The Hilton's breakfast buffet was at this restaurant. It was ok as far as hotel breakfasts go. Wide selection but not really the best quality. If you're staying at the hotel, try and avoid peak hours for a better experience. read more

Ordinary. I really wasn't that impressed. It was a Sunday morning and given the high turnover of diners understandably staff were very busy yet polite. It was very crowded to the point of being pushy and crammed. I ended up leaving and didn't bother returning during the rest of my stay. Food wasn't that impressive either. Too slack to provide smoked salmon. Executive Lounge was where I ended up . If you are dining alone try and avoid peak otherwise you will be disappointed read more

My first time in Sydney and stayed at the Hilton and the brunch buffet was truly lovely it's from 6:30 am-10 am, they have a lot of assortments of pastries, breads, and fruit, I also truly enjoyed all the puddings from chia pudding, coconut yogurt, and the hot breakfast of the bacon, sausage, potatoes, and made to order omlette, the staff is truly friendly especially Vincent, Valentina, and Mia, thanks for your kindness, check them out:) it's a wonderful brunch read more

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The food was delicious. The ambience was great. And they made an incredible martini. I didn't realize it was a hotel restaurant so was waiting for it to not be good. But it surprised me and I really enjoyed the food. read more

Elegant but not pretentious and with excellent service. Don't be afraid to take risks when ordering, the chef knows what he is doing. read more

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Great breakfast options in Hilton. Pastries, fruit, yogurt, chia seed pudding, meat, eggs, hash brown...you can even request your own omelette. read more

I enjoyed a very nice dinner here. I had a lovely table at the window, with a view over the QVB and George Street. My entree was scallops (cooked beautifully and generously served) accompanied by a very nice Italian Pinot Grigio recommended by my server. I then enjoyed the Lamb main course, done slightly rarer than I would have preferred but still very nice. The green leaf salad was fresh and delicious. The ambience is relaxed and although there were many diners, the tables are not squeezed together so it's quite comfortable. All in all everything was most enjoyable. I would come here again. read more

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Here on a voucher and not sure why this mob need to advertise with a voucher as they were packed and this was Tuesday lunch. The food was very nice and so was the restaurant. The service was good but you did not have a particular waiter. It seemed that you only needed to look at someone and they would come over to assist. I think they did lose our order at some point as the waitress came over to apologise but as others were sitting empty plated we thought that the chef might have been overwhelmed. It is quite expensive but the price is right on a voucher. Corollary A bloke that looked like Luke Mangan came over and asked my dining buddy if he had enjoyed the meal. I noted that he looked like LM and he pointed to his embroidered shirt. I didn't comment on losing our order but when he went my dining buddy wanted to know who LM was! {sigh} read more

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I do not give many 5 star reviews they earned this one. The interior of the restaurant is very modern and stylish. The dining room has 20 foot glass walls that surround the space. This dining experience is unique alone just from the fun and cool layout of the restaurant. The food was amazing both the vegan and non vegan stuff that was ordered. The wait staff was attentive and delivered first class service. We were staying in the hotel which was also great to just walk in but I would easily walk or drive a distance for this place. We ordered the lamb cutlet, vegan pumpkin and fig ravioli. The for dessert we had the vegan lemon cheesecake. My other half was happy to snack on both of my choices. Wish we had another night so I could try the risotto. Enjoy your time in Sydney. read more

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I've been here a few times and my overall experience is 4/5, but my recent would be 3/5. We came with a booking for 2 and was brought to our table promptly. We were here on a Friday arvo for lunch during their good food month promo so the lunch menu was set. $38 for a main, a beer/wine/cider and a coffee/tea. I just didn't enjoy my main as much as I wanted to. We couldn't pick our main cos of the promo - it was lamb with eggplant and something. See the pic! My friend didn't enjoy it that much either, think it was missing a really tasty sauce or some potato, which we should have ordered with sides. Overall okay. Just a bit boring I would come back tho! But will take more care seeing what's on the menu. read more

Glass Brasserie - Lamb with eggplant something $38 during good food month with a beer/wine/cider and a tea/coffee. - Wine Bars Near Me - Sydney, NSW

Very busy Saturday night, the 240-seat restaurant with a 13m floor to ceiling glass wall is pretty crowded and noisy. Lots of staff running around but difficult to draw their attention, too busy? Anyway, it's a beautiful restaurant and the food is very nice. We love the miso mustard broth of egg omelette. Scallops are fresh and cooked perfectly. Pan fried potato gnocchi is tasty too. Best vanilla crème brûlée I have ever tried so far. It's better not to have a seat too close to the open kitchen. read more

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Disappointing! Luke Mangan gains restaurant sounded wonderful but turned out to be disappointing! We decided not to order the degustation as we we're short of time! Pros Nice restaurant with comfortable seating Waiter friendly Cons There was a function on which seemed to take up everyone's time! We had to wait an hour + between entree and main! Entree was nice Main Peking duck masquerades as pork belly with pancakes! Although the duck was nice there was no flavour certainly no hint of the promised lavender! Had to skip dessert as we ran out of time! read more

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Food was good, the paella had alot of variety of seafoods with black wild rice (I believe) and seems to be a little undercooked. The beef short rib was great! Best shortribs I've had, very tender and flavorful. Price was average for the ribs, a little steep for the paella specially (105) Our server was a bit rude. Good thing food was good. read more

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Glass puts up a great breakfast, but week after week, what they put up is exactly the same everyday/week/month and no matter how great it is, the greatness kinda disappear. The Staff is still great, however the service can be quite slow. I have ordered omelette and it did take quite a while to arrived and a barista made coffee cost $5 and I waited once for over 20 minutes and I had to leave without my coffee. A change in the menu would be really refreshing! read more

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Glass Brasserie is a gorgeous restaurant at the Hilton Sydney. Perfect for romantic dinners, business events, and even weddings. The menu is inspired by Celebrity Chef Luke Magnan. The kitchen prepares a number of fantastic dishes amongst them being a Wagyu burger, which I had to ask for off menu at dinner (it's a nice restaurant with standards to uphold). The burger at Glass Brasserie consists of a Wagyu patty, BBQ Sauce, Bacon, pickle, lettuce, and cheese. The burger has a great combination of flavors, which combine sweet BBQ sauce, pickle, and very flavorful beef. The flavor combination is very similar to the burger at The Glenmore Hotel, but the execution is very different. The burger I ate was a little difficult to manage and had a bun and beef patty that was a little too dry. Overall, Glass Brasserie is a very cool place to grab a meal and the burger should satisfy most cravings - however it's not amongst the best in Sydney. read more

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Definitely a 5-star meal. Loved the presentation of food here! I went for Christmas dinner while staying in the Hilton. Loved every course of the meal and especially enjoyed my main - the barramundi, and the dessert - Christmas pudding bomb Alaska ! I love trying new things and I wasn't disappointed here! Very nice restaurant! read more

Inside the gorgeous Hilton building is Glass Brasserie that just seems to glow from the street at night. Next time you walk past; take a peek through the floor to ceiling glass windows, where you can just make out the restaurant. Expect upmarket dining in a luxurious, comfortable setting, and wines to match. The place is stunning, with really high ceilings and minimalist decor. The wines are stacked in a gigantic wine rack that sweeps up the walls that they need a man in cables to fetch them (awesome day job really). We had an early dinner at this place but we spent so much time here we were so comfortable, we didn't realise how late it had gotten. The service was lovely, with beautiful freshly baked bread to keep our mouths busy while we waited for our food. I ordered the gnocci which was delicious and had a beautiful texture, but it was incredibly rich and after a while felt really heavy. It was almost too much to handle properly. It's also perfect for lunch, coffee and dessert if you feel like spending a little extra to eat somewhere that's just plain nice. Dress appropriately! I don't think shorts and havaianas form part of the dress code for a place that is headed by Luke Mangan. read more

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The good: this is a very pretty restaurant. Contemporary Sydney with an attempt to be fine dining. The menu is simple and very nice. The wine selection is incredible to say the least. The bad: lots of staff running around, but they aren't interested in you. The wrong steak was dropped at my table and it took five minutes to get the attention of someone. The hostess noticed that I was trying to get the attention of a waiter and she assisted. The ugly: If you work at a restaurant and want to make sure to anger a patron, have a discussion five feet from them about how the mistake on the order is really the customers fault. Overall: Food is good. I'd suggest that the servers check on tables after the food arrives. There was this little container of an oily substance and I had no idea what it was until after the meal when the waiter came to give me the check. I was charged for the filet even though I ordered the ribeye, but I'm not sure if there is even a price difference. They didn't charge me for the truffle fries (which are wonderful). This was a nice jesture, but keep in mind that most of us don't want something free, we just want our order. Will I return? I'm not certain. I'm here in Sydney quite a bit and this restaurant is attached to my hotel, so perhaps. I will say that I fully understand the overall 3.5 stars. This is accurate. read more

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I stayed at Hilton Sydney during my recent trip to Sydney and this is my breakfast place since it is part of Hilton. The restaurant is top notch with 5 star services and food. There are good variety of food options. I wish there have similar options in Hilton US. The restaurant also have a nice view over Quuen Victoria Building where you can take nice photo shot. read more

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The Glass Brasserie has a little something for everyone. Since it is in a hotel, you see a range of guests from families with small children and casual vacationers to dressed up couples on a date. The menu has nice variety and can suit any taste. We ordered a beef special for two. The value was excellent and the flavor was superb. It was cooked to perfection. The sides were plentiful and tasty. The béarnaise sauce was to die for. The wine selection should be more than adequate for all. A glass wine cellar is featured in the center of the dining area and likely meets the needs of the most discriminating guest. My palate is far from sensitive, so I throughly enjoyed something from the lower end of the scale. The service was attentive and helpful with questions. They were always nearby without being intrusive or pushy. This was a wonderful date night for us as we enjoyed our first visit to Sydney. read more

The place has a great atmosphere and decoration. You instantly feel comfortable. From the experience we had, I should have given the place two stars max: we literally waited one hour from the moment we ordered to get our meals. They forgot our order... But my colleague who's been there many times said it was the first time it happened and that the service is usually very good, so I chose to ignore that annoying fact in my rating. We ordered eared scallops to share as an entree and it was delicious, tasty, cooked to perfection. Then I had the beef city eye fillet, and we ordered truffle mash, fries and vegetables, everything was delicious. The waiter brought us some little pastries for dessert to apologize for the wait, and again, delicious! We probably just got unlucky, but I'll definitely be back! read more

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I am lucky enough to have been here a number of times for dinner in large groups, small groups and for a corporate event, as well as a night at the Chef's Table. I don't mention this to brag, but rather to comment on the consistently high standards that Glass,and Luke Mangan bring to their food, service and ambience. Which is why I do keep going back. The menu is classic Modern Australian but with something for everyone, and to a high standard enjoyed only by hatted restaurants. Service is excellent the wine list extraordinary, and the ambience is lovely - all dark wood, leather and hush. The wine bar next door is a lovely place to have a glass of your fancy watching the bustle of George St go by as you sit above, magnanimously observing. What I like most is that the food is not over-wrought, like Aria in that respect. Everything is identifiable (generally) and nothing looks like anything except good food. The Chef's Table is a worthwhile investment if you have a group going - it is just inside the kitchen, a large round table which is served closely and attended by the Head Chef or Luke if he is in the house. Minimum spend is a chunk of change but for 10-12 folks about what you would spend anyway. Highly recommended. read more

Restaurants located inside hotels can be hit and miss. You never quite know what you're going to get. But, trust me, the restaurant hidden inside the Hilton Sydney is all hit and no miss. Hilton Sydney is home to Luke Mangan's award winning Glass Brasserie. A long time favourite, this restaurant has been going strong for years. Frequented by corporates for power lunches and dinners, hotel guests and locals, the crowd varies. But, the quality of the food and service does not. The restaurant itself is a classy joint. It's simple, chic and elegant. Mounds of glass and shiny metal, compliment the high ceilings and picture windows, with a rather glorious view of the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) from the wine bar. Understated glamour is effortlessly achieved. They are not trying too hard, but rather let the food and the service speak for itself. The menu is comprehensive. If you're like me, it's going to take you some time to decide. The food continues in the theme of elegance and simplicity. To offer you some assistance, you may like to know their signature dishes: Hiramasa kingfish sashimi ginger, eschallot, Persian feta Organic egg omelette of blue swimmer crab meat, enoki mushroom & herb salad, miso mustard broth Pan fried potato gnocchi, corn, asparagus, zucchini, Parmesan, lemon thyme Liquorice parfait 2011 "Signature" On this occasion, my group and I dine on the Corporate Lunch Menu currently on offer, which at $20 per person, including a main course and a glass of wine, offers great value. The Corporate Lunch Special includes: Your choice of a Coopers Pale Ale or a Glass of selected wine Plus, your choice of: *The Luke Mangan Pie - A homestyle chunky beef pie, mash potato and mushy peas *Wagyu Burger - Wagyu beef, BBQ sauce, bacon, cheese & fries *Tempura Fish - Tempura fish, fries & tartare sauce *Minute Steak - Minute steak, fries and bearnaise Two of us (me included) couldn't go past The Luke Mangan Pie (a worthy choice, can I say), with an order for the Wagyu Burger and the Tempura Fish. It was all delicious! Sorry to rave on, but I've been dreaming about that pie, those peas and that potato for some time. In fact, I need the recipe for all components of that dish. This is from a 'non pie' person. That says something. Good to remember, the Glass Wine Bar, with its amazing view of the QVB is a fabulous option for drinks and nibbles, should you not be looking to dine at the restaurant. It's somewhat of a well kept secret, and certainly an option if Zeta Bar (level 4) is too busy and loud for your liking. Keep your eye on The Glass Brasserie website, as they regularly offer special deals and promotions. If you're lucky, you just may bag a bargain! read more

I stay in this Hilton 3-4 times a year. Glass always looks great but always disappoints in one area or another. I have never returned more glasses of wine than at glass. It seems they vacuum the wine bottle and write a date on the bottle with open date. That said, they don't seem to really care until you say something. Last night's first glass of wine tasted like medicine/candy. It had been open a while, when I asked how long it had been open the bar person just brought a new glass from a new bottle, saying the was old. So, it's okay to serve bad wine and it's my job to point it out! Food can be good, but again hit or miss Lastly, for what you get it is 2x the price it should be, especially their wine read more

I gotta say, I really wasn't impressed with this place. It seemed like they try too hard to be something they are not. I felt the food was way over priced for what I got. I had the berramundi and a side charred cauliflower. The food really lacked flavor and depth. The ambulance was nice but the staff not friendly, nor helpful and generally ignored us... Probably because half my table just ordered soups or salads and not their $50+ main dishes. (but to me that's no excuse). read more

If I could only ever eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life it would be Glass Brasserie at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney. It does not have the harbour views but it doesn't need them. The food is perfect as the menu is extensive but not overwhelming. Corporates cant go if they bring a client here and men or women trying to impress, should feel confident they will be taken care of as the experience will be flawless. This month (November) Glass owner and chef Luke Mangan experimented a little by adding a handful of new dishes to the menu. I tried the Saffron noodles with Zucchini and Prosciutto and for the first time in Glass history a patron did not finish their meal. I ate hardly anything and wondered why I deviated from the trusted and true flavorsome longtime offerings that had never let me down. I ordered again and reverted back to my old favourites which included chicken liver pate with toast, pear rocket walnut and blue cheese salad and a fillet steak with a side of creamy mash and not to mention the house made bread which is amazing. For dessert I had the trio of homemade sorbet which was refreshing after quite a heavy meal. Glass is one of the best restaurants in Sydney, the staff are polite and classy and I was not charged for the original main as the waiter apologised that I did not like it as he admitted he had never tried it. Which completes my review that is was a great honest experience. read more

We were planning on the degustation but advised it would take a few hours, so went for 2 courses as we had some work to finish later. Alas it was so slow coming out that we didn't enjoy what we had. We complained and given a free drink. Ambiance lovely, noise level fine. Seats comfortable. Hmmmm not a good experience read more

The Glass Brasserie was highly recommended by a few friends but my experience was average. The ambiance and setting is outstanding but the dishes were ordinary. Our mains arrived very late and to top it of the steak was warm (at best) and the risotto was salty. read more

Went for anniversary dinner was very disappointed by the restaurant. The wait staff was alright without being respectful. The food was the worst part, I had the rump steak medium but it was anything but medium. Very dry and unappetising. Furthermore, the waiter got our order wrong, you don't expect that at places like this. The atmosphere was quite bleak which enhanced the bad experience I had. Would not recommend. read more

I too need to put the disclaimer atop my review that I've only ever had Breakfast at Glass, but having now gone roughly five for five on poor experiences it's probably time to write about it. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? The physical atmosphere at Glass is tremendous. The view over George Street is beautiful, the ceilings sky high, and the seating arrangements truly fantastic even to simply look at. However, from there it really all does fall apart. The service is sluggish even if breakfast isn't packed, and as you'll read below, the product itself isn't much to write home about. Single Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? I'm a Hilton HHonors Gold member, so I get breakfast for $29.00. It's unlimited and thus a bit difficult to judge value on, but I suppose it could be worse. Single Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Breakfast food is as difficult to master as it is to mess up if that makes sense, but Glass really does find a way to sort of botch the breakfast buffet in my experience. The beans have a bizarre sweet flavor to them, the eggs runny, and the breakfast meats in my opinion of low quality. The pastries weren't much better: dry and lacking flavor, and in all I've only ever been disappointed. No Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? For at times half the price you can get a perfectly suitable breakfast at Vanto, and I'd recommend that over Glass for the first meal of the day. No Star Granted. read more

Awesome Introduction to Degustation Dining! This was our first go at degustation dining, food was fantastic (especially loved the crab omelette swimming in a salty, flavoursome clam sauce, perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness!). Service was amazing too, each dish (and wine) had a cute little back story to it, definitely added to the atmosphere of the meal. A warning for first timers to the degustation, it might be a good idea to get only a single order of matching wines to share. One glass of wine each per course could get you or your partner "toasty" pretty quickly, which may distract from the awesome food! read more

This review is about my experience at breakfast, and as I only tried the omelette it's a limited one. During a recent stay at the Hilton I went for breakfast at Glass and was looking forward to the legendary Hilton buffet breakfast. I used to stay at the Brisbane Hilton and one of the highlights for me was the buffet. Unfortunately I found both the service and the food disappointing. The staff were preoccupied with a large table of guests that seemed to be part of a tour, so both times I was wanting assistance I didn't get it, resulting in my much anticipated omelette taking longer than expected to reach my table. As soon as I saw my omelette all was forgiven; it was fluffy and took up most of the plate and I looked forward to enjoying it. Unfortunately one bite in and I realised that even at Glass looks can be deceiving. I had ordered a mushroom, spinach, ham and cheese one, and there was so little of everything but cheese that I initially thought they had made it incorrectly. I ended up having a few bites but there was so much cheese and it was so stringy that I soon gave up. Unfortunately by the time I realised it wasn't to be with the omelette I had run out of time to venture further and left still hungry. On a good note the cappuccino I ordered with breakfast was really good, but it's not included as a buffet item so I had to pay $5 for it. I would think about eating at Glass again, but only if I was part of a larger group as from what I saw they assign large tables their own servers. If the omelette is indicative of the rest of the breakfast menu, then I would definitely give the breakfast a miss, unless I was back in Brisbane. read more

Sub-optimal performance for an establishments that puts itself out as a cut above. I was sat in the bar and subsequently asked to move, to another table that hadn't been serviced and for my comment to the staff wouldn't have been. Not willing to risk worse service, I moved to the dining room, where I was sat in the back and for the most part, ignored. Don't get me wrong, the menu was good, but nothing makes up for below standard service. I mean my water glass was never even refilled, not once. read more

I had a full Australian breakfast buffet with my boy friend last Sunday morning. The buffet is great. Love the carrot shot and the hot food section (omelet and waffles). The buffet includes amazing selection of yoghurts (Yalla), cold meats, cheeses, cereals (included Whisk and Pin), Asian section, pastries and different other items. Lots of choices and great quality. We also try the signature dish, and it tastes so good. The smoked salmon is house smoked. And we love the dish. Their coffee is using single origin coffee bean. Great coffee. The service is polite and very attentive. This is the best hotel breakfast I have ever tasted and I will definitely go back. Maybe next time with my family or friends read more

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Situated on the first level of Sydney's fantastic Hilton hotel, The Glass Brasserie is a stylishly designed and elegant restaurant. I went for lunch as a part of the Crave Sydney food festival, which took place last month. The venue is stunning, with a modern, clean interior design. The select menu featured grilled Atlantic salmon with pureed cauliflower on a bed of spiced lentils, which came with a glass of wine or San Pellegrino. The salmon was cooked to tender perfection, melting in my mouth. It was accompanied by a fresh pear and walnut salad. While the food at the restaurant was completely delectable, the service was a bit disappointing. The waitress was actually quite rude; I even felt like she looked down on my friend and me because we didn't want to order additional sides and just wanted the set menu. That kind of attitude is unwarrented. read more

The room is absolutely stunning and the service is impeccable. I love the wine bar here (perfect spot for cocktails and snacks). Very suited to business lunches! However, the food is pretty hit and miss - some lovely options and some very average ones. Red meat is usually the best bet - have had some shocking seafood (well, relative to the price) here. read more

Tonight was not as good as previous nights. I arranged a dinner with my family for my birthday. The experience wasn't as good has it had previously to start with as the service was very ordinary in the beginning. Once the meals started arriving the service became a bit better. The food was all very good. read more

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From food snob from NYC had great meal one of the best during my trip to Sydney so far. Definitely leave room for desert.

The Hilton Sydney dubs the Glass Brasserie breakfast buffet as "the finest breakfast that the city has to offer"and by and large it lives up to that claim. Normally I would be out of my mind to recommend paying $40 (per person!) for a breakfast buffet, but I guess my experience has made me a little nuts because I think it's absolutely worth it. Granted I did get breakfast free of charge as a Hilton Gold member, but if I were ever to splurge $40 on breakfast, I would do it here. The place is absolutely stunning with vibrant art work. The buffet is extensive, with western and asian options, a station for fresh squeezed juice, and the most delicious veal sausage you'll have anywhere. Literally everything I picked from the buffet was fresh and absolutely delicious. The staff was friendly without being overbearing, and it was just a great experience overall. I also had breakfast at The Dining Room at the Park Hyatt Sydney the day before. The normal cost for the buffet there was also around $40 per person (again, I got it free of charge as part of an elite membership perk), but Hilton's spread definitely wins out. read more

What Glass lacks in service it makes up (almost) with the food. Such a shame as it made the experience less than memorable. Ordered a cocktail with one person, had to chase it 20 minutes later with another. Had no idea who was actually assigned to our table. Waited 30 minutes before we had to ask someone to take our order. You would think that this is basic and for the prices they charge I would have expected much better service than this. Fortunately the food was very good so it wasn't a complete disaster. $200.00 per head for bad service - forget it. read more