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Bilson's Restaurant


#8 of 2,884 restaurants in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 44 ratings  |  Write a review
  • 27 O'Connell Street, Sydney 2000, Australia
  • (02) 8214 0496

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5 of 5 stars
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Nov 1, 2009

Despite being one of a handful of three-hatted restaurants in Sydney (alongside such illustrious company as Tetsuya’s, Quay, Marque, et al), Bilson’s was one place I was least looking forward to eating at. Was it because it doesn’t get anywhere near the press that the others do? Was it the lack of big awards it has recently garnered? Was it... more

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4 of 5 stars
laillo   2 contributions
sydney
Jun 14, 2009
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This restaurant is well known in Sydney and is highly rated by food critics as an upper class establishment. It has been rated with 3 hats by the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide and was named as restaurant of the year in 2009 by the Australian Hotels Association for NSW. This restaurant is in the higher priced category. We... more

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4 of 5 stars
BostonPetvet   32 contributions
Boston
Nov 2, 2008
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We dined at Bilson's on our first evening in Sydney on a Friday night in mid Sept 2008. Early reservations since we did not know how long we would hold up after 20 hours of plane flights and a long day seeing the sights. The restaurant was relatively quiet when we arrived as well as when we departed 1.75 hours... more

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5 of 5 stars
u87em   3 contributions
Britain
Oct 28, 2008

Now called Quay, this is one of the best dining experiences i have ever had and i would like to think ive done some of the best. The location is probably unparalleled anywhere in the world - the floor to ceiling windows allow you to dine in front of the harbour bridge and opera house. SImply stunning. The four course... more

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5 of 5 stars
Littlebug22   12 contributions
Sep 5, 2008
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Yum yum, awesome degustation, we did it with the french wines, you do get fairly pissed, but the food is incredible...! ambience was pretty good too, big big table (which you can put your handbag on when you eat) love that... ha ha more

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Aug 25, 2008
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Great fine-dining experience. Dont look when they bring you the bill... The food, service and atmosphere is 1st class! more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 31, 2008

For all truffle lovers....... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 20, 2008

Wonderful food, great service more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jul 19, 2008

Overpriced. Not the best atmosphere more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jul 19, 2008

Excellent and friendly service more

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Bilson's Restaurant Address

27 O'Connell Street, Sydney 2000, Australia
Tel: (02) 8214 0496
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.