Restaurant
Salt Meats Cheese Circular Quay
Gateway Building, Level 2 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Gateway Building, Level 2 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Perched above the Circular Quay bustle inside the Gateway Building, this breezy Italian spot serves blistered crusts and fresh pasta just steps from the harbour. Regulars head up to escape the tourist rush for hearty bowls of lamb ragu pappardelle, crunchy saffron arancini, and wood-fired pizzas layered with buffalo mozzarella. Date nights often pivot around tableside cacio e pepe spun warm straight out of a cheese wheel, followed by a towering tiramisu or an affogato over espresso.
- Cheese Wheel Pasta Service: Chefs finish cacio e pepe tableside right inside an open cheese wheel for date nights and celebrations.
- Wood-Fired Crusts: Crisp wood-fired pies feature chewy, blistered crusts topped with buffalo mozzarella, basil, or shaved truffle.
- Fresh Pasta and Antipasti: Handmade lamb ragu pappardelle and house saffron arancini with oozy centres offer respite from the busy wharves below.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at Salt Meats Cheese Circular Quay
Discover why locals and visitors choose Salt Meats Cheese Circular Quay for hand-crafted Italian classics, celebratory gatherings, and relaxed harbour dining.
Authentic Wood-Fired Pizza & Fresh Pasta
Handmade pastas like slow-cooked lamb ragu and authentic brick-oven pizzas deliver rich, genuine Italian flavours steps away from the quay.
The Pizza was fabulous. Flavoursome and the dough was perfect. The lamb ragu was very tasty.
René A Bottomless Pizza Mondays
Dinings like the popular all-you-can-eat Monday special offer generous, premium pizza toppings and mouthwatering crusts at exceptional value.
We were lucky because we have found the menu of “ all you can eat pizza monday “.
Elena Hellen Memorable Milestone & Birthday Celebrations
Attentive staff craft seamless celebratory moments for birthdays and milestones, adding complimentary candles and personalised desserts.
A special thanks to the staff for organising some birthday candles for our son's dessert as travelling made organising a birthday cake a little difficult.
Emma Bates Warm & Attentive Group Hospitality
Whether welcoming travelers or regulars celebrating accomplishments, hospitable staff create an inviting and deeply personal dining atmosphere.
Being my first time in Sydney and always wanting to go, the atmosphere, being with my wife, our trip got even more special with Maria.
Tony Franco A Peaceful Gateway Perch Above Harbour Crowds
Tucked on Level 2 of the Gateway Building, guests escape bustling wharf traffic and food court noise for a relaxed, sunlit lunch.
Conveniently located at the top level of the Gateway Building, it is light and bright and quieter due to it being away from the food court on the ground floor.
Matthew Shanahan (Matt) CBD Value Lunch Specials
Midday set menus pairing select mains with drinks provide an affordable, quality sit-down dining alternative in the heart of the CBD.
also the lunch package of AUS$29 with 1 main and 1 alcohol is crazy affordable within the CBD.
Rafe
Most popular items
Signature wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas
Lamb Ragu Pappardelle
The ragu was packed with flavour and was such a rich and hearty dish to eat.
Jessica M Rizk Truffle Pizza
The truffle pizza $33 was tasty and had a nice chewy crust.
Jennifer C Margherita Pizza
It was a pleasant evening with nice wine and two margarita pizzas.
Martin Cacio e Pepe from the cheese wheel
Brought my date here on her bday to try the Cacio e Pepe from the cheese wheel!
Prosper
Other favorites
Sides, starters, and sweet finishes
Tiramisu
Tiramisu portions are crazy big more than enough for 2!
Prosper Housemade Saffron Arancini
These were a hit for me, especially when I cut the arancini open to find an oozy, cheesy centre.
Jessica M Rizk Focaccia
Antipasto came with fresh hot focaccia bread and so much meat and olives and cheese.
Barista Chez Truffle fries
Truffle fries, just perfect!!
Gaia
Beyond the menu
Distinctive hospitality gestures and interactive dining moments at Salt Meats Cheese Circular Quay
Thoughtful Birthday Milestone Touches
Guests celebrating birthdays receive personalized attention such as birthday candles added directly to desserts when coordinating cakes while traveling proves difficult.
Tableside Cheese Wheel Service
Patrons ordering pasta can experience tableside theatrical preparation where Cacio e Pepe is swirled and served directly from a giant cheese wheel.
Hands-On Pasta Masterclasses with Arrival Drinks
Culinary workshops pair hands-on pasta making classes with a welcoming arrival cocktail before dinner and rooftop drinks.
Attentive Table Care & Sharing Accommodations
Floor staff anticipate dining dynamics without prompting, such as proactively bringing extra sharing plates to comfortably divide dishes.
Before you head over
Practical dining tips for lunch specials, experiential dishes, and weekend timing
Head Upstairs for the CBD Lunch Special
Located on Level 2 of the Gateway Building away from the ground-floor food court, the restaurant offers an affordable weekday lunch set with a selected main and drink.
Look Out for Interactive and Weekly Specials
Plan your visit around signature specials like All-You-Can-Eat Monday Pizza or the interactive Cacio e Pepe served tableside from a hollowed cheese wheel.
Factor in the Sunday Surcharge
A 10% surcharge applies on Sundays, so take this into account when budgeting for your weekend dining or special celebrations.
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