Morena
Last updatedβ 4.4 Β· 610 Google reviews Β· $$$
Morena is a Latin American restaurant in the historic GPO building on Martin Place, Sydney. Diners describe a warm, intimate room and attentive service, and the outdoor tables on Martin Place suit a relaxed dinner. It works best for date nights and special evenings out, with ceviche and grilled meats as the highlights. Wynyard Park is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Morena
Food at Morena
The menu covers cooking from Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina and Brazil, with snacks, ceviche and grilled meats. Regulars keep naming the snapper ceviche and the wet-aged rib, and visitors often mention the calamari rings in leche de tigre. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu. One diner with coeliac disease said staff knew the gluten-free options and kept food free of cross-contamination.
What to order: Snapper ceviche Β· Wet-aged rib Β· Calamari ring with leche de tigre
Drinks at Morena
The Coffee Window serves takeaway coffee Monday to Friday mornings. The wine list is curated, and there are Latin-inspired signature cocktails at the bar.
Set menus and happy hour
Weekday lunch runs from noon to 2:30pm, and the executive lunch menu, available from 12pm to 3pm, is designed to take 90 minutes or less. Happy hour runs 4pm to 6pm Monday to Friday with an exclusive drinks list and a bar menu of Latin American snacks. A pre-theatre express menu, with your choice of entrΓ©es, mains and sides, runs Monday to Saturday from 5pm to 6:30pm.
What customers say about Morena
- π¬Attentive service that handles requests well
- π¬Warm, intimate atmosphere in the historic building
- π¬Flavourful food, with the ceviche singled out
Tips for visiting Morena
- βAsk staff about gluten-free dishes; one diner said the team knew the options well.
- βAsado grilled meats run from 6pm Saturday to Wednesday, Γ la carte or as an upgrade to a set menu.
- βSit outside on the Martin Place terrace in the evening for the setting diners enjoy most.
Getting to Morena
No.1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000, in the historic GPO building. The venue has parking on site.
Near Morena
FAQ about Morena
What cuisine does Morena serve?
Latin American, with dishes from Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina and Brazil.
Does Morena have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes.
Can I book a table at Morena?
Yes, bookings can be made through the restaurant's website.
What time does lunch start at Morena on weekdays?
Weekday lunch runs from 12pm to 2:30pm.