Automata - Chippendale

Automata was great! For the price, I would say that it is one of the best degustation experiences in Sydney. All the dishes were packed full of flavour and very... read more Automata was great! For the price, I would say that it is one of the best degustation experiences in Sydney. All the dishes were packed full of flavour and very well balanced. Highlight for me would be the sugarloaf cabbage with the mushroom sauce - who knew the humble cabbage could taste so delicious?! My only grumble would be that we were seated on the mezzanine level communal table, and the proximity to your neighbours can be a little awkward. But at $88 per head for such stellar food, it's hard to complain. If you're looking for a place for a special occasion, I would recommend this place. Can't wait to return!

This place is best if you don't want to commit to a full 8 course at other place. The atmosphere is very inviting and subtly romantic. Pretty great place for a... read more This place is best if you don't want to commit to a full 8 course at other place. The atmosphere is very inviting and subtly romantic. Pretty great place for a first date i would imagine or Friday night classy drinks. The sommelier definitely knew what he was talking about and the pairings went well with each course. The servers were also very friendly and accommodating. Which is probably why i had such a great time. After our conversation the server brought out my dessert with a birthday candle. Small gesture but this is one of the few examples of their good customer service. The food itself was decent, and quality is in line with what you pay. Surprisingly, as a meat eater, the best meal was sugarloaf cabbage. The wagyu tri trip was also good but i felt like the pumpkin didn't really add much to it. When you eat the sugarloaf, definitely keep some of their amazing house made warm bread to soak up that mushroom butter. The bread was the highlight of my night. Not cause everything else was awful, but because it was amazing. They also have an optional cheese board and cider pairing. If it's the triple cream, i probably would recommend skipping out on it. It wasn't a great cheese. Overall good night and great atmosphere

This place is best if you don't want to commit to a full 8 course at other place. The atmosphere is very inviting and subtly romantic. Pretty great place for a... read more This place is best if you don't want to commit to a full 8 course at other place. The atmosphere is very inviting and subtly romantic. Pretty great place for a first date i would imagine or Friday night classy drinks. The sommelier definitely knew what he was talking about and the pairings went well with each course. The servers were also very friendly and accommodating. Which is probably why i had such a great time. After our conversation the server brought out my dessert with a birthday candle. Small gesture but this is one of the few examples of their good customer service. The food itself was decent, and quality is in line with what you pay. Surprisingly, as a meat eater, the best meal was sugarloaf cabbage. The wagyu tri trip was also good but i felt like the pumpkin didn't really add much to it. When you eat the sugarloaf, definitely keep some of their amazing house made warm bread to soak up that mushroom butter. The bread was the highlight of my... read more

Lovely lunch with interesting dishes and flavours. Not too flashy an atmosphere and a somewhat subdued service. read more Lovely lunch with interesting dishes and flavours. Not too flashy an atmosphere and a somewhat subdued service.

Imaginative food but unbelievably rude restaurant manager. The food is terrific but not worth dining there with such an awful woman at front of house. No wonder... read more Imaginative food but unbelievably rude restaurant manager. The food is terrific but not worth dining there with such an awful woman at front of house. No wonder they called this restaurant Automata she embodies the word! Sydney has a huge range of wonderful restaurants run by nicer people who serve up as good (or better) food. Look elsewhere. Automata delivers service that makes it hard to swallow even great food.