Upstairs at Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney
481 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney is a truly unique social-impact dining space located in a beautifully restored heritage building in Surry Hills. More than just a venue, it operates as a community hub where rescued ingredients are transformed into elegant, seasonal vegetarian meals, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability and zero-waste principles.
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Reviews for Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney
Hannah Jackson
I haven't stopped talking about this place since my visit. You can tell the waiters and waitresses are volunteers choosing to be there of their own accord. The warm friendly staff were terrific and made us feel so relaxed. As it was our first time we weren't sure what to expect but, the standard of food in terms of presentation and taste exceeded our expectations. The whole ethos of paying forward food and being treated to a delicious dinner is fantastic on so many levels. This community iniative is phenomenal and I wish we had more of them around. As a vegetarian it was such a treat to not have to worry or request any special dietary requirements with the set menu. There was certainly no lacking of taste my carnivorous husband equally delighted in the food quality and commented how he'd be fully vegetarian if the standard of food was like this. Highly recommend booking a pay it forward dinner here. You won't be disappointed!
Johnny Au
Many amazing words has already been written about OzHarvest. Their Refettorio restaurant in Surry Hills is in my opinion their best concept. We attended their “Pay It Forward” dinner and got to fill our stomachs and hopefully do some good. A very welcoming and friendly smile greeted us when we arrived. And this continued with our lovely volunteer servers - you can tell they all really enjoy giving their time at Refettorio. Our three course vegetarian meal with snack and non alcoholic drinks were all very delicious and made with love. You leave Refettorio with a smile and a genuine hope that the world can be a better place. Thank you OzHarvest!
Maria Karantjakis
A must for everyone. And a great cause. You feel so special, with the volunteers. It's full of life and a great spirit serving and meeting beautiful people over an amazing 3 course vegetarian meal. Its Wonderful. Highly recommend it. Thanks to all the staff for a fantastic cause.
scientificninja
Refreshing. Joyously creative. Exquisite. The staff are warm, friendly, considerate, and present. This is the best vegetarian I’ve had anywhere, and I’ve tried to everything from Buddhist temples in Hong Kong to Govinda’s and Mother Chu’s. The bonus is that it’s all for a good cause, paying it forward to disadvantaged people, being more sustainable and responsible… Parking is a mission (part and parcel with the Surry Hills area), but it is definitely worth it.
Carlito
The world needs more places like this. A great initiative by a great charity, OzHarvest. The staff are mainly volunteers, very friendly, courteous and attentive. On the night, our meal was all vegetarian, yet still excellent in delivering flavour on a plate. We had a 4 course meal with non-alcoholic drinks. My friend and I were honestly blown away by how delicious the meals were, yet more than 90% of the ingredients used were rescued from the landfill. It's just amazing how much food is wasted and this place is an eye opener. Keep up the fantastic work. Try to get yourself a spot, if you can.
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Full Venue Hire
Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney is available for private exclusive hire, or semi private hire. Our beautiful 100 year old terrace style venue has been desined with beauty and sustainability in mind, to create intimate and purposeful dining experiences.
Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney is an Australian-first, social impact collaboration between OzHarvest and world renowned chef, Massimo Bottura and his charity Food for Soul. As part of a global project, Refettorio OzHarvest brings together those in need with a warm, nourishing meal in a unique, community hub setting in Surry Hills.
Based on our zero-waste philosophy, rescued ingredients are transformed by OzHarvest chefs into gourmet vegetarian meals with the menu changing weekly.
As a guest at a Pay It Forward Dinners, you will be treated to a delicious three-course vegetarian meal along with non-alcoholic drinks. Our talented chefs are masters at using sustainably and ethically sourced local produce to create zero-waste meals.
Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney is an entirely not-for-profit space. We rely on the generosity of our supporters to keep our doors open allowing us to connect with and support those experiencing food insecurity.
Downstairs
Downstairs at Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney offers a distinctive, more intimate event space beneath the main dining area, combining a relaxed industrial feel with the same thoughtful design and social purpose that defines the venue. With its warm lighting, raw architectural textures, and flexible open-plan layout, it provides a versatile setting that can be styled for workshops, private dinners, corporate gatherings, or creative activations.