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The Wilmot

Address
339 Pitt St Sydney, NSW Australia

REVIEW

The cavernous, gorgeously restored Art Deco lobby of the Primus Hotel is an impressive setting for its signature restaurant. With an open kitchen, carpeted floors and blue and Burgundy banquettes, the dining space nails the grand hotel vibe, even if the well-meaning but slightly shaky service doesn’t. Chef Ryan Hong’s continent-hopping menu might be a puzzling fit with the classic décor but it has inspired moments that deserve attention. Moreton Bay bugs are imaginatively teamed with crushed peanut, grilled watermelon cubes and puréed edamame. Abalone and seaweed come together in a strangely comforting congee-risotto mash-up. Precisely cooked lamb loin shares a plate with sweetbreads and pearl barley, while gin and tonic sorbet lifts fresh berries and meringue. The wine list includes Greece and the US in the usual Old World-New World mix, an encompassing approach neatly mirroring Hong’s wide-ranging style.

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Phone:

(02) 8027 8000

Website:

http://primushotelsydney.com

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Bookings:

Bookings recommended

Features:

  • Licensed

  • Bar

  • Wheelchair Access

  • Private room

  • Impressive Wine List

Accepted card types:

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  • American Express

  • Eftpos

  • MasterCard

  • Visa

Chef(s):

Ryan Hong

This review was made independently for the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide. The guide’s reviewers visit unannounced and pay their way.

Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide

Wine: ★ ★

Gourmet Traveller’s star-ratings, which range from zero to three stars, reflect reviewers’ first-hand experiences. The best-rated restaurants form our national Top 100. Our wine ratings, from zero to three stars, are made by wine editor Max Allen on the strength of the quality of the restaurant’s wine list. View our rating key here.

The Wilmot
339 Pitt St Sydney, NSW Australia
Chef(s)
Ryan Hong
Bookings
Bookings recommended
Opening Hours
Lunch daily noon-3pm Dinner daily 6pm-9.30pm
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