Restaurants, eateries wanted for 5, 7 Parramatta Square

Parramatta’s newest dining destination has been revealed, with ‘gutsy, dynamic’ restaurateurs called to express interest in operating in the CBD’s $3.2 billion development.

It is already home to swanky restaurants and popular takeaway eateries and now the search is one for two more establishments to join the growing list of nosheries attracting foodies to Parramatta Square.

Parramatta Council has started its search for food and beverage entrepreneurs to run a cafe in the council’s civic and cultural building, 5 Parramatta Square, and a restaurant with al fresco dining in the refurbished Town Hall at 7 Parramatta Square.

Parramatta Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer said the dining hotspots would serve healthy, modern food to thousands of workers, residents and visitors daily.

An artist's impression for the revitalised Parramatta Town Hall restaurant, which will have al fresco dining in a heritage setting, with the potential for a licensed bar.

“Parramatta Square is a bustling dining precinct in the heart of the CBD, boasting some of the best restaurants in Australia, and the food offerings at 5 and 7 Parramatta Square will be just as fantastic,” he said.

“We’re looking for exceptional food and beverage operators to transform 5 and 7 Parramatta Square into premier foodie destinations, dishing out healthy meals and memorable dining experiences in the centre of global Sydney.

The new eateries should be run by ‘dynamic’ operators.

“We are excited to partner with gutsy and dynamic food entrepreneurs to create vibrant, accessible and welcoming spaces where people from all walks of life can meet and eat.”

Towers 5 and 7 Parramatta Square are set to open in mid-2022.

The $130 million 5 Parramatta Square will contain a public library, cultural spaces, the council chambers and community meeting rooms.

The ground-floor cafe will offer a healthy menu throughout the day, with a mix of full service a la carte, fast table service, counter service, and grab and go.

The revitalised Town Hall will feature a new function and event space, meeting rooms and an upgraded main hall.

One of the cafes will be in the red 5 Parramatta Square building.

Serving a creative menu, the restaurant in Jubilee Hall, which is to be housed inside the Town Hall, will offer all-day al fresco dining in a heritage setting, with the potential for a licensed bar.

Parramatta Square is already home to restaurants LilyMu and CicciaBella along with casual eateries Rivareno Gelato, Harvey’s Hot Sandwiches, Fishbowl and Betty’s Burgers.

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