Restaurant
Frango Petersham
98 New Canterbury Rd, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia
Find Frango Petersham
98 New Canterbury Rd, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia
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Book NowAbout 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.
What's On at Frango Petersham
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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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
Most popular items
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the wait during peak times?
Expect queues during peak lunch and dinner times as chicken is freshly charcoal-grilled in high turnover. The takeaway line generally moves fast, while waiting for a sit-down table can take up to an hour on busy weekends.
How does ordering and seating work?
Counter takeaway and sit-down dining are handled differently. For takeaway, order at the counter to get a ticket number and customise your burger toppings when called. For table service, head inside and ask staff to be seated in the dining areas out back or upstairs.
How large are the portions?
Portions are substantial. A whole chicken with small fries and salad comfortably feeds two people, while single chicken burger combos come with generous servings of thin fries.
What dishes are available beyond chicken and burgers?
Beyond charcoal chicken and burgers, the sit-down menu features traditional Portuguese and Madeiran dishes, including charcoal-grilled beef espetada skewers, clams, and market-priced BBQ octopus.
Can you dine in or make a reservation?
Takeaway orders can be placed for cash at the counter, and you can also dine in with table service or order delivery. Dine-in seating can be reserved in advance.
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