MarquevsAria Restaurant Sydney
Both Marque and Aria Restaurant are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Aria Restaurant is preferred by most professionals compared to Marque. Aria Restaurant comes in at #9 in Sydney with praise from 8 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Gayot.
Marque
4/5 355 Crown Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales 2010
From $0/night
Concierge
"Chef and owner Mark best... fuses classical French technique with surprising food pairings. When he succeeds, the results are exceptional."
Fodor's
"Chef Mark Best insists on exemplary service and great food at this elegant Surry Hills restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It's Mark Best's delicious, inventive, beautifully presented food that has won Marque various best-restaurant gongs in recent years." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Chef Mark Best has been winning raves for creative concoctions like yellowfin tuna on French toast with foie gras butter." Full review
Gayot
17.0
"Molecular gastronomy has its detractors because many see it as some sort of culinary mumbo-jumbo at best; messing around with good food, at worst." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Choose between the eight-course dégustation menu, which can also be vegetarian, or the à la carte menu."
Frommer's
"Marque is seriously sophisticated, offering a set menu featuring classic French dishes. Politicians, actors, and food critics all rave about the place...Expect some real highlights here." Full review
Aria Restaurant Sydney
1 Macquarie St., East Circular Quay, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $40/night
Concierge
"Views of the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge? Check. Native A-listers like Nicole Kidman? Check. A local celebrity chef? Check."
Frommer's
"With front-row views of the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, Aria stands in one of the most enviable spots in the city." Full review
Gayot
16.0
"Dine for lunch when the bustling harbor and quay is at its best, or come by night when the Sydney Opera House glows white against the lights of vessels on the water." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"With uninterrupted panoramic views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the Bridge, there are many options here."
Time Out
"Aria serves straight-up delicious food. If you’re after envelope pushing, you might not be in the right restaurant." Full review
Fodor's
"Chef Matthew Moran creates a menu of extraordinary dishes that may be your best meal in the antipodes—and a steep bill to show for it." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Hello, Sydney Harbour Bridge views! With vistas over the shells of the Sydney Opera House too, Aria would be worth a visit just for those postcard panoramas." Full review
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Don't miss quirky desserts like popcorn cheesecake with raspberry and yogurt sorbet.