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Aalia Restaurant Sydney
Shop 7.07-7.08/25 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Find Aalia Restaurant Sydney
Shop 7.07-7.08/25 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Set right in Martin Place, Aalia channels North African and Middle Eastern traditions into sharp, contemporary dining tailored for milestones. Festivities often kick off with a welcome pour of sparkling wine at the table. Banquets land in steady rhythm—warm, puffed flatbread dragged through smoked buffalo cheese, charred quail skewers cut with tart berries, and bouncy cuttlefish tossed over pearl couscous. Regulars steer straight toward the lamb neck shawarma, pairing it with dry-aged duck or seared flank steak dressed in coffee sauce.
- Regional Culinary Innovation: Dishes pull from Persian and North African traditions, featuring raw lamb nayyeh tartare, puffed Khorasan pita, and cuttlefish with couscous.
- Precision Cuts & Sauces: Rich proteins take focus, from slow-cooked lamb neck shawarma and dry-aged duck to marbled Wagyu flank steak paired with coffee reduction.
- Celebratory Milestone Dining: Polished floor service, banquets tailored for sharing, and arrival pours of sparkling wine anchor birthday and anniversary dinners.
What's On at Aalia Restaurant Sydney
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
Event
Melbourne Cup Day at Aalia
Melbourne Cup Day at Aalia Tuesday, 3 November 2026 Final seats are available for Cup Day at Aalia! 🥂 Celebrate in style with one of Executive Chef Adam Wolfers’ banquet menus, priced at $129 or $189 per person, alongside official drinks partner Per...
Why Book Aalia Restaurant Sydney
Contemporary Levantine artistry, celebratory hospitality, and a generous shared banquet format in the heart of Martin Place—reserve your table and experience Sydney's premier Middle Eastern dining room.
Celebratory Welcomes & Milestone Dining
Anniversaries and major personal celebrations are met with thoughtful floor touches from the moment guests are seated, including arrival champagne pours that immediately set a festive tone.
We were welcomed with champagne on arrival, which was a really lovely touch
Claudia P Signature Banquet Celebrations
For birthdays and milestone occasions, Aalia's Signature Banquet orchestrates an elaborate, unforgettable progression of inventive dishes like cuttlefish with couscous.
the Signature Banquet is a must try. If this was our last supper, this banquet takes the cake!
Vivian Lee Boundary-Pushing Regional Levantine Dishes
Moving past standard mezze expectations, the kitchen presents elevated North African and Iranian culinary traditions, highlighted by rare preparations like raw lamb nayyeh tartare and dry-aged duck.
Innovative interpretations of North Africa & Middle Eastern cuisine, I was amazed by new flavours
Raging Eyeball Precision Culinary Execution Across Every Plate
Every course demonstrates fine-dining precision, from airy, poofy Khorasan pita to perfectly crisped quail skewers and tender Wagyu flank steak balanced by savory reductions.
This was easily one of the best Middle Eastern dining experiences we’ve had. The level of execution on every dish was remarkable.
MarshMallow Effortless Group and Communal Feasting
Communal dining flows effortlessly with generous, well-structured courses designed for sharing among groups, complemented by an expansive wine and cocktail program.
I’d definitely recommend Aalia if you’re going with a group, as the menu works really well for sharing.
Roberta Puggioni Dietary-Inclusive Banquet Formats
Banquet dining is seamlessly accommodating for couples and groups with specific dietary requirements, delivering a cohesive Middle Eastern feast that caters effortlessly to gluten-free diners.
We both enjoyed well balanced and produced mid eastern feast (even my partner is Gluten Free).
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Most popular items
Guest-favorite Levantine dishes highlighted across dining experiences
Lamb Neck Shawarma
The Lamb Neck Shawarma was the standout, incredibly tender, melting in your mouth with rich, deep flavours.
Nasrin khanzaei Quail Skewers
The quail was cooked beautifully, with tender meat and crisp skin.
Hieu Do Khorasan Pita
The pita is "poofy," airy, and incredibly flavorful.
MarshMallow Dry-Aged Duck
The duck was probably my favourite, really flavourful and tender
Roberta Puggioni
Other favorites
Thoughtful beverages, finishing sweets, and hospitable touches beyond the core savory dishes.
Arrival Champagne
We were welcomed with champagne on arrival, which was a really lovely touch
Claudia P House Mocktails
the mocktails were excellent.
Kenny Pollock Mango & Coconut Dessert
went with the mango & coconut dessert, and it was honestly the perfect finish. Light, refreshing, and exactly what you want after a rich meal.
Nasrin khanzaei Dates with Tea
The dates with tea at the end were such a lovely touch and completed the whole Middle Eastern experience.
Nasrin khanzaei
Beyond the menu
Attentive gestures and personalized service details that elevate dining at Aalia.
Celebration Welcome Pours
Guests marking anniversaries and milestone dinners are greeted with arrival pours of champagne or sparkling wine upon seating.
Traditional Dates and Tea Finish
Dining concludes with a traditional Levantine gesture of hot tea served alongside dates to round off the meal.
Tailored Portions for Solo Diners
Floor staff proactively adapt dish recommendations and adjust portions to cater specifically to individual preferences and solo diners.
Seamless Gluten-Free Feast Adaptation
Multi-course shared feasts are seamlessly calibrated to accommodate gluten-free diners without diminishing flavour or course balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the menu suitable for group dining and shared meals?
The menu works very well for groups, offering banquet menus alongside à la carte dishes suited for sharing. Vegetarian options and accommodations for gluten-free diners are available.
What dishes are recommended to order?
Customer favorites include the quail skewers, the tender short rib, dry-aged duck, and the fluffy Khorasan pita bread. Unique vegetable sides like the cabbage and eggplant mezze are also frequently highlighted.
Should I book a reservation in advance?
Reservations can be booked in advance, which is helpful since the dining room is frequently fully booked. If you arrive early, guests can sometimes enjoy wine overlooking Martin Place while waiting for their table.
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