The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney
Last updated★ 4.7 · 172 Google reviews · $$
The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney is a student-run fine dining restaurant at TAFE NSW in Ultimo, serving set lunch and dinner menus in a calm, uncrowded room. It suits birthdays and anniversaries, and diners rate it for good value and friendly service. UTS Alumni Green is a two-minute walk away.
Cuisine at The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney
Food at The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney
The restaurant serves set three-course lunch and dinner menus, with two choices for each course. Diners mention the tortellini, the sirloin and the pear and frangipane tart with passionfruit curd, along with salmon tartare and confit duck. Plates are carefully presented, and one visitor noted the bread is freshly baked. The menu changes over time, so each visit can bring different courses.
What to order: Sirloin · Tortellini with gorgonzola · Pear and frangipane tart with passionfruit curd
Drinks at The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney
Wine is sold by the glass, and one visitor paid $10 for a Riesling. Two set meals with two glasses each came to $110 for two people.
Cooked by students in training
The meals are cooked and served by students as part of their TAFE hospitality training. The set menus change regularly, so a return visit usually means new courses. Diners who come back often say they want to try the next menu.
What customers say about The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney
- 💬Friendly, professional staff, praised by several diners
- 💬Well-cooked, carefully presented food across each set course
- 💬Good value for a three-course set menu
- 💬Birthdays and anniversaries are a common reason to visit
Tips for visiting The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney
- ✓Book online through OpenTable, which confirms bookings instantly.
- ✓Set menus are fixed for each service, so raise any dietary needs when you book.
Getting to The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney
The Apprentice is on Harris Street in Ultimo, on the TAFE NSW campus. Parking is available, and the restaurant is step-free.
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FAQ about The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney
What cuisine does The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney serve?
It serves fine dining set menus, with courses such as salmon tartare, sirloin and pear and frangipane tart.
Can I book a table at The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney?
Yes, bookings are made online through OpenTable, and one diner found it easy to book.
Does The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney serve wine?
Yes, it is licensed, and wine is sold by the glass.
How much does a meal cost at The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney?
Prices run roughly $40 to $60 a person, and one visitor paid $44 for a set three-course dinner.
Is The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney open for dinner?
Yes, dinner is served on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.