Cheers to 2023! Where to book NYE in Sydney

Celebrate New Year’s Eve the Italian way with a delicious Italian spread at Ventuno.

Set in the Walsh Bay art precinct, this waterfront mecca of contemporary Italian delights dishes up superb pizza, pasta and antipasti. Nonna approved!

This NYE, Ventuno is cooking up some culinary fireworks of their own, with a five-course banquet-style Italian feast, perfect for celebrating the beginning of 2023.

Start with antipasti to share packed with Italian goodies like prosciutto and house-made focaccia before enjoying slices of Ventuno’s crowd favourite primavera pizza.

For your main? Tuck into an Angus scotch fillet served with roast chat potatoes and a rocket salad. Squisito!

Dish Cult’s top pick: NYE menu ($395 pp)

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Mouth-watering Middle Eastern cuisine and a slice of prime NYE fireworks watching real estate await festive diners at Tayim.

Located in the heart of The Rocks, housed within the historic sandstone walls of the Harbour Rocks Hotel, Tayim is all about delivering big, bold Middle Eastern flavours.

This New Year’s Eve, diners can enjoy a night of Executive Chef Leron Ben Avraham’s delicious Middle Eastern fare and access one of Sydney’s absolute best fireworks-watching vantage points.

Graze throughout the night on scrumptious highlights like eggplant carpaccio with raw tahini, beef cigar with coriander and shallots salad and duck breast with Jerusalem artichoke.

Dish Cult’s top pick: NYE menu packages (starting at $349 pp)

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The Inner West knows best! Get the party started at Noi for a night of gorgeous Italian cuisine and cracking NYE festivities.

Housed within the site of an old picture framing shop in Petersham, Noi serves modern Italian fare from its sleek digs. Featuring restored wooden floorboards, exposed brick and an open-plan dining and kitchen space, this is Inner West eating at its best!

In celebration of NYE, Noi has curated a special set menu showcasing four courses of its Italian specialities.

Enjoy snacks on arrival before slicing into bluefin tuna Catalana, followed by red prawn raviolo and Maremma duck breast with eggplant.

For dessert? Indulge in Noi’s famous pannacottamisù.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Four-course NYE set menu ($139 pp)

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Fine French fare, excellent wine and good times are guaranteed at Bouillon L’Entrecôte!

The French decor is amped up to 11 inside, with vintage posters, marble countertops and classic Parisian bistro chairs whisking diners away to the streets of the city of love.

Prepare to spend New Year’s Eve in Le France, all without spending the money on a return airfare to Paris! Bouillon L’Entrecôte is putting on a classy spread, perfect for NYE revellers with a French palate.

Begin with New Caledonia prawns served with yuzu foam and basil oil before moving to the star of the show – grilled Wagyu striploin served with rosemary confit potatoes. Magnifique!

Dish Cult’s top pick: NYE menu ($250 pp)

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A South East Asian-inspired NYE feast and primo fireworks views amongst the lush Sydney Botanic Garden? Yes please!

Luke Nguyen’s house of Asian fusion artistry is putting on a delicious NYE garden party with two equally tasty package options to choose from.

Those looking to indulge can opt for the seated six-course degustation dinner curated by Nguyen, which includes matching wines by head Sommelier Louella Mathews.

Alternatively, go for the free-standing garden party, which includes live grazing stations of Botanic House’s finest dishes.

Each package includes access to exclusive fireworks views and champagne during the midnight fireworks.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Seated six-course menu ($795 pp)

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Boogie into the new year with a Priscilla Queen of the Desert-inspired dinner and show at The Winery.

Diners will enjoy an unforgettable evening of stunning drag queen performances and live DJs spinning iconic disco hits to ring in 2023. Taking place within The Winery’s relaxed outdoor courtyard, this is a NYE party you won’t want to miss!

Food-wise, The Winery is pulling out all the stops with a delicious three-course menu.

To start, select from share-style bites like grilled tiger prawns with black garlic butter and roasted cauliflower and eschalot dip.

For your main? Go for the snapper with spice-roasted carrots or gnocchi with cavolo nero puree and gorgonzola dolce.

Dish Cult’s top pick: NYE menu ($169 pp)

End the year on a high note at Chi by Lotus as you tuck into a delicious Chinese banquet.

Influenced by the street food of Beijing, much of Chi’s menu uses shaokao (Chinese-style BBQ), leading to theatrical flaming displays from Chi’s open-plan kitchen.

Curated for NYE, diners can indulge in a decadent Chinese banquet fit for an emperor or empress!

Highlights include spanner crab san choy bao, jade dumplings and a succulent Wagyu rump with black pepper sauce.

Dish Cult’s top pick: NYE menu ($140 pp)