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Aalia

25 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

4.7 (905)
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Restaurant

80 Seated

Why you'll love Aalia

  • Offers guests with a completely private and memorable dining experience with versatile indoor-outdoor venue.
  • Serves diners an Arabian nomadic time-travelling odyssey of dishes and offers flexible event packages.
  • Convenient location with nearby attractions and easy access to public transports.

AALIA introduces a new perspective on Middle Eastern cuisine, unlike any other restaurant in the world. Our interior organically emerges from Harry Seidler’s original iconic MLC architecture. Our ambition is realised in a space and experience that fluidly blends the past with the now, the interior with the exterior. Sculptural architectural features, tactile materials and furnishings are used in perfect synergy to create intimate and relaxing spaces. The culinary team led by Executive Chef Paul Farag have spent years exploring dishes and techniques from lesser-known regions and coastlines of the Middle East and North Africa. They discovered forgotten ingredients from millennia ago and uncovered recipes from within the pages of 10th-century Arabic cookbooks. AALIA beautifully combines ingredients from across territories and times, contrasting tradition with modern techniques to offer diners an Arabian nomadic time-travelling odyssey of dishes.


Aalia Function Rooms

3 Spaces Available At This Venue
Semi- Private Dining Room

Semi- Private Dining Room

Perfect for celebrations, AALIA’s elegant and intimate semi private dining room seats up to 20 guests. The space boasts glass doors overlooking Martin Place that can be fully opened to make it feel as though you are dining al fresco. Floor ...

20
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Bar Hire

Bar Hire

AALIA’s bar area overlooks Martin Place through it’s floor to ceiling glass windows which can be fully opened for an indoor/outdoor flow, making it the perfect place for a canapé or cocktail event. The bar area can be hired for exclusive us...

30
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Venue Exclusive

Venue Exclusive

The exclusive hire of AALIA gives our guests a completely private and memorable dining experience. Our stunning, indoor-outdoor venue is a versatile space that can be adapted for any occasion and hired for lunch and dinner. Our friendly and...

80
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Monica Jan

March 15, 2025

Friends and I saw good reviews on this Middle East - French fusion restaurant. We decided to give it a try! The food was good, not WOW. We loved the lamb neck, Quail and the bread. However, the services need to be improved. Felt a bit pushy and asked to order more (we ordered a lot) when they should respect customers’ choice. When paying, we were forced to give tips among four options ~$ 32(8%), $40(10%), $52, $60. I believe that customers are more than happy to give tips for good food and services but it should be up to them to decide the amount.

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Ajeng Wijiastuti

April 3, 2025

We had an amazing lunch here. The staff explained the dishes really well, and we went with his recommendation, which was absolutely beautiful, so delicious. This is definitely my favourite restaurant in Sydney. Great atmosphere, excellent service. I look forward to come back

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YongSu Kwon

November 25, 2024

I haven’t had much experience with Middle Eastern cuisine, so I never thought to visit a restaurant like this. However, I decided to try it based on a friend’s recommendation, and I had such a wonderful time. I regret not coming sooner! The staff were incredibly kind, and the food was absolutely delicious. Murray Cod, in particular, was the best fish I’ve had all year. I’m already looking forward to coming back and trying other dishes on the menu.

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Ahmed Adam Manik

January 13, 2025

I had an absolutely amazing experience at Aalia Restaurant. The food was incredible, with flavors that were both authentic and humbling. Adrian took exceptional care of me, ensuring everything was perfect. I am filled with gratitude for such a wonderful dining experience. This has been one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Thank you!”

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Dillon Reece

March 30, 2025

Booked for Hadestown nearby at the Theatre Royal so this was the perfect dinner spot. Lovely alfresco table, we opted for the Banquet for 2 & we were excited to try some 1st time dishes such as Cuttlefish & Sea Urchin - some I liked more than others though overall was a beautiful dinner. Would have been 5 stars except dessert was rushed with 10 mjns before showtime… we had figured 90mins was enough time & we had given the staff a heads up that we had tickets for the 7:30 show 🤷🏼‍♂️ Minor oversight & we still highly recommend to try! Just amazing food!


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