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The Best Tableside Service in Sydney for a Theatrical Feast
Sydney is having a love affair with tableside dining and it’s wonderful to see. Celebrating the act of service and the skill of our city’s hospitality scene, this style of dining adds flair and a bit of fun. From martinis mixed tableside to roving trolleys of decadent desserts, there’s a table in Sydney serving up something for everyone. Ready for a theatrical night out? Read on and take your pick of the restaurants doing the best tableside service in Sydney.
Gorgonzola Trolley, Cibaria
If cured meats and cheeses are your preferred way of leading into a meal, head to Cibaria where the gorgonzola is served tableside. Your cheese will be spooned from a wheel of the good stuff before being drizzled with honey and caramelised walnuts.
55 N Steyne, Manly
Bread & Butter Service, Tilda
Few joys in life are greater than the age-old combination of bread and butter. Tilda has taken the experience to another level with the introduction of their popular bread and butter service. Best for 2-4 guests, this impeccable service consists of AP saltbush focaccia, Pepe Saya butter (dressed tableside), macadamia, jersey milk cheese, wildflower honey and wattleseed, all doled out with lush Dinosaur Designs serving ware.
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney
Tiramisu & Trottole, a’Mare
A trip to a’Mare is akin to an Italian sojourn. With a dining room inspired by decadent Italian cities and adorned in luxurious details, the tableside service is the cherry on the cake. Order the pesto trottole which will be crafted right before your eyes and then when dessert rolls around, indulge in a spoonful of tiramisu served up from a decadent trayful.
1 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney
The Dessert Trolley, The Charles
Dessert doesn’t get better. Nip into The Charles for dessert and this bad boy will be wheeled right up to your table where you’ll be able to select from the day’s fresh bakes. A selection of decadent desserts from tarte aux pralines to marjolaine and stonefruit and frangipane tart will be on offer. Don’t make the mistake of passing up the 28-layer honeycomb and dulche de leche Russian honey cake. Trust us.
66 King Street, Sydney
Bánh Mì Trolley, Delta Rue
Soak up the old-world glamour of Hanoi at Delta Rue. Don’t miss the glorious roving bánh mì trolley that serves up bite-sized portions of the Vietnamese classic tableside.
Level 5, 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney
Martini Cart, Bar Tilda
All aboard the old-world charm train, details here are curated to perfection — from the staff uniforms to the cosy nooks — and the menu itself is bursting with creativity. You’ll also find a whisky armoire — a 100-strong collection of Australia whiskies — as well as ‘the Bar Tilda martini experience, which involves a martini made to your specifications tableside.
Sitchu Tip: If you’re feeling peckish, the cacio e pepe popcorn is out of this world.
61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney
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