RAFI North Sydney

RAFI North Sydney — Coastal Flavours, Charcoal and a Courtyard Made for Lingering

Rafi North Sydney is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant from Executive Chef Matias Cillóniz, with an outdoor terrace and a menu that blends seasonal Australian produce with South American and Mediterranean influences.

The restaurant’s sprawling terrace, which seats up to 300, is perfect for a sun-soaked bottomless brunch.

For evenings or a more intimate dining experience, the indoor spaces offer a contemporary dining venue that matches the menu. While the restaurant can host up to 300 diners, the space doesn’t sprawl.

Executive chef Matias Cillóniz plays with fresh, seasonal flavours inspired by Sydney’s coast. 

Growing up in the Peruvian countryside cooking with fresh ingredients harvested by his family, his career was shaped further by an Italian grandmother who cooked from instinct rather than recipes. That combination shows in a menu that is simultaneously simple and creative, sustainable and surprising. Sustainably sourced South Coast tuna, King prawns with coconut curry and Australian Wagyu rump with chimichurri represent the kitchen at its best.