Restaurant

The Restaurant Pendolino

Italian fine dining

Level 2, The Strand Arcade, Sydney NSW 2000, 2000 SydneyView map

Italian fine dining restaurant in historic Strand Arcade offering six flexible event spaces from 35 to 140 standing guests. Features soundproof private dining rooms, exclusive venue hire, hand-crafted Italian cuisine, and award-winning wine list. Suitable for corporate events, celebrations, and private functions with full catering included.

6
Rooms
2 - 140
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The Restaurant Pendolino

100% free and non-binding

About us

Italian fine dining

The Restaurant Pendolino is located on Level 2 of the Victorian-era Strand Arcade in Sydney's CBD, offering Italian fine dining since 2008. The venue features six distinct event spaces: The Olive Oil Room (soundproof, up to 35 standing), The George Room (soundproof, up to 40 standing), The Victoria Room (up to 40 standing), the Grand Victoria Room (up to 70 standing), Main Restaurant Exclusive Hire (up to 100 standing), and Full Venue Exclusive Hire (up to 140 standing). All spaces accommodate both seated dining and standing receptions. The restaurant specializes in hand-crafted Italian cuisine with fresh pasta made daily, curated Italian wine selections, and world-class extra virgin olive oils. Select private dining rooms feature large TV screens with HDMI connectivity for presentations. The venue is suitable for corporate events, birthdays, engagements, weddings, group dining, wakes, and cocktail parties. Catering is included with all bookings. The restaurant is a 7-minute walk from Wynyard and Town Hall train stations, with nearby parking options available.

Rooms

Room
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ParliamentaryParliamentary
StandingStanding
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TheaterTheater
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Amenities

What this venue offers

12 features in 6 categories.

Rooms & facilities

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  • Rooms

    6 rooms available

Technology

2
  • Screen / TV

    Presentation technology

  • Sound system

    Sound, lighting & stage

Location & arrival

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  • In the city / village

    Position of the Location

Food & drink

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  • Italian

    Cuisine/Style

Venue & atmosphere

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  • Restaurant / Hospitality Venue

    Type of location

  • Restaurant

    Type of offer

Suitable for

5
  • Corporate Event

    Type of event

  • Private event

    Type of event

  • Wedding

    Type of event

Reviews

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95 Reviews
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James
James
summarizes
Guests consistently praise The Restaurant Pendolino for its exceptional handmade pasta, fresh oysters, and standout dishes like the Cape Grim beef and chicken involtino, all served in an elegant, historic setting within Strand Arcade. Staff are frequently singled out by name for warm, attentive service, with thoughtful touches like surprise anniversary notes and complimentary wine. The wine list draws regular praise, and special events celebrating local NSW producers stand out. While most experiences are glowing, some mention small portions and inconsistent service during busier nights.
What customers confirm
Handmade Pasta Excellence
Warm, Attentive Staff
Elegant Historic Setting
Outstanding Wine List
Special Touches & Celebrations
Indu Balachandran
September 2026

Very flavourful and tasty food. A wide variety of vegetarian options, with interesting ingredients. We ate at the wine bar section. Good service.

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Mandi Blignault
September 2026

This was one of the best meals we've ever had. The pastas, risotto, Cape Grim Beef, John Dory and Chicken Involtino were all incredible. The service was so good. Thank you Fransisco for making our night unforgettable.

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Zhi Qi Lim
September 2026

Love the vibes and the meals. We got steak and the fish and the staff Kimberly and team were beyond helpful. They were warm and understanding. Went the extra mile to provide the service. Best meal I had in sydney!

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Lina Meier
August 2026

We had an absolutely wonderful time celebrating our anniversary at The Restaurant Pendolino. The team went out of their way to make the evening special for us, even providing a thoughtful congratulatory note that truly warmed our hearts. The dining experience was exceptional from start to finish. We especially loved the fresh oysters served on ice and the beautifully presented skewers with rosemary sprigs. Everything was perfectly prepared and paired well with the excellent local wine. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

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Contact

Location and contact person

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The Restaurant Pendolino
Level 2, The Strand Arcade, Sydney NSW 2000, 2000 Sydney, AU
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Opening Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00–15:00, 17:30–20:30
Wednesday
12:00–15:00, 17:30–20:30
Thursday
12:00–15:00, 17:30–20:30
Friday
12:00–15:00, 17:30–21:00
Saturday
17:30–21:00
Sunday
Closed

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