Sydney
A piadina is a filled flat bread common in northern Italy, and the Zizioli brothers are the only ones serving them in Sydney. Fillings include prosciutto,…
Must-see restaurants in New South Wales
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
As much as we lament the passing of live rock at the old Excelsior Hotel, we have to admit that the hip, colourful Mexican cantina that's taken over the…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
This plant-based cafe forms the heart of the arts precinct. It's a lovely place of polished concrete and wood that serves Sydney's Single O coffee, the…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
This atmospheric eatery is run by television presenters Luke Nguyen (Luke Nguyen's Vietnam and others), Mark Jensen (Ready Steady Cook) and sister/wife…
Southern NSW & The Murray
One of NSW's most fabulous old-school Greek diners, the Paragon has barely changed since it opened in 1948. With an extensive á la carte menu of Greek and…
Sydney
Colourful comfort foods from pizzas and cheeseburgers to 'fysh' tacos and watermelon 'sashymi' are served sans animal products at this leafy courtyard…
Mid-North Coast
If one was to draw a line in the sand, you could fairly safely put shucker-lovers on the left, and haters on the right, without the need for other…
Katoomba
In a rather inauspicious location in a shopping arcade off the main drag, this has a pleasing blend of Asian street-food-style snacks and fusion dishes…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
Open since 1938 (except for a few years when founder Harry ‘Tiger’ Edwards was on active service), Harry’s has been serving meat pies to everyone from…
Sydney
Taking the meat out of a pie would be considered un-Australian in some quarters, but this tiny place does a great job of it. Really tasty vegan…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
With a beautiful wood-lined look, Toko dishes up superb modern Japanese otsumami (tapas) such as soft-shell crab, sweet eggplant miso and meaty options…
Mid-North Coast
Sit on the terrace and soak up the beach views from this cafe near the Trial Bay Gaol and campground. The menu is a notch up from what you might expect…
Hunter Valley
There's a tempting array of dishes at this Broke restaurant, where much of the produce is sourced from the kitchen garden and farm; the rest comes from…
Snowy Mountains
Top-notch pub grub is served in the pleasant little wood-lined bar beneath this well-regarded midrange lodge. Bernti's is known for its monster steaks,…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
For years we’ve thumbed our way through diminutive Don Don’s photo menu, discovering consistently delicious dishes. Expect everything from katsudon (rice…
Sydney
Its motto – 'let the bread speak' – says it all. Fabulous sandwiches on slabs of home-baked organic bread (including spelt) are the signature dish at this…
Sydney
For an all-day Bondi option with vistas, you can't go past the trusty 'Trat', as it's known in these parts. Tables spill out onto Campbell Pde for those…
Southern NSW & The Murray
Shared tables and wall art create a cool vibe, and much of the produce is home grown on their own farm in nearby Mates Gully. There's also occasional live…
Mid-North Coast
You're surrounded by lush foliage at this delightful spot, whether you choose a terrace seat or inside the atrium-style cafe. The menu doesn't offer many…
Sydney
The pizza here is among the best in Sydney, but it’s the northern Italian dishes whipped up by expat Giorgio Pompei that are really special. Try the…
Mid-North Coast
Start the day right at The Kiosk under an umbrella-shaded table on the lawn overlooking Sawtell Beach, with some macadamia fruit toast by Hearthfire…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
This bright little roadside space has a loyal following who grab an Allpress coffee and a delicious pastry from Mullumbimby's Scratch Patisserie. You can…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
An excellent exemplar of modern Greek cooking, this taverna has stylish and fashionable decor, a well-priced menu of share plates and a bustling vibe…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Take in the Richmond River views from this breezy wharf restaurant. While most of the food is a little disappointing, come here for the tasty wood-fired…
Manly
This well-established cafe serves perhaps Manly's best espresso in a soothing vintage atmosphere with a couple of laneway-style outdoor tables. Breakfasts…
Sydney
Just up from the ferry wharf, Courtney's is a local institution for quality fare using locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. There are degustation…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Shamelessly kitsch Erciyes flaunts its fluoro lighting, mirror-faced wall, plastic tablecloths, disco ball and audience-participatory belly-dancing on…
Newcastle
In a heritage weatherboard cottage overlooking a park and the river, this is a charming spot indeed. It packs out for weekend breakfasts and offers classy…
City Centre & Haymarket
This unassuming, friendly hole-in-the-wall offers simple but tasty authentic Thai dishes that are quite a bargain. Cram into the tight-packed interior or…
New South Wales
With a wood-fired oven, home-made pasta and even a little cocktail bar, Bruno's is something unusual in Lightning Ridge. Augmenting classic pizzas such as…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Down the back of an arcade you'll find this hip, popular cafe turning out well-prepared food from a seasonal menu. Turn breakfast into dessert with French…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
There are swisher Lebanese restaurants around, but for a no-frills delicious feed at a very fair price, it's hard to beat this old family-run favourite…
South Coast NSW
Since the 1950s this has been one of the South Coast's best-loved fish-and-chip and oyster joints. Innes' has undergone some major renovations – for…
South Coast NSW
Nourishing brunches and lunches fill the menu at this likeable cafe. Unwind with a flat white, debate between watermelon salad or a mighty 'Wagon Wheel'…
Sydney
With a luminous, romantic location on a pier jutting out into Rose Bay, Regatta offers relaxed but quality service and well-presented contemporary seafood…
Southern NSW & The Murray
Jumping Rock's Scandi-style decor really suits Bundanoon's forested ambience, and it's a cosy spot to enjoy excellent coffee and homemade pies. Try the…
Sydney
An art nouveau building, posters of Paris, crêpes, croissants and croques monsieur…this friendly cafe is as French as South Coogee can get. There are…
South Coast NSW
If you're thirsty as a dromedary, stop at this weatherboard beauty sitting proudly above the main drag. New owners have revamped the menu to include some…
Darling Harbour & Pyrmont
Outdoor eating is a pleasure of the new Barangaroo strip, and this is one of the best places to do it. Modern takes on generous Turkish flavours are…
New South Wales
Behind Armidale's post office is this cool, contemporary, family-run bistro à la mode focused around a small courtyard. The ever-changing menu fuses a…
