From award-winning pizza and Indian street food to Tibetan momos, Indonesian laksa and Lebanese pastries, Parramatta is serving up a world of flavours this spring as EAT Parramatta returns from 7 September to 18 October.

Home to one of Australia’s most multicultural communities, Parramatta has emerged as a global culinary hot spot, recently recognised by Condé Nast Traveller as a must-visit dining for destination to visit in 2026.

Parramatta’s growing food scene reflects one of Australia’s most multicultural communities where 56 per cent of residents speak a language other than English at home.

City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter said Parramatta’s greatest culinary strength is its authenticity.

“Our food story is a reflection of our community and the people behind these dishes bring generations of culture, tradition and passion to the table, creating experiences you simply can’t find anywhere else,” Cr Zaiter said.

“People travel across Sydney to discover Parramatta’s food scene because it offers an incredible mix of culture, flavour and value.

“That appeal is translating into real economic benefits for our City with visitor spending reaching $1.9 billion, up 5.3 per cent from last year, while restaurant spending has grown by 3.9 per cent.”

The campaign will spotlight everything from delightful treats at Watch Your Fingers and Mongolian favourites at Mongol Shop Café to Vietnamese dishes at Tam Tam, Indian street food at Chatkazz and authentic Hong Kong cuisine at Fishboy Private Kitchen.

“There aren’t many places where you can start your day with European-inspired breakfast, enjoy South Asian flavours for lunch and finish with Mediterranean cuisine for dinner, all on the same street,” Cr Zaiter said.

This year’s campaign builds on that success as Australians continue dining out in record numbers, with OpenTable reporting a 17 percent increase in 2025.

Visitors can discover featured venues, food trails and local favourites throughout the campaign at 2026 Eat Parramatta.