Home - Back to search

Aria Restaurant

Address:
1 Macquarie st, Circular Quay NSW    Map    Contact details
Cuisines:
Modern Australian, European
Thu hours:
12:00 to 14:30, 17:30 to 23:30    View schedule
View photos (5)   
136 User reviews
Aria Restaurant Schedule
Dining Schedule
Sun
17:30 to 23:30
Mon - Fri
12:00 to 14:30
17:30 to 23:30
Sat
17:00 to 23:30
Contact details - Aria Restaurant
Address:
1 Macquarie st, Circular Quay NSW
Phone:
(02) 9252 2555
Fax:
(02) 9252 2666

  • Today, the restaurant is continuing to expand on its already winning formula - adding a repertoire of unique and special events that are attracting a broad clientele from local and interstate corporate business to international visitors, an A-list history of stars and of course Sydney's gourmands.

    Interior design by Alexander Tzannes with subtle lighting and a spectacular backdrop creates an... Read more

    Today, the restaurant is continuing to expand on its already winning formula - adding a repertoire of unique and special events that are attracting a broad clientele from local and interstate corporate business to international visitors, an A-list history of stars and of course Sydney's gourmands.

    Interior design by Alexander Tzannes with subtle lighting and a spectacular backdrop creates an intimate dining room of warmth and elegance. A restaurant that is sophisticated yet maintains a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

  • Latest User Reviews

    had dinner last night and although food was average the service was terrible. we will never go there again. only the view was nice. RM 28/2/11

    The service was perfunctory - what one normally expects to be offered - pre dinner drinks, desert wine etc - had to be explicitly requested.

    More reviews
    Order by: Date, Featured

    • Overall 4.5 - Food 5, Ambience 8, Value 4, Service 1

      had dinner last night and although food was average the service was terrible.

      we will never go there again.

      only the view was nice.

      RM

      28/2/11   (silvey2250 - February, 2011)

    • Overall 5.5 - Food 8, Ambience 6, Value 5, Service 3

      The service was perfunctory - what one normally expects to be offered - pre dinner drinks, desert wine etc - had to be explicitly requested.   (drbob - February, 2011)

    • Overall 6.3 - Food 10, Ambience 6, Value 7, Service 2

      We attended Aria as a farewell to friends who were leaving our shores fro home (Bordeaux, France) Our expectations for food and service were understandably high. While the food was excellent, the staff were cold and clinical, and did not even let us know the additional items on the menu until asked if there were any. Our friends live near Cognac in France and were interested in the cognacs available. The waiter did not show any interest in us or our request to look at some cognacs despite showing us a couple of bottles to "check out". it would have made the evening much more special if a little interes was shown. How disappointing. What ever happened to personalised service.   (chrisso53 - October, 2010)

    • Overall 2 - Food 3, Ambience 3, Value 1, Service 1

      Overpriced,pretentious,slow serving.Will never eat again here   (See my reviews (3) - July, 2010)

    • Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

      What a wonderful experience. Those little details are always lasting. Just 1 point the Cloak Room (needs organisation) He got a little testy with me when I was describing our umbrellas & two overcoats, just helping as he couldn't find them. "I am quite capable MADAM tisk" but he wasn't. Someone else found them in a second. tsk tsk to you   (Jacqui - July, 2010)

  • Awards

    2007 - Restaurant & Catering NSW Awards for Excellence   2007 - Restaurant & Catering NSW Awards for Excellence

    2008 - Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide   2008 - Gourmet Traveller Australian Restaurant Guide

  • Restaurant Details

    Chefs

    Matthew Moran - Matthew Moran’s contemporary Australian menu is inspired by his passion for sourcing the finest seasonal produce available – a principle taught to him first hand by his rural upbringing. Hence the ARIA dining experience offers the freshest Australian produce prepared using innovative and contemporary methods to appeal to a wide range of palates.

    Payment
    Amex, Cash, Diners, Mastercard, Visa
    Features
    Dress smart, Licensed, Private dining area, Secure parking, Water views, Wheelchair access
    Ambience
    Contemporary, Luxurious, Romantic, Trendy
    Styles
    Cocktail, Formal, Sit down
    Suitable for
    Birthday/Anniversary, Business lunch/dinner, Christmas party, Other

  • Private Dining

    Area Capacity Seated Capacity Standing
    Entire Restaurant 180 n/a
    Main Dining Room 80 120
    Private Dining Room 60 120
    Outdoor Terrace 80 120