Highest Rated Restaurants to Try in Parramatta
Parramatta’s food scene has developed impressively in recent years. The diverse Western Sydney community has given rise to many acclaimed restaurants offering innovative menus and fusions.
How The Restaurants Were Rated
To discover the top-rated dining gems Parramatta has to offer, data was aggregated from sites like TripAdvisor, Yelp, and OpenTable and ratings from food critics at major publications were assessed. A set of criteria around reviews, ratings across sites, local popularity and affordability was considered to determine a list of Parramatta’s 5 highest-rated restaurants to try this year.
The restaurants selected are spread across Asian, Modern Australian, contemporary, and experimental cuisines. From the bustling downtown Church Street to quieter side streets, the top options provide ambiences ranging from romantic hideaways to sparkling rooftop spaces.
Meat Wine & Co
Meat Wine Co Boasting 4.5-star ratings across Zomato, Tripadvisor and Google Reviews, Meat Wine Co is renowned for its sizzling BBQ dishes paired with an extensive wine list. The striking open kitchen takes center stage as skillful gauchos slice various slow-roasted meats to be savored family-style. It’s a lively atmosphere with a world-class salad bar – perfect for special occasions.
LILYMU
LILYMU Housed within Parramatta’s trendy Roxy Arcade, LILYMU provides a refined Japanese course menu. The unconventional sushi reflects Australian touches, alongside fresh seafood like buttermilk lobster and kingfish in a stunning private room. Earning multiple Chef’s Hat awards and 4.5 stars for cuisine and service, this 14-seater omakase experience requires booking well in advance.
Touka
Touka For authentic Japanese fine dining, Touka excels with seasonal menus at affordable prix fixe rates. Under a Manhattan-style skylight, classic Japanese techniques shine through in dishes like cider-braised rabbit, escargots, and juniper-crusted venison. Their two hats from Good Food, plus TripAdvisor’s 5-star rating for service, make Touka Parramatta’s prized uptown Japanese establishment.
RIO Scotch & Spice
Rio Scotch & Spice, blending Brazilian and Western flavours, Rio Scotch & Spice is Parramatta’s top experimental fusion. Their signature Scotch and Spice cocktail melds Indian spices and Ballantine’s Finest scotch as the perfect dinner accompaniment. With culinary influences from Indian street eats to classic pub fare, the trippy, eclectic ambiance matches the cross-cultural adventurous plates.
Holy Basil
Regarded as the best Thai in Parramatta, Holy Basil packs potent flavors in every bowl, curry and stir fry. From tear-jerking som tam papaya salads to the signature massaman curry and pineapple fried rice, expect heaps of herbs and spice. Take advantage of their $10 weekday lunch specials. Holy Basil remains an affordable quality Thai locale.
Parramatta's Best Restaurants
With Parramatta cementing its status as Sydney and NSW’s second CBD, its dining scene only continues to grow. Foodies can discover inventive new flavors while locals rely on established venues that, although facing more competition, continue upping the culinary game. These highest-rated gems up the ante continually.