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02/06/2026
⏰ TICK… TOCK…
A golden chicken croquette with tarragon, mustard & truffle. Crocodile fat aioli lurking alongside.
Inspired by the clock-swallowing crocodile from Peter Pan, this bite is playful, nostalgic and just a little dangerous.
The question is…will you eat it before it eats you?
✨ Once Upon A Time – Chapter 6. Now on at NEL.
24/02/2026
Our Kangaroo Party Pie takes a nostalgic favourite and gives it the NEL native treatment — celebrating one of Australia’s true icons.
Kangaroo con carne, rich and slow-cooked, encased in golden pie dough & finished with our house wildfire spice. Served with a vibrant salsa verde dip
This is just one of the moments from our Native Australia menu — a journey through indigenous ingredients, unexpected flavours and storytelling on the plate.
Book now and experience Australia like you’ve never tasted before.
27/01/2026
A sweet expression of Native Australia 🌿
Our Lemon Aspen Pavlova is a tribute to one of Australia’s most vibrant native ingredients — bright, aromatic and beautifully balanced.
Honey meringue meets jasmine tea & honey milk crémeux, paired with a refreshing lemon aspen yoghurt sorbet. Finished with toasted malted milk and meringue powder, a honey–lemon aspen gel and delicate marigold.
This dish is part of our Native Australia menu — a journey through ingredients that are uniquely ours, reimagined through NEL’s lens.
Discover flavours you may not have tasted before, but won’t forget.
23/09/2025
Bubble Tea 🫧🧋
Vodka, peppermint tea, kiwi fruit, green tea umeshu, apple and green tea bubbles.
One of our signature themed cocktails for our Fine Fast Food menu
11/09/2025
Our milkshake brings all the folks to the bunker 🥤
Serving Fine Fast Food now
03/09/2025
Now delivering Fine Fast Food
Dinner: Tue - Sat
Lunch: Sat (excluding last of month)
Eat Fine
🤟🏻
26/08/2025
And just like that we’re into our final week of our Great British menu. Where have the last 10 weeks gone?!
Thank you to everyone that came to experience it. Thank you for motivating us to keep creating new dishes & menus. Thank you for choosing to come share your evening with us
❤️
22/08/2025
Did someone order pizza?
Chef Nelly is at it again. This time, his muse - Fast Food. He’s taking iconic fast food items like Margherita Pizza, Thai Red Curry, Cheeseburgers & Donuts and turning them into Fine Fast Food. It’s experimental, gastronomic and overall a bit of fun.
Who doesn’t love fast food? Why not reimagine it.
Delivering Fine Fast Food from 3 Sept 🍕
20/08/2025
Here’s a clue 🥤🌶️
New menu drops 3 Sept
20/08/2025
Every year we have 3 consistent menu themes;
Native Australia
Great British
The Story of Christmas.
We always leave a space for a mystery menu. Previously we’ve done Once Upon a Time (a few times as you guys loved it), Broadway, A Trip to Asia & Land & Sea to name a few.
This time something new awaits. Something we’ve never done before. Something we don’t think has been done before. New menu drops 3 Sept!
🔥🔥🔥
06/08/2025
As Wimbledon 🎾 as it gets
Strawberries & Cream. Vanilla & szechuan pepper infused vodka. Strawberry syrup. Lemon. Frais de Bois.
Milk
One of our signature themed cocktails.
Final month of our Great British menu
29/07/2025
Heard of the British institution Greggs?
Here’s our take on one of their classic menu items. The Steak Bake.
Be transported to the UK via our Great British Menu 🇬🇧
25/07/2025
Are you even a Northerner if you don’t drink Vimto?
Start your experience with a Vimto Reviver. One of our signature themed cocktails. Only available while our Great British menu is on
Address
75 Wentworth Avenue
Sydney, NSW
2000
To get to the restaurant, you can take the train to Central Station and walk east along Eddy Avenue towards Elizabeth Street. Turn left onto Elizabeth Street and then continue on until you reach Wentworth Avenue. Turn right onto Wentworth Avenue and continue straight ahead for a few blocks until you arrive at your destination. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can take the Eastern Distributor to William Street and turn left onto Crown Street. Continue straight ahead until you reach Wentworth Avenue, then turn right and look for parking options in the area.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
6pm - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
6pm - 11pm |
| Thursday |
6pm - 11pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 3pm |
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5:15pm - 11pm |
| Saturday |
5:15pm - 11pm |
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What people say
Nel Restaurant, located on Wentworth Avenue in Sydney, is a must-visit for foodies looking for a unique and unforgettable dining experience. The intimate space in Surry Hills has been open since February 2015 and has quickly become known for its global-infused culinary offerings.
The mastermind behind the kitchen is none other than chef Nelly Robinson, who is celebrated for his contemporary interpretations of classic dishes and modern approach to cooking. His appreciation of seasonal produce is evident in the six-weekly changing degustation menu that showcases his robust understanding of flavors and textures.
Guests can expect to be wowed by dishes such as Queensland spanner crab with shaved macadamia, fresh mint oil, and light tomato water; dry-aged tea-smoked duck breast with quince puree, liquorice crumb, and walnut milk foam; and a take on the Mont Blanc with classic flavors of chocolate, chestnut, and vanilla.
To complement each dish perfectly, Nel's team offers a selection of beverages that are carefully selected to enhance the taste pairings. Sake, beer, wine, and cocktails are all available to choose from.
The modern venue features an open kitchen that can be viewed from every seat in the house. The fusion of contemporary and traditional techniques creates a sophisticated yet unpretentious space that is perfect for any occasion. With leather booths, exposed brickwork, and sleek copper finishings providing the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience.
Overall Nel Restaurant provides an exceptional culinary experience that will leave you wanting more. Chef Nelly Robinson's innovative approach to cooking combined with the restaurant's stylish decor makes it one of Sydney's top dining destinations.
