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Silvas Restaurant

1/82-86 New Canterbury Rd, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

Recommended by 26 people

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1/82-86 New Canterbury Rd, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia

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+61 2 9572 9911
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Silvas Restaurant

Petersham’s definitive tasca draws Sydney’s Portuguese community and hungry groups for honest, smoke-kissed feasts. Long tables fill fast with hanging meat espetada, char-grilled octopus, and tender porco à alentejana spiked with pickles and clams. Portions run huge, designed for sharing alongside bowls of house-made round potato chips. Out front, office workers and locals queue at the takeaway counter for charcoal chicken splashed with garlic and piri piri sauce, while the dining hall stays loud, boisterous, and warm. Sizzling garlic prawns arrive swimming in lemon oil—best mopped up with torn crusts of soft bread.

  • Authentic Regional Classics: Tables pack out for regional staples like bacalhau, porco à alentejana with clams, and charred octopus.
  • Table Skewers & Round Chips: Traditional meat espetada is served directly on skewers alongside crisp, signature round chips.
  • Hearty Group Feasts: Large share platters and bustling family-style energy make it a regular pick for lively group dinners.
  • Charcoal Chicken Counter: A dedicated front counter dishes up charcoal rotisserie chicken drenched in garlic and chilli sauces for easy takeaway.
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Why Diners Choose Silvas Restaurant

Discover why locals and Portuguese expats gather at this Petersham dining institution.

  • Authentic Regional Portuguese Recipes

    Diners enjoy classic regional Portuguese specialities like bacalhau, porco à alentejana, and garlic prawns prepared with traditional marinades and seasonings.

    Silva’s serves true and exquisitely tasty Portuguese food.

    Inês Manata

  • Table-Served Espetada and Round Chips

    The kitchen serves marinated espetada skewers directly at table stands alongside crisp house-cut round potato chips.

    They serve the tradition Portuguese food, especially the meat that is served you at the table on a skewer, they also make their own chips, which are crispy and delicious.

    Juliette Foodie

  • Hearty Group and Family Feasts

    Spacious dining areas and generous, shareable portions comfortably accommodate extended family lunches and multi-couple dinners.

    We came to Silva's for lunch,, 10 adults & 1 child in a high chair. The food was beyond perfection,,, the service was absolutely awesome & friendly.

    Bud Weiser

  • Lively Atmosphere for Celebrations

    A vibrant, bustling atmosphere offers the spirited communal warmth of a traditional neighborhood gathering place for celebrations.

    We had a fantastic time celebrating a friend’s birthday here! The food was delicious, with generous portions that left everyone satisfied.

    Odi R

  • Fast Counter-Service Charcoal Chicken

    A dedicated counter allows patrons to quickly pick up juicy rotisserie charcoal chicken basted in piri piri or garlic sauces for effortless weeknight meals.

    School kids, families, office workers - the hordes line up for the takeaway section offering its speciality charcoal chicken with garlic sauce.

    Whiteboar 1

  • Convenient Dine-In and Takeaway Combo

    Guests enjoy the convenience of dining in the lively dining room or collecting extra whole chickens and rice to take home.

    we always order an extra chicken and rice to take home with us.

    sue

Signature regional Portuguese mains and charcoal specialties

  • Carne de Porco à Alentejana

    Pork was very soft and cooked perfectly , the pipi’s came with the shell but the actual pipi meat was mixed in the plate and was tasty.

    Andy

  • Espetada

    We got the Espetada a Madeirense (beef on a skewer) with polenta and chips. Everything was outstanding

    Catherine Li

  • Charcoal Chicken

    Tasty, juicy chicken with a delicious chilli or garlic (I had both) sauce, crispy chips and a generous serving too.

    Dee C

  • Bacalhau

    Eating this bacalhau was the closest I’ve been from Portugal in a long time.

    Inês Manata

Other favorites

Complementary Portuguese starters, house sides, and traditional snacks

  • Round Chips

    The homemade round chips were crispy and deliciously memorable.

    Raging Eyeball

  • Garlic Prawns

    Next was the house special garlic prawns which was delicious especially dipped with bread.

    Johnny Au

  • Octopus

    started with chargrilled octopus which had lots of flavour and was tender.

    Johnny Au

  • Pastéis de Bacalhau

    the pastries with cod, chorizo etc were also delicious.

    Dee C

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, sides, and takeout options

  • Reserve ahead for dining in

    Silvas fills quickly with large family tables and celebrations. Make a reservation in advance or anticipate busy dining periods, especially for weekend lunches and dinner service.

  • Ask for the signature round chips

    Take advantage of the house-made crispy circle chips served with skewers and steaks—patrons recommend confirming or requesting them as your side to soak up meat marinades.

  • Skip the table wait via the takeaway counter

    If dining tables are packed or you need a fast family dinner, use the dedicated takeaway counter for their popular charcoal chicken with garlic and piri piri sauce.

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