Best restaurants near me in Waterloo, Australia

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428 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

Awesome(2808)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 92 times today

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

2. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1050)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 69 times today

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

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3. The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.4

Awesome(144)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Eveleigh

Booked 83 times today

A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.

4. Neptune's Grotto

4.9

Exceptional(77)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sydney CBD

Booked 73 times today

The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.

5. Giuls

4.5

Awesome(37)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 31 times today

Giuls is your neighbourhood casual restaurant that is offering a selection of italian classics with a twist that can be complemented by a delicious cocktail or a glass of wine.

6. The Potting Shed

4.4

Awesome(3853)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandria

Booked 55 times today

The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!

7. Fontana - Redfern

4.8

Exceptional(115)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Redfern

Booked 18 times today

A bustling, independent restaurant located upstairs on Redfern Street.Fontana serves Italian food from a frequently changing menu, wines made with care, a small selection of cocktails, and plenty of good times. We have a small bar where walk-ins are always welcome.

8. BART Jr.

4.7

Exceptional(125)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Redfern

Booked 23 times today

About Bart Jr.Bart Jr. is the love child of local lethario and legend Bart, a frisky ginger tomcat, it's also your new favourite neighbourhood bar.We are passionate about good booze, good food and good times.TUESDAY - Bart FAMILY Night.A Pasta & Glass of Wine for $35/hdWEDNESDAY - Bart CHEF's Menu.A carefully selected $45/hd menu of all our Fave things.Our usual delicious Menu also available to order as you like!THURSDAY - Steak Frites!Our usual delicious Menu also available to order as you like.FRIDAY/SATURDAY - Lunch & Dinner.Good vibes all weekend, regular menu and specials!SEATINGStandard seating is inside the venue on a stool or chair, Outside seating is under cover on the 'Bart Patio'.We are a small bar and require flexibility in seating arrangements.GROUPSGroups of 7+ Attract a 10% Service Charge and are required to go on a $69/head Set Menu.

9. Margaret

4.7

Exceptional(770)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Double Bay

Booked 72 times today

Margaret is a neighbourhood restaurant at its core, but it’s also evolved into something more than that. It’s about comfort, generosity, and cosiness.At Margaret, we work with the best quality produce that Australia has to offer. Chef Neil Perry AM has spent years developing relationships with some of the best suppliers in the country. We are predominantly a seafood restaurant and are very fortunate to receive our seafood direct from our fishermen, caught sustainably and dry filleted here onsite at Margaret, so we can ensure that all that love and care our wonderful fisherman have taken is seen all the way through. The menu at Margaret is diverse and inspired by all the flavours that Neil has been collecting over his 45+ years in the industry. Margaret

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10. Mezepotamia Restaurant & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(69)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Redfern

Booked 6 times today

At Mezepotamia, we take you on a delicious journey through Turkey and the Middle East with a spread of vibrant mezzes, perfectly paired with wines and crafted cocktails. Our mezzes are packed with rich flavours and a nod to tradition, all served with a warm smile in the heart of Redfern. So grab your friends, bring your appetite, and join us for a laid-back, unforgettable experience!

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Janice
Sydney •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was delicious, atmosphere was great Service was ok. I felt the wait staff could have been slightly more attentive... noticing that wine glass was empty and offering another - for instance. But overall, a lovely experience.
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Pellegrino 2000Price: Expensive• Italian• Surry Hills
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4.7
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Christina
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Went to Grounds of Alexandria for brunch with my mum and it was fantastic. The food and drinks were lovely, ambience was buzzing and busy especially for a Monday! The Claris theme displays were stunning and we took so many beautiful photos. Will definitely come back soon :)
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The Grounds of Alexandria CafePrice: Moderate• Café• Alexandria
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4.2
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious meal, pastas on point, great atmosphere
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GiulsPrice: Expensive• Italian• Surry Hills
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4.5
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Michelle
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing place!! From the minute you arrive, your waiter/waitress service and meals are absolutely outstanding. Loved the stylish decor and hearing/ watching the coffee beans above. Nice to walk around the buildings and absorb it’s history. A definite must to visit!!
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The Grounds Coffee FactoryPrice: Moderate• Australian• Eveleigh
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4.4
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David
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Always reliably good service and great food. Never fails to deliver.
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Fontana - RedfernPrice: Expensive• Italian• Redfern
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4.8

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1. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

2. Pellegrino 2000

3. The Grounds Coffee Factory

4. Neptune's Grotto

5. Giuls

6. The Potting Shed

7. Fontana - Redfern

8. BART Jr.

9. Margaret

10. Mezepotamia Restaurant & Bar

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