NOMAD Sydney

NOMAD Sydney is an upbeat restaurant in a converted warehouse in Surry Hills, serving contemporary dishes with Middle Eastern accents. It suits special occasions and long dinners, with a lively room on busy nights. Its strength is wood-fired cooking, from half shell scallops to the ribeye. Harmony Park is a two-minute walk away.

Cuisine at NOMAD Sydney

Food at NOMAD Sydney

The menu moves from snacks and mezze to wood-fired grill and oven dishes, with touches like black eyed pea falafel with shatta and labneh. Regulars keep ordering the half shell scallops with guanciale and mandarin, and the crisp batata harra potatoes with curry leaf. Larger plates include a 500g ribeye and milk braised lamb shoulder. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are marked on the menu, and gluten free and halal product dishes are marked too.

What to order: Half shell scallops with guanciale and salted mandarin · Batata harra potatoes with cashew amba

Drinks at NOMAD Sydney

The wine list focuses on small growers making wine sustainably, with Australian wines and spirits prioritised and organic and sustainable produce given priority. It is a licensed restaurant, so the wine list is the drinks focus for the table.

The Wine Cave and private dining

The Wine Cave seats up to 24 guests at one table, a private option for celebrations or work dinners. The main dining room can seat groups of up to 40 across several tables on a non-exclusive basis, and the whole venue can be hired for up to 120 guests. Set menus run at $95, $120 and $160 a person for the table to share, with a minimum of two diners.

What customers say about NOMAD Sydney

• 💬Diners praise the food, especially the scallops and the potatoes.
• 💬Service is described as attentive, warm and welcoming.
• 💬Visitors say the room has a lively, full feel on busy nights.
• 💬Fish cooking has varied, with one dish undercooked and another overcooked.

Tips for visiting NOMAD Sydney

• ✓Book ahead, and use the booking links for groups of more than a few people.
• ✓A 10% surcharge applies on Sundays and 15% on public holidays.
• ✓Fish doneness has varied across recent visits, so say how you like it cooked.
• ✓Tell the restaurant about allergies or dietary needs when you book.

Getting to NOMAD Sydney

NOMAD Sydney is at 16 Foster Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. The restaurant has step-free access, and parking is available. Harmony Park is a two-minute walk away for a stroll before or after your meal.

Near NOMAD Sydney

• ☕Corduroy Cafe1 min walk
• ☕Paramount Coffee Project1 min walk
• ☕Basket Brothers1 min walk
• 🌳Harmony Park2 min walk
• 🌳Reservoir Street Reserve2 min walk
• 🌳James Hilder Reserve3 min walk

FAQ about NOMAD Sydney