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Sydney Map: AriaAria Frommer's Exceptional

Cuisine Modern Australian
Hours Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm; pre-theater daily 5:30-7pm; Mon-Sat 7-11:30pm; Sun 6-11:30pm
Address
1 Macquarie St
Location East Circular Quay, In the Rocks
Transportation CityRail, bus, or ferry: Circular Quay
Reservations Reservations essential
Phone 02/9252 2555
Web site www.ariarestaurant.com.au
Prices Main courses A$42-A$49 (US$38-US$44/£19-£22); pre-theater supper, 1 course A$36 (US$32/£16), 2 courses A$58 (US$52/£26), 3 courses A$72 (US$65/£32)
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

With front-row views of the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, Aria stands in one of the most enviable spots in the city. The windows overlooking the water are huge, the atmosphere is elegant and buzzy, and many of the tables have an intimate relationship with the stunning view. The food, created by Matthew Moran, one of Australia's great chefs, is imaginative and mouthwatering. Standout dishes at the time of writing included the pan-fried kingfish filets with a salad of white beans and hazelnut, with a red-wine sauce; and the sweet pork loin with lentil salad and black pudding.

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