Dine in the Sky
Set against the backdrop of one of the world’s most beautiful natural landscapes, Altitude’s menu draws on Australia’s distinct ingredients, flavours and perspective for inspiration. The culinary team select only the best produce from land and by sea for a menu that is a true reflection of modern Australian dining today.
Take your seat and revel in spectacular Sydney views from soaring high windows. Nowhere else in Sydney will you find such an award-winning establishment hovering high above Sydney’s glittering icons. The glass jewel box of a private dining room literally ‘floats’ 36 levels above the harbour, accommodating up to 18 guests.
In 2019, Altitude was awarded a prestigious 2 Hat rating from Gault&Millau, an esteemed 3 Glass rating from Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, and won “Restaurant of the Year” at the TAA Awards (NSW).
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Opening Hours and reservations
Breakfast
7.30am - 10.30pm, Monday to Sunday
Lunch
12.00noon - 2.00pm, Monday to Friday
Brunch
11:30am - 1.00pm and 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Saturday
11.30am - 1.00pm Sunday
High Tea
3.30pm - 5.00pm, Monday to Saturday
1:30pm - 3:00pm and 3:30pm - 5:00pm, Sunday
Dinner
6.00pm - 10.00pm, Monday to Sunday
Sundays and Public Holidays incur a 15% surcharge.
Please note that minimum spends and a non-refundable deposit applies for guaranteed window seating. Please call (02) 9250 6000 or email reservations.slsn@shangri-la.com for further details and for all other enquiries.
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The Team
Altitude has unveiled a new modern Australian menu created by Executive Chef Michael Elfwing. Savour rich and diverse flavours by land and by sea from Australia’s best producers; meats and seafood grilled, smoked and charred to perfection. The classic menu is enhanced by a thoughtful wine list created by the hotel’s Executive Sommelier, Matt Herod.
Michael Elfwing, Executive Chef
Swedish-born Executive Chef Michael Elfwing brings decades of experience in the culinary arts to Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney. Starting at the age of 16, Elfwing studied in Australia and worked for many years with chef Cheong Liew at the celebrated Grange in Adelaide, and has held positions at various Michelin-starred kitchens, including The Fat Duck with Heston Blumenthal. Australian-born Malaysian Cheong Liew entrusted his signature restaurant Senses in Kuala Lumpur to Elfwing for five years, after which Elfwing took up the position of Executive Chef at the multi-award-winning Cape Lodge restaurant on the Margaret River. Among his various achievements, Elfwing published his own cookbook in 2011 to share an intriguing take on familiar dishes, paired with his own photography of the 80 dishes.
Matt Herod, Executive Sommelier
“It’s important to me to showcase the diversity and integrity of wine regions in the Altitude wine list by carefully selecting wines that genuinely reveal their flavours. I find perfectly pairing wines with the Altitude cuisine can be not only fulfilling but also extremely educational. Diversity and balance. Australia is one of the most exciting wine making countries in the world. Each wine region has its own history, tradition and unique climate.”
Dine In The Sky
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