Aalia Restaurant
Last updatedβ 4.7 Β· 1,269 Google reviews
Aalia Restaurant is a Middle Eastern fine dining room in Sydney's CBD, serving small plates built for sharing. The room is polished and warm, and service gets consistent praise. It does best at the cooking, especially the eggplant. Wynyard Park is about 5 minutes' walk away.
Cuisine at Aalia Restaurant
Food at Aalia Restaurant
Aalia Restaurant serves Middle Eastern dishes as small plates to share, with a tasting menu and a banquet for tables that want the full run. Diners name the eggplant most, and also praise the short ribs, duck, halloumi, cod and lamb. Quail skewers and flank steak come up too. There are vegetarian options, and a lunch express menu offers a shorter meal.
What to order: Eggplant
Drinks at Aalia Restaurant
The drinks list covers wine, beer and cocktails. One diner praised the cocktails and the wine selection, and another started with a glass of wine and a beer. The website also lists a Wine Room, so the drinks list is worth a look before or after the meal.
How the meal is built
The menu is built around small plates in the spirit of Middle Eastern hospitality. Diners can choose the tasting menu, which removes the need to pick every mezze, or a banquet for a group. Most dishes arrive to share, so the table orders several plates and passes them around.
What customers say about Aalia Restaurant
- π¬Service described as attentive and friendly
- π¬Sharing menus and banquets suit groups
- π¬Sauces and seasoning praised across dishes
- π¬Warm, polished room with a comfortable feel
Tips for visiting Aalia Restaurant
- βBook through the reservations page on the website, especially for groups.
- βFor the widest range, order the banquet or the tasting menu.
- βA lunch express menu is available for a shorter meal.
Getting to Aalia Restaurant
Aalia Restaurant is at Shop 7.07-7.08/25 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000. It has parking. Wynyard Park is about 5 minutes' walk away, and the restaurant is in the CBD, so it can also be reached on foot from central Sydney.
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FAQ about Aalia Restaurant
What cuisine does Aalia Restaurant serve?
Aalia Restaurant serves Middle Eastern food, cooked as small plates to share. The menu draws on lesser-known regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
Can I book a table at Aalia Restaurant?
Yes, the website has a reservations page. Groups are welcome, and the menu is designed for sharing.
Does Aalia Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, there are vegetarian options on the menu.
Is Aalia Restaurant licensed?
Yes, it serves wine, beer and cocktails.