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Turnand Truffle Modern Australian Dining · After Dark
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Our Story

Turnand Truffle, after dark by design

Turnand Truffle was imagined as an Australian supper club where chef-led dining, cinematic lighting and offline poker evenings live under one carefully tuned roof. Every service is engineered for people who value craft, conversation and a touch of theatre.

Market focus

Modern Australian

Regionally sourced, produce-led menus with seasonal tasting journeys.

After-dark

Poker evenings

Hosted, in-person poker tables, curated menus and responsible play.

For every booking

Dining first

The restaurant is always the hero: food, service, ambience, then the cards.

Reserve a table Poker nights after dark

18+ poker evenings Poker nights at Turnand Truffle are in-person social events only. Participation is restricted to guests 18 years and over and is subject to venue rules, house limits and applicable Australian state or territory regulations. We encourage balanced, responsible play at all times.

Exterior of Turnand Truffle at night with warm lighting and guests arriving
An Australian supper club exterior: warm timber, brass glows and the promise of a long evening inside.

Average guest return rate

78%

Private event satisfaction

4.9/5

From midweek suppers to full-venue hire, our focus is on memory-making: impeccable plates, effortless service and a feeling that lingers long after last orders.

Origin & philosophy

Our story, plated in chapters

Turnand Truffle was conceived by hospitality lifers: chefs, restaurateurs and hosts who saw a gap in the Australian market for a venue that feels like a private dining room, not a high-rolling casino. The brief was simple: premium food, great music, dim lights, and the chance to stay on for a friendly game.

Our culinary philosophy

We celebrate modern Australian cuisine with a deep respect for local growers and coastal suppliers. Native botanicals, line-caught seafood, grass-fed beef and small-batch producers anchor the menu. Each plate is built around clean flavour, seasonal balance and an eye for drama without tipping into excess.

Expect inventive pairings—smoked ocean trout with finger lime and burnt butter; wattleseed-glazed lamb with charcoal leek and pepperberry jus—served on a backdrop of smoked timber, brass and shadow.

Venue atmosphere

Inside, Turnand Truffle feels like a members' dining room tucked beneath the city. Smoked timber lines, burnished copper trims and low pendant lighting create an intimate glow. Architectural spacing keeps tables generous, with layered frames and subtle grain textures guiding the eye from bar to kitchen pass.

Poker tables appear later in the evening, introduced quietly, never stealing focus from the food, wine and conversation that anchor the night.

Meet the team

Our chef team brings experience from some of Australia's most respected dining rooms, balancing technique with a distinctly local accent. At the bar, our mixologists craft cocktails with native citrus, bush herbs and Australian spirits, while the floor team is made up of calm, knowledgeable hosts who know when to step in and when to step back.

On poker evenings, trained facilitators and professional-style hosts guide each table, keeping play social, fair and in line with responsible service expectations.

Dining & play

Signature dining, poker nights and private occasions

Whether you join us for a midweek degustation, Friday cocktails or a hosted poker night with colleagues, the Turnand Truffle experience is built on the same pillars: meticulous food, understated luxury and a smooth, human booking journey.

Signature dining

Seasonal menus with a local accent

Our menu changes with the Australian seasons, anchored in premium ingredients: Coffin Bay oysters, grass-fed beef from regional farms, native herbs and sustainably sourced seafood. Tasting menus guide guests through a curated progression of snacks, hero plates and playful desserts, matched with Australian wines and low-intervention favourites.

À la carte or chef's choice, every dish is served with the same intention: to feel generous, precise and distinctly of this place.

Indicative tasting menus from $135 AUD pp View menu

Exclusive poker nights

Dinner, drinks and cards, in person

Our poker evenings are designed as social nights in the dining room, never as an online or high-stakes experience. Guests arrive to a set dinner or grazing menu, followed by structured rounds at professionally presented tables, hosted by our in-house facilitators.

No apps, no online play, no digital wallets—just real cards, responsible limits and a room full of well-dressed adults unwinding together under warm light.

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Private dining & events

Occasions with a cinematic finish

From boardroom-style dinners to milestone birthdays, Turnand Truffle offers flexible private spaces that can be tailored to your brief. Choose from long-table feasts, roaming canapés, chef's counter experiences or poker-themed evenings for teams and clients.

Our events team coordinates menus, beverage pairings, timing, AV and floor plans so you can arrive knowing the night will simply work.

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Guest experience

Measured in memories, not just covers

We obsess over the invisible details: how the room smells at 6pm service, how glasses are polished, how playlists swing from pre-dinner to late night. Our team tracks guest feedback after every service, using it to refine pacing, service style and menu balance.

High repeat bookings, strong word-of-mouth and consistent five-star reviews from locals and travellers alike tell us we're on the right track—but we're far from finished.

  • Average review score 4.8/5 across dining, cocktails and events
  • Corporate clients returning for multi-date event series
  • Personalised host notes ensuring familiar faces feel genuinely known

Responsibility & recognition

Sustainability, community and accolades

Behind every service at Turnand Truffle sits a set of commitments: to the producers we buy from, the community we serve and the standards we hold ourselves to across food, service and in-venue poker experiences.

Sustainability & community

Our kitchen champions low-waste practices: whole-animal butchery where possible, creative use of offcuts, and careful stock and sauce work that honours every ingredient. We prioritise local growers and work with suppliers who share our values on land care, seasonality and fair labour.

In the dining room, we opt for eco-conscious materials and reusable service pieces. Beyond the venue, we support local community initiatives, from hospitality training programs to food-rescue collaborations.

  • Partnerships with regional farmers, fisheries and small-batch spirits makers
  • Considered paper choices and digital-first communication where practical
  • Community nights spotlighting local producers and emerging winemakers

Careers & culture

Turnand Truffle is built by people who care deeply about food, service and the energy in the room. Our culture balances high standards with genuine care for the team: structured training, fair rostering and space to grow across kitchen, bar, floor and events.

We welcome professionals from across Australia and beyond who want to build a career in premium hospitality without losing their love for the craft.

Chef brigade Bar & floor Events Poker hosts
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Accolades & recognition

While our focus is on the guests in the room, we're proud to have been recognised by Australian lifestyle and dining publications for our food, design and unique supper-club-meets-poker concept.

  • Featured in national and local lifestyle titles for "Best New Openings" and "Late-Night Dining" lists
  • Shortlisted in culinary awards for design, cocktail program and guest experience
  • Consistently strong guest reviews highlighting warmth of service and atmosphere

Awards and press are appreciated; the true measure is the guests who book again before they leave.

Turnand Truffle team gathered in the dining room
Chefs, bartenders, hosts and poker facilitators working as one team to craft each guest's evening.

Visit & enquire

Contact and visiting Turnand Truffle

Located in the heart of the city, Turnand Truffle is designed to be easy to visit and even easier to rebook. Whether you are planning a quiet dinner for two, a corporate function or a poker-themed evening, our reservations team is here to help.

Turnand Truffle

Level 1, Obsidian Lane

CBD, Sydney NSW 2000

Reservations: +61 452 817 903

Email: [email protected]

Light rail, train and rideshare drop-off points are all a short walk from the venue. Secure evening parking is available in nearby city car parks.

Restaurant hours

Tuesday–Thursday 5pm–late
Friday–Saturday 4pm–late
Sunday–Monday Private events

Poker evenings

Thursday From 8pm
Friday–Saturday From 9pm

All poker activity takes place on-site at Turnand Truffle and may require pre-booking. Sessions are subject to capacity, house rules and applicable regulations.

Plan your next evening with us

Ready to experience Turnand Truffle? Use our dedicated reservations and enquiries page to share your details, preferred date, guest count and whether you're joining us for dinner, a private event or an in-person poker night.

Our team responds promptly with availability, tailored menu options and any recommendations to shape your night.

Reservations & enquiries General contact

Turnand Truffle supports responsible service of alcohol and responsible, in-person poker entertainment. If you or someone you know needs support, services such as Gambling Help Online and local helplines across Australia are available 24/7.