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Aria Restaurant SydneyvsTetsuya's
Both restaurants are recommended by experts. On balance, Tetsuya's scores significantly higher than Aria Restaurant. Tetsuya's has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 10 sources including Fodor's, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.
Aria Restaurant Sydney
Concierge
Frommer's
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
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
Gayot16.0
"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.
Tetsuya's Concierge Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Gayot DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Time Out Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
529 Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $0/night
Concierge "Both the food and the setting are well worth the long reservation period and the over-the-top prices."
Fodor's "The menu changes often but never fails to dazzle." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Australia’s most famous chef for close to a decade, Tetsuya Wakuda continues to wow foodies with his deft, eclectic Japanese-by-way-of-French cuisine." Full review
Gayot18.0
"It would be impossible to catalogue the accolades heaped on this humble and unassuming chef whose melding of Japanese and French cuisines has set new standards in this city and elsewhere." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Internationally revered and widely considered Australia’s best restaurant, Tetsuya’s serene space puts the emphasis on the food and wine."
Rough Guide "Stylish premises – a Japanese timber interior and beautiful garden outside – and exquisite Japanese/French-style food created by the internationally renowned chef Tetsuya Wakuda."
Time Out "So is it worth the wait? The answer is yes." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Marrying the Japanese love of natural, seasonal flavors with traditional French techniques and Australian produce, chef Tetsuya Wakuda delivers a set degustation meal to remember." Full review
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You can also choose a full wine pairing to accompany your meal.
Frommer's "The service is impeccable, and the food truly inspired—many diners consider it a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Chef Tetsuya Wakuda’s signature dish, a confit of Tasmanian ocean trout " Full review
