The Ultimate Guide to Winter Feasts
From rich ramens to slow-cooked classics, Parramatta delivers on all things warm, hearty, and satisfying. These local favourites are made for winter dining.
When the weather cools down, Parramatta turns up the heat with heartwarming laksa, ramen and creamy pastas. Whether you’re after something spicy, comforting or just all round satisfyingly, these winter staples will hit the spot.
Italian Street Kitchen
Shop 1/180 George Street, Parramatta
Drawing inspiration from Italy’s neighbourhood eateries, Italian Street Kitchen combines warmth and authenticity in a contemporary setting.
Highlights include the slow-cooked beef ragu pappardelle and chicken cotoletta both perfect for cooler days. It’s a place to enjoy generous hospitality and classic flavours, just steps from the city centre.
Temasek
2/100 George Street, Parramatta
Temasek has long been a local favourite for its bold Singaporean and Malaysian dishes. Their laksa is a winter essential fragrant, spicy, and rich with coconut showcasing house-made pastes and generous portions. It’s a dish that keeps people coming back, year after year.
Ramen Ippudo
85 Macquarie Street, Parramatta
When the weather turns chilly, ramen is the perfect remedy. Ippudo has found a home in Parramatta, serving up rich tonkotsu broth, springy noodles, and tender chashu pork, a true comfort dish that warms you from the inside out.
Looking for a soul-satisfying bowl on a rainy day or a hearty meal to share? Ippudo in Parramatta Square is the ultimate destination for winter feasts.
Ruse Bar & Brasserie
Parramatta Square, 12 Darcy Road, Parramatta
For an elevated experience, Ruse presents a modern brasserie menu featuring premium cuts cooked over charcoal and wood fire.
Their dry-aged steaks and comforting sides like potato puree are the perfect winter treats worth braving the chill for. Set in European-inspired surroundings with ample indoor and outdoor seating, Ruse invites you to savour standout dishes such as their tomahawk to hand made pastas.
