Take the stress out of mum's day with these elegant set menus
Sunday, May 11, 2025: Mother's Day. The one day of the year that mums are supposed to be recognised for all their hard work. Is one day really enough? Probably not, but we'll save that gripe for another time.
Most of us know that going to lunch with the family can be a stressful affair, particularly if you've forgotten to make a reservation, dad's freaking out at the price of wine these days and mum's insisting no one make a fuss.
Which is why it's so handy that a bunch of Sydney's top restaurants have taken the guesswork out of the day by offering extra-special tasting menus – so all you have to do is show up and avoid talking about politics while they take care of the rest.
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What: A feast fit for a queen at the CBD’s Roman-inspired trattoria, Palazzo Salato. Think: Sydney Rock oysters with vermouth jelly; stracciatella and artichokes; tajarin with black truffle; mafaldine with spanner crab, uni butter and chilli; gelato and more.
How much: $125 per adult
What: A delicious brunch (hello, lobster roll) served up with some of Sydney's best views — all at a surprisingly affordable price. Plus, brunch comes with a complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival.
How much: $75 per adult
What: Forget about a stuffy and formal Mother’s Day lunch. Instead, head to top-notch Marrickville brewery The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre for a succulent Chinese meal at nostalgic diner The Lucky Prawn. You can even pre-order bubbles and flowers to be on your table when you arrive.
How much: Various prices
What: Get fun and flavour this Mother’s Day at high-energy modern-Asian diner Chin Chin. The feed-me menu includes all the hits, and all mums will score a complimentary glass of rosé.
How much: $89 per adult
What: A three-course meal at Woollahra’s long-standing French institution, Bistro Moncur. Plus, every mum receives a sweet treat from the team.
How much: $145 per adult
What: Drink up stunning Middle Harbour views while you sit down to a fresh, seafood-forward meal at this dreamy waterfront restaurant.
How much: $219 per adult; $85 children under 12
What: A luxe set menu at Potts Point’s shiny French diner, Franca — including a glass of Chandon sparkling on arrival. Or, if you’re ordering à la carte, mums will receive a complimentary vanilla and white chocolate cake. Franca’s sibling venue Armorica is also offering free cakes.
How much: $135 per adult; various prices
What: Head to Time Out fave The Old Fitsz for a glorious Mother’s Day lunch in their light-filled bistro or enjoy out the front under the candy cane-striped umbrellas. The menu features classic bistro fare and top-notch drinks.
How much: Various prices
What: A special Mother’s Day set menu – including a banana semifreddo with salted coffee ice cream for dessert – at North Sydney oasis Rafi. Guests will also receive complimentary professional photography on-site to capture the moment. Rafi’s Western Sydney sibling at Urbnsurf is putting on a lush mum’s day lunch, too, for $95 per adult.
How much: $150 per adult; $40 per child
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