Don’t fear the absence of restaurant-quality food during this lockdown. These adored restaurants across Sydney are now offering takeaway!
Sydney is in lockdown, yet again. Luckily, these iconic restaurants across Sydney have pivoted their offering to takeaway. What does this mean for us foodies? It means we can still enjoy restaurant-quality food including finer dining style dishes, top-notch vino, and even their signature cocktails from the comfort of our own home. We have curated a list of the best restaurants that don’t usually offer takeaway but now are during lockdown 2.0.
Alpha, Sydney
For top-notch Greek food in Sydney, we’d go Alpha every time. The restaurant has introduced a weekly take-home menu available for pick-up and delivery from Tuesday to Saturday. ‘Alpha At Home’ includes crowd favourites such as their meze offerings, Spanakopita, and Greek Spiced Slow Roasted Lamb. You can order online here
Dear Saint Eloise, Potts Point
Up the ante with a Dear Saint Eloise Date Night Pack for two, for just $65. The menu changes weekly but you’ll see dishes like Braised Beef Short Ribs, Jerusalem Artichoke Cassoulet and Paris Mash. These packs are available Thursday – Sunday in limited quantities so get in quick. Find out more here
Bistro Clementine, Pyrmont
This local gem is offering all of their bistro classics takeaway, every day. If you’re feeling fancy or want to up the romance in the house, we suggest ordering their dinner set menu available on Friday, July 2. For $120, you’ll get house-made Rosemary Focaccia, Braised Beef Cheek Pappardelle, salad, Tiramisu, and a bottle of wine. Find out more here
Continental Deli, Newtown
For cheese, charcuterie, and canned cocktails, we suggest hitting up Continental Deli Bar & Bistro. The deli shelves are stacked high with everything you need to get through lockdown in style. They’re also offering a special Basque Cheesecake by the slice, half or whole depending on how many housemates you have. You can of course order all of their bistro and deli sanga staples online here
Osteria Coogee, Coogee
As the weather cools down, digging into a bowl of homemade pasta is what we’re all craving. Bringing the best of Italian cuisine to you is Osteria Coogee. From Truffle Porcini Gnocchi, Lamb Ragu Parpadelle, Fresh Garlic Bread for dipping, and Tiramisu with Ameretto and Mascarpone, you won’t be left at home hungry. You can order online here
Arthur, Surry Hills
Surry’s favourite date night spot is doing takeaway and it’s nothing like their regular menu. The chefs have created a different special for Wednesday through to Sunday. Wednesday you see Angus Beef Short Rib Tacos, Thursday is Sichuana Chicken Dan Dan, Friday is Pork & Mushroom Lasagne, Saturday is Australian Curry and Sunday is Slow Cooked Duck Cassoulet. We never thought we’d see these dishes on the menu at Arthur, but damn they sound good. You can order online here
Saint Peter, Paddington
The Saint Peter x Fish Butchery lockdown spin-off is back! Each day, Josh Niland and his team will prepare a different meal that you can cook at home. With all the ingredients and cooking instructions, you will be able to feed two people from your home. You can order online here
Cicciabella, Bondi Beach
Bondi’s favourite Italian eatery has reopened and is now serving “Takeaway For The Home” packs. The almost-ready meals just require you to cook the pasta, and includes dishes such as Ricotta, Prosciutto, Focaccia, hand-rolled Strozzapreti with an Osso Buco Ragu and Tiramisu. You can order online here
Bar Suze, Surry Hills
This Scandinavian bistro has morphed into a takeaway Fish & Chip shop this lockdown. From Beer-Battered Flathead, Crumbed Sardines, and Fried Halloumi, you’ll have all the comfort food you need to get through the lockdown. The menu is available Monday to Saturday from midday until sold out so we suggest getting there quick! Find out more here
Olio, Chippendale
Bring a little piece of Sicily to your home with Olio takeaway! They have introduced a ‘Str’eats of Sicily’ concept where a food cart will be on Kensington Street from 12pm – 8pm Tuesday to Sunday. The menu will change depending on availability, but you can expect Triple-Cooked Octopus, Smoked Buffalo Burrata, Artisinal Squid Ink Pasta, Pork Ragu Parpadelle and Tiramisu. They’ve even got a range of Sicilian wines and local drops available.
Giro, Cronulla Beach
Cronulla’s favourite Italian has gone takeaway and the whole town is talking about it. You can now enjoy all their classics from Antipasto Boards, Polenta Chips with Truffle Mayo, Gnocchi, Pappardelle Duck Ragu, and Spaghetti Meatballs, all from the comfort of your own home. All you have to do is call them and pick up your order. Find out more here
Porcine, Paddington
Want something a little fancy? French cooking at its very best is what you’ll get at Porcine. From Pigs Head Terrine, Artichoke Cassoulet Pie, Ox Tounge, and Creme Caramel, they’ve got all their signatures available to takeaway. Find out more here
Esteban, Sydney CBD
Renowned laneway Mexican restaurant and bar have launched their home set menus. Each menu offers a varied selection of Esteban favourites, portioned for two and served to share. The menu features their Byron Bay Pork Belly, Grilled Baby Carrots, Ironbark Grilled Game Farm ½ Chicken, and Dark Chocolate Fondant. You can order online here
INDU, Sydney CBD
Experience a celebration of Sri Lankan village culture and flavours with INDU takeaway. From heartwarming curries for these colder days, slow-cooked meats and even an array of vegan and vegetarian appropriate dishes, no one in your household will be left at home hungry. Each dish has been assiduously prepared using quality ingredients and a melange of exotic spices. Our highlights include their famous Slow-Cooked Lamb Raan and Amma’s Red Lentil Daal. Order online here
Mejico, Sydney CBD
Anyone who has visited Mejico knows that the restaurant is home to an impressive lineup of dishes that take your taste buds straight to the streets of Mexico City. Well good news, their new takeaway menu is no different. From juicy tacos, spicy signatures and margaritas, the menu has everything you need to get your household lockdown party started. Our dish highlights include their famous Guacamole with Corn Chips, Beef Brisket Empanadas and Corn Ribs with Queso Fresco, as well as Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tacos. You can order online here
Avi’s Kantini, Newtown
This new Middle Eastern-inspired eatery has made the pivot to takeaway fast! Think Housemade Dips, Falafels, Fried Kofta, several different pides including Spicy Merguez Sausage or Fennel and Tomato, Sesame Fried Chicken Pita, Lamb Burgers and more. You can now order online to pick up here
Hello Auntie, Marrickville
Hello Auntie has opened its kitchen 7 days a week (lunch and dinner) for the first time ever to provide us with Vietnamese goodness throughout lockdown! Their ‘Feed Me At Home’ Feasts include favourites like Xa Lach Ga Nuong (Lettuce Heart Salad with Grilled Chicken), Cha Gio (Veggie Spring Rolls), Tom Toi (Prawns, Garlic Puree, Smoked Capsicum) and Banh Ca Phe (Vietnamese Tiramisu). You can order online here
Merivale Restaurants, Various Location
Dreams really do come true… Some of our most-loved Merivale restaurants are now open for pick-up and takeaway. Think Peking duck pancakes from Mr. Wong, wood-fired bread from Totti’s and The Paddington’s famous roast chicken. Wondering where you can order delicious takeaway eats from? Here are the Merivale venues taking part:
- Mr. Wong – Find out more here
Totti’s Bondi – Find out more here - Coogee Pavillion – Find out more here
The Paddington – Find out more here
Ms. G’s – Find out more here
Bellevue Cottage, Glebe
Want something a little more refined for dinner tonight? Why not order a spread of delicious traditional French dishes from Glebe’s Bellevue Cottage. Owned and operated by Chef Antoine Moscovitz, the restaurant has pivoted entirely to takeaway, offering a reimagined menu of to-go options designed to be shared. From Pork & Chicken Liver Terrine, Barramundi Cottage Pie, Pork Belly, and Smoked Black Angus Pot Pie, you’ll be in heaven. You can order online here
Lotus Dining Group Restaurants, Various Locations
Lotus Dining Group has introduced a brand-new takeaway menu that will be available for pick-up from Madame Shanghai, Lotus Dumpling Bar and Lotus Double Bay. Expect to see all your favourites on the menu including Dumpling Bar’s scallop siu mai and truffle fried rice, Madame Shanghai’s Kung Pao chicken, and Double Bay’s tea-smoked duck with Davidson plum sauce. As an added bonus, diners can use the code LOVEDOWN20* to take 20% off any order over $40 until the end of lockdown. Order online here
Bar Zini, Pyrmont
Another lockdown is upon us, but Bar Zini in Pyrmont is not letting this ‘hamper’ their spirits. Chef-Owner Damian Krigstein has put together an epic five-course Italian hamper that will transport you to the trattorias of Italy in no time. Every Thursday and Friday, Bar Zini is offering a five-course hamper for 2 with a bottle of wine at an astounding $120. Highlights include the Burrata with housemade Rosemary Foccacia, Pipi Orecchiette with chili, parsley and bottarga and of course Crispy Pork Belly with cauliflower puree and salsa verde. With a meat and vegetarian hamper to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Simply pre-order over the phone on 02 9660 5718 and select a pick up time between 5pm and 7.45pm. Find out more here
Rice Pantry, St Peters & Marrickville
Rice Pantry is launching a banging Lockdown Takeaway Menu. The team will be offering their famous Rice Bowls, mind-blowing Vietnamese Fried Chicken Burgers, and mouth-watering Baos available for pick up from St Peter’s (Monday onwards) and Marrickville (Wednesday onwards). You can order online here
Pacific Club, Bondi
Pacific Club are offering their decadent “At Home” experience for all customers who love to celebrate the finer things in life. They’ll be offering some of their signature small plates, snacks or large plates to be delivered straight to their door. The new Whole Roasted John Dory is a must-try this winter. Served with warrigal greens, smoked salmon roe + black garlic, it’s on its way to being a seasonal favourite. Find out more here
The Star Restaurants, Pyrmont
Looking for a fine dining experience at home? Look no further than The Star restaurants. The chefs from Sokyo, BLACK Bar & Grill and The Fat Noodle have crafted special set menus designed to share between two. Think Sokyo’s Miso-glazed Toothfish, BLACK Bar & Grill Short Ribs and Fat Noodle Seafood Curry Laksa. You can even get signature cocktails delivered with your dinner from Negronis, Coconut Martini and Cosmopolitan. Find out more here
Eight Dining, St Leonards
The newly opened restaurant in St Leonards Square is offering an ever-evolving menu of takeaway specials during the lockdown. With a focus on fresh, seasonal and local cuisine, the current menu features Tacos and Margaritas, Burgers and Tsingtao, Charcuterie Boards and wine, and more. There’s also a number of delicious share plates from Garlic Prawns, Buffalo Wings, or Crispy Pork Belly. They’ll be offering takeaway for pick up and delivery from breakfast through to dinner. Order online here
Bel & Brio, Barangaroo
Bel & Brio has become a corporates favourite lunch spot in Barangaroo and with their new takeaway offering, that doesn’t have to change. The full menu and all of its Italian goodness are up for delivery this lockdown, including the drops in the cellar. The food menu highlights include Tagliatelle Bolognese, Crab Spaghetti, Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder and a range of wood-fired pizzas. Simply download the Bel & Brip app and food will be delivered to your door. Find out more here
Salt & Palm, Glebe
Feel as though you’ve escaped to Bali with a takeaway order from Salt & Palm. Enjoy a Mini Indonesian High Tea for $40 featuring Kue Lumpur, Dadar Gulang and Bolu Keju, or indulge in a Balinese Feat that offers a West Javanese experience through sharing a banquet of traditional rice and side dishes for $55. Find out more here
Three Blue Ducks, Bronte
Three Blue Ducks have launched new ‘Weekend Feast’ boxes for $75, serving two, which are prepped and ready for pick up from the Bronte cafe to finish at home. The menu caters to all tastes including meat-eaters, pescatarians and vegetarians. The menu features Roasted Cauliflower, Provenir Beef Short Ribs, Mark LaBrooy’s Tiramisu, and more. This is in addition to a range of rotating breakfast items that will be available to take away on weekends. Find out more here
Alibi Bar & Kitchen, Woolloomooloo
Vegans and vegetarians, we’d recommend a takeaway order from Alibi Bar & Kitchen. Their full plant-based ‘Dirty Greens’ bar menu will be available for takeaway including the Alt Meat Co Cheeseburger, Fysh and Chips, Mac n ‘Cheese’ Balls and Jalapeno Loaded Fries. Find out more here
Drake Eatery, Bondi
Drake Eatery will be offering its full menu and takeaway wine and cocktails. They will also be bringing back some of the Drake-away favourites such as the Duck Lasagne for two and the Brussel Sprouts with mint, honey, seeds, parmesan and vinaigrette. Find out more here
North Bondi Nami
The old North Bondi Fish has transformed into North Bondi Nami for the winter and lockdown isn’t stopping them from slinging you ramen! They’re offering an abridged menu of warming meals and snacks including Tonkotsu Ramen, Daily Market Sashimi, Gyoza, Charred Edamame with Togarashi Chilli, Soba Noodle Salad and Ora King Salmon. Also available is the ‘Nami Package’ including prawn gyoza, 2 ramens, and 1 Big Mood Cocktail 500ml (choice of negroni, passionfruit margarita or lychee martini, 5 serves) all for $88. Find out more here
Single O, Surry Hills
Single O is serving up a limited takeaway menu via their Surry Hills cafe all week including plant-based favourites such as Spiced Cauliflower and the Fried Eggplant Katsu Roll. They will also be serving up takeaway coffee, hot chocolate, chai and homebrew bundles. Find out more here
Chiswick, Woollahra
This Saturday 17 July, a selection of premium raw cuts from the Moran Family Farm will be available to take-away from Chiswick, accompanied by a Matt Moran recipe card to recreate the perfect steak at home. Chiswick has also introduced new pescetarian and vegetarian bake-at-home specials including a Fish Pie + Spinach, Preserved Lemon and Feta Filo Pie, available in limited numbers to order ahead and collect in-venue on Saturdays. This is in addition to the ‘Chiswick at home’ menu, available from Tuesday to Sunday. Menu highlights include the ‘Winter Lamb’ and ‘Winter Chicken’ packages (each serve 3-4), plus a bake-at-home strawberry and apple crumble to finish. Order online here
Nomad, Surry Hills
NOMAD is offering their ‘NOMAD At Home’ takeaway packs for two, available Monday to Saturday until sold out. The menu is updated daily pending produce available, to which the team releases via their Instagram and newsletter each morning. See what’s on offer this week here
Efendy, Balmain
Efendy has brought back its soup and pide cart serving free lentil soup and pide bread to the local community. The soup and pide will be available from 4pm daily throughout lockdown, for as long as stock allows. An honesty box will be available accepting gold coin donations from those in the position to help Efendy support staff until they are able to reopen. For those looking to recreate the Efendy experience at home, a takeaway Turkish Feast is also available with homemade Turkish bread, dips, mixed meat and vegetable pides, and baklava. Find out more here
Roxy’s, Double Bay
This brand new restaurant in Double Bay has officially opened! Bringing the good food directly to your dining room, Head Chef Denzer Aseoche has created a seasonal menu to be updated weekly. At $69 for two and a simple ten minutes in the oven at home, the debut selection is sure to keep the locals satisfied until they can visit in person. Find out more here
Kitchen By Mike, Sydney CBD
The team have designed a delicious new at-home offering as the restaurant is unable to reopen. They will be offering nourishing dinner boxes to take the stress out of cooking. Each contains 5 meals for a family of 4/5. The boxes feature all the favourites including Fish Cakes, Pot-roasted Lamb, Wagyu Beef Pot Pie and Sourdough, all delivered to your door. Order online here
KURO
KURO is offering their Japanese-inspired food and beverage offering at home. For those wanting a full spread, they have a special ‘Chef’s Selection’ menu for 2 people at $120pp. You’ll get their Bluefin Tuna Sashimi, Ocean Trout Carpaccio, Kuro Fried Chicken, XO Soba Noodles, and more. The in house mixologist Fumi Mitchell has even prepared his famous Old Fashioned Collection for you to sip in the comfort of your home! Find out more here
Enoteca 128 – Neutral Bay
Winter is for comfort food and Enoteca 128 have that covered. The weekly changing takeaway menu features dishes such as Venison Terrine with Pear Chutney, Squid-Ink Tagliolini with Vongole, Francesco’s Famous Gnocchi (with different sauces weekly such as “alla vodka”or “Sorrentina”) and desserts to share. With a-la-carte, Roast Dinner Packs, Date Night Packs and their full wine list available for pick-up, there’s no reason you can’t host date night at home. Order online here
Ragazzi, Sydney CBD
The news you’ve all been waiting for… Sydney favourite Italian joint Ragazzi has just launched an at-home offering. You’ll be able to enjoy a selection of their most popular dishes each week including Ravioli of Burrata, Sage and Brown Butter, Agnolotti Dal Plin of house-made Mortadella and Pistachio Butter, as well as Cavatelli with Cime Di Rappa and Anchovy Ragu. The menu will change each week. Find out more here
Calle Rey, Newtown
Calle Rey is offering plant-based and gluten-free options to suit all tastes. Get this DIY taco box that includes everything you need to make 14 delicious tacos. You can collect or they can deliver them to any local suburbs within a 5km radius to Newtown or the Eastern Suburbs. Order online here
Salt Meats Cheese
Salt Meats Cheese is here to cure your isolation blues with comfort eats. Tuck into a selection of their signature pizzas including Super Truffle Brothers and Diavola, as well as pasta favorites including Lamb Ragu Pappardelle and Gnocchi al Funghi. The new takeaway menu also offers bottled cocktails, wines and beers, as well as their signature desserts and antipasto board. Hungry? Download the Salt Meats Cheese app and prep your appetites! Available from SMC Drummoyne, Dee Why & Cronulla.
Norfolk Hotel
The Norfolk is now offering their famous BBQ as takeaway. They will be selling pre-marinated BBQ packs for you to cook at home from the comfort of your own backyard. To cater to everyone’s needs and taste buds, these packs are available in Northern Rivers bulgogi sirloin, Yamba prawn, butterflied chicken and even an option for the vegans in a miso flame grilled eggplant. Find out more here
Casoni, Darlinghurst
Contemporary Italian wine bar Casoni is offering takeaway packages for two. Each day offers a new set menu, keeping things fresh and exciting. You can expect dishes like Garlic Sourdough with Miso Butter, Potato Pave, Wagyu Bolognese, Pan Seared Swordfish, and the option to add a classic Tiramisu. Order online here
Manta/Molo, Wooloomooloo
The team at Molo/Manta are bringing back some of your favourites dishes as takeaway. On the menu, you’ll see Owner Riccardo’s famous Sausage Rolls and Meatballs, as well as the legendary Manta Fish Pie. You can also get barista-made coffee, bottles cocktails and wines. Available every Friday 2pm – sunset and Saturday/Sunday, 10am – 6pm. Find out more here
El Camino Cantina
Margarita lovers and Tex-Mex fans can now enjoy El Camino Cantina at home. A selection of their margaritas are available, as well as finish-at-home fajita kits, tacos and fiesta packs. They are also delivering free sombreros to help the household fun along. Order online here
Izakaya Tori, Marrickville
Recently opened Izakaya Tori has stepped up their game with DIY Yakitori Kit. Experience the mouth-watering smells of yakitori skewers being cooked over the flames in your home. The kit is $70 for 2 people and includes 14 ready to cook yakitori classics including Pork Belly, Wagyu Beef, Chicken Wings and more. The kit also includes an instruction manual to ensure you nail your yakitori night. Order online here
Fratelli Fresh
Fratelli Fresh is stretching the takeaway pizza concept to a whole new level this lockdown with Dough It Yourself pizza kits. Build a pizza on par with those created by Fratelli Fresh Head Pizzaiolo William Baffoni. The DIY kit comes with four sourdough balls, house-made pizza sauce, and toppings such as Buffalo Mozzarella, spicy salami, Kalamata olives, ham, sundried tomatoes and more. Order online here
Manly Greenhouse, Manly
Manly locals, get excited because Manly Greenhouse has launched takeaway! Chef James Evangelinous has created a brand new takeaway menu featuring sandwiches made with house woodfired bread, fresh salads, fish and chip combos as well as the Greenhouse Fish Pie. Think puff pastry encasing prawns, scallops, wild kingfish, leek and a seafood veloute for just $38. Order online here
Watson Bay Boutique Hotel
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel has reopened for takeaway every Wednesday through to Sunday from 8am – 3pm. Their chefs have perfected some old dishes and create some new ones we know you will love. From Crumbed Hoki Fish Burger, Beef Burgers and the Green Bowl, there are many options for your spring long lunch. Find out more here
We will continue updating our list, but if you know of any restaurants that don’t usually offer takeaway and now do, we’d love to know so we can support them. Please email newsletter@eatdrinkplay.com
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