Parramatta
Western Sydney's dining capital — every cuisine under one roof
Parramatta is the geographic and cultural heart of Western Sydney. The food scene reflects that — you can have Vietnamese for lunch, Indian for dinner, and Lebanese sweets after. Church Street and Eat Street are the main dining precincts. The city is also being extensively redeveloped so the dining scene gets better every year.
Where to Eat in Parramatta
Verified picks from Good Food, Timeout, Broadsheet, and Concrete Playground.
Temasek
Singaporean-Malaysian — hawker-style specialist · $$ — Moderate
Broadsheet called the laksa Singapura easily one of the best in Sydney — a family recipe unchanged since 1992.
Order: Laksa Singapura — thick, herbal, coconut-rich prawn laksa
Al Aseel
Lebanese — modern mezze and charcoal grill · $$ — Moderate
Known for succulent skewers and velvety hummus in a sprawling 300-seat room with private dining options.
Order: Mixed grill feast — lamb shish, chicken shish, kofte, shish tawook with hummus and baba ghanouj
Oribu
Japanese — fine dining, omakase and share plates · $$$ — Splurge
Western Sydney's first serious Japanese fine dining destination, run by chefs from Nobu and Sokyo.
Order: Hiramasa kingfish carpaccio; the Wagyu course on the tasting menu
Level 1, 215 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Pho Pasteur
Vietnamese — pho and noodle specialist · $ — Budget
Known as Parramatta's no-frills Vietnamese institution — locals have been coming for over 30 years for the beef pho.
Order: Pho with large spring rolls served with fish sauce, chilli and fresh herbs
137 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Sambousek
Lebanese — street food bakery and pastries · $ — Budget
Known for freshly baked Lebanese pastries and the best manoush on Church Street.
Order: Sambousek pastries — beef or cheese, served warm; or the kaak roll
323A Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
What to Eat
- →Anything along the Parramatta Eat Street
- →Indian on nearby Harris Park (5 min walk)
- →Vietnamese and Asian on Church Street
- →Weekend yum cha at the Chinese restaurants
- →Coffee at the riverside cafes
Best Streets
Markets
Parramatta Markets — weekends
Local Tips
Old Government House is free entry and worth 30 minutes. The Parramatta River walk is excellent for before or after eating.