Sydney Common
Last updatedβ 4.5 Β· 275 Google reviews Β· $$
Sydney Common is a contemporary Australian restaurant on Level 1 of the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, with an open kitchen and woodfire cooking. It feels polished and relaxed, and it suits a special dinner, with diners praising the warm service. Hyde Park is about three minutes' walk away. Expect roughly $60 to $140 a person.
Cuisine at Sydney Common
Food at Sydney Common
Woodfire cooking runs through the menu, and the kitchen is open to the dining room. Dishes include prawns in a red sauce, octopus, and asparagus with mushrooms and crushed nuts. One diner singled out the beef tartare and kingfish crudo, and another named the chicken and the tres leches dessert. One visitor praised the truffle menu as a highlight. Vegetarian dishes are available.
Drinks at Sydney Common
The bar sits under a glass dome and serves martinis and Champagne, among other drinks. A bar menu is linked on the website. Coffee isn't a featured part of the offer, so the bar and wine side is the main drink focus.
The Bar overlooking Hyde Park
The Bar overlooks Hyde Park and sits under a glass dome atrium. It serves martinis and Champagne, among other drinks, and has its own bar menu, linked from the website. It runs as a separate space from the restaurant, so it works well for a drink before or after a meal.
Spring Tasting Menu
The four-course Tasting Menu costs $95 per person and runs on Fridays and Saturdays through spring. The website links a spring 2026 menu for it. The restaurant also offers the Γ la carte menu and the Market Menu, which changes with seasonal produce.
What customers say about Sydney Common
- π¬Service described as warm and attentive, with staff explaining each dish
- π¬Chef Allen stopping at tables to talk about new dishes
- π¬Creative, well-balanced food praised across visits
- π¬Beautiful presentation of dishes, as diners describe it
Tips for visiting Sydney Common
- βThe website shows a Book a table button but also says walk-ins only, so call (02) 9286 6787 before you go.
- βAsk staff about the Market Menu if you want dishes built around what is in season.
Getting to Sydney Common
Sydney Common is at 161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000, inside the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park. Parking is available, and the restaurant is step-free.
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FAQ about Sydney Common
What cuisine does Sydney Common serve?
It serves contemporary Australian food, cooked over wood fire in an open kitchen.
Does Sydney Common have vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are available.
Can I book a table at Sydney Common?
The website has a Book a table button but also says walk-ins only, so call (02) 9286 6787 to confirm.
How much is the Spring Tasting Menu at Sydney Common?
The four-course Spring Tasting Menu is $95 per person on Fridays and Saturdays during spring.