
Banco Manly
A well-regarded restaurant in Manly, rated 4.8 across more than 300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Banco sits on Whistler Street in Manly, one of Sydney's most iconic beachside suburbs, just back from the beach and the ferry wharf. A well-regarded restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its accomplished, flavour-packed cooking — a clear sign of a place delivering both genuinely good food and a great experience in a popular part of town.
The appeal is that combination of skilled cooking, a good drinks offering and a relaxed yet polished setting in a great Manly location, ideal for a special dinner, a date or a relaxed night out near the beach. Building a strong following speaks to a kitchen doing things properly, and Banco has clearly become a genuine favourite among Manly diners.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 300 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Manly restaurant fills up on weekends and over summer, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a special night out in Manly.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Friday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 16:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 16:30 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 89
- Popularity
- 76
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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