3/01 153 Macquarie St, Parramatta NSW 2150
3. LILYMU
Lilymu offers new takes on Chinese and Southeast Asian dishes in a bright and modern venue. LILYMU dishes blend the flavours of Thai and Chinese food with different influences from Singapore and Hong Kong.
The dumplings are a standout -as are the skewers, a great way to start your experience. the Tom Yum prawn dumpling soup and miee goreng are favourites. There is a creative list of special cocktails to choose from too.
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Parramatta Square, 153 Macquarie St, Parramatta
4. Restaurant 317
Restaurant 317 is Italian cuisine using fresh produce and ingredients. It offers traditional dishes some re-interpreted with fresh tweeks. The restaurant offers that over 90% of its menu is gluten-free, and great perfect for those with coeliac disease or those who avoid gluten for health reasons. They also offer Hallel and vegetarian options.
Restaurant 317 also has wide fish and seafood offering, Desserts are great.
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317 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150
5. ALEX & Co.
Fresh look with new renovation, Alex & Co remains strong favourite. Relaxed atmosphere. Casual dining, great food and drink. Nothing not to like here.
Alex & Co caters to offer something for everyone, all day dining for coffee, lunch or evening dining. For those wanting a private area there are booths. The outdoor areas at Alex & Co are perfect to catch the river breeze.
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330 Church Street, Parramatta NSW
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