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Upscale vegan restaurant and bar. Currently serving a 6-course vegan tasting menu only, with wine pairing available. Reservations recommended. Fully vegan from April 2022. Open Wed-Sun 6:00pm-11:00pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-4:30pm.
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57 Macleay St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2011
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67 Reviews
First Review by Kelsurfs
ga-slo
Points +805
nice experience - Edit
The place was good, tables a little too close to my taste, but service and food was great
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-18
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ElSalvadorGnarly
Points +171
Shame - Edit
The obligatory one star for being plant based is well earnt and another for the items on the menu. The disapointment and dismay experienced due to the dormancy of the facade and the charade of the fine dining experience whilst seated amongst mouldy ruins that I guess were meant to accentuate the experience or maybe made a statement back in the future when people would go anywhere if the food is good only had me thinking that the BENTLEY GROUP didn't respect the type of customer this gimmick attracts (or is it all part of the initiation) to the extent to pay the decorators.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-11
Pros: An extra $9 lions mane mushrooms, Exquisite Foraging for Berries Tea, My wife said that they '-do a good handsoap'
Cons: The luster of the EXT. will not excuse the INT.
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CBeng
Points +86
Superb fine dining and wine pairing - Edit
It doesn't get much better than this. It's rare enough to find a vegan fine dining option, but Yellow is particularly special and good. The food is creative, diverse, well-portioned, healthy, and delicious. The ambiance and service is excellent but not too uptight. The wine pairing is one of the best and most unique we've ever had. The price is not cheap but is a much better value given the portions and quality compared to other fine dining experiences.
Read morePros: All vegan plant based, Awesome food, wine, service, and atmosphere, Good value for fine dining
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Seitanicveg
Points +759
Novelty food - Edit
Good food, wasn’t blown away. Sommelier was very knowledgeable. Fun experience for a one off. Probably wouldn’t rush back as I prefer more cheap and cheerful food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-03
Pros: Good service , Set menu allows to try various dishes , For a special occasion
Cons: Expensive , Small portions
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fengmanyi
Points +442
Fresh and tasty - Edit
Been a few times now. Each season is different and some dishes/seasons are better than others but it is a nice experience and good service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-24
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courtneyxx
Points +68
Excellent - Edit
A fine dining restaurant serving a six course menu. Fully vegan. A large variety of drinks on the menu as well! Went here for my birthday and they gave a complimentary cake! Excellent hospitality and the servers explained every dish very well. As my first fine dining experience, I would highly recommend this! The food has so many different flavours and textures!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-26
Pros: Atmosphere , Unique food, Hospitality
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Vegfix
Points +6985
Absolutely Fantastic Food - Edit
Booked a table at Yellow for a special occasion and we weren't disappointed. From start to finish we were well looked after by the very attentive waiting staff.
Read moreThe tasting menu was divine, fresh and clean tasting food. Each course was stunning and the flavours were out of this world. Absolutely loved the Mushroom Skewer, I could eat a whole plate of those.
I've been wanting to try this place for a while and very glad that we did as the food is superb.
Cons: Not vegan owned/not a vegan company.
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Meaghanmeaghan
Points +224
Great restaurant - Edit
Lovely high end restaurant. Nice flavours. It would be good if they used more protein as the meals are not very filling.
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KathyJaneP
Points +30
High-end vegan with unexpected flavours - Edit
Unique and delicate small plates, with fresh and healthy ingredients. Matching wine and nice cocktails complement the filling and delicious set menu.
Read morePros: Delicate, Healthy
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SaraNorlin
Points +3396
Artful food, prepare to wait - Edit
The food was very good and artful. The wine selection was nice and I enjoyed the ambience. I wish they'd either include the ala carte items in the regular menu or not have them. Also the service was very slow. I waited 25 minutes for one dish and 10-15 minutes was not uncommon.
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rymc
Points +492
Highly skilled - Edit
Overall a great spot with awesome ambience, staff, and… well, food.
Read moreI’m only giving it four stars since we went on NYE and the tasting menu for that night felt like a letdown; the level of skill on display does make me suspect it’d be a five star rating from me if we went on a normal night.
Pros: Great wine options
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JuanPa
Points +53
7 stars - Edit
A brilliant set menu with a sensational movement of flavor
Read moreevery step was delicious and unique, the additional food items were a must. We chose the wine pairings and Sam did a wonderful job of narrating our wines which were exquisite!!. It was one of two top vegan restaurant experiences in 17 years … the other one is Shizen in SFO
Pros: food & wines!, staff, ambience
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Happysoiboi
Points +1049
Very unique, fine dining experience. - Edit
It’s pretty cool to see how they do so many unique dishes with only vegetables and no mock meats or other mock animal products. Everything is delicious, but weird at the same time. The service was out of this world phenomenal, the best I’ve ever had.. but the price is a big killer for me and it’s a once in a lifetime kinda place to enjoy for sure.
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JoanPrice
Points +46
Outstanding, inventive, truly extraordinary food - Edit
I've been vegan for more than 35 years, chasing the best vegan meals in any city I visit. I can honestly say that I have never had a better or more creative meal than the tasting menu at Yellow in Sydney. The chef combined flavors into unique inventions, each bite even better than the last. Ingredients were as fresh and healthy as they were delicious. Fine dining at its best, with attention to detail.
Read moreMy companion especially loved the atmosphere - a cozy, uncrowded corner with subdued lighting and jazz playing. We arrived when the restaurant opened, which we recommend if you want to beat the crowd.
Pros: Inventive menu, Chef is a genius!, Delightful and helpful staff
Cons: no cons
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lburton
Points +80
An amazing culinary experience - Edit
We were looking forward to another great experience eating at Yellow and we’re not disappointed. Every mouthful of food is a unique experience using a unique variety of ingredients.
Read morePros: Every mouthful of food, Great service from staff, great atmosphere, Uniqueness of ingredients in all servings
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RachelMcCombie
Points +62
Fine dining and delicious - Edit
Truly a lovely experience coming to yellow adored the environment, loved the set menu with all the dishes to try.
Read moreLoved some, questioned a few, mildly disappointed by the dessert (got a sweet tooth)
But over all loved coming and getting to enjoy a fine dining experience. You’re never got nail it with everyone, having so many courses, but I admired the creativity and loved so many of the flavours.
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HollyMay
Points +890
Delicious 6 course fine dining - Edit
I loved the whole experience of the place. Six courses of delicious fine dining with paired with non alcoholic drinks which were incredible. Alcoholic pairing also available.
Read moreI loved that each course was explained in detail too. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff.
I would 100% go back, so tasty.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-26
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AVeganSam
Points +699
Amazing experience - Edit
What a great evening! You are treated to many courses of creative and delicious vegan food. Each course was explained as it was set down and eating it was a great experience.I never thought carrots could taste so good! I'd highly recommend the non-alcoholic drink accompaniment, all the drinks were lovely and went well with the food.
Read morePros: Great experience, Delicious vegan food, Lovely drinks
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TheVeganTexan
Points +34
Truly unique Vegan fine dining - Edit
Holy HappyCow! This place is a one of a kind experience. I tasted flavor combinations that I simply didn't know existed. Everything was curated down to the smallest detail. I enjoyed the 'Tasting Menu' along with the premium wine pairing. I also ordered one additional entree (not included in the 'Tasting Menu') so there was a total of 8 dishes brought out with 8 different wines that complimented the food perfectly. Their menu does change quite often, but I doubt this place will make something you won't enjoy. Each time a dish & wine were brought out the waiter did a fantastic job of describing the meal (or wine), its background, the sourcing of the ingredients, how the dish is put together/inspiration behind the meal, how/where the wine is grown and how it compliments the food. Don't hesitate and GO!
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EdYan
Points +2714
Always beautiful food - Edit
I've eaten a few times here and it's great to see this place fully vegan instead of previously being partially vegetarian. The food is delicious and beautiful and incentive. It's a bit exxy but it's a wonderful experience so come here for a special occasion or just to treat yourself to amazing food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-12
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JessicaMurray
Points +107
Most interesting food - Edit
It was so crazy! They made those flavours out of vegetables! It was like an explosion of flavours in my mouth. Very expensive but reeeeeaaally nice
Read morePros: Flavours of food, Luxury fine dining, Ambience
Cons: Expensive
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CloudyClaudi
Points +418
Fully vegan fine dining - Edit
We had an amazing night at Yellow. The food was inventive, creative and delicious. The staff was great and very attentive without being intrusive.
Read moreThe restaurant is fully vegan.
The atmosphere is relaxed. This is a great place for date night, special occasions or simply treat yourself.
The menu changes every few months, which is exciting.
You can select a wine pairing or non-alcoholic pairing (with creative and tasty "cocktails" and drinks). We tried both and they were well matched to the food and added to the experience.
We loved all our dishes and can't wait to return.
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-18
Pros: Tasty, Innovative, Cosy
Cons: Small portions, No a la carte option, Still hungry
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yumchadong
Points +5362
Pretty good - Edit
Lovely restaurant, nice ambiance, although tables are somewhat tightly squeezed together and personal space is limited. The tasting menu was decent, however there is definetly space for improvement in terms of menu design as well as timing of the dishes. We found some dishes interesting whereas others were disappointing. The menu seems to change quite frequently and while the online menu showed brunt cabbage as one of the mains, we were served a slice of beetroot instead which was ok but not really refined enough for a fine dining tasting menu. The cultured cashew and the smoked carrot were well crafted, but unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy the gnudi which were just bland and looked like fish balls in water which I didn’t find very appetising to look at. The desserts were ok but nothing to rave about. We also found the champagne & sparkling wine list disappointing, but apparently it also changes quite often.
Read moreWe were seated at 8pm which unfortunately meant that staff started cleaning the restaurant at one point and the pace of dishes coming out declined. On multiple occasions we ended up waiting 15 minutes or more for the next course even though the restaurant was nearly empty at the time. By the end of our 3 hour dining experience our energy was drained and we were glad we could finally leave.
All in all the experience is not the best in the universe like some local folk describe, but it’s pretty good. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back although I would definitely try to get an earlier seating.
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bfeitosa
Points +5100
So creative, fun! Definitely worth the indulgence once a year. - Edit
Creative flavors, impressive combinations. I read the menu and felt like only half of it would actually interest me, but I liked everything except for the beetroot, which I would strongly suggest to cut out of the menu, because nothing there felt any special at all. The most surprising option, the vanilla ice cream and caramel popcorn, definitely deserves a mention, and the appetizer potpourri... Wow! I could eat a whole platter of the blini with chimichurri sprouts. Yes, it might look like you're paying your weight to eat some pieces of vegetable, but just keep an open mind and let the combinations surprise you. Great staff, great ambiance as well. Only downside, you only get one option: the whole menu.
Read morePros: Very creative, Chill ambiance, Super friendly staff
Cons: Expensive, yes., Only one option, the 8-step menu.
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Einahpets216
Points +943
Nice spot - Edit
Yellow is a lovely little spot with a great seasonal menu. For the summer menu there were a couple of optional dishes which included a side and post dinner course, both of which were delicious and added a nice level of fullness to the tasting menu. The popcorn, vanilla caramel dish was absolutely delicious and the roast vegetable oil with sourdough is fab. We got a bottle of oil to go and it’s a real treat. #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan , Seasonal menu
Cons: Parking is a nightmare , A little dear
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SophsEats
Points +430
Lovely set menu! - Edit
We enjoyed the 6 course menu for NYE with s delicious non-alchoholic drinks pairing.
Read moreLovely venue and friendly staff.
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ErinLevy
Points +26
Amazing all around!! - Edit
Incredible vegan food, service, and atmosphere. Went here for my birthday dinner with my partner and they served 6 amazing small meals (but very filling by the end!) and even brought a cake for my birthday. It is so homey and lovely!
Read morePros: All vegan, Beautiful ‘degustation’ style menu, Non-vegans will enjoy
Cons: Bit more expensive (but worth every cent)
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