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The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney

731-695 Harris St, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia

Recommended by 62 people

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Find The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney

731-695 Harris St, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia

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+61 2 7920 0909
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney

Perched high on the seventh floor in Ultimo, this TAFE training restaurant dishes up ambitious multi-course dining without commercial markups. Enrolled culinary and hospitality apprentices run the service under watchful instructors, working across linen-topped tables overlooking the district skyline. Diners talk up the seasonal rotating menus—from tea-smoked kangaroo and tender confit duck to medium-rare sirloin paired with fresh baked bread, finishing on pear and frangipane tarts.

  • Apprentice-Led Service: TAFE culinary and front-of-house students prepare and serve set multi-course menus under instructor guidance.
  • Subsidized Tasting Menus: Full multi-course meals and lunch degustations served at accessible subsidized training rates.
  • Seventh-Floor Views: Seventh-floor dining room offering wide views of the surrounding urban skyline through sunset.
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Why Choose The Apprentice Restaurant Sydney

Why diners choose to visit Ultimo's premier training restaurant for memorable dining and student mentorship.

  • Fine dining tasting menus without commercial pricing

    Guests enjoy multi-course set menus and multi-dish degustations priced at an accessible fraction of standard commercial restaurant rates.

    A fine dining experience that doesn't come with a hefty price tag.

    Alisa

  • Subsidized multi-course pricing

    Guests can order three-course lunches or six-course dinners, with set formats like $39 degustations and $44 set meals delivering remarkable value.

    We had the 6 course degustation menu for lunch at $39pp

    Alex Chen

  • Direct support for hospitality apprentices

    Diners take part in the vocational journey of emerging chefs and front-of-house staff as they build professional confidence in an authentic service setting.

    Support the students - take a friend to this wonderful restaurant.

    craig stewart

  • Encouraging the next generation of culinary talent

    Patrons engage directly with dedicated students learning in a structured TAFE environment supervised by experienced hospitality educators.

    It's great to see these young people hone their craft with such enthusiasm.

    Tom B

  • Seventh-floor rooftop skyline and sunset views

    Located high on the 7th floor, the dining room offers panoramic outlooks over the surrounding area, allowing guests to watch the sky shift at twilight.

    The restaurant is on the 7th floor offering views of the area with the opportunity to see the sky change with the sunset as you eat.

    B

  • Refined setting for date nights and celebrations

    With damask tablecloths, linen napkins, and attentive service, the restaurant provides an inviting and sophisticated backdrop for romantic evenings and milestones.

    This was an absolute great date night! Service was fantastic and the dishes looked amazing.

    A Co

Standout dishes crafted and presented by apprentice chefs across seasonal multi-course menus

  • Sirloin

    The main sirloin I usually get well done but was recommended the medium rare and it melted in your mouth the zucchini and veggies and sauce were delicious.

    Mon

  • Tortellini

    The tortellini was so delicious maybe 6 instead of four would have been better.

    Mon

  • Salmon tartare

    salmon tartare was light and well-paired

    Gleen Mori

  • Confit duck

    the confit duck was tender and tasty

    Gleen Mori

Beyond the menu

Memorable details and hospitality touches that elevate the apprentice training dining experience

  • Vocational Mentorship and Kitchen Insights

    Guests can engage with hospitality trainers and student apprentices who share insights into their vocational training and career ambitions, with trainers occasionally offering kitchen tours.

  • Seventh-Floor Sunset Skyline Views

    The 7th-floor rooftop setting provides elevated dining outlooks across the local Ultimo skyline, allowing diners to watch the sky change at sunset.

  • Linen Service with Fresh Floral Settings

    The dining room features traditional formal touches including damask tablecloths, cloth serviettes, table lighting, and fresh floral arrangements.

  • Complimentary Welcome Wine Gestures

    Diners are occasionally treated to unannounced hospitality gestures, such as complimentary arrival wine specials on select service days.

Before you head over

Key advice on reservations, set menus, and planning your visit to TAFE's rooftop training restaurant.

  • Book Far in Advance

    Tables book out quickly and meals are strictly rationed according to bookings rather than run as an open commercial kitchen, so reserve well in advance online via OpenTable.

  • Confirm Set Menus & Allergies Early

    Menus are fixed multi-course or degustation offerings that change frequently, occasionally with alternate drop service or minimal flexibility, so state all dietary requirements and allergies early.

  • Rooftop Access & Sunset Views

    Located on the 7th floor of the TAFE campus with lift access, the restaurant offers scenic skyline and sunset outlooks, situated a short walk from Central Station.

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