chiswick

food was fabulous! had the oysters, moreton bay bug, lamb and cherry ripe for dessert. lamb is a 'must do'. the setting is gorgeous. inside the restaurant the tables felt too close together. consequently, it lacks intimacy and made service as well as patrons navigating their way to the restrooms and in and out of the restaurant problematic. service lacked attentiveness.

i've been here quite a few times, and always happy when i do. the food is always hearty and full of flavour, with the best of what's in season. i was quite disappointed though with the service. i found the staff slightly rude, they seemed to be annoyed because we were pacing ourselves and taking photos during the night. this was the only thing that would prevent me from going back.

as it was saturday night and we didn't have a booking we pre called the restaurant to see if a table was available we were told if we got there early enough there might be space at the bar we were pleasantly surprised to get an out door table where there was plenty of room for the non booked patrons coming in. the place had a good vibe food was great and all was going well until our waitress noticed that a bug from her restaurant had landed in one of our glasses of wine which she offered to remove and our understanding was a replacement glass would be fourth coming but never arrived at $60 + per bottle i think a replacement would be mandatory under these circumstances the next thing that happened that i always hate is the waiter collects our plates not only before we are finished but without asking i was just baffled by these two mistakes and surprised that a restaurant of this caliber and management would let this happen! hope to return one day with better results and i can give the dessert menu and fortified wines a try without leaving early and slightly pissed off

love everything about it. from the way the place is quaintly done up, to the excellent and attentive service provided and most of all, the amazing food served. most of the veggies in the dishes are served fresh fr the garden in their backyard. best to book 2-3 weeks in advance. went there on a thursday and it was packed too.

i was definitely not blown away by this place. it was ok. its over priced without a fine dining atmosphere. the entrées are the best thing about the menu, everything was delicious. the mains and dessert were average. the staff were nice but not at the top of their game. i probably wouldn't go back.

the roasted lamb is def worth trying and the beef tartare is sick! mocha ganache is my girlfriend recommendation. setting is good and no reservation needed for monday lunch.

chef matt moran’s chiswick restaurant in woollahra is like a hidden tranquil escape equipped with it’s own kitchen garden full of fresh produce ready for the picking.

i know that this place has been around for ages so i’m sure you’ve all been already but this was a place that we had always driven past and said “oh how pretty, lets go there sometime!” and never really had. i scoped out the menu online to make sure that it wasn’t going to break the bank and it looked like exactly what we were after, nothing too fancy but delicious and well presented. 

we were seated promptly at a roomy table and began with a pitcher of cocktails. i was impressed when they arrived at the table already poured into six glasses complete with fresh garnishes and there was still half a pitcher left over. this was a mix of gin, watermelon, lavender syrup, cucumber and lemon juice and was particularly refreshing during the hot summer evening we found ourselves in. the wait staff were excellent. the staff at chiswick were exemplary. our waiter was attentive and very helpful when we were trying to figure out if the share plates would feed all of us and which dishes would work best together.

for our entrees we had a mixture of wood fired duck breast with yellow peach and watercress, salad of iceberg lettuce with avocado, mint and parsley and the hand cut chips with black garlic aioli. all were delicious but the black garlic aioli was a real winner. holy moly! i would buy jars and jars of that if it were for sale commercially. all three mains were absolutely delicious and kept the six of us well fed. we had the lamb, woodfired trout and the roast chicken. my favourite was definitely the lamb. it was succulent and melted off the bone. plus theres something special knowing it came from the moran family farm!

overall i was very impressed with the quality of the food and service. the food is nothing fancy but undeniably delicious and hearty. i think that there are some fancier dishes on the menu but i doubt whether they would beat our choices in the taste department. the restaurant itself had a lovely ambiance and we spent some time trying to name the plants in the kitchen garden behind us. the share plates look a little pricey on their own but when split between the six of us, the price including cocktails was very reasonable. we had a fabulous time and will certainly be coming back!

you can't beat chiswick for lunch on a sunday. book in advance and request a table near the glass windows. amazing food and wine selection! high recommended!

wasn't really happy to find bones in the fillet. swallowed the first piece of bone because i . thought is was a 'fillet'. after swallowing one, found three bones to follow. apart from the bones, the skin wasn't quite as crispy as i hoped it would be. . the fish needed a pinch of salt. flavour combination- wise:

a beautiful venue filled with natural light.  we started our ladies lunch with a glass of piper rose champagne, prawn popcorn and a beetroot salad.  followed by the scallops and ocean trout.  we picked dishes from the small plates section which turned out to be the perfect amount. everything was delicious!! finished off with a cheese plate but found myself having food envy when the desserts arrived at the table next to us.  next time!

i came here with a group of 6 last friday night. made the booking on thursday afternoon after failing to get into some of the more hyped up places like nomad and porteno. and aren't i glad we did. chiswick is a beautiful restaurant set in a beautiful garden. it is the kind of place you want to book out for your wedding reception or the special wedding anniversary with your friends and family.. or i imagine, the kind of place a little rich girl may have her 21st. the food was of course was fantastic. it is matt moran's place after all. order the roast chicken and lamb to share. and entree, don't forgo the beetroot salad. the wine list is decent, markup somewhat less than expected. we had entree, mains and dessert with 3 bottles of wine and sparking water all night. came to $100 per head. very reasonable for the kind of evening we had. some of the waitstaff initially came across as a bit snobbish, but the lovely waitress we had for the evening was just super. friendly, knowledgable, attentive but not intrusive. look forward to returning.

a place to go with mates. or the family.

this seems uber trendy, with wall to wall 30 something's. and the occasional family table. much bustle and movement. owned by matt moran and the restaurant mirrors in some ways 'paddock to table'. very tasty food and not a bottle of liquid nitrogen in sight.

dishes are primarily for sharing and the 4 of us enjoyed the popcorn prawn and seared scallops to start. lovely, lovely slow cooked lamb shoulder in a delightful mint based sauce. followed by a whole roast chicken but blown away by the seared barramundi. service varied from so/so at the start to exceptional ( chapeau to fleur from tassie). around $450 for 4 including a bottle of red and multiple cocktails. really enjoyable and enjoys a lovely garden which i'm reliably told is even better in spring and summer.

i love the slow cooked lamb from here , it's super delicious and tender with a great sauce on top. the raw fish dishes are superb and the side dishes are always on point with the main dishes and seasonal. you can't not order a cocktail when you're here, they are so fresh and yummy.

a lovely two course meal at chiswick was the perfect escape from the hostile rain tapping on the windows. an almost-unique concept in sydney dining, the chiswick kitchen is faithfully served by a beautiful, on-site garden. matt moran has leveraged this to perfection, crafting beauty out of simplicity and creating an overall incredible dining experience.