Reviews - The Apprentice

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 read more Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

This was my second time at the Apprentice, which I like the idea of, however this time was disappointing. The entree was cold and tasteless, the Chicken main wa... read more This was my second time at the Apprentice, which I like the idea of, however this time was disappointing. The entree was cold and tasteless, the Chicken main was a bit dry, uninspired, small, and flavourless, the desert was nice. However, my companions raved about the pork . What most upset me was our group being split into 2 tables? Why? as well as prepaying for 2 people who could not attend due to Covid. Sure, the policy says no cancellation, however why should I pay for drinks for people who do not show. Food goes off but drinks? And I am sorry, only 13 out of 15 people turned up, but surely that is a pretty good effort? If you want customers to support student chefs this is not an inspirational way to go about it.

Fantastic fine dining and hospitality. The food is delicious. Linda, the manager, made sure we were well taken care of. Bill waited on us and Anthony helped out... read more Fantastic fine dining and hospitality. The food is delicious. Linda, the manager, made sure we were well taken care of. Bill waited on us and Anthony helped out. Both were excellent. Plenty of birthday celebrations. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $40–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

The food was exceptional. The native filled menu was delicious. Thank you Price per person: $40–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more The food was exceptional. The native filled menu was delicious. Thank you Price per person: $40–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

One of the best meals I’ve eaten in Sydney and a steal at AU$48 for three courses. Highly recommended. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $40–... read more One of the best meals I’ve eaten in Sydney and a steal at AU$48 for three courses. Highly recommended. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $40–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Most definitely! Great food beautifully presented. Attentive staff and a pleasant dining ambience. read more Most definitely! Great food beautifully presented. Attentive staff and a pleasant dining ambience.

Nicely presented quality dining. Helping students learn and enjoying the atmosphere in a very central location. Easy to enjoy. read more Nicely presented quality dining. Helping students learn and enjoying the atmosphere in a very central location. Easy to enjoy.

Excellent menu, great price. Excellent presentation and service. Will definitely be going back. read more Excellent menu, great price. Excellent presentation and service. Will definitely be going back.

The Apprentice is a training restaurant up on Level 7 of Building E on the TAFE, Ultimo campus. At $22 per person for a 3 course lunch (Mon Wed, $24 for Thurs F... read more The Apprentice is a training restaurant up on Level 7 of Building E on the TAFE, Ultimo campus. At $22 per person for a 3 course lunch (Mon Wed, $24 for Thurs Fri), it 's great value for money and a bit like hitting the 'I 'm feeling lucky ' button on Google. You never know what you 're going to get on any given day.

Be surprised and support the students. What a surprise!The apprentice restaurant certainly didn't look like a TAFE establishment. The moment I arrived, I was st... read more Be surprised and support the students. What a surprise!The apprentice restaurant certainly didn't look like a TAFE establishment. The moment I arrived, I was stunned with the level of service, eye for detail eg. arranged flowers on each table, mood lighting and instant attention from wait staff. Fair enough, these students were being assessed, but you do feel special when dining at Apprentice. The food can be a bit hit and miss. Canapes were perfect, however we received 4 different mains for our table of 4. For desserts, we received 3 of the same dessert rhubarb cheese cake but my friend received something totally different rose scented sponge cake. The menu changes every day and is completely dependent on the student cohort for that night so its difficult to rate the food. The apprentice is about the experience! Be open minded and you'll love the affordability of the 3 course meal and wine. I would definitely be back for another surprise!!!

I had a fantastic luncheon with my travel family! It was my first time trying kangaroo, and despite my initial reservations, I found it surprisingly tender and... read more I had a fantastic luncheon with my travel family! It was my first time trying kangaroo, and despite my initial reservations, I found it surprisingly tender and flavorful—far from gamey! A big congratulations to the trainee chefs who crafted a thoughtfully prepared three-course meal! I enjoyed every bit of it from start to finish.

For around $35, you can enjoy a three-course meal along with a drink (wine or beer). The dining area is moderately sized, featuring a charming old-fashioned d... read more For around $35, you can enjoy a three-course meal along with a drink (wine or beer). The dining area is moderately sized, featuring a charming old-fashioned decor. It's carpeted, comfortable, and exudes a casual, relaxed atmosphere. The sound quality is excellent, and tables are elegantly set with crisp white linens and stainless steel cutlery, showing the pride the staff takes in their work. The waitstaff are neatly dressed in stylish black and white uniforms, while the maitre d' looked dapper in his three-piece suit. My friend and I dined here on a chilly Thursday afternoon in June and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Each dish we tried was fresh and flavorful. I started with ravioli filled with haloumi, nuts, and raisins, followed by a fish pie as my main course. My friend opted for chicken skewers and a goat curry. As a delightful surprise, we were treated to three desserts: an orange cake, a pineapple creation topped with a scoop of ice cream, and a crème brûlée with fruit. The standout dish was definitely the fish pie, which featured perfectly cooked, soft and fluffy pastry encasing chunky pieces of tender bream in a creamy white sauce, served alongside a small portion of noodles and a rich potato and pea mash. The staff is polite and eager to please, though our order taker was slightly tentative. However, we understood this was part of the learning process, so we were happy to be patient! Once the order was finalized—after some discussion with the maitre d' about our options—the dishes arrived promptly and in the correct sequence. Flexibility is essential, as the maitre d' makes sure every food preparer has a chance to display their talents. We were more than willing to accommodate this by selecting a variety of dishes. Clean and tidy restrooms are conveniently located just outside the dining area, with additional facilities available on the ground floor, just around the corner from the café. Overall, the ambiance is pleasant, welcoming, and relaxed. I highly recommend this spot for lunch or dinner, all while supporting a wonderful initiative to help these aspiring professionals sharpen their skills.

One point I noticed was that, due to the alternating menu, I ended up with fish for both the appetizer and main course. As I'm not a big fan of fish, I would ha... read more One point I noticed was that, due to the alternating menu, I ended up with fish for both the appetizer and main course. As I'm not a big fan of fish, I would have liked the opportunity to explore more of the menu options rather than being limited in that way. Overall, the evening was quite pleasant because the students put in a great effort to ensure the dinner was a full experience, rather than just a casual trip to a local restaurant. It certainly felt like a proper dining experience. The prices for both the food and drinks were very reasonable! I would definitely consider visiting another TAFE restaurant in the future.

I understand your surprise at seeing me dine at a one-star restaurant. Despite the lack of reviews, I decided to give it a try. read more I understand your surprise at seeing me dine at a one-star restaurant. Despite the lack of reviews, I decided to give it a try.

The food and service were both hilariously incompetent. Our waitress, who appeared to be a student, spilled ice cubes on our table while pouring drinks througho... read more The food and service were both hilariously incompetent. Our waitress, who appeared to be a student, spilled ice cubes on our table while pouring drinks throughout the evening.

Beautiful atmosphere, there were 3 of us, so we have one of the set menu of 3 different entrees, net and desserts. My duck looked fabulous, it was Betroot and R... read more Beautiful atmosphere, there were 3 of us, so we have one of the set menu of 3 different entrees, net and desserts. My duck looked fabulous, it was Betroot and Rhabarb. It would have been excellent, but too much tartness in the whole round. My main trout also presented excellent, but there was a bit too much seafood going up and the overdone spinach did not give relief from the abundance of trout, in fact some of the sauce from the first plate would have it when it needed some sour/tangie to balance the flavors. Then Dessert came, I had the sweet ice. Was nice, except it didn't take the pineapples, but as an alcoholic I was in luck. The wine list is also very good. All about a beautiful experience and great value as we are a discount with our younger friend to be a student! I'd go back. The students do a great job.

Group of 9 had dinner here last night. Various dishes, three meals and all delicious. Staff and manager very well. Large selection of ducks, main dishes and des... read more Group of 9 had dinner here last night. Various dishes, three meals and all delicious. Staff and manager very well. Large selection of ducks, main dishes and deserts. Very reasonable. Thank you for a nice night.

A training place for students of gastronomy. Excellent food at good prices. Also wine at a reasonable price. Of course, you need to play a role in training, but... read more A training place for students of gastronomy. Excellent food at good prices. Also wine at a reasonable price. Of course, you need to play a role in training, but it is worth exercising. A delightful evening and interesting city views from the seventh... floor.

The family asked me to teach my birthday. It is great to support young people to be chefs and hospitality employees. The food was excellent a solid menu with 3... read more The family asked me to teach my birthday. It is great to support young people to be chefs and hospitality employees. The food was excellent a solid menu with 3 choices for Starter Haupt and Dessert. I had Broccoli soup lamb... Rump and Choux chantilly with mango and butterscotch. It's delicious. We can also recommend the seafood starter and main. It was great to see that young trainees learned their trade among their teacher's watchful eyes. The best value for money in Sydney, but you need to be patient and flexible, they are trainees and learn at work

This restaurant is a training ground for students, so the staff are still learning. They are adorable. For $36, you can enjoy a three-course dinner with the qua... read more This restaurant is a training ground for students, so the staff are still learning. They are adorable. For $36, you can enjoy a three-course dinner with the quality of a high-end restaurant. A bottle of wine will cost you $26. I am going back there today, as the food was excellent! Be sure to make a reservation before you visit.