ORIBU オリーブ

Oribu sits on Church Street in Parramatta, on Sydney's famous 'Eat Street' dining strip in the city's west. A much-loved Japanese restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation — combining quality, authentic Japanese cooking with good drinks and a welcoming, characterful setting, the kind of accomplished spot that's become a genuine favourite on a strip packed with great dining.

The appeal is that combination of quality Japanese food, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, characterful atmosphere in a prime Church Street location, ideal for a special dinner, a meal with friends, a date or a sociable night out. On Parramatta's celebrated Eat Street, a restaurant that's nailed both its cooking and its atmosphere really stands out, and Oribu has clearly won over a big, loyal following.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 750 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular restaurant fills up over weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time in Parramatta.