A Chef Secrets

Restaurant · Seafood · ItalianBerowra Waters4.4 (284 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

20 dishesmenu read 10 Novachefsecrets.com

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

A la carte (Gastronomia Italiana)

  • Live Sydney Rock Oysters$8

    Finger lime, lemon myrtle

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster, oysters): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • Grilled Oyster$9

    Smoked scamorza, roasted tomato broth

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists scamorza): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • Schicciata Bread$10

    Smoked rosemary butter

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • Charcuterie and Pickles$25
  • Buffalo Mozzarella, Prosciutto$26

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mozzarella): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • Wagyu Beef Tartare$29

    Pecorino Romano, cumquat

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pecorino): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • White Sicilian Anchovies$26

    Brown butter, eschalot, dill

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists anchovies): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • Fried School Prawns$26

    Herb emulsion

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • WA Grilled Octopus$28

    Salsa verde, nduja, Jerusalem artichoke

    Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists octopus): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • Cured Hiramasa Kingfish$35

    Roasted tomato oil, spring peas

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists kingfish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

Main

  • Bigoli Pasta$35

    Beef cheek ragu

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • Spaghetti Chitarra$39

    Prawn, courgettes, bottarga

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists spaghetti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • Ravioli$35

    Ricotta, eggplant, sage

    Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ravioli): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ricotta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • Potato Gnocchi$33

    Weekend only

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gnocchi): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • Duck Leg Confit$38

    King mushroom jus

  • Barramundi over Charcoal$42

    Fish fumetto, lime

    Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, barramundi): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • Wagyu Striploin MB 6-7$100

    Approx. 500g

Side

  • Duck Fat Potato Terrine$19

    Reggiano truffle

    Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

  • Handpicked Green Beans$19

    Red beets

  • Cos Salad$15

    Lemon myrtle, fennel

The menu’s own key: (v) vegetarian

What the menu saysDietary requirements can be accommodated (printed on menu). No allergen statements printed.
  • Dietary requirements can be accommodated (printed on menu). No allergen statements printed.

Set menus (per person)

Set menus, banquets and tasting menus: a meal for the table, priced per person, often with a minimum number of guests.

  • Sharing Menu (per person)$130

    Grilled oyster, smoked scamorza, tomato broth; duck confit croquette; cured Hiramasa kingfish, finger lime; Cape Grim beef crudo crostino…

    Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta, casarecce, bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists stracciatella, scamorza, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hazelnut): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tiramisu): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists oyster): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists kingfish, crudo): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 1 Nov 2026 (achefsecrets.com)

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Vegetarian dishes (2)venue menu, read 10 Nov 2026. Evidence: 2 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu
  • Takes bookingsvenue website, read 2 Nov 2026. Evidence: Online booking link on the venue's site · source for Takes bookings
  • Water viewvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: At ACS every table enjoys an uninterrupted water view, with open-air outdoor seating on our deck. · source for Water view

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
FactDetail
AddressBerowra Waters, NSW
AreaUpper North Shore
KindRestaurant · Seafood · Italian
Phone+61 2 9456 6614
Websiteachefsecrets.com
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.4 from 284 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from achefsecrets.com
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday12pm–2pm
  • Thursday12pm–2pm
  • Friday12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–8pm
  • Saturday12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–8pm
  • Sunday12pm–2pm
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What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about A Chef Secrets

Does A Chef Secrets have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is A Chef Secrets coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Dietary requirements can be accommodated (printed on menu).”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is A Chef Secrets open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: 12pm–2pm. Thursday: 12pm–2pm. Friday: 12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–8pm. Saturday: 12pm–2pm, 5:30pm–8pm. Sunday: 12pm–2pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book A Chef Secrets online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.achefsecrets.com/reservations

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