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Oncore by Clare Smyth, Crown Sydney

Our Review

Oncore’s seven-course degustation menu will set a diner back $300. A fellow chef says Smyth’s food reflects Smyth herself: “the solid country roots, and then this amazing talent on top”.
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Oncore by Clare Smyth

Surprisingly playful fine diner with views for days.

Contemporary$$$$

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