Last updated: October 2026. Every venue below was confirmed as open on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count is the live Google figure.
The best restaurants in Menai in 2026 are led by RockSalt, with 1,721 Google reviews and a 4.7★ rating, followed by Pane e Vino Trattoria (448 reviews). This guide covers 15 restaurants in Menai, NSW 2234, ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, so you can see at a glance where the neighbourhood actually eats.
Each listing below includes the address and one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website — or tap the name for its full MealFinder page.
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- 1. RockSalt
- 2. Pane e Vino Trattoria
- 3. Steam Brothers Coffee
- 4. Oliva Mediterranean Restaurant
- 5. Moon’s Sushi
- 6. Hava Hava Charcoal Chicken Menai
- 7. XS Espresso Menai
- 8. Copperpot Indian Restaurant Menai
- 9. Bellezza Pizza
- 10. Metro Grill
- 11. Mie Thai Menai
- 12. Palace Garden Chinese Restaurant
- 13. Chunn Thai Cuisine
- 14. Menai Chinese Takeaway
- 15. Yakoo Menai
Sydney’s Best Menai Restaurants at a Glance
Ranked by Google review count — most-reviewed first. Every venue was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count below is the live Google figure.
| Restaurant | Suburb | Google rating | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| RockSalt | Menai | ★ 4.7 (1,721) | Modern Australian dishes and cocktails |
| Pane e Vino Trattoria | Menai | ★ 4.8 (448) | Pizza, pasta and Italian classics |
| Steam Brothers Coffee | Menai | ★ 4.6 (283) | Coffee and cafe sandwiches |
| Oliva Mediterranean Restaurant | Menai | ★ 4.6 (261) | Mediterranean cuisine and sticky date pudding |
| Moon’s Sushi | Menai | ★ 4.1 (245) | Sushi in a casual setting |
| Hava Hava Charcoal Chicken Menai | Menai | ★ 4.4 (218) | Lebanese-style halal charcoal chicken |
| XS Espresso Menai | Menai | ★ 4.0 (205) | Indulgent cafe fare and coffee |
| Copperpot Indian Restaurant Menai | Menai | ★ 4.7 (195) | Indian curries, biryani and mango lassi |
| Bellezza Pizza | Menai | ★ 4.2 (191) | Gourmet pizza and Italian dishes |
| Metro Grill | Menai | ★ 4.6 (134) | Burgers, chicken tenders and chips |
| Mie Thai Menai | Menai | ★ 3.8 (114) | Thai takeaway and lunch dishes |
| Palace Garden Chinese Restaurant | Menai | ★ 4.2 (92) | Chinese dishes for eat-in and takeaway |
| Chunn Thai Cuisine | Menai | ★ 4.0 (87) | Pad Thai and Thai curries seven days |
| Menai Chinese Takeaway | Menai | ★ 3.8 (77) | Chinese takeaway with big serves |
| Yakoo Menai | Menai | ★ 4.3 (75) | Thai takeaway and dine-in |
1. RockSalt — Menai
4.7★ (1,721 Google reviews) · Known for: Modern Australian dishes and cocktails
📍 Unit 1/72-80 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234
RockSalt is a restaurant at Unit 1/72-80 Allison Cres, described by Google as serving modern Australian dishes in a venue with comfy lounge seats and art-filled walls. It holds 4.7★ from 1,721 Google reviews, and diners mention lunches, dinners and functions.
2. Pane e Vino Trattoria — Menai
4.8★ (448 Google reviews) · Known for: Pizza, pasta and Italian classics
📍 2/72 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234
Pane e Vino Trattoria is an Italian restaurant at 2/72 Allison Cres with takeaway and delivery. It holds 4.8★ from 448 Google reviews, and diners mention the calamari fritti, arancini, porchetta and duck ravioli.
3. Steam Brothers Coffee — Menai
4.6★ (283 Google reviews) · Known for: Coffee and cafe sandwiches
📍 5/21 Carter Rd, Menai NSW 2234
Steam Brothers Coffee is a cafe at 5/21 Carter Rd. It holds 4.6★ from 283 Google reviews, and diners mention the house blend coffee and fast, friendly service.
4. Oliva Mediterranean Restaurant — Menai
4.6★ (261 Google reviews) · Known for: Mediterranean cuisine and sticky date pudding
📍 Unit 10/72-80 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234
Oliva Mediterranean Restaurant is a restaurant at Unit 10/72-80 Allison Cres that its website describes as serving Mediterranean cuisine. It holds 4.6★ from 261 Google reviews, and diners mention friendly service and the sticky date pudding.
5. Moon’s Sushi — Menai
4.1★ (245 Google reviews) · Known for: Sushi in a casual setting
📍 1b/239-243 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234
Moon’s Sushi is a sushi restaurant at 1b/239-243 Allison Cres. It holds 4.1★ from 245 Google reviews, and diners mention fresh fish and a casual atmosphere.
6. Hava Hava Charcoal Chicken Menai — Menai
4.4★ (218 Google reviews) · Known for: Lebanese-style halal charcoal chicken
📍 Shop 2A/239-243 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234
Hava Hava Charcoal Chicken Menai is a takeaway at Shop 2A/239-243 Allison Cres that its website describes as serving halal Lebanese and Armenian flavours. It holds 4.4★ from 218 Google reviews, and diners mention the chicken, tabouli and tenders.
7. XS Espresso Menai — Menai
4.0★ (205 Google reviews) · Known for: Indulgent cafe fare and coffee
📍 Menai Central, Shop F1.02/3-21 Carter Rd, Menai NSW 2234
XS Espresso Menai is a cafe in Menai Central at Shop F1.02/3-21 Carter Rd. Reviews are mixed at 4.0★ from 205 Google reviews, with diners mentioning the mocha, corn fritters and milkshakes.
8. Copperpot Indian Restaurant Menai — Menai
4.7★ (195 Google reviews) · Known for: Indian curries, biryani and mango lassi
📍 Unit 8/72-80 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234
Copperpot Indian Restaurant Menai is an Indian restaurant at Unit 8/72-80 Allison Cres with online ordering. It holds 4.7★ from 195 Google reviews, and diners mention the biryani, raita and mango lassi.
9. Bellezza Pizza — Menai
4.2★ (191 Google reviews) · Known for: Gourmet pizza and Italian dishes
📍 2b/239-243 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234
Bellezza Pizza is a restaurant at 2b/239-243 Allison Cres, described by Google as serving Italian dishes and gourmet pizza in a bright, modern room with an exposed-brick wall. It holds 4.2★ from 191 Google reviews, and diners mention the pizzas and meal deals.
10. Metro Grill — Menai
4.6★ (134 Google reviews) · Known for: Burgers, chicken tenders and chips
📍 62-80 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234
Metro Grill is a grill restaurant at 62-80 Allison Cres that lists burgers and chicken tenders on its website. It holds 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews, and diners mention the chips and the hamburger.
11. Mie Thai Menai — Menai
3.8★ (114 Google reviews) · Known for: Thai takeaway and lunch dishes
📍 5 Carter Rd, Menai NSW 2234
Mie Thai Menai is a Thai restaurant at 5 Carter Rd with online ordering for takeaway and pickup. Reviews are mixed at 3.8★ from 114 Google reviews, with diners mentioning pad Thai and lunchtime meals.
12. Palace Garden Chinese Restaurant — Menai
4.2★ (92 Google reviews) · Known for: Chinese dishes for eat-in and takeaway
📍 9/72-80 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234
Palace Garden Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant at 9/72-80 Allison Cres that does eat-in and takeaway. It holds 4.2★ from 92 Google reviews, and diners mention the lemon chicken, Mongolian lamb and chicken satay.
13. Chunn Thai Cuisine — Menai
4.0★ (87 Google reviews) · Known for: Pad Thai and Thai curries seven days
📍 Shop 21/152/194 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234
Chunn Thai Cuisine is a Thai restaurant at Shop 21/152/194 Allison Cres that its website says is open seven days. Reviews are mixed at 4.0★ from 87 Google reviews, with diners mentioning pad Thai, grilled chicken and chilli basil fried rice.
14. Menai Chinese Takeaway — Menai
3.8★ (77 Google reviews) · Known for: Chinese takeaway with big serves
📍 7/778-786 Old Illawarra Rd, Menai NSW 2234
Menai Chinese Takeaway is a takeaway at 7/778-786 Old Illawarra Rd. Reviews are mixed at 3.8★ from 77 Google reviews, though diners mention big portions and low prices.
15. Yakoo Menai — Menai
4.3★ (75 Google reviews) · Known for: Thai takeaway and dine-in
📍 5/21 Carter Rd, Menai NSW 2234
Yakoo Menai is a Thai restaurant at 5/21 Carter Rd where you can order takeaway or book a table. It holds 4.3★ from 75 Google reviews, and diners mention the fried rice and chilli basil chicken.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant in Menai?
By Google review count, RockSalt is the most-reviewed restaurant in Menai with 1,721 reviews and a 4.7★ rating. Pane e Vino Trattoria is next with 448 reviews at 4.8★.
Which Menai restaurant has the highest Google rating?
Among the restaurants in this guide with at least 100 Google reviews, Pane e Vino Trattoria has the highest rating at 4.8★ from 448 reviews.
What kinds of food can I find in Menai?
This guide includes RockSalt (Modern Australian dishes and cocktails), Pane e Vino Trattoria (Pizza, pasta and Italian classics), Steam Brothers Coffee (Coffee and cafe sandwiches) and Oliva Mediterranean Restaurant (Mediterranean cuisine and sticky date pudding), along with 11 more Menai restaurants. Each entry says what the venue is known for.
How are these Menai restaurants ranked?
They are ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, with each venue’s Google star rating shown alongside. Review count is a public, checkable figure, and it shows which places a lot of diners have chosen.
How many restaurants are in this Menai guide?
15 restaurants in Menai, with 4,346 Google reviews between them. Each was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing.
Where can I find the address and phone number for a Menai restaurant?
Every listing in this guide shows the street address and has one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website where one is available. Tap a restaurant’s name for its full MealFinder page.
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