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Frango Petersham

98 New Canterbury Rd, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

Recommended by 27 people

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Find Frango Petersham

98 New Canterbury Rd, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

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+61 2 9560 2369
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Frango Petersham

Ground zero for Sydney’s charcoal chicken obsession. The original Petersham storefront churns out butterflied birds straight off open coals, packing the pavement from midday onwards. Seasoned hands know the takeaway drill—the chicken burger slicked with house chilli—or skip the counter crush entirely to sit in the back dining room for Madeiran beef *espetada* and pippies in white wine.

  • Charcoal-Grill Heritage: Butterflied birds and beef skewers grilled directly over open coals in steady, high-turnover batches.
  • Original Burgers & Chips: The famous Original chicken burger paired with signature chilli sauce and oversized portions of chips.
  • Madeiran Dining Room: Full sit-down service serving regional specialties like espetada skewers and pippies alongside Portuguese beer.
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Why Diners Choose Frango Petersham

Reserve your table at Petersham's legendary charcoal flagship to dive into authentic Madeiran feasts, smoky grills, and iconic burgers.

  • Charcoal-Grilled Freshness on High Turnover

    Birds are constantly cooked over genuine hot coals in rapid, high-turnover batches to ensure juicy, blistered meat rather than stale or electric-rotisserie chicken.

    Chicken is cooked fresh over charcoal, super moist, full of flavour, and they’re turning over so many chickens that it’s always fresh.

    Ellie Langanis

  • Hearty Portions and Signature Burgers

    Generous portions define the value, pairing sizable burgers seasoned with fiery piri-piri sauce with oversized chip servings.

    ordered the Original burger with chilli sauce and it was excellent. The chips that comes with the combo is pleasantly oversized.

    E

  • Authentic Madeiran Espetada Dining

    Beyond standard quick-service chicken, the seated dining room showcases traditional Madeiran espetada skewers cooked over open coals and served with regional sides.

    the hidden gem is the authentic Madeiran food served upstairs; in particular the espetada meat skewers, old school hand cut chips with a glass of house red👌

    Antony Mazzaferro

  • Tableside Portuguese Charcoal Grills

    Seated guests can order freshly grilled beef skewers and traditional Portuguese dishes brought directly from the grill with attentive floor service.

    they were outstanding—charcoal-grilled on the spot, beautifully charred on the outside and tender and juicy inside.

    Chris Xu

  • Sydney Dining Institution Heritage

    Long regarded as an essential Sydney dining rite of passage, Frango draws devoted regulars across the city for its benchmark chicken.

    One of the great institutions in Sydney. Perfect food, service and atmosphere.

    Lily Gu

  • The Iconic Chicken Pilgrimage

    Devoted fans and visitors gladly line up out the door to participate in ordering the benchmark double chicken burgers that anchor the shop's acclaim.

    Cannot go past here and not grab their famous chicken burgers

    Rizzle McRizzle

The standout orders that define Petersham's iconic charcoal chicken institution.

  • Portuguese Charcoal Chicken

    Chicken is cooked fresh over charcoal, super moist, full of flavour, and they’re turning over so many chickens that it’s always fresh.

    Ellie Langanis

  • Original Chicken Burger

    ordered the Original burger with chilli sauce and it was excellent.

    E

  • Chips

    The chips that comes with the combo is pleasantly oversized.

    E

  • Beef Skewers (Espetada)

    ordered the beef skewers, but they were outstanding—charcoal-grilled on the spot, beautifully charred on the outside and tender and juicy inside.

    Chris Xu

Other favorites

Traditional Portuguese seafood, steaks, and sides beyond the charcoal staples.

  • BBQ Octopus

    bbq octopus 🐙. It was well prepared and fresh.

    Nima B

  • Pippies in White Wine Sauce

    Check it out for Pippies in white wine sauce

    Sarah charles (Thewhereto)

  • Bife Portuguesa

    bife portuguesa are our favourite.

    Terence Ha

  • Rice

    the rice is incredible, the sauces are packed with flavor

    Lake

Before you head over

Essential guidance for navigating Sydney’s busiest charcoal chicken icon. Book your table today to secure your feast.

  • Time Weekday Visits to Beat the Queue

    Peak lunch and dinner services regularly draw queues out the door, and weekend table waits can stretch up to an hour. Visit on weekdays or outside prime meal times to enjoy your charcoal chicken with minimal delay.

  • Head Straight Inside for Table Service

    If you are dining in rather than getting takeaway, skip the front counter line and head straight inside to be seated out the back or upstairs. This unlocks the full dine-in menu of Madeiran espetada skewers, fresh seafood, and Portuguese wine.

  • Use Rear Access and Book Ahead

    Street parking on New Canterbury Road can be competitive, so seek out the parking area at the rear and enter through the back door. Book your table now to secure your feast without standing in line.

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