Brasserie 1930 in Sydney

Nestled within a stunning hotel, Brasserie 1930 boasts a decor and ambiance that are nothing short of sublime a perfect blend of elegance and charm. Having visited this incredible establishment four times in the past six weeks, I can confidently say that it consistently delivers an exceptional dining experience. My most recent visit was for lunch on Thursday, December 19, 2024. To my surprise, former Prime Minister Tony Abbott was dining just a few tables away, adding an unexpected touch of intrigue to the afternoon. As for the food, it is simply phenomenal. Over my visits, I have savored the melt-in-your-mouth lamb shoulder, the perfectly grilled chicken with its juicy tenderness, the prawn and chili pasta that delivers a delightful kick with its harmonious blend of flavors, and the ribeye steak, which was cooked to perfection and bursting with robust, savory notes. Each dish was artfully prepared, offering a symphony of textures and flavors that left me craving more. The wine list is equally impressive, featuring an extensive and thoughtfully curated selection of exquisite options. With a diverse array of vintages and varietals, there s something to suit every palate. The wines are vibrant, refined, and pair beautifully with the dishes, enhancing the overall dining experience. Brasserie 1930 is a true culinary gem, and I ll undoubtedly be back again. It s a place that embodies excellence, making it a must-visit destination for any food and wine lover.

I decided to take My Husband for dinner at Brasserie 1930 for His birthday. The food and the atmosphere were exceptional. All of the service Staff made His special day even more memorable. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great meal in a beautiful setting. Can t wait to visit again..

Had a lovely express lunch here. Food was excellent, and service was superb. Beautiful venue inside the capella hotel. Look forward to visiting again.

My wife and I had a wonderful experience dining at Brasserie 1930. The service was outstanding attentive and welcoming without being intrusive. Every dish was a delight, with flavors that were perfectly balanced and beautifully presented. The ambiance added to the experience, making it a truly memorable evening. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience!

The ambience and the service was amazing but unfortunately the set menu was a let down. The stand-out dish was the dessert. It was strange that the menu had chips as it didnt gel with the rest of the menu and the chips werent good. Vegetarian options: Artichoke dish was pretty decent!

Lunch specials, chicken very tender

Wonderful venue and atmosphere. Great service from our waitstaff - thank you Phoebe (for meal recommendations) and Georgie (sommelier) for wine recommendations that made this a truly unforgettable experience. I recommend this establishment to those seeking a top quality dining experience.

Decent food, service was great, nice atmosphere

We were invited to come and share the experience of Brasserie 1930 by some friends and we were not disappointed. The Sommelier Georgie was amazing and her service and recommendation of drinks and food were faultless. We were able to try a large selection of entrees, mains and desserts, which were all terrific, but my personal favourite was the Wagyu Tartare. A great night out with friends in a relaxed atmosphere.

Great place with tasty food and fabulous service. I will definitely be back here.

Great service and atmosphere. We had the express lunch menu for $70 pp. All dishes are very tasty!

lovely Duck Beeef Tarta, one of the best ever tasted Delicious Desert Food : 5/5

Ooh la la! What an absolute gem - from the cocktail/mocktail bar to the dessert, dining at Bistro 1930 was a real treat. The waitstaff were very helpful and attentive as we dilly dallied a bit on trying to decide on such a delicious menu. Being able to share dishes was a godsend - the duck was definitely the stand out, among a very close group of delicious dishes. The starters of beef tartar and the king fish carpaccio were exquisite. I ve also just spent the morning trying to find a recipe for the green beans with almonds though as I can t stop thinking about them! The interior design of the space is luxurious and just plain cool. Can t wait to visit again the next special occasion!

Excellent restaurant, the service & food are always outstanding ..Have been several times and Georgie makes us feel welcome with a big smile and she has great knowledge of the wine list also! Can t wait to dine there again very soon :)

I had the pleasure of dining at Brasserie 1930 in the Capella Hotel Sydney, and it was an exceptional experience! The service was top-notch, with the wine expert and staff going above and beyond to ensure a memorable evening. The fish was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection with a delightful balance of flavors. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a fine dining experience in Sydney!

Shout out to Daniela, Jason and Georgie. Impeccable service and food. What a wonderful place to dine.

We had a truly special dining experience at this amazing city restaurant. The hotel and by extension the restaurant, has been transformed into a sophisticated modern dining experience. The attentive and friendly service was without fault. Last and certainly not least was the food and wine. Every course was visually enticing and delicious. There is an excellent wine menu and the wine recommended by Georgie matched our courses perfectly. Thanks to Georgie, Patrick, Stefan and the rest of the team for a marvellous night out.

Vivid deal with boat cruise. Very bad experience with poor service, no pescatarian meal despite request and awful boat cruise in a small unstable boat unlike what was advertised. Extremely poor for 2 hatted eatery. We would not eat there again. Vegetarian options: Not available despite request

A perfectly adequate evening. Our Sommelier was excellent, she was a real highlight as we found the rest of the service was average at best. Water glasses remained unfilled for much of the evening. Food was good, again not a wow experience, but also not terrible. The only call out on food was the sourdough which felt like it had been sliced a few hours ago and had started to dry out by the time it reached us. All on all it was an ok experience, but given some of the hype and the prices, we had expected a little more.

We keep going back to this restaurant which is located in the Capella hotel. The team is amazing at what they do and know what is in the food plus not afraid to say if they are unsure and head straight to check with the Chef. The atmosphere is relaxed, food is great, cocktails are amazing, and the sommelier is on top of what he has on his list. Dietary restrictions: Gluten, yeast

Absolutely amazing food and great service by the team at Brasserie. The interiors and the vibe of the venue was incredible. Will definitely visit again Food

I went with a friend for dinner last week and everthing was amazing! Since the warm service from the team to their delicious food options. I will definitely be returning for another delightful evening. Ps: Dont miss out on their wine & desserts, they are all to die for!

Visited this restaurant three times already and each experience has been fantastic! The food is excellent, the service is top-notch, and Daniela, our server, always goes above and beyond. Cant wait to go back for more delicious meals!

We stayed at the hotel for anniversary and came here for anniversary dinner . It was a bit disappointed with the food and service. Lack of service / staff were not attentive, no one ever came over to refill water , during 90 min dinner but they pour water for other tables regularly . Food , overrated , ordered two starters and two mains , all were average / below expectations . We decided to skip dessert and asked for a bill. We were here for breakfast, it was included , same as dinner , Nothing extraordinary but one thing the Morning team was better , more attentive .

Exceptional food, wine and service! Highly recommended.

Well, when you enter the Capella Hotel, you know your day is only going to get better. The attention to detail and delicacy will stay with you from the first moment. Brasserie is a super stylish French-based restaurant located inside the hotel where I had the pleasure to dine The restaurant has a beautiful, warm room with honestly great music all the way through your dining experience If you are looking for fine food with an atmosphere and excellent customer service skills, this is the place you need to visit soon Neat room and set up with elegant and attentive service, you will get the most amazing recommendations from their very skilled sommemlier , to match the delicious food I can t thank them enough for helping me impress my partner A place to come back

Georgie was amazing! Made our anniversary a very special night to remember

Came here with a group of friends and got to try out almost all the food options. They were all yummy, most stand out were the beef tartare, grilled tiger prawns and crab spaghetti. Service was great so definitely come back for next visit

Amazing quality food and service including from somelier. Great for sharing in a big group to be able to try more dishes! Favourite dishes were the king prawns and pork neck. Want to go back again!

Great ambience, delicious food, excellent service

We like the Capella brand, just returned from dining at Cote at Capella Bangkok. For Brasserie 1930, the food we ordered was great and tasty, the decor is low key classy retro, all the plates and glasses, cutlery are beautifully chosen for us to enjoy. But..... the biggest problem is with the service. Main course came while still having entrees, Waitress argued she hadnt done anything wrong (big no no as a waiting staff of such a luxury institution is to argue with customers), felt being served just like in any average place you can find on the high street. But, I have to give a big thank you to the middle age Manager (with glasses), he was very efficient, he checked on how we were doing.... and he listened to us patiently. I know it is hard to find good waiting staff, please train them to the high standard of Capella, like those great staff I met at Cote in Bangkok Capella.

Excellent, upscale restaurant with a small menu and large wine list. Starter: Grilled Shrimp, Main Course: Roast Duck, Dessert: Millefeulle. Everything perfect. The one star deduction: The food was served on cold plates, and the plate with the duck ended up on the cold marble table without a warming plate or at least a base -> everything got cold immediately... Excellent, upscale restaurant with a small menu and large wine list. Starter: Grilled prawns, main course: Roast duck, dessert: Millefeulle. Everything was perfect. One star deduction: The food was served on cold plates, even the platter with the duck ended up on the cold marble table without a hot plate or at least a base -> everything got cold immediately...

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinners on both nights and our stays at Capella. Sommelier Georgie paired wines for us to compliment our meals and Gabriel explained the menu to us in detail. Both took the time to genuinely answer our questions. The duck we had the first night was superb and the lamb and rump steak on the second night were tender and delicious.

Perfect meal to end my trip in Sydney. Would go back there just for the hispi cabbage

The food is NOT worth the money. Ive been to places who have charged us $200+ for the same type of food that we ordered but I have never left a restaurant feeling the kind of regret that I felt when leaving the Brasserie 1930. It is such a shame considering it was the part of my Sydney trip that my boyfriend and I looked forward to the most. If this truly is a 5 star restaurant, critics definitely need to do a reevaluation. If you want something fancy and upscale, do not look in this direction. Youll find something else. The interior was breathtaking, and waiters/waitresses were absolutely lovely and were always checking in on us but it wasnt enough to even give this place a two star rating because the food was truly disappointing and an absolute waste of money.

Stayed at the Capella 2 x weeks ago. Hotel and rooms were lovely. I found the brasserie to be a little underwhelming for a 2 Michelin star rated restaurant. Staff are very attentive though.

Venue was wonderful and staff very attentive but food was way too salty in very small portions. Bitterly disappointed. Should be left with a feeling of care and generosity which was sadly lacking. Terrible options available for a fellow vegetarian diner. $30 for bread for the table just simply unacceptable, Vegetarian options: Very very poor. Those available reported to be almost inedible sadly.

Thank you for going over & beyond for us, Saturday night celebrating my husbands 40th with our 22 guests was a night to remember. Our guests enjoyed the amazing venue, food & exceptional service. The chef did a wonderful job catering for our dietary needs especially the vegan guests. Highly recommend the pasta & mains. Thank you again

Great looking establishment - beautiful layout with a lux and chic vibe with indigenous touches. Staff are very attentive and super friendly. Of the 4 dishes ordered, only the prawns were memorable. The Pork Belly was majority fat and didn t really pair too well with the other elements - the texture of the lamb was was really tough, it was very difficult to cut (needed a steak knife), everything else was good with the lamb but the lamb itself missed the mark. The Murray cod was the least satisfying dish, sauce was bland and the cod is drowned in it. Small mistake made - we settled the bill, but brought back to settle the bill again because the public holiday surcharge was not applied. No biggie, just inconvenient.

The lamb was cold and tough. Completely unacceptable for this price. Service and drinks OK. Air conditioning way too cold

Went just before Christmas for lunch. The restaurant was full and that had some negative effects. We had nice large round table for 5, but with all the hard surfaces it was hard to hear the others across the table. Staff also seemed to be struggling to keep up so things like drinks took ~20mins. Food was wonderful but for the price $300 per head we had expected more attention to those last mile details.

What a better way of waiting for the new year exploring a new hotel and a fantastic restaurant. Brasserie 1930 is amazing great food, venue and most importantly the staff. Thank you Sam - Brugges and Claudia- Valencia- gracias guapa. Happy New Year to you all. Ezylearn Languages Academy

Such an amazing experience and a phenomenal quality meals. The table services was impeccable and impressive. Thanks to Stephan, Georgie and PK for a wonderful night and services.

Long lunch, the caprese salad with black garlic was sensational.

Nice place to dine and we really like the decor and layout. Very good food, especially the pork belly which was as good as it gets. The only real surprise is the service level (inattentive, especially in the drinks area), which was below par for this style of restaurant. Example, no sommelier to discuss wine selection, slow to refill wines and water, unlike most other Bentley Group restaurants. Lift thus area and it would be hard to fault.

Great food within a beautiful setting. Service is friendly and attentive. Prices are certainly high but this is one of the best hotels in Sydney, if not Australia.

Inside the new Capella Hotel by Circular Quay is Brasserie 1930 by the Bentley Group. Today was opening day and I popped in for my anniversary dinner. The premise here is a French brasserie through an Australian lens that heroes small independent farmers and growers. The fitout here is very swanky and service is overall great. The food here is simply beautiful and extremely easy on the eyes. Our full order was: $7 per - Sydney Rock Oysters $6 per - Sourdough, Cultured Butter $28 - Burrata, Black Garlic, Bush Tomato Oil $38 - Flinders Island Scallop, Brown Butter, Finger Lime $52 - Spanner Crab, Alla Chitarra, Tarragon, Sea Urchin Sauce $18 - Green Beans, Almonds $68 - Coral Trout, Potato Yoghurt Purée, Leek, Black Olive $110 - Coppertree Farms Ribeye, Borderlaise Sauce 600g $18 - Dark Chocolate Mille Feuille, Vanilla Cremeux, Passionfruit Sorbet $18 - Brown Sugar Tart, Black Fig, Creme Fraiche The starters here were divine: the burrata, the scallops, and the spanner crab are all must orders. Couldn t fault any of them. The spanner crab was my dish of the night. Very rich but not overboard, but definitely pricey for the portion. Unfortunately, while the cultured butter was nice, the sourdough was awful might as well have been a bread roll from Coles/Woolies. Don t order the bread. Onto the mains, while the borderlaise sauce and the ribeye was cooked a perfect medium rare, the ribeye was let down by the Coppertree Farms product itself. It must have been a Marble Score 4 or below because it was just far too tough and not great to keep chewing to break down to swallow. For $110 I wouldn t order this again. I appreciated the flavor of the Coral Trout as well but it was a touch overcooked and a touch too salty. Nothing that can t be fixed so not a big deal. I d probably opt for the Murray Cod next time. The Green Beans were great: buttery and very flavorful I d order this side again. As for the desserts, the tart would be my pick. As much as I enjoyed the Mille Feuille the passionfruit sorbet was simply far too tart to be edible, again easily fixable. All in all I d absolutely come back for the starters and when I do I d pick some of the other mains. Very keen to try the whole duck.

Since this was their third day, food and service is way better than expected. A little pricey, good food with good vibes Ordered with two glasses of wine: Burrata 7.5/10 very soft Pork chop was outstanding 8/10 Rump was decent 6.5/10 Chocolates on the house

What a wonderful room and a great addition to the Sydney dining scene. We were looked after by the exceptional Nick Hildebrand. Excellent crab pasta, and a very good vegetarian tart for starters. We had the pork chop and coral trout for mains - both cooked to perfection - elegant and good flavours. Nick s selection of wines is outstanding - and we had a brilliant Chablis. A special occasion restaurant or a classy work affair. Thanks Brasserie 1930 - we will be back.

The highlight of the evening was the spanner crab pasta - it was simply divine. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the crab meat was so fresh and delicious. what really stood out to me was the exceptional service. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too expensive. Maybe the worst value for money restaurant in Sydney. Wine list is super average and the service was amateur. That bread you serve and charge for is a crime.

We booked Brasserie 1930 with high expectations and we were not disappointed. Slick and friendly service, a stunning dining room, a heavy hitting wine list and mouth watering dishes.

Duck is a standout - special shout out to the cheese trolley too!

Had dinner last Thursday night, it was simply amazing. The service and the food was simply amazing. The duck is a standout. I have never see a wine list like the one they have. Highly recommend.

Although the food is excellent and the setting a statement in dramatic reuse of an existing heritage space, it is the exemplary staff that make me want to come back in the very near future. Every dish ordered had flavours bursting from them. But the outright friendliness of our sommelier and her bibliography of wine knowledge, our waiter who was warm and present whenever needed but never intrusive; and the genuine smiles from all of the support staff that really made the evening a memorable one.

Food was perfectly cooked. Great decor - felt like we were in 1930s Europe. The service was the only let down unfortunately. Inattentive, not warm, didnt feel welcomed. Had to ask to order food and drinks multiple times. Forgot an item we ordered. Would return if service improves

I asked the waitress what kind of murray cod it was. He came back telling me it was AQUNA. Therefore I ordered it because I love AQUNA since I ate it at Tetsuya. They should specify on the menu, it would be easier for the guest. The AQUNA dish made my lunch. I will be back just for this amazing fish. Four star because the duck wasn t quite cooked enough and the staff were interrupting to tell us their speech learned by heart. It would have been nicer if they had waited before interrupting our discussion. Overall, I recommend ordering the AQUNA because it deserve 8 stars!

came for breakfast buffet enjoyed the crab congee and eggs Benedict decent quality meats & pastries selection impeccable service peaceful dining atmosphere

Anzac Day lunch at the Brasserie was fabulous. Service outstanding - waiters and the sommelier were so super professional, smart welcoming and just spot on. We had the burratta and steak fries and pork. Superb. See you soon Merci!

Had a very nice lunch at Brasserie 1930 today. Service was warm, friendly and staff knowledgeable. Kelly was amazing and had a personal touch to the experience.

Loved it

Beautiful location, food was lovely, but service a let down. For a high end restaurant, from a renowned restaurant group, which is very expensive, you expect great restaurant service not typical hotel inattentive restaurant service.

This was one of those meals that you think about after you ve been there for a while. The room I think most have seen it online prior to arriving, but none of that does it justice it s breathtaking. It has occasion to it. I was out for dinner with a friend who is also from the hospitality industry, both of us were expecting it to be of course very good given who is doing it, but also allowing that it s only relatively recently opened and these things take time. We need not of worried, of course the room is the room and incredible. The service in particular Martin the Som was exemplary and did not miss a beat. The food was spot-on delicious, perfectly cooked and classic, but still with interesting twists and technical. It was such a great meal. Maybe not the sort of place that I would go all the time, but a place that I would love to go back to. Well done guys!

Had a lovely lunch here with friends. A world class environment with excellent food. Perhaps a lunch specific menu would be welcome as some of the main dishes are quite substantial but we enjoyed everything including the service! Dietary restrictions: Respectfully and discreetly dealt with my dietary restrictions

Oh boy, let me tell you about the duck dish I devoured at this restaurant! It was an absolute delicious . Seriously, the best duck my crew and I have ever laid our taste buds on. The flavors were like a heavenly symphony in my mouth, and the way it was cooked...pure perfection. The cozy lighting, the stylish decor, and the vibe? Oh, it was pure magic! We couldnt help but raise our glasses (multiple times, might I add) to the fantastic ambiance and their extensive wine list

Beautiful building and ambiance. Service was very good. Great wine list. Was disappointed with food - was nice but nothing special. We had scallops, tartare as entrees and lamb and cod for mains. Would not rush back.

Our experience at this restaurant was below average. Very expensive and underwhelming food and service. My second glass of wine was poured at the table from the end of the bottle and clearly was not a full glass of wine. When questioned I was told that it was however the table next to us had much fuller glasses of wine. Fabulous that they can free pour and get the exact amount of glasses from a bottle. Was thinking about ordering desert but the service was so slow that after 10 I was over it. For a quiet Wednesday lunch their waitstaff really should be more attentive. Won t be recommending and won t be going back.

The atmosphere is great and the fit out is beautiful. We particularly enjoyed the sommelier and the variety of natural wine available. The food portions were quite small so definitely order more if you are going with a small group. Would love to return.

Expensive for the average food, didn t stay for dessert, will not be rushing back.

Beautiful venue with amazing food.

Enjoyable lunch with good food & service.

Amazing! The hotel is a bit whatever-trevor and after paying over $50 for one Old Fashioned in the bar across from Brasserie 1930 we were a bit skeptical. But as soon as we entered the restaurant doors we were greeted with with friendly welcoming smiles and warm friendly service. The food was hands down right up there with the best of the best. We had the freshest tastiest Sydney oysters followed by the duck for 2 and then dessert almost knocked my socks off. The chocolate Mille-feuille with was insanely good. Cocktails and wine were well-recommended and nowhere near the posh prices of the hotel bar. The service was friendly, welcoming and genuine. We ll be back in a heartbeat on our next visit to Sydney. PS - OMG the bread and butter. The butter was such a perfect silky smooth room temp, cultured, and with the most delicate salt flakes throughout.

Gorgeous venue, attentive (at times overly attentive) staff at Brasserie 1930. The food was very tasty and the menu was extensive however the temperature of the food that arrived at our table just wasnt hot enough and especially the cod which was disappointing. Its not what I would expect from a place connected to Bentley especially for the price we paid. There was so much to like about the bistro, we started with the spanner crab pasta, then the Murray River Cod plus the lamb but please lets make it hotter next time.

Wow wow wow what an amazing dining experience.Had my birthday dinner. From the moment we walked in the level of service and professionalism is outstanding. The atmosphere & attention to detail is 5 star. Now the food .. Absolutely fantastic from presentation to the flavours, taste are wow wow wow. There Signature dish the Duck OMG not only did it present so gorgeous when it arrived at the table, but there are no words to describe the taste but to make a booking and order the Duck it will blow your mind yum yum yum. Ladies & Gents and of course the brilliant Chefs keep up the good work. You guys rock. I will definitely be returning to explore the rest of the menu. T.R.

Very upmarket, very classy, incredible service and magnificent food. Loved it.

Very good vibes. It was just a bit hard to find.

Yet another fabulous restaurant in Sydney! Food was exquisite!

A great restaurant in a grand old building beautifully refurbished. Brasserie by name, first class restaurant offering. The Bentley group has added another gem to the CBD.

I will be back for more. I wanted to try everything on the menu but with the 2 of us we could only order a fraction of what I desired. Everything was amazing! To the decor, the cutlery, the Crockery, all details were appreciated. The only thing was I felt the service was missing a little something. Not as attentive as you d expect at a restaurant like this. For example, I had to constantly ask for refill of water instead of them coming to fill up my glass when it was empty (and it would be empty for a long while).

The people here are wonderful. We had come, without a booking, later, and the kitchen had closed. However, they were nice enough to offer the four of us a seat. We ordered the tuna, crab pasta, which (understandably) did not have the Uni, of which we were warned beforehand, the lamb and the sirloin steak. Overall, the food was wonderful, but the lamb was slightly too chewy. Midway throughout the lunch, a glass from the table tipped over and broke all over my colleague s pants, and several staff immediately came over and cleaned it up, even offering to replace the apple juice (for free), and, as we were staying upstairs in the Capella Hotel, offered to go up and get another shirt for us. Overall, I would most definitely return .

First time at Brasserie 1930 last night and it won t be the last. Perfect 5 star hotel dining experience. Every table was taken in the beautifully appointed room which made it buzzy but the noise level was moderate. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, interesting wine list and of course, superb food. Standout dishes were the crab pasta, Murray cod and the quince dessert. Extra fun when the Matildas won and the dining room erupted in cheers!

Brasserie 1930 at Capella Hotel provided an unforgettable experience. The duck dish was truly exceptional, delighting the palate with its flavors and preparation. Equally commendable was the exceptional service, which stands out as some of the finest Ive encountered in Sydney. The fusion of superb cuisine and top-tier hospitality makes Brasserie 1930 a destination of choice for those in search of a distinguished dining encounter.

Delicious food, warm service, very good

Tried the coal grilled chicken, which arrived looking anaemic, with flabby, rubbery skin. Any Coles barbecue chicken would have been preferable. After that let down, the brown sugar tart was good. The dining room is pleasant.

Fancy and pricey place. A restaurant where you might bring your clients to if you were trying to impress them. The food is quite good, but not close to the best that one can get in Sydney. Worth going once, nevertheless.

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. See you again soon!

Just beautiful

Capella is a five-star hotel with a rating of 9.7, which is almost the most perfect hotel in Australia. Service, environment, and location are all reasons for its high score. Of course its almost double the price of other five star hotels! ! ! The interior decoration is nice. Although the lobby is small, its layout is compact, making full use of the space and expanding the view without feeling oppressive.

I only had breakfast here three mornings. Each breakfast was fantastic. The staff were excellent. Even the folks behind the line in the open kitchen greeted me after the first morning!

Had a wonderful dinner last night. The food was delicious and PK our waiter was fabulous.

Had high expectations of the restaurant, given its part of the Bentley group and attached to The Capella, but was a little disappointed. Firstly, the look and feel of the restaurant is top notch. Lovely decor and ambiance. The service was exceptional, with a very friendly and attentive service team. We ordered the bread and burrata to begin, and they were great. Great flavours with the burrata and garlic. For mains, we ordered the cod and the rump cap, and this is where the disappointment set in. Flavours were a little bland, the beef serving was quite small (although cooked impeccably), and the sides (fries and salad) were just a bit basic. For the price of the meal, and the reputation, i had high hopes, but walk away a little disappointed. Hopefully it was just a once off.

Overrated, disappointing. 6 of us went there on a Friday night, we had bottle of Ruinard Blanc de Blanc ($325 correctly priced for this type of establishment) in the lobby bar while waiting of our table at 8H30. Staff was friendly and efficient. The food was disappointing overall. The spanner crab (2) plenty of added sugar, over cooked pasta, making hard to appreciate the taste of the carb or any uni butter at $ 52 a serving this is a bad joke, (Raggazi does something much better.) The Prawns were nice but 1 large prawn cut in 2 halves, for $ 32 not fair value. The pork Belly was good. Bone in Sirloin was requested very blue, because the meat was aged, it was definitely not very blue, overcooked with a strong fat taste, bad product and not properly explained by untrained staff. The Murray cod were well served and properly cooked. The whole duck was disaster, overcooked serving only the breast, with the neck sausage been a mix of pork & duck overwhelmed with cinnamon. Definitely well behind the others at $ 190, The centennial makes one at $ 150 which is much better, The Charles makes one a $ 170 which is close to the Centennial, the best is at Cafe Paci where is duck an orange on Special at $90 for full duck is the best in Sydney right now. The desserts were good. Overall, this is not just about the price but the quality of the food and this is disappointing, they are supposed to represent the best in Sydney as a trendy location but the restaurant is noisy, the staff nice but definitely no class and poor experience, the food quality is not at all related to the pricing. I cannot recommend this to anyone who appreciate food. Kid-friendliness: they have especial attention for kids

Food is great, lovely atmosphere. The restaurant has a Wes Andersen film feel to it. Highly recommend the strawberry mouse for dessert & the whole duck & duck neck sausage, it s very juicy & cooked to perfection.

We ordered the 600 gram steak to share ,we recieved approx 300 gram of meat and the rest in bone . Not at all what was described on the menu . When spending well over $100 for it not happy

I was really excited to spend my anniversary dinner at Brasserie, however the experience has left me extremely disappointed and doubting my return to the Capella. I ll start with the pros. Food was tasty! I really enjoyed the lamb and the beef tartare was another highlight. The ambience was relatively nice, although some ambient music would have made it a more comfortable experience. However, the food was outweighed by the appalling service. When you mention a restaurant associated with the capella, you expect friendliness and warmth. However the staff here were cold and did not even take the time to explain the dishes as they were served. Food was dumped on our plate and that was the extent of their service. The food also took a minimum of thirty to forty minutes to serve between courses. When we asked for the cheque, we had to ask for it repeatedly. Only for them in the end to tell us to pay at the front desk. For reference on how unattended we were, my water was left empty for most of the dinner and they only refilled it once. The prices of the food were also extremely unreasonable as portions of the food were small. They highly recommended the prawns (a whopping $32) and what came out were two small prawns the size of my thumb. TLDR; don t have high hopes for this esteemed restaurant unless you have extra cash to spend and are willing to spend a minimum of 3 hours for your dining experience.

Entrees were superb and the food generally of a good standard. Let down by the service which was exceptional when staff were at the table but they often werent and were hard to find. When youre paying a fine dining premium you expect the service to be on point and getting mains 2 hours after you sit down at the table, and having to ask for your water and wine glass to be filled is disappointing. Hopefully just a bad night as a relatively new restaurant. We did highlight to staff the issues experienced and other than an apology no explanation given. Will give them another chance but the experience affected the enjoyment of our evening so felt it had to be noted.

Excellent food, good portion sizes. Only down side was the dessert wines we ordered simply never arrived. Dietary restrictions: Good gluten free options.

the food its amazing Kid-friendliness: they gave a drawing pad to my daughter but its sad she can t take home. Food : 5/5 |

Had dinner last week with family, great atsmorfer, lovely staff. everyone enjoyed. all meal from entree, main and dessert was cooked perfectly.

Lack of service. The waiting staff seems are in work experience. Dont know how to take orders and serve food. Some of them standing there look around without seeing anything, seems not interested, and for those who are serving, I can see they are trying but dont know how. Rib eye was good, duck was very disappointing. I was told they have two hats, but my experience doesnt support any hat at all.

Great food in an architectural beauty!

Brasserie 1930 is inside the 5-star luxury Capella Hotel, which was an over 100 years old building for the Department of Education in Sydney. The dining area is in good size, well decorated with a quiet and comfortable setting. It was a birthday lunch on Saturday for ourselves. Surprisingly, it was not many guests. We ordered the entrees and main courses. The beef tartare and sirloin steak for myself were just a bit below my expectations. Table service was not bad, and we would expect to be much higher standard for the cost meal.

The food was nice when we finally received it but service was terrible especially given the price of the meal. Basic things such as filling water glasses, remembering orders, giving us the wrong cutlery, removing our wine glasses before we finished our bottle, taking 20 minutes to serve our drinks, etc. A really poor experience and one that left us embarrassed in front of our guests as we chose this restaurant for a business meeting/dinner. Reading through some other reviews I can see this experience is shared.

My friends and I were extremely happy with the quality of the food that we ordered for lunch - everything was delicious and well presented. Our feedback is in relation to the level of service that we experienced - which was absolutely appalling. Our waitress was obviously very inexperienced, however made no effort to build rapport, and was not attentive when it came to topping up drinks etc, as well as making some basic mistakes for the standard expected from a restaurant of this calibre and for the price that we paid for our lunch. Things to highlight in particular included spilling water whilst pouring it into the glass as soon as we sat down, using her sleeve to wipe spilt water off the menu (which was very odd!), and trying to clear away our wine glasses when we still had more than a half a bottle of wine to drink. On another note, all the other staff that we had brief interactions with were all very professional and efficient. I would be very reluctant to recommend Brasserie 1930 based solely on the standard of service we experienced, which is a shame because the food was excellent and the decor of the restaurant is very stylish and tasteful.

Found the food over priced and extermely bland. The service was slow and the uniform needs some colour. Need additional acoustics in the restaurant as the noise doesnt work when meeting with clients. The main part of the hotel is beautiful and worth a visit for a coffee or a wine, just dont eat.

The reason I m giving 1 star is because I was charged $40 non-alcohol surcharge for not drinking. I m 8 months pregnant, my husband and I were drinking mocktails, which are almost as much as a cocktails. We still were charged the surcharge - very disappointing end to the evening and really bad way to treat your patrons. Won t be back.

Had dinner on Saturday night, very busy and buzzing. Service/Food and details were on point with the venue. will be back for sure

Pretentious prices for a hotel restaurant. 4 adults and 2 children kids ate a green leaf salad and bowl of chips. Our bill came to $800. Not worth spending this money here.

Went for a get together dinner with friends after a long time not seeing each other. It was such a great restaurant. We had the whole experience. Great service and very attentive but still warm. Food was outstanding. With a lot of variety, especially for the dietaries at the table (vegetarian/pesco). I absolutely recommend the restaurant! Great overall experience! Thanks Guys!

Great restaurant with elegant ambiance. Perfect for romantic dinner or business meeting. 100% recommended I will definitely go back.

Very good restaurant! Nice variety of food and great service. Will definitely be back. Thanks to the team that looked after us.

Thoroughly average food served by youngsters at an eye-watering $60 a main

We loved all aspects of our dining experience at Brasserie 1930. A lovely venue with excellent service and the food - oh my - sublime! We tried 8 dishes and they were all next level. If you re looking for fine dining, you need to dine here.

Not the best experience we stayed at the hotel which was absolutely beautiful! Aperture was amazing food and service (just outside) 1930 was a real let down. Very simple and small entrees for dinner. Expensive. We had the share plate duck for main. I would not recommend cold.. no taste.. the best part was the onion under the duck. My water cup was empty for 2/3 of the meal and I was without a beer for at least 1/2 the meal.. subtly left at the edge of the table for waiter to notice.. I refuse to ask repeatedly for simple service.. We had breakfast the next day ok service.. was seated and told someone would take a drinks order.. 10 mins of waiting and trying to grab the attention fir a waiter i had to put my hand up and call someone over. Again water refill was an issue.. 5 times I had to ask for more water. Hate to say it I ve gad better service at a motel in country Australia. Breakfast was ok.. nothing to brag about. Got the extra option(paid more for) and it was absolutely tiny. Will stay at the hotel again will not go to the restaurant would rather got to the cafe just outside.

.We recently visited Brasserie1930 and had a tremendous experience! The food was amazing, very sumptuous and great menu to choose from. Also, the wine pairing was excellent and the highly experience Sommelier helped us choose the right wines. The Chefs were unbelievable! they delivered great dishes without keeping us waiting. Will go again!

We had a great time at Brasserie 1930 most recently. The food was excellent. The chefs delivered excellent dishes which we can remember always. Cant wait to go back with family again!

We are vegetarian dinners.. we had an amazing experience with vegetarian options.. all dishes were delicious

If you wake up the next morning and are still talking about your amazing dining experience last night you hit it right with your choice of a restaurant for dinner. We heard about Brasserie 1930 but the actual experience far exceeded our anticipation. We were a tiny bit of hesitantation because my wife and I are die hard vegetarians. But let me assure you, being a sworn veggie does not come in the way. The veg options on the menu and a couple of off the menu dishes they put together for us were absolutely delicious. It is not just the food. You go to a fine dining restaurant for an experience and you get just that in B1930. The team was genuinely warm and spent time helping us make the right picks explaining the Brasserie 1930 interpretation of the dishes, helping us pick the right wines to pair too. The service was efficient and non intrusive letting us have an amazing evening. My acid test before i give a 5* is, will I go back there a few times and would I unhesitatingly recommend it to my discerning buddies. My answer on both counts is a solid Yes Thank you Brasserie 1930 we had an amazing dinner and time Vegetarian options: Suffices to say that you can be an ardent vegetarian and have a fulfilling (intended pun) meal

Absolutely amazing, I had the best meal for me and my partners anniversary staff were so thoughtful and attentive. Great little location

Great food and service, highly recommend!

Every time I come here, and it s been a few, The service is spot on. The tattooed som remembered my wine preference on the second visit and pre chilled some choice rieslings for us. Highly recommend the duck, and the steak tartare.

I cane here om a random Friday I was hungry and got a steak it was the best steak Ive ever had I was served by oascar ge is the man the myth and the legend he was the best waiter I have ever encountered in my life very kind and had good banta thanks for the feed

I had been looking forward to this meal having heard excellent reviews. I was really disappointed. The food was excellent, however I felt that the restaurant service lacked attention to detail. I realise it is a busy time of year, however, I have dined at other Sydney restaurants and their service and attention to detail surpassed the Brassiere. I am a solo diner, the restaurant was increasingly loud throughout my meal to the point I had to get out of the restaurant, staff looked like they would rather to be somewhere else (I know everyone is tired). I couldn t wait to finish. I usually like to go back to places twice. But will not he going back to this restaurant.