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Creative Modern Australian tasting menus & matching wines, offered in a vintage-chic space.
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Reviews — 8
NEL restaurant is an experience, they have an ever changing menu and beautiful ambience. We went during their Native Australia menu, the Kingfish Carpaccio and Crab Risotto were outstanding. However I wasn’t in love with the other dishes. Presentation is top tier and you can tell a lot of time goes into their carefully curated menu. The menu was like a story being told through taste. Would love to try the wine pairing.
For the final feast of my fortieth year fanfare month of March, it was a fortuitous occasion that coincided with the return of the Native Australian menu at Nel, celebrating ingredients native to this place we call home.
Every course was well thought-out and delicately balanced - top marks. The impressive wine selection was well-versed by tonight’s sommelier who definitely helped us pick the right bottles (yes, plural).
The service team was amazing with just the right amount of attentiveness and cheer, which made it a great space to chat away and catch up. The acoustics of the space was such that the sounds didn't compound too much, which was a bonus.
I'm not quite sure why it's taken me so long to arrive here, but I'm glad I have and I'll surely be back!
Every course was well thought-out and delicately balanced - top marks. The impressive wine selection was well-versed by tonight’s sommelier who definitely helped us pick the right bottles (yes, plural).
The service team was amazing with just the right amount of attentiveness and cheer, which made it a great space to chat away and catch up. The acoustics of the space was such that the sounds didn't compound too much, which was a bonus.
I'm not quite sure why it's taken me so long to arrive here, but I'm glad I have and I'll surely be back!
NEL is a restaurant but it is more off a journey in Sydney
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Ambiance: As you step into NEL the elegance envelops you. The dining room exudes understated luxury, with muted tones, soft lighting, and an intimate arrangement of tables. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in gastronomic artistry, NEL sets the stage for an unforgettable evening.
The Tasting Journey: The tasting menu at NEL is a symphony of flavors, orchestrated by Chef and his team gives the details on every course. Each course is a revelation, a delicate balance of creativity and reverence for ingredients. From the amuse-bouche to the grand finale, expect surprises that elevate familiar elements.
The wine pairings, carefully curated, enhance the experience, harmonizing with the dishes’ nuances.
Highlights
The Menu does change and this season is all about Australian native food. The service at NEL is impeccable. Attentive yet unobtrusive, the staff guides you through the menu, sharing stories behind each dish. Their passion for hospitality shines, making you feel like an honored guest.
WILL RETURN
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Ambiance: As you step into NEL the elegance envelops you. The dining room exudes understated luxury, with muted tones, soft lighting, and an intimate arrangement of tables. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in gastronomic artistry, NEL sets the stage for an unforgettable evening.
The Tasting Journey: The tasting menu at NEL is a symphony of flavors, orchestrated by Chef and his team gives the details on every course. Each course is a revelation, a delicate balance of creativity and reverence for ingredients. From the amuse-bouche to the grand finale, expect surprises that elevate familiar elements.
The wine pairings, carefully curated, enhance the experience, harmonizing with the dishes’ nuances.
Highlights
The Menu does change and this season is all about Australian native food. The service at NEL is impeccable. Attentive yet unobtrusive, the staff guides you through the menu, sharing stories behind each dish. Their passion for hospitality shines, making you feel like an honored guest.
WILL RETURN
Incredible! Honestly can’t fault Nel. Love the native Australian menu. We can’t wait to go back to try the next menu. The 11 courses were all divine. The waiters and waitresses were so friendly and lovely. Definitely a special occasion venue though, very expensive but I can understand why. Exceptional in every way.
We had a divine time at Nel with the Disney themed menu. The service was impeccable, from descriptions of each dish to plate presentation and cocktails.
The restaurant is situated in the lower ground of the building with an interesting floor layout and colour choice of the room. Recommend that you make reservations prior visiting to avoid disappointment.
The restaurant is situated in the lower ground of the building with an interesting floor layout and colour choice of the room. Recommend that you make reservations prior visiting to avoid disappointment.
This has been on the list for the longest time! We went to their experimental lunch which occurs once a month I believe.
The menu was very interesting. It was really lovely to hear the chefs come out and talk about the dishes they’ve created and why. I think we both agreed that the short rib was the favourite of the dishes closely with the taco, octopus & quail. Maybe we will come back for a usual themed dinner but the mix of the lunch, wasn’t noteworthy
The menu was very interesting. It was really lovely to hear the chefs come out and talk about the dishes they’ve created and why. I think we both agreed that the short rib was the favourite of the dishes closely with the taco, octopus & quail. Maybe we will come back for a usual themed dinner but the mix of the lunch, wasn’t noteworthy
Visiting Sydney from the UK with my wife. We were really looking forward to the Taste of Christmas Menu at Nel. It was a real treat as it’s at the top of our budget for an experience of this kind. The food was great (although very small portions - even for a tasting menu) however, the service and general experience was pretty poor. We had 4 different people providing service at our table throughout the courses.
We got off to a bad start when our first dish was delivered to our neighbouring table even though they had already had that dish (despite arriving after us).
The issue was quickly rectified but we then had staff talking over each other when servicing our table and the adjoining one which meant we didn’t really hear what the dishes were. The tables are brilliantly equipped with a small drawer for your cutlery however, my wife’s drawer was empty. We had to ask a couple of times for cutlery during the courses which was probably exacerbated by the fact our waiting staff kept changing. Finally, the restaurant is a really nice space with warm colours and a great layout however the air-con was on really cool despite it being cool outside and I shivered my way through the meal. I probably expected more in terms of service when visiting a restaurant like Nel. The food was great, I just wish the overall experience matched it.
We got off to a bad start when our first dish was delivered to our neighbouring table even though they had already had that dish (despite arriving after us).
The issue was quickly rectified but we then had staff talking over each other when servicing our table and the adjoining one which meant we didn’t really hear what the dishes were. The tables are brilliantly equipped with a small drawer for your cutlery however, my wife’s drawer was empty. We had to ask a couple of times for cutlery during the courses which was probably exacerbated by the fact our waiting staff kept changing. Finally, the restaurant is a really nice space with warm colours and a great layout however the air-con was on really cool despite it being cool outside and I shivered my way through the meal. I probably expected more in terms of service when visiting a restaurant like Nel. The food was great, I just wish the overall experience matched it.
