Best Authentic Restaurants in Mascot

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AbbotsfordAlexandriaArtarmonBalmainBankstownBarangaroo

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169 restaurants available nearby

1. Nikaido Mascot

4.8

Exceptional(87)

££££Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Mascot

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to traditional Japanese Yakiniku restaurant NIKAIDO! Please enjoy ALL YOU CAN EAT or A LA CARTE menus. From high grade wagyu to Aussie beef, you’ll find a huge array of meats at a great price. The flavours of the meat are enhanced with the Nikaido miso sauce or salted sauce, which have been refined through many trial and errors. These sauces bring out the umami of the meat! Accompany your BBQ with sushi, sashimi, and tempura side dishes. The menu is rounded out with a carefully selected number of 'izakaya style' dishes.Dine in luxury as our tables and interior. Please relax while eating and truly enjoy the food. With 100 seats ranging , large tables, Booth seats, Nikaido is perfect for everything from intimate dates to family dinners.We also accommodate for parties and celebrations!!

2. Hinataya

4.9

Exceptional(50)

££££Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Mascot

Booked 1 time today

Hinataya Japanese Dining - Mascot“Hinata” means sunny place, in the sun and “Ya” means home. Hinataya is a sunny home or place where everyone can enjoy Japanese cuisine. As Hinataya, we aim to provide a warm ambiance, delightful food and a place where everyone can call their “home”.Perfect for a casual meal or a small gathering, Hinataya provides a welcoming space where locals and visitors alike can enjoy simple, quality food in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re dining with family, friends, or colleagues, our goal is to make every visit an enjoyable experience.Features • Authentic Japanese dishes made with fresh, quality ingredients • Cozy and welcoming atmosphere suitable for families and small groups • Ideal for casual dining or gatheringsWe look forward to welcoming you soon!

3. Neptune's Grotto

4.9

Exceptional(107)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sydney CBD

Booked 82 times today

The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.

4. MAIZ Mexican

4.8

Exceptional(121)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Newtown

Booked 10 times today

Maíz is the word for corn in Spanish which is the backbone of the Mexican food scene. Maíz Mexican Food is a food and beverage concept that celebrates and integrates a wide range of corn preparations that most Mexican restaurants aren’t offering at the moment. Our menu draws on the bold and fresh flavours of Mexico, our traditions and culture to bring you a unique dining experience.

5. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1064)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 66 times today

Pellegrino 2000 is an authentic Italian restaurant in Surry Hills. Reviewers consistently praise the 'delicious', 'hearty', and 'balanced' food, calling it 'traditional Italian' with a 'neighbourhood Italian vibe'. They also appreciate the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the intimate, charming ambience. One reviewer even noted it 'feels like you're in an Italian trattoria in the 1960s'.

A photo of BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter restaurant

6. BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter

4.5

Awesome(3105)

££££Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Darling Quarter

Booked 62 times today

Braza Churrascaria is an authentic Brazilian Barbeque house that serves world-renowned Australia meats. We are an “all you can eat” restaurant, with typical Brazilian service style known as “Rodizio” where Passadores (meat carvers) rotate from table to table serving more than 20 different types of skewers. “Braza" means the sizzling charcoals of the fire and "Churrascaria" is the restaurant specialised in Barbeque or Brazilian style steakhouse restaurant.Our purpose is to provide you with an Authentic Brazilian experience where you can explore the many mouth-watering flavours of our Barbeque.

7. Roast Republic

4.7

Exceptional(88)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Sydney CBD

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Roast Republic, where we bring the authentic flavours of American BBQ to Clarence Street Sydney, inspired by the rich culinary tradition originating in the Southern United States.Our Beef short ribs, USA Pork & Lamb ribs a quintessential part of American cuisine are applied two culinary pillars that are the key to unlocking a symphony of flavors. The art of the dry rub and homemade BBQ sauce that is bold, layered and unique. These essential components infuse the meat with layers of complexity and adding a punch of flavor in every bite, then slow cooked, and enjoyed as a delicious communal dining experience. Experience true American BBQ flavours with our signature boards perfectly crafted to share as a delicious communal dining experience. Whether you're craving classic comfort food or looking to indulge in savory Southern favourites, our menu has something for everyone. Join us at Roast Republic for family-style servings and experience comfort food of American BBQ.

8. Semola Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(165)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Sydenham

Booked 9 times today

Chef and owners Aniello Bortone and Reth have worked in unison for the past 10 years across a number of Sydney’s most popular restaurants. Hailing from the humble town of Aversa next to Napoli, Nello grew up watching his family make traditional Neapolitan dishes, this is where his love of food began. Working alongside Reth, also a chef and the front face of Semola, his enthusiasm for impeccable customer service and quality ingredients shines through. The dynamic duo are an authentic representation of what it means to eat and breathe true Italian food.

9. La Favola

4.6

Exceptional(567)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newtown

Booked 13 times today

La Favola is a true Italian gem in Newtown. Patrons rave about the authentic flavors and the vibrant atmosphere, with reviews stating, 'Flavour as you would eat in Italy' and 'True authentic Italian.' The restaurant's commitment to using authentic ingredients and the mastery of Italian chef Fabio Stefanelli, make La Favola a standout for Italian cuisine lovers.

10. MuMian Dining

4.1

Excellent(143)

££££Price: Expensive

• Cantonese • Darling Quarter

Booked 15 times today

Enjoy a modern take on authentic flavours and dishes, where we blend eastern and western cooking techniques with a modern, sophisticated flair that will give you a fresh taste of traditional Cantonese cuisine. Our menu showcases our uncompromising focus on creating an exciting culinary experience by serving locally sourced produce, meats and live seafood. Enjoy all the classics – like In-house-roasted barbecued ducks and Pork, live seafood including Lobster, XO Pipis, Live Fishes, and wok-fried favourites – alongside a few unexpected dishes. Better still, our convenient location in Darling Quarter, Right next to all the action from Daring Harbour, ICC Sydney and Darling Parkland, means your pre and post-meal plans are as good as sorted.

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Toronto / Ontario •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Absolutely unreal meal we sat in the same spot as Taylor Swift that was freaking awesome this place rocks Mitch the server was amazing if he sees this, please hit us up
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Pellegrino 2000Price: Expensive• Italian• Surry Hills
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4.7
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Tasmania •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Exquisite food, exceptional service, brilliant vibe. Will be back
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Neptune's GrottoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sydney CBD
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4.9
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Wendy
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Such a great place to eat & I always look forward to dining there. The food is always fresh & tasty & the service is always efficient. Staff are very friendly & very welcoming. I recommend it to lots of people.
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HinatayaPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Mascot
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4.9
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Lee
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
Great food and service . The staff were very polite and helpful. The food came out very fast and the quality was excellent.
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Nikaido MascotPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Mascot
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4.8
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Claire
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Best Mexican food I think I’ve ever had in Sydney, and fabulous cocktails. Waitstaff were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient, without making you feel like you had to rush.
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MAIZ MexicanPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Newtown
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4.8

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