Here's where to get dinner around Church Street, Parramatta

Sometimes you get a hankering for a juicy cheeseburger with an unmistakable layer of melted American cheese and a smashed beef patty. Hit up Three Stacks when you get one of those cravings. The American burger joint was formerly known as Brades Burgers and recently underwent a delicious makeover. Think classic American diner food like burgers, chicken wings, sodas and shakes, but with a contemporary twist that includes smashed patties, white truffle aioli, brisket bacon and – wait for it – donut fries. They’re Three Stacks' answer to churros and come with a basket of deep-fried donut sticks dusted in cinnamon sugar, served with chocolate dipping sauce. Wash it all down with a thick Reese’s peanut butter shake and be on your way. The chicken and beef are halal-certified and the venue also accepts the AT Parramatta Gift Card too. 

This award-winning venue based at the Novotel boasts an impressive and award-winning wine list. Dive into a contemporary Australian menu with fresh Cone Bay barramundi on a bed of puy lentils, crisp pancetta and beetroot, or browse the grilled steak menu and order a juicy fillet of Cape Grim rib eye with red wine jus. The venue is open for breakfast and dinner, seven days a week. 

For fresh Vietnamese flavours, head to Pho Mai. If you’re after something hearty opt for the pho and pick your own protein from cooked or rare beef that slowly poaches in the hot broth, chicken slices or offal. Or grab your chopsticks and dig into a bun cha with fresh vermicelli noodles and crisp spring rolls, or grilled pork chops, pickled carrot and daikon and cucumber. Don't forget to douse it in fish sauce to wetten the noodles and give it the kick it needs. And lastly, wash it all down with an avocado smoothie like you would on a 35-degree day in Ho Chi Minh City. The council is offering free parking at its Eat Street and Riverbank carparks between 6pm and 3am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights for those who spend $20 or more at the venue. Simply pick up your free parking ticket from the restaurant when you pay your bill. 

Japanese diner Sushi Mata prides itself on serving healthy and nutritious food that won’t leave you hungry. Not to mention that Japanese food is synonymous with fresh flavours; and at Sushi Mata this means tuna and salmon sashimi or salad bowls that come on a bed of greens topped with the likes of diced salmon and avocado or marinated seaweed. There’s also sushi, noodle dishes, donburi and ramen like the deep-fried chicken karaage ramen with a miso broth. In the mood for sharing? The Mata Special comes with 15 pieces of sashimi, 14 pieces of nigiri and eight pieces of sushi roll.

Follow your meal with an ice-cold creation by renowned gelateria, Gelato Messina. Sample some of its 35 signature gelato flavours in a cup or a waffle cone, or, if you're celebrating, check out the gelato cakes. But that’s not all: Messina offers an additional five special flavours that change each week. There are vegan flavours like the pandan and coconut sorbet, nut-free scoops like the rum and raisin, or the chocolate chip that comes with Messina's housemade bits of chocolate. City of Parramatta Council is offering free parking at its Eat Street and Riverbank carparks between 6pm and 3am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights for those who spend $20 or more at Gelato Messina. Simply pick up your free parking ticket from the ice creamery when you pay your bill.