about us

An Australian first for hotel restaurants, glass brasserie combines the internationally acclaimed interior design of New York designer Tony Chi and the exceptional culinary expertise of highly regarded local restaurateur Luke Mangan.

The 240-seat restaurant provides guests and Sydneysiders with an unprecedented dining experience in the heart of the city, offering simplicity, quality and consistency in all aspects of food, wine and service.

The restaurant features an infinite choice of Sydney's abundant local produce from the open-plan patisserie and the kitchen theatre, which is home to a chef's table.

With an emphasis on earthy colours and warm tones bathed in natural light, the restaurant reflects the vibrant, energetic nature of Sydney by day, whilst at night the warmth of the interiors and high ceilings offer a stunning cityscape location.

history

glass is headed by highly awarded international restaurateur chef Luke Mangan who honed his culinary skills in such prestigious restaurants as the world-famous, three Michelin star Waterside Inn in Bray, Berkshire, under Michel Roux. His classical French training, as well as his tasting and travelling in Paris and Lyon, gave him the inspiration and expertise to come up with his contemporary twist on classic dishes.

Luke Mangan opened glass brasserie in 2005 as part of Hilton Sydney’s spectacular multimillion dollar refit. The restaurant immediately set a new standard for Australian hotel restaurants, gaining much admiration and many awards.

More recently, Luke has also opened The Palace in Melbourne, Salt grill in Singapore and is set to open Salt grill at the new Hilton Surfers Paradise. Luke is also the culinary consultant for Virgin Airlines where you can enjoy his roast beef panini or meat pie. Or if you are cruising the Pacific wth P&O Cruises, make sure to visit Salt Grill.

As the creative force behind stylish spots around the world such as Asiate in New York, SPOON in Hong Kong, and Maduro bar in Tokyo, Tony Chi sought to create a space for glass characterised by invisible design. The restaurant features a 13 metre floor to ceiling glass wall which frames a captivating view of the Queen Victoria Building, providing an intimate dining experience in a classic and luxurious space.