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Quay BarvsBuon Ricordo
Both restaurants are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Quay Bar scores slightly better than Buon Ricordo. Quay Bar comes in at #4 in Sydney with praise from 7 publications such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Quay Bar
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Time Out
31 Alfred Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Concierge "The address might scream "tourist trap," but don't be fooled. This is one of the best restaurants in Sydney."
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Fodor's "In his take on Mod-Oz cuisine, chef Peter Gilmore masterfully crafts a four-course à la carte menu including such dishes as mud crab congee with Chinese-inspired split rice porridge." Full review
Frommer's "With its enviable location on top of the cruise-ship terminal, Quay offers another of the loveliest views in the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Perched high above Circular Quay, this elegant fine-dining restaurant has some of the best mealtime views in the city." Full review
Gayot17.0
"Jutting out over the harbour like yet another mighty ship, Quay understandably has one of the best views in Sydney." Full review
Time Out "Peter Gilmore’s palate and palette know no bounds as he creates food that’s almost too beautiful to ruin with cutlery. Almost." Full review
Buon Ricordo Fodor's Frommer's Gayot
DK Eyewitness Time Out
108 Boundary St., Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales 2021
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Fodor's "Percuoco invests classic Neapolitan and Tuscan techniques with inventive personal touches to produce such dishes as warmed figs with Gorgonzola and prosciutto." Full review
Frommer's "The prices for main courses are high, but the food is just perfection, and authentic." Full review
Gayot15.0
"Channeling a fine Neapolitan ristorante, Buon Ricordo has been charming visitors for decades." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Ask a Sydney chef where he goes on nights off and the answer is likely to be this small restaurant."
Time Out "Chef and restaurateur Armando Percuoco came to Australia in 1972 and brought serious, authentic Italian cooking with him." Full review
