NEL Restaurant
Last updatedβ 4.3 Β· 1,351 Google reviews Β· $$$$
NEL Restaurant is an intimate, dimly lit dinner spot in Surry Hills where a 12-course tasting menu with matching wines is the main event. Its best work is the creative Modern Australian degustation, with native ingredients reworked into familiar dishes. Plan a long evening rather than a quick stop. Harmony Park is a three-minute walk away.
Cuisine at NEL Restaurant
Food at NEL Restaurant
The restaurant serves a 12-course Modern Australian degustation built around a changing theme; the current one is British. Dishes are reimagined with native Australian ingredients: a tomato soup with bush tomato, fish and chips with finger lime, and a Wimbledon classic with strawberry gum. One visitor singled out the fish pie and the strawberries and cream. Plates are presented carefully, and vegetarian dishes are available.
Drinks at NEL Restaurant
Matching wines are offered with the tasting menu, and visitors often name the wine pairings as a highlight. Staff are described as knowledgeable about the list, which helps diners who want guidance with each course.
Test Kitchen lunches and functions
The last Saturday lunch of each month is a Test Kitchen, a separate menu from the regular degustation. Gift cards can be bought online. The restaurant also hosts functions of any size, including birthdays, long lunches, business events, product launches and weddings.
Prices at NEL Restaurant
| Great British Menu, 12-course degustation | $195 per person |
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What customers say about NEL Restaurant
- π¬Creative, beautifully plated courses that diners find memorable
- π¬Wine pairings that visitors single out as a highlight
- π¬Warm, knowledgeable staff who help with celebrations
- π¬Birthdays and anniversaries, with the team helping plan surprises
Tips for visiting NEL Restaurant
- βThe current menu runs to 14 November, and the concept changes every 15 weeks.
- βBook through the online reservations diary, which shows the latest availability.
- βThe last Saturday lunch of each month is a Test Kitchen menu.
- βAllow a full evening, since the 12 courses come with matching wines.
Getting to NEL Restaurant
75 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney NSW 2000, in Surry Hills. Parking is available. Harmony Park is a three-minute walk away, and Reservoir Street Reserve is close by.
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FAQ about NEL Restaurant
What cuisine does NEL Restaurant serve?
It serves Modern Australian food, with a 12-course degustation that changes theme every 15 weeks.
Can I book a table at NEL Restaurant?
Yes, bookings are made through the restaurant's online reservations diary.
Does NEL Restaurant have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are available as part of the menu.
Is NEL Restaurant open for lunch?
Yes, lunch is served on Saturdays, and the last Saturday of each month is a Test Kitchen.