Review: Ette Sydney

One of Sydney CBD’s hidden gems, Ette, is a quietly brilliant CBD dining spot filled with chic vibes & standout small plates.

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Food: Incredible. 

Vibe: Super chic bar + dining room with a welcoming open kitchen.

Cost: Very affordable small bites, dearer entrees and mains ($$)

I’m genuinely kicking myself for not discovering Ette sooner. As someone always on the hunt for city spots to host clients, catch up with friends or sneak in a pre-show drink, this venue would have come in handy more times than I can count. Consider this my belated love letter to a place that somehow flew under my radar - and one I’m now quietly adding to my regular rotation. You know the kind: a spot you half want to keep to yourself, but can’t help recommending because it’s just that good.

Ette Sydney, The Hidden Dining Gem Of Sydney

Ette is tucked almost unassumingly within the lobby of a corporate building at 10 Bridge Street in the heart of Sydney. Step inside and the outside hustle melts away into a low-lit hum of dark, moody interiors and after-dark confidence. At the centre of the room is the open-plan kitchen, where flames lick the grills and chefs move in a kind of controlled choreography that’s quietly hypnotic. Service mirrors the energy - attentive, accommodating and impressively knowledgeable throughout.

Delicious Season Menu

The menu champions seasonal ingredients, treated with enough creativity to keep things interesting without tipping into fussiness. It works just as well for a few snacks as it does for a full meal, with a smart mix of share plates, confident entrées and mains. The drinks list is equally thoughtful, pairing clever house cocktails with classics and an extensive wine list that encourages lingering.

We started with the Zucchini Flower ($9), fried to a perfect crisp and stuffed with silky cream cheese, jalapeño and wild honey - utterly indulgent. The Sashimi Mosaic followed: kingfish and salmon cured ceviche-style and arranged atop passionfruit, finger lime and coconut. Almost too beautiful to eat.

For a quick, flavour-packed bite, Ette’s ‘conettes’ punch well above their size, offering four elegant options ranging from Yellowfin Tuna Tartare to Beetroot Tartare with goat’s curd.

Effortlessly versatile, Ette suits everything from a relaxed lunch to an intimate dinner - but it truly shines as a stylish after-work or pre-show haunt. A discreet gem you’ll want to return to again and again.