Silvas - Petersham

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Silvas

Silvas
4.2 / 5 (2970 reviews)

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Silva's offers delicious traditional Portuguese cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. While some reviewers have mentioned longer wait times and occasional spills by staff, the food itself receives high praise. The chicken dishes are particularly recommended, with some reviewers dubbing it the best Portuguese restaurant in Sydney. The service is friendly, though some feel it can be improved. Overall, Silva's is a great spot for authentic Portuguese food, with generous portion sizes and a variety of menu options. Just be prepared for potential parking challenges and a slightly uneven pavement in the surrounding area.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Brian

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★ 4.2 / 5 from 2970 reviews
brian-l-elephant56
01.02.2024

I have been here multiple times and here are my experiences: Takeaway loved the chips here, but the charcoal chicken suffered from uneven cooking, and I also found the lemon and herb sauce to be a bit too sweet for my liking. Dine in ordered some seafood dishes and were amazed by the flavours and the generous serving sizes, the highlight was the cod fish served with a tomato sauce topped with oven baked chips Overall, I enjoyed the food here and shall return to sample more dishes from the menu.

andrew-harris-chef4
01.02.2024

Our go to family restaurant. We have been so many times we know the staff. Always request the circle chips as a substitute. It costs an extra $2.50 but totally worth it!

simon-hill-4
01.02.2024

Silvas ticks all the boxes: tasty and interesting food, excellent and speedy service, and a nice setting. We had a variety of types of meat and all tasted quite different. The restaurant was very full but it wasn’t too loud. Book ahead if you have a group.

daniel-nascimento-3
01.02.2024

Food was delicious. Traditional Portuguese cuisine and a nice comfy environment. We were lucky enough to find parking a short distance away and the dine in menu gives you a much larger selection then takeaway. Will definitely be back again.

jane-eden
01.02.2024

I had lunch here today with my mother and we loved it. It reminded us of typical family restaurants in Lisbon, laid back and authentic. Very nice salted cod in tomato and capsicum sauce with thin cut potatoes and beautiful steak Diane with chips. Full of Portuguese customers which is a good sign!

FAQ

A little farther away is Lewisham Station, where you can also access the municipal transportation.

You can also enjoy gluten-free menus at the place.

There is a TV / screen on-site where sports events are shown.

The rooms in the restaurant are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physiological disabilities.

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