While many restaurants offer variations of a chefs table, ARIA Restaurant consulted architect Alexander Tzannes to design this innovative dining space. As a result, this purpose built room offers an exclusive in-kitchen fine dining experience.
The flexibility in design allows guests as much interaction or privacy they desire and the interior is intimately decorated featuring a plush leather banquette and a hand crafted black butt timber dining table.
Built within the main kitchen, the curtains are drawn back and the elegant Kitchen Table is transformed into an observation platform. Guests are then able to enjoy the theatrical element of a lunch or dinner service whilst observing the frenzied machinations of one of Sydney’s most esteemed kitchens.
Guests arrive at ARIA and are welcomed at the bar with champagne and canapés. They are greeted by their dedicated wait staff and the chef who explains the evening’s events. The menu specially devised daily, consists of eight tasting courses featuring some of renowned chef Matthew Moran’s signature dishes and matching wines, drawn from ARIA’s award winning wine list.
The chef plays an integral role at the Kitchen Table. The design allows guests the opportunity to discuss delicate details of each course with the chef preparing their meal. Insightful information about the menu can be shared by the chef, and the chance to engage with him in dialogue makes this a dynamic dining experience.
Celebrated chef and co-owner Matthew Moran says The Kitchen Table offers a new and intimate experience to ARIA, “The Kitchen Table gives a true insight into the ARIA kitchen and is an added ingredient to the fine dining experience we offer”.
Chef Matthew Moran says “Chefs in France first came up with the Chefs Table concept, inviting family and friends to eat at a table in the kitchen so they could try out new dishes. I am hoping by extending this invitation into my kitchen, guests are able to observe and share my passion for excellence in the kitchen”.
The Kitchen Table experience costs $300.00 per person including an eight course tasting menu with matching wines or a premium menu at $425.00 per person. Bookings are available for groups of four to eight people. Bookings are available for lunch Monday to Friday and for dinner Monday to Sunday.
