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Golden Century

393-399 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Tel: (+61 2) 9212 3901, Website: www.goldencentury.com.au, Open daily: noon-4am, All major credit cards accepted, Public Transport: by Sydney Explorer Bus to stop 17
As a Chinatown institution, the Golden Century is a large 600 seater restaurant, with a bustling atmosphere and a kitchen that resolutely refuses to close before 4am. Famous for its wide-ranging menu, seafood dishes are especially recommended. In fact, the fish at Golden Century are so fresh that orders are scooped out of tanks by waiters, before being weighed and brought to your table (in a plastic bag) for inspection. Then, once you've given the nod, the unlucky sea creature is then prepared into your dish of choice. So, while the fish don't have such a great time, the diners do. All in all a very good eatery.

French Restaurants in Sydney

Guillaume at Bennelong

Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Tel: (+61 2) 9241 1999, Website: www.guillaumeatbennelong.com.au, Open: dinner Mon-Sat 5.30pm till late, lunch Thu and Fri midday to 3pm, All major credit cards accepted, Public Transport: 5 minutes walk from Circular Quay train, ferry and bus terminals
Situated in Sydney's Opera House, the building's flagship restaurant has been rejuvenated in recent years, following the arrival of three-star Michelin trained chef, Guillaume Brahimi. Offering wonderful views of Sydney Harbour, the restaurant is a swish mix of chocolate-coloured banquettes, bar canapés, perfect service and contemporary Australian cuisine (with more than just a hint a classical French influence). As well as Tapas and pre-theatre menus, guests can choose from an à la carte menu that includes such delights as roasted Kingfish with white asparagus, along with basil-infused tuna with mustard seed and soy vinaigrette. Rounded off by a wide-ranging wine list, Guillaume at Bennelong is a first-rate culinary experience.

The Little Snail

50 Murray Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Tel: (+61 2) 9212 7512, Website: www.thelittlesnail.com.au, Open daily: lunch midday-3.30pm and dinner 6pm-9.30pm, All major credit cards accepted (except American Express), Public Transport: by Sydney Explorer Bus to stop 21, or 22
First off, let's put things into perspective. If the restaurant's name conjures up images of a charming, small-scale French bistro, then you'll likely be disappointed. That's because the Little Snail is actually a fairly large, slightly gaudy looking eatery housed within a modern apartment/hotel complex. That said, if good quality, reasonably priced food is what you're looking for, then it may well fit the bill. Roasted rainbow trout and crispy Atlantic salmon are just two of the tasty seafood mains on offer, while Kangaroo fillet, veal medallions with king prawns and pan seared quail are decent choices from the menu's meat and poultry section. Finished off with a mouthwatering dessert such as sticky date pudding with toffee sauce and you'll almost certainly find the Little Snail an agreeable dining option.

German Restaurants in Sydney

Löwenbräu Keller

Cnr. of Playfair & Argyle Streets, The Rocks, NSW 2000, Tel: (+61 2) 9247 7785, Website: www.lowenbrau.com.au, Open daily: 9am until late, live entertainment every night from 7pm, All major credit cards accepted, Public Transport: by Sydney Explorer Bus to stop 26, or 27
The first thing that struck us about the Löwenbräu Keller was the sheer size of the place. Certainly, you wouldn't guess from the (relatively) unassuming exterior, that such a cavernous and lively German eatery could be found in this part of Sydney. The second was that portions are more than a match for even the most ravenous of diners, with a great choice of bottled and draft beers to aid digestion. Inside, benches are set out Bavarian style, meaning that you may end up sitting next to someone you haven't met before. However, once the beer and music start flowing, this really isn't a concern. Of course, you'll find the ubiquitous schnitzel (cooked to perfection) here, along with German and Bavarian staples such as pretzels, sauerkraut, Nurnberger sausages and oven-roasted pork knuckle, while apple strudel and Black Forest cake are just two of the tempting desserts on offer. Certainly, the food isn't the lightest around, but oh, what a find this place is. Recommended.

Hungarian Restaurants in Sydney

Double Bay Woodfire Cabaret Restaurant

459 New South Head Rd, Double Bay, NSW 2028, (+61 2) 9363 4567, Website: www.woodfire.com.au, Open Fri-Sun dinner 7:30pm, with show at 9pm, Public Transport: by train to Edgecliff Station
A bit of an oddity this one, as the Woodfire's menu comprises of mainly Italian dishes, with gourmet pizzas, pastas and salads. Look a bit harder though and you'll find a tempting array of traditional Hungarian fare, including goulash soup, lecsó with spicy Csabai sausage and veal in paprika and sour cream sauce with nokedli (small dumplings). Coupled with a regular live jazz sessions and keen prices, the Woodfire deserves to do well.