Winter Warmers at Crown Sydney

Cold outside – warm inside. There’s no quicker way to feel cosy and snug than beating the elements with a delicious hot meal on a rainy, chilly day.  

Yet who wants to cook when it’s cold and miserable outside?  

Venture out to Crown Sydney. We’ll welcome you in with delicious aromas, warm smiles, and dishes that feel like a soft hug on a cold day.  

There’s a certain charm to Sydney’s winters. Not the frigid days of more southern cities, but rather a crisp freshness that brings the hub’s buzzing social scene and food culture into sharp, vivid colour.  

Rather than slowing down, Sydneysiders adjust. They head indoors, they seek warmth and camaraderie, and they dine on cozy, comforting meals. 

For all the variety of international cuisine, we all typically crave similar dishes on cold days.  

Spicy curries. Fresh pasta. Aromatic soups. Delicious dumplings. Even a classic toasted sandwich can be all you want on a cold night. And if there’s one place in Sydney where you can find exceptional examples of all kinds of international flavours and modern Australian dishes, it’s here at Crown Sydney.  

Beyond the luxuriously warm and tasty dishes, the inviting atmosphere in each of our restaurants is perfect for chilly days. You can escape the weather entirely somewhere dimly-lit and indoors like 88 Noodle, or you can watch the cold weather batter the world outside through vast windows from the comfort of a warm restaurant somewhere like a'Mare. 

Share a cosy meal with friends and family for a winter warming experience at Crown Sydney’s restaurants.  

Have you ever looked up a menu before heading to a restaurant, so you can start deciding now, and start looking forward to your meal?  

Here’s a peek at what you can expect from some of Crown Sydney’s best restaurants for winter dining.  

Woodcut

Feel the heat of the open plan kitchen that incorporates fire, smoke, and steam into many of the dishes on the menu.  

A recent hat winner from the Good Food Guide Awards, Woodcut is all about earthy flavours, cosy warmth from the wood-fired ovens and grills, and a lusciously sensory dining experience.  

Yet prepare yourself for a tough decision. Will it be a classic flame-grilled steak? Native live pippies from a steam kettle? Maremma spiced duck from the wood oven? A halloumi dish from the ash grill?  

Don’t forget about the simple winter warmer side dishes that never fail to please on a cold night – a hasselback potato, or a baked ancient grain macaroni. No matter what the weather, Woodcut is here to serve up the warmth on a plate.  

a’Mare 

There’s simplicity in fine ingredients, and a’Mare is nothing if not a celebration of fine, fresh, Italian fare.  

With a focus on seafood dishes, a’Mare is an ode to authentic Italian. It comes with a refined atmosphere that’s all the more cosy when dining against the backdrop of the large windows overlooking Sydney Harbour.  

The Trottole is the iconic pesto pasta dish to try here, especially with the added theatre of the chef making your meal tableside. You may need a return visit to try the Fraser Island spanner crab linguine, or the Eastern Rock lobster spaghetti, for another dish that’s as elegant as it is warming.  

Epicurean 

Sometimes, cold winter nights make you crave company, good food, and a lively atmosphere. On those nights, there’s Epicurean.  

Think international buffet, elevated. With nine open kitchens, each area offers a new cuisine, ensuring a huge range of hot and comforting dishes to discover. Start with a soup or a curry, pile your plate with warming bites or warm culinary masterpieces, and be sure to finish with something sweet and sizzling from the ever-indulgent dessert bar.   

Golden Century 

Golden Century has long been a dining institution in Sydney, and when you’re craving the familiar and the comfortable, there’s nothing else like it. 

For those new to the restaurant, Golden Century is all about classic Cantonese cuisine with a family-style atmosphere. It’s a beautiful, modern space overlooking the harbour where you can join for meals with loved ones, defying the chilly weather outside and soaking in the inviting warmth of the space.  

The XO pippies are a must-try, the Peking duck a classic, and dumplings an inevitability with options including har gow, xiao long bao, and siu mai. 

88 Noodle 

We can’t replicate Bangkok’s steamy weather, but we can provide authentic Thai food in a bustling atmosphere here at 88 Noodle.  

This Thai-inspired dining space is go-to for a casual hot meal on a dreary cold evening. The aromas will lure you in, the décor will make you feel cosy and welcome, and the food will keep you coming back.  

Try the classic pad Thai, or opt for the beloved beef cheek green curry for something deliciously warming and hearty. The massaman lamb shank will fill you with flavour and warmth, while the vegetarian panang curry is not to be overlooked.    

So on the next chilly day or frosty evening, venture out. Make your way to Crown Sydney, where you’ll find a range of restaurants serving hearty, warm meals every day of the week. From the inviting atmosphere to the vibrant décor, these spaces make for the perfect winter escape. Make your reservation today.