Bennelong
Bennelong serves to celebrate the Sydney Opera House and its extraordinary architecture by offering a culturally significant and inspiring menu showcasing a most magnificent production of Australian food and wine.
Named for the Aboriginal interlocutor who had his hut on this historic spot, a place for feasting and celebration for thousands of years, Fink’s Bennelong restaurant is housed in the first pavilion that greets visitors. With its spectacular, cathedral-like interior, the Bennelong pavilion is known as the Opera House in miniature, while the menu created by a team headed by one of Australia's most celebrated chefs, Peter Gilmore, is - as one critic put it - “Australia on a plate.”
To quote The New York Times, “Bennelong may be the Holy Grail of Australian restaurants.”
Venue information
Opening hours
Bennelong is open for à la carte dining in the Restaurant for dinner reservations Monday to Saturday, and lunch reservations Saturday and Sunday.
For pre-theatre dining, please allow a minimum of 1 hour and 45 minutes prior to attending your performance to enjoy Bennelong’s two- or three-course menu.
Now open Sunday nights
Bennelong is now open for Sunday night dinner. End your week with Chef Peter Gilmore's signature three-course menu, or dine à la carte at the brass Counter.
Location and access
Bennelong is located on the Podium level of the Sydney Opera House. Entry to Bennelong is via a single entry point located under the Monumental Steps.
