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The Ambassador Training Restaurant, Ryde, AU-NSW

The Ambassador Training Restaurant

4.5
4.5
124 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian

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2 people
19:00
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Dear Valued Customers,

The Ambassador Training Restaurant is a TAFE NSW-licensed venue.

Demonstrating our reputation as a leader in education and training for hospitality and culinary students, the students practice delivering fine dining food & develop their skills within an operational environment.

As we are a licenced venue, BYO is not permitted. All dietary requirements must be advised in advance through your OpenTable platform booking. Meals will be served alternate drop, meaning you will not have a choice from the menu and will have limited facility for alterations.

Payments will be made after your meal; we do not accept cash or split bills.

We only take reservations via OpenTable. For larger bookings of 7 people or more, please email ambassador.reservations@tafensw.edu.au

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Thu, Fri 07:45–10:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 11:45–14:00 Afternoon Tea Fri 14:00–16:00 Dinner Mon, Thu 18:30–21:00 Wed 17:45–20:00
  • Phone number
    (02) 7920 3621
  • Website
    https://sites.google.com/view/ambassadortrainingrestaurant/home
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    250 Blaxland Road, Ryde, AU-NSW 2112
  • Area
    Ryde
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available on campus via 59 Parkes Street, Ryde NSW 2112. At the boom gate, please press the intercom to get access and then proceed up to the top of the campus. The restaurant is located in Building A, Level 4.
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Entrée

  • Salmon Tartare

    with crème fraiche and lavosh

    • Roast Butternut Tortellini

      with gorgonzola cream and shaved parmesan

      Main Course

      • Confit Duck Leg

        with cauliflower puree and lentils du puy

        • Grass-Fed Sirloin

          with kipfler potato and bordelaise sauce

          Dessert

          • Coconut Crème Brulee

            with cardamon cats tongue biscuits

            • Pear and frangipane tart

              with passion fruit curd and double cream

              Last updated: 30 January 2025

              What 124 people are saying

              Overall ratings and reviews

              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

              4.5
              4.5 based on recent ratings
              • 4.4Food
              • 4.4Service
              • 4.3Ambience
              • 4.5Value

              Noise • Energetic

              Loved For

              • Ryde and surrounds

                Most Booked

              Review summary

              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
              The Ambassador Training Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience, with students delivering "fantastic service and food" under expert guidance. Guests praise the "excellent food" and "beautiful presentation," while the atmosphere is described as "pristine." Despite some minor menu inconsistencies, the restaurant remains a favorite for its supportive environment and value.

              124 Reviews

              1. Judith

                Sydney

                1 review

                4.0

                1 review

                Dined on 27 November 2024

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 3
                4. Ambience 3
                Degustation lunch was good. Many seafood dishes, some dishes did not match the menu but were similar. The guests thought it was a Japanese, French theme. We gave a positive feedback to the students.

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              2. Linda

                Sydney

                1 review

                4.0

                1 review

                Dined on 25 November 2024

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                The Ambassador Restaurant is one of my favourite restaurants

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              3. Daniel

                Sydney

                1 review

                4.0

                1 review

                Dined on 25 November 2024

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Pork loin was dry and overcooked. But the small appetizers in between meals made up for the dryness.

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              4. Natalie

                Sydney

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on 25 November 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                We couldn't fault any aspect of our experience. The service was terrific. Our wait staff was very pleasant, interacted with us, explained how the night worked and each menu item. He was very attentive without being over the top. The food was plentiful and delicious and were even offered a container to take ours surplus home. A very enjoyable evening.

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              5. Joanna

                Sydney

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on 25 November 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                The service is excellent! I’ll recommend this restaurant to my friends.

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              6. Anna

                Sydney

                2 reviews

                4.0

                2 reviews

                Dined on 22 November 2024

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Very interesting buffet food presentation. Enjoyed the atmosphere - very pristine. Would have liked to have seen descriptions of the food. Staff could not always be available to describe the dishes as they were also serving/carving the food. The desserts and coffee - amazing! Pity there was no alcohol to accompany our meal. All in all - very well done. Look forward to the next one. Thank you

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              7. Jan

                VIP

                Sydney

                8 reviews

                5.0

                8 reviews

                Dined on 22 November 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                Always fantastic food and great service from the students under the expert supervision of the teachers

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              8. KITTY

                Sydney

                1 review

                5.0

                1 review

                Dined on 22 November 2024

                1. Overall 5
                2. Food 5
                3. Service 5
                4. Ambience 5
                The students were very professionally trained and we all hope they will do very well in their real work force.

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              9. Gabriel

                Sydney

                2 reviews

                2.0

                2 reviews

                Dined on 20 November 2024

                1. Overall 2
                2. Food 1
                3. Service 1
                4. Ambience 1
                The food quality was disappointing, and the ambience was lacking. The overall standard has clearly declined compared to previous years. We won’t be returning.

                1 person found this helpful

              10. David

                New South Wales

                9 reviews

                4.0

                9 reviews

                Dined on 18 November 2024

                1. Overall 4
                2. Food 4
                3. Service 4
                4. Ambience 3
                We have been a number of times to the Ambassador Training Restaurant and again it didn't disappoint. We all felt that out waiter Ben had served us a few months prior and we were impressed with his increased confidence and demeanour. The food was excellent as seems usual. We will look forward to repeating our experiences at a future date. Thanks to the teachers and staff who have contributed to this excellent experience.

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              FAQs

              The Ambassador Training Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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              2 people
              19:00
              Google Map for The Ambassador Training Restaurant

              250 Blaxland Road, Ryde, AU-NSW 2112

              Dining areas

              Additional information

              • Area
                Ryde
              • Hours of Operation
                Breakfast Thu, Fri 07:45–10:00 Lunch Wed–Fri 11:45–14:00 Afternoon Tea Fri 14:00–16:00 Dinner Mon, Thu 18:30–21:00 Wed 17:45–20:00
              • Price
                $40 and under
              • Cuisines
                Australian, European
              • Dining style
                Fine Dining
              • Dress code
                Smart Casual
              • Parking details
                Free parking is available on campus via 59 Parkes Street, Ryde NSW 2112. At the boom gate, please press the intercom to get access and then proceed up to the top of the campus. The restaurant is located in Building A, Level 4.
              • Payment Options
                Mastercard, Visa
              • Additional
                Beer, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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