Restaurant
Letra House
Rear/344 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Rear/344 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Tucked below Palazzo Salato, this subterranean Spanish spot pours every single one of its 50-plus cellar bottles by the glass. Cork-lined ceilings keep the room hushed enough for effortless conversation across the table—a rare CBD comfort. Expect inventive Iberian snacks with textural bite, from raw scampi tostadas dusted in paprika to crispy socarrat tossed with firefly squid and vongole. When 10:30pm rolls around, the kitchen pivots to late-night mode, dishing up terrines, farmhouse cheeses, and tinned conservas past midnight.
- Full Cellar by the Glass: Over 50 curated bottles on the list are available to order by the glass.
- Acoustic Dining Room: Cork-lined ceilings absorb dining room reverberation for unhurried conversation.
- Late-Night Iberian Bites: Pivots after 10:30pm to cheeses, terrines, and tinned conservas past midnight.
What's On at Letra House
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Letra House
Discover what sets Letra House apart for dining, wine discovery, and late-night catch-ups in the Sydney CBD.
Over 50 Curated Bottles by the Glass
Letra House provides an expansive cellar selection where every single curated bottle is poured by the glass, letting you explore diverse pairings without committing to a full bottle.
The wine list is a flex: over 50 bottles, all available by the glass.
Ella Hailey Extended Late-Night CBD Kitchen Service
Unlike standard CBD dining spots with strict early closures, the venue transitions at 10:30pm into a dedicated late-night format serving conservas, cheeses, and drinks with a kitchen open past midnight.
From 10:30pm, the place flips into late-night mode, an unspoken invitation to stay a little longer. The menu pares back to the essentials: selected cheeses, oysters, terrines and tinned conservas
Ella Hailey Acoustic Design Built for Effortless Conversation
Specialized cork ceiling acoustic absorption prevents room reverberation, allowing comfortable and unforced conversation even in an intimate underground space.
they had cork ceilings which absorbed sounds making the atmosphere so pleasant for great conversations over good food!
Snow_bear Unrushed Setting for Extended Group Catch-Ups
A warm, relaxed subterranean atmosphere and pacing make it seamless to host lingering group dinners and extended evening catch-ups without feeling rushed.
Loved that it’s open late in the CBD, perfect for a long catch-up.
Kirsty Wong Textural Twists on Classic Spanish Tapas
Inventive Spanish tapas and snacks deliver memorable textural twists on classic Iberian recipes, including crisp socarrat and savoury filled pastries.
The biggest surprise of the night was the socarrat with firefly squid, vongole and mussels. It’s not the traditional Spanish seafood rice, the base had a crunchy texture
Lily S Attentive Guidance and Personalized Hospitality
Warm, genuine, and knowledgeable staff tailor recommendations across food and wine, creating a personalized dining experience from start to finish.
She made us feel so welcome and looked after, and her recommendations made the whole dining experience effortless and enjoyable.
Alexander Boutenko
Most popular items
Signature savory tapas and snacks ordered by guests
Socarrat
The biggest surprise of the night was the socarrat with firefly squid, vongole and mussels. It’s not the traditional Spanish seafood rice, the base had a crunchy texture and the seasoning was lighter and less salty than the classic version.
Lily S Scampi Tostada
⭐️Raw scampi tostada topped with paprika
Foodidia On Instagram Croquetas
the croquets were amazing! this was of course perfectly balanced by the sweetness of manchego cheese which was a perfect combination. the outer part was the perfect amount of crispy to provide a nice texture combined with the softer filling.
Mark Cheung Anchovy Donut
Stand outs were the anchovy manchego donut & the escabeche mussels.
Ella Hailey
Other favorites
Desserts and cocktails to round out the evening
Cobble Cobble cocktail
Also really loved the Cobble Cobble cocktail🍹 Slightly sweet, slightly sour, paired really well with all the dishes😋
Calista Peach Crumble
~ Peach Crumble $24
Calista Cherry Crumble
the cherry crumble was really nice and i haven't had a cherry crumble before, the sheep milk sorbet wasn't too heavy and the tart-ness of the cherries balanced out the sweetness, definitely recommend!
Mark Cheung $16 Martini
there’s a $16 Martini that’ll ruin you for all others
Ella Hailey
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate dining and drinks at Letra House
Open Kitchen Counter Interaction
Guests seated along the bar can chat directly with the head chef and watch the culinary team plate dishes in the open kitchen.
Off-Menu Dietary Customisation
Servers tailor food and beverage selections on the fly, offering off-menu dishes and custom plant-based tweaks to accommodate dietary requests.
Attentive Table Resets
Floor staff regularly refresh shared table settings and bring clean plates between savoury sharing courses.
Cork Ceiling Acoustic Softening
Acoustic cork ceilings line the subterranean space, keeping ambient noise softened so intimate conversation remains effortless.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to make a reservation?
Yes, reservations are accepted and highly recommended as the dining room fills up quickly, though the bar and kitchen counter can accommodate spontaneous visits.
Can the kitchen accommodate dietary requirements and vegan diets?
Yes, the staff and kitchen are flexible with dietary needs, including accommodating vegan diners with menu modifications and off-menu dishes.
What dishes are most recommended to order?
Standout savory dishes include the crispy socarrat rice with seafood, raw scampi tostada, duck liver parfait, and crispy croquetas, paired with desserts like the seasonal fruit crumble.
Does Letra House offer a happy hour or by-the-glass wine options?
The bar offers a dedicated happy hour from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM featuring specialized snack skewers and drinks, as well as an extensive wine list where every bottle is available by the glass.
Is food available late at night?
Yes, Letra House operates late into the night in the CBD, shifting after 10:30 PM into a late-night bar format with a focused menu of conservas, cheeses, and charcuterie alongside drinks served past midnight on weekends.
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