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Penrith

Sinclair’s.
Good Food hat15/20

River views and big steaks: Ambitious one-hat Sinclair’s ‘ripples with value’

Book a spot at the six-seat chef’s table for an approachable menu of finely finessed dishes including wagyu sirloin and grilled LP’s pork sausage.

  • David Matthews
Melosi Deli owner Roland Melosi (left) with manager Zoran Glavonjic.

This industrial precinct Italian deli is home to a ‘magical’ sandwich

Melosi Deli stocks a head-spinning range of pasta, pickles, cheese and olive oil, but the real stars of the show are the smallgoods and panini.

  • Lenny Ann Low
Sinclair’s at The Log Cabin Hotel in Penrith.
Good Food hat15/20

Sinclair’s

Fine-dining, fuelled by fire, protein and a commitment to buying local.

The team at new hatted Windsor restaurant Cricca.

It’s the first time these western Sydney suburbs scored a Good Food Guide hat

A trend has emerged in the 2025 Guide: the geography of Sydney’s hats is beginning to shift.

  • David Matthews
Plate 2 with beef brisket, pork belly and fries and hot wings.

Y’all are welcome to join the smoky, charry action at this Texas-inspired brisket joint

The co-owners of Brisket Boys travelled to the US to try every style of American-style barbecue. Now they’ve brought melty slow-cooked meats to Penrith.

  • Lenny Ann Low
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Jack’s Creek hanger steak fritz with fries.
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Could this fancy dining room be the ambitious restaurant western Sydney needs?

In a striking curved space, Marcel Bar & Bistro is offering Penrith a menu that combines fine-dining flourishes with food for the people.

  • Terry Durack

The Union

The problem with smallish share-plates is when they’re as good as this you can

Henri Marc

Beside a park with palm trees, this new cafe wows with friendly, attentive

Henri Marc in Penrith.

Henri Marc

This tucked away eatery is worth the search.

  • Georgia Waters
The Union
14/20

The Union

For locals in the know, or others with good navigational skills, The Union's a no-brainer. Who ...