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1. Curve Cafe and Bar

3.9

Excellent(21)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Darwin City

Located in Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, Curve Cafe and Bar prides itself on presenting you with fresh Australian flavours and a great dining experience. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and with the option of room service, Curve Cafe Bar is a great place to dine during your next stay at Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront.

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2. Ella - Darwin

4.7

Exceptional(837)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sri Lankan • Darwin City

Booked 7 times today

At Ella by Minoli, we nurture curiosity, have no fear in the kitchen, and love pushing the culinary boundary.We use seasonal local produce, modern cooking techniques, and the deep and rich flavours of Minoli’s Sri Lankan heritage, to bring you flavour packed Sri Lankan food like you’ve never tasted before. Minoli’s insatiable need for travel has enriched her food knowledge and she has no boundaries when it comes to flavour.Sri Lankan food has Ayuverdic properties and origins, and this perfectly balanced menu will leave you more enriched than when you walked in, guaranteed to keep you wanting more, long after you leave. From your first bite to your last, your tastebuds will come alive, and we welcome you to take this new-age Sri Lankan culinary journey with us.

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3. The Cinema Collective

3.9

Excellent(36)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Darwin City

Booked 5 times today

An innovative multi-use venue, boasting a dazzling ensemble of bars, function spaces and tourism leisure opportunities, marking one of the largest and most ambitious hospitality ventures has seen. the venue will create a new level of atmosphere and contemporary fun, catering to locals and visitors alike.

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4. Darlings Pasta Club

4.5

Awesome(98)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Darwin City

Booked 2 times today

We are here to make a fresh seasonal menu of hand made artisan style pasta. Whilst we believe in honouring the traditional techniques of pasta making from Italy. We do not consider ourselves an authentic italian Restaurant rather an ode to traditional techniques with our own spin. Please sit back, relax and enjoy the pasta .

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5. The O.A.K. - Original Australian Kitchen Darwin

4.0

Excellent(6)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Darwin City

Welcome to The Original Australian Kitchen, home to modern Australian cuisine. Our menu has been crafted around the melting pot that is our Australian culture.With this in mind, we have taken traditional Australian cooking components of seafood and meat, infused them with exotic influences and splashes of bush tucker. Always mindful that fresh is best, we have carefully sourced premium products from our local suppliers where possible, crafted a delicious dish and teamed it with our selection of beers and wines for your pleasure.

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6. Madame Za

4.2

Awesome(26)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Durack

Madame Za presents her Asian fusion restaurant, open for lunch and dinner at Rydges Palmerston from 11am to 9pm.Experience the culinary vision of Executive Chef Fiona, who brings together Asian inspirations and the rich flavors of Top End ingredients in every dish. From Wattle Seed Damper to Kangaroo Stir-Fry, each bite reflects Fiona’s passion and creativity.Our carefully curated wine selection, with 85% sourced from Australia’s best wine regions, harmonizes beautifully with our menu. Savor the Humpty Doo Barramundi paired with a crisp Jim Barry ‘Watervale’ Riesling, or enjoy the indulgent Wagyu Rump enhanced by the deep character of Mr. Riggs "Outpost" Cabernet Sauvignon.Our signature cocktails at Madame Za are inspired by the unique flavors of the Top End, with 90% of ingredients locally sourced. Experience the taste of the Top End in every sip!Join us at Madame Za for an unforgettable dining journey that celebrates the art of fusion.Taste. Share. Feast.

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7. Flora's Temper

5.0

Exceptional(2)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Nightcliff

Neighbourhood local.Mediterranean-inspired cocktails, select wine, small plates, large shares, live music and good times.Book nights Thu - Sat or bottomless brunch Sundays. Walk-ins welcome

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8. Breezes Bar & Bistro

4.1

Excellent(65)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Darwin City

Booked 3 times today

Breezes Bar & Bistro is a fresh, new venue in the Northern Suburbs, serving up restaurant quality food, delicious cocktails, some of the best Australian and New Zealand wines and of course, icy cold beers. Venue features a huge indoor LED screen for all your sports, separate TAB area for punting, Keno & state-of-art Gaming Room with the latest Links.At Breezes, we’ve got something for everyone. With two playgrounds & basketball hoop for kids, we’re sure to be the little ones favourite spot for dinner!

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9. District North Kitchen Palmerston

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Durack

Your Favourite Local Restaurant in Palmerston.Welcome to District North Kitchen, where we serve more than just burgers. Our kitchen offers delicious SSP, FSP, Chicken Wings, Shakes and Waffles. We aim to make you feel special with every bite. Visit us on weekends or order online!

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10. Sole Restaurant & Bar

4.3

Awesome(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lee Point

Sole Restaurant specializes in delicious food, featuring fresh ingredients and masterful preparation by our culinary team. Whether you’re ordering a multi-course meal or grabbing a drink and pizza at the bar, Sole Restaurant lively, casual, yet upscale atmosphere makes it perfect for dining with friends, family, clients and business associates.

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Jack
Northern Territory •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic atmosphere and environment, food both fresh and delicious. One of the best bugs have enjoyed If of limited mobility or getting on in years contact ahead to secure table that better accommodates as some are better suited for youth.
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Darlings Pasta ClubPrice: Moderate• Italian• Darwin City
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4.5
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Nouzar
New South Wales •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Beautiful interior, friendly staff and above all excellent food. We got the lamb, prawns and layered potatoes along with some rice and roti. Lamb and prawns were our favourite with fresh and flavourful ingredients! Slightly on the pricier side but definitely a worthwhile treat.
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Ella - DarwinPrice: Expensive• Sri Lankan• Darwin City
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4.7
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Jan
Northern Territory •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
First time there a was not disappointed. There were 12 of us and every dish was very tasty no one was disappointed. Personally I had the ribs the meat just fell off the bone the flavour was very delicious. I would definitely recommend Sweethearts to all my friends and family.
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The Cinema CollectivePrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Darwin City
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3.9
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Gaylene
Queensland •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
The O.A.K. staff were fantastic. Always polite and welcoming with amazing warm smiles. Food was what you expected but coffee not great. After first day we bought coffee. Overall a wonderful experience.
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The O.A.K. - Original Australian Kitchen DarwinPrice: Moderate• Australian• Darwin City
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4
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Paul
Northern Territory •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 16, 2024
Best value Rib-eye steak in Darwin and cooked to perfection
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Curve Cafe and BarPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Darwin City
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3.9

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