Toast to Mum in style this year with a curated mix of indulgent dining, thoughtful gifts and at-home treats designed to make her feel properly celebrated.

Whether she’s into long lunches, luxe hotel experiences or a slow morning brunch at home, Sydney is delivering on all fronts for Mother’s Day 2026.

From nostalgic, chef-led menus to Italian feasts made for sharing—and a few elevated pantry upgrades worth wrapping, this guide covers where to eat, what to gift, and how to spoil Mum, your way.

Photo credit: Mode Kitchen and Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Bar Lettera

If Mum’s love language is good Italian food and a cocktail in hand, Bar Lettera has her covered. Every mum is welcomed with a complimentary Rose Sour on arrival, before a four-course Italian feast does the rest of the talking. Highlights include prawn toast cannoli, a Margra lamb pappardelle worth the trip alone, and a Milo tiramisu to finish that nobody will want to share. At $95 per person, with the option to add two hours of flowing Prosecco, Rosé, Lager or Aperol Spritz for $45pp extra. Book the table, bring Mum, and let someone else handle the washing up.

MODE Kitchen & Bar

If you’re going all out this year, MODE Kitchen & Bar inside the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is where you book. This isn’t just a lunch — it’s a deeply personal, chef-led experience inspired by the dishes that shaped their childhoods. Executive Chef Gaurav Bide, alongside Nicolas Blanc and Nathan Barone, brings a five-course menu rooted in nostalgia, from delicate kingfish crudo with champagne notes to slow-braised beef short ribs reminiscent of Sunday family feasts, finishing with a heart-tugging apple crumble.

At $165pp, the experience includes a glass of sparkling on arrival and a beautiful curated gift for Mum from Parfums de Marly, adding an extra touch of luxury to the occasion. Prefer something lighter? Lounge 32 is hosting an elevated afternoon tea buffet, while The Art of Cake is serving up a limited-edition “Queen of Hearts” creation, ideal if you’re celebrating at home but still want a slice of the magic. Book your table here.

Fratelli Fresh

Beast&Co

If your idea of the perfect Mother’s Day involves great food, flowing drinks and a lively atmosphere, Beast&Co is bringing the energy. Start things off with their bottomless brunch, a generous spread of grazing boards, fresh pasta and juicy crackling porchetta, paired with free-flowing drinks that set the tone for a long, leisurely celebration.

As well as their à la carte menu, Beast&Co will also be offering their $89 set menu, which is packed with seasonal standouts, from grilled octopus to fish of the day with sorrel sauce and dry-aged duck breast, with the option to add a rich rigatoni alla vodka on the side. And because one day isn’t quite enough, every mum will be treated to a complimentary glass of Prosecco plus a $100 voucher to use on her next visit, a little extra incentive to do it all over again. Book your table here.

Gifts

illy X7.1 Iperespresso Machine

For the mum who runs on good coffee, this one’s a no-brainer. Illy’s X7.1 Iperespresso machine blends retro design with seriously good function, delivering barista-level coffee at home with minimal effort. Right now, it also comes with a bonus carton of capsules (that’s 108 coffees sorted), making it a gift that keeps on giving well beyond Mother’s Day.

It’s thoughtful without being overcomplicated—and let’s be honest, a quiet morning coffee ritual might be the real luxury she’s after.

Cook For Mum With Maldon Salt

If staying in is more your style this Mother’s Day, skip the crowded cafés and cook something that feels just as special. Enter: Savoury Eggs Benedict Pancakes with Crispy Bacon—a brunch-worthy twist that’s equal parts comforting and impressive. Think fluffy parmesan and chive pancakes stacked high with crispy streaky bacon, perfectly poached eggs and a silky, buttery hollandaise.

The secret weapon? A finishing touch of Maldon Salt. Known for its delicate, pyramid-shaped flakes and clean, balanced flavour, it’s the kind of pantry staple chefs swear by—and once you try it, you’ll see why. A light sprinkle over your poached eggs and hollandaise lifts the whole dish, adding texture and that perfect savoury hit.

Why we love it: it feels restaurant-level but still personal—thoughtful, a little indulgent, and made from scratch.

Recipe

Ingredients:

For the chive pancakes:

200g self-raising flour

1 tsp salt

250ml milk

1 egg, beaten

50g grated parmesan

15g chives, finely chopped

Butter for frying

For the hollandaise:

2 egg yolks

150g unsalted butter, diced and room temperature

1 tbsp white wine vinegar

½ lemon, juiced

Maldon Sea Salt

Cracked black pepper

8 rashers of streaky bacon

2 whole eggs

Finely chopped chives, to serve

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Maldon Sea Salt

Cracked black pepper

Method: 

Start by making the pancake batter. In a large bowl mix together the self-raising flour and salt. Then in a small jug mix the milk and beaten egg. Create a well in the middle of the flour, then slowly add the milk mixture ensure to whisk it in thoroughly after each addition, this is the best way to ensure you don’t get any lumps.

Once all the milk and egg are added and you have a smooth batter, add the grated parmesan and finely chopped chives and whisk again. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Next you want to make your hollandaise sauce. Get a small glass bowl that fits comfortably over a pan so that the base of the bowl won’t touch the water. Add some water to the pan so it comes up approximately 1 inch up the side. Then in the glass bowl add the egg yolks, the vinegar and 1 cube of butter. Place the bowl on top of the pan of water and heat it so the water is gently simmering. Constantly whisk the egg yolks until they thicken slightly.

Then add the remaining butter a cube at a time, whisking all the time. Don’t add the butter too quickly ensure each is incorporated before adding the next. Once all the butter is added you should have a thicken and creamy sauce. Squeeze in the lemon juice and then season with Maldon Sea Salt and cracked black pepper, taste it and adjust it if necessary. Turn the heat off the pan but allow the bowl to sit on the pan still while you prepare the rest of the dish. The residual heat from the pan will ensure your sauce doesn’t split but give it a whisk every now and then.

Place the streaky bacon on a tray and then into the preheated oven to cook for roughly 15 minutes, depending on how crispy you like it.

While the bacon is cooking, place a medium nonstick frying pan on a medium low heat. Melt a little butter in the pan, then fry the pancakes, spooning on some batter so they are roughly 12cm in diameter. Fry each pancake for 2 minutes on each side then flip and cook the other side, they should be lightly golden and fluffy inside. Set them aside on a plate while you cook the remaining.

While you are frying the pancakes, place a pan of water on to boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and then poach two eggs. We like to add a splash of white wine vinegar to the water, then swirl the water before dropping the eggs in – this helps ensure a good shape to the poached eggs.

When you are ready to serve, place 3 or 4 pancakes onto each plate in a stack. Then top with some rashers of streaky bacon, followed by the perfectly poached egg. Then finally spoon over the hollandaise sauce and garnish with a pinch of cayenne pepper and some finely chopped chives. Serve immediately.

Aperitif & Co

If Mum’s in the mood for something a little more indulgent this year, Aperitif & Co is offering a Mother’s Day experience that feels like a European escape without the long-haul flight. For one weekend only, the venue transforms into a luxe “Euro Passport” journey, centred around The Caviar Journey. Choose between the Premium Flight ($150pp), pairing an ice-cold vodka martini with a trio of caviar “bumps”, or go all out with the First Class Flight ($200pp), featuring a Champagne tasting alongside caviar served with classic accompaniments. Running across May 9 and 10, it’s a little bit extra in all the right ways — perfect for spoiling Mum with something she definitely won’t forget.

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