As well as a lighter version which may be augmented with matching wines. Don’t think of leaving in a hurry.

Highly awarded for its impeccable cuisine and its beautiful garden setting in a heritage-listed house, part of Lilianfels, its fine dining menu includes seared duck breast with sliced abalone and a toothfish bouillabaisse.

Informal, fun and a bit irreverent, Leura Garage draws on the experience of executive chef Regan Porteous whose time with Gordon Ramsay, Zuma Hong Kong and Zuma Dubai brings international style to the mountains. The menu is designed to encourage sharing but in many cases, you won’t want to!

Along with kitchen gardens providing fresh herbs. The quail ragout with potato gnocchi, and a grilled pumpkin and black bean curry will get your taste buds working overtime.

The restaurant is uniquely located on the cliff drive between Leura and Katoomba, with an air of romance as guests admire the Jamison Valley while enjoying an extensive menu. Cured duck breast with celeriac, caramelised witlof, Jannei goat curd and beetroot is just one selection from chef Sebastian’s inventive creations.

Thisboutique style teahouse with an extraordinary array of Asian cuisine, from seafood laksa and red duck curry to rice paper rolls and steamed pork buns.

Serving Spanish omelette with olive tapenade for breakfast, and Tuscan sausages for lunch, there is something gourmet for everyone at The Red Door. If you’re looking for something a little lighter, have a look at the desserts menu. With everything made in the kitchen out the back, you cannot look past the chocolate hazelnut slice, served with blackberry compote or the muffin of the day.