10 William St
Paddington, Sydney
Restaurant in Sydney, Australia
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Choose 10 William St for a wine-led Paddington meal with energy rather than ceremony. The World's Best Wine Lists 2022 3-Star recognition makes it especially useful for diners who care about the bottle as much as the food, but larger groups wanting a quiet private-dining feel should compare other Sydney options first.
About 10 William St
10 William St is a Sydney venue with a casual dress code and a wine-list accolade: World's Best Wine Lists 2022 to 3-Star. When planning a visit, focus on the wine recognition and published opening hours, rather than assuming a particular cuisine, menu format, room setup, or occasion style.
Timing is one of the clearest practical details. 10 William St opens from 5 PM to 12 AM Monday to Thursday, from 12 PM to 12 AM on Friday and Saturday, is closed on Sunday. That makes it an evening option from Monday to Saturday, with earlier opening times listed only on Friday and Saturday.
Choose it for a wine-list accolade and casual Sydney dining
A key highlight is its wine: the venue holds a World's Best Wine Lists 2022 3-Star award. This is useful for visitors deciding whether 10 William St should be part of a night out in Sydney, especially when a recognized award is important.
Beyond that recognition, the venue profile is intentionally limited. Cuisine type, chef name, signature dish, menu structure, seating count, price range, or private-dining setup are not specified. For that reason, first-time visitors should avoid making assumptions and should check the venue's own channels for current booking and menu details.
The dress code is casual, so planning should stay relaxed rather than formal. For broader planning around the city, use our full Sydney restaurants guide, or cross-check plans with our full Sydney bars guide. Visitors building a full trip can also scan our full Sydney hotels guide, our full Sydney wineries guide, our full Sydney experiences guide.
Where it fits in a Sydney itinerary
Use 10 William St when the opening hours and the wine-list recognition suit your plan. It is listed from 5 PM to 12 AM Monday to Thursday, from 12 PM to 12 AM on Friday and Saturday, closed on Sunday.
If you are comparing it with other named options, keep the comparison broad unless you have checked current details directly. Other venues to consider include Don Pedros, Fred's, Izy.Aki, Porcine, Saint Peter, alongside other dining in Sydney.
Planning details
- Location
- 10 William St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- 10williamst.com.au
- Phone
- +61 2 9360 3310
The take
The Take
The Vibe
10 William St reads like a neighbourhood enoteca transported into a Paddington terrace. The narrow, low-lit dining room and shelves stacked with bottles set the tone: wine does as much editorial work as the kitchen. The food steers toward Italian regional tradition rather than modernist tasting-menu gestures, producing a coherent, measured point of view. The venue feels sophisticated and classic, leaning on curated drinking and restrained cooking rather than theatrical flourishes. That steadiness—the marriage of a considered wine program and ingredient-led Italian plates—gives the room its quiet authority and appeal.
Best For
This is a go-to spot for people who want a wine-forward, neighborhood dinner: think after-work pours that extend into a thoughtful meal, low-key date nights, and small gatherings that prioritize bottles as much as food. The restaurant’s 3-Star World of Fine Wine accreditation signals a list deep enough for exploration, so it also suits anyone interested in learning through tasting. Because the focus is on wine-and-food conversation, evenings at 10 William St favor relaxed, attentive dining rather than loud parties or large groups.
Ordering Tips
Build a meal around the list: start with small, salumi- or snack-style offerings (the pretzel with whipped bottarga is a signature) and move to handmade pasta or richer mains—tagliolini with saffron and red snapper and the lamb cutlet with spinaci alla italiana are highlighted dishes. Rely on the staff’s wine-first approach when choosing pairings—the venue’s World of Fine Wine accreditation underscores the depth and service intelligence of the list. Opt for bottles or glass pours that reflect southern-Italian or regional profiles to mirror the kitchen’s culinary roots.
Venue details
Ambiance
Narrow, intimate space illuminated by exposed bulbs and lined with enormous chalkboards displaying constantly changing wine selections, creating a sleek but relaxed atmosphere favored by regulars and industry professionals.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- pretzel with whipped bottarga
- tagliolini with saffron and red snapper
- lamb cutlet with spinaci alla italiana
- handmade pasta
Planning details
Location
10 William St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Izy.Aki, Notable alternative
- Fred's, Notable alternative
- Porcine, Notable alternative
- Saint Peter, Australian Seafood, Australian Seafood
- Don Pedros, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares for Sydney dinners
Choose 10 William St over Izy.Aki if the night is built around wine and a Paddington room with more social energy. Izy.Aki is the cleaner cross-shop when the group wants a more cuisine-specific plan; 10 William St is stronger when the table wants flexibility and the wine list to lead.
Fred's is the better pick for a more polished occasion meal, especially if the group wants a room that feels more composed. Porcine suits diners chasing a more defined restaurant personality, while 10 William St is easier to justify for a looser dinner where conversation, bottles, pacing matter more than a formal arc.
For seafood, Saint Peter is the sharper choice because its Australian seafood focus gives the meal a clearer purpose. Don Pedros is the alternative for a livelier group night with a different mood. Pick 10 William St when the group is smaller, wine-focused, comfortable with a compact room; choose the others when cuisine category or occasion structure matters more.
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Compare 10 William St
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 William St | Sydney | ; | Star Wine Lists 2026World's Best Wine Lists 2022 |
| Izy.Aki | Sydney | No published awards | ; |
| Fred's | Sydney | No published awards | ; |
| Porcine | Sydney | 2025 The Best Chef One Knife | ; |
| Saint Peter | Sydney | Australian Seafood | 2026 Food & Wine Top 10 Global Restaurants · #10Star Wine Lists 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #66Tatler Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 20252025 The Best Chef Three Knives2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #98 |
| Don Pedros | Sydney | No published awards | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 10 William St good for solo dining?
Seating style or solo-dining suitability are not specified. If you are visiting alone, the hours are useful: 10 William St opens from 5 PM to 12 AM Monday to Thursday, from 12 PM to 12 AM on Friday and Saturday, is closed on Sunday.
Is 10 William St good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if a wine-list accolade matters to your group. 10 William St holds a World's Best Wine Lists 2022 3-Star award, but there is no private-room setup, tasting-menu format, or formal service style specified.
What should a first-timer know about 10 William St?
The clearest facts are its Sydney location, casual dress code, published hours, World's Best Wine Lists 2022 3-Star award. It opens from 5 PM Monday to Thursday, from 12 PM Friday and Saturday, is closed on Sunday, so timing your visit matters.
When is 10 William St open?
The hours are 5 PM to 12 AM Monday to Thursday, 12 PM to 12 AM Friday and Saturday, closed on Sunday. Information about pricing, menu format, or whether the experience differs by time of day is not available.
What are alternatives to 10 William St in Sydney?
Other named options to compare include Saint Peter, Fred's, Izy.Aki, Don Pedros, Porcine. Check each venue's current details directly, as this page focuses on specific facts for 10 William St.
