South Coast NSW
From its stylish, open-plan kitchen, Tallwood kicks off the day with excellent coffee and out-of-the-ordinary breakfasts, such as crème-fraiche hash…
Must-see restaurants in New South Wales
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
An industrial design and creative Latin American menu await at Reuben Hills, set in a terraced house and its former garage. The star is the fantastic…
City Centre & Haymarket
Peddling everything from takeaway snacks and scientifically roasted coffee to fuller meals and cocktails in a striking curiosity-shop interior, this place…
Sydney
These ducks are a fair waddle from the water at Bronte Beach, but that doesn't stop queues forming outside the art-covered walls for weekend breakfasts…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Delicious dosas, piquant Goan curries and the soft seductive tastes of India's south make this sizeable, well-established Darlinghurst restaurant a…
South Coast NSW
Parents driving the family down the South Coast for the holidays have long bribed the kids by promising a stop at this food truck if they were good along…
Mid-North Coast
The second incarnation of Rick Stein at Mollymook, this beautifully fitted-out restaurant at Bannisters gives a nod to the coastal surrounds in both its…
Newtown & the Inner West
There's something very life-affirming about a good Greek restaurant, and this family-run taverna ticks all the boxes. The decor is restrained, with olive…
City Centre & Haymarket
Mega-busy and loud, with close-packed tables, this excellent cafe is high energy. The inviting wood-and-brick decor and seriously good coffee (several…
Snowy Mountains
Enticing brunches, gourmet burgers and respectable vegetarian options make Lott Foodstore the favourite for good grub in Cooma. Recent standouts include…
Northern Beaches
Sit on the large timber deck right by the sand at Pittwater or grab a garden table – either option is alluring at this casual seafood cafe. The food (try…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
Striking a lovely balance between cosy neighbourhood trattoria and stylish upmarket restaurant, Paradiso offers very fairly priced, super-flavoursome…
South Coast NSW
Served in an elegant setting on Bannister’s Point, the British celebrity chef Rick Stein’s excellently selected and presented seafood matches the fine…
South Coast NSW
Built in 1886 and heritage listed, the Scarborough Hotel boasts one of Australia's finest beer gardens. The ocean view is truly spectacular and the main…
Hunter Valley
Pokolbin needed an open-daily breakfast option and this stellar bakery and cafe lays down perfect foundations for a day of tasting. Dishes like beetroot…
Darling Harbour & Pyrmont
The first restaurant outside the USA opened by New York's gastronomic darling David Chang, this is a key foodie favourite. Bringing together the…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
Forget the glamorous waterfront location and the A-list crowd – Otto will be remembered for single-handedly dragging Sydney’s Italian cooking into the new…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
All the dishes in this moodily attractive sunken space are produced over a blazing fire, with chef Lennox Hastie matching different woods to the flavours…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Unshaven graphic designers roll cigarettes at little outdoor tables in the bricky hollows of Surry Hills, while inside impassioned, bouncing-off-the-walls…
South Coast NSW
Hungry Duck's contemporary Asian fusion menu, uniting Chinese-style duck spring rolls with kingfish sashimi and Wagyu red curry, is served tapas style,…
Hunter Valley
For a fabulous lunch, head to this relaxed younger-sibling incarnation of the Hunter's top restaurant, Muse. Dine outside on a seasonal menu of European…
Newtown & the Inner West
Wise folks follow the black star to pay homage to excellent coffee, totally brilliant cakes and a few very good savoury things (gourmet pies and the like)…
New South Wales
When this huge new venue – located on the former bowling green at the Orange Ex-Services’ Club – opened in 2017 it was immediately booked out. It still…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
In a wooden building in the tiny town of Federal is not where you'd expect to find some of the region's best Japanese cuisine being served, yet here it is…
Blue Mountains
A warm welcome awaits at Leura's long-standing fine diner. Despite its contemporary approach, it's a brasserie at heart, so the food is generous and…
Newtown & the Inner West
Having made the nation salivate on Master Chef Australia, Reynold Poernomo now produces his fabulous desserts for public consumption at this two-level…
Byron Bay
The sound of the surf perfectly sets off the excellent Mediterranean-influenced dishes at this exclusive little retreat overlooking Watego's Beach…
Newcastle
This elegant dining room near the beach opens pleasantly to the street, where extra tables sit under the plane trees. The cuisine is refined and stylishly…
City Centre & Haymarket
Given so many tiny, jam-packed cafes around, it's very pleasant to cruise in here and enjoy a bit of elbow room. Set in the lobby of an office building,…
South Coast NSW
The third instalment of this delicious Indian restaurant business (the flagship is on the beach in North Wollongong) opened smoothly in late 2019…
City Centre & Haymarket
Its chic corporate veneer blending plush with industrial, Bentley has been turning heads in Sydney for the sheer quality of its imaginative dishes. Many…
Hunter Valley
Claim a table by the fireside in winter or in the garden in summer to enjoy the rustic dishes served at this deservedly popular Italian-inflected cafe in…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Packing a punch for eyes and taste buds, this buzzy spot is beloved by creative types who work hereabouts. It has a double identity that really works,…
Mid-North Coast
Robert Sebes, the former owner of a legendary inner-Sydney cafe, has been scooping out stellar gelato in Bellingen since 2006. It's all made from scratch,…
Newtown & the Inner West
A sensational neighbourhood bistro, where only the best local produce is used and where almost everything is made from scratch. The compact menu is…
South Coast NSW
A secret garden, amiable service and excellent caramel slices are among the many reasons to duck into Nowra’s low-slung, boho hang-out. Generous salads,…
South Coast NSW
Perched right over the river and attired in nautical blue and white, this understated restaurant offers flavourful presentations, with a French influence…
Mid-North Coast
Follow the smell of hot-from-the-woodfire organic sourdough and you'll find this outstanding country bakery and cafe. Try the famous macadamia fruit loaf…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
This little place has a simple, effortless Japanese cool and some seriously good food. The ramen is good, and there are very succulent gyoza and delicious…
City Centre & Haymarket
Part of the Establishment complex of bars, restaurants and a hotel. Pressed-tin ceilings, huge columns, oversized windows and modern furniture make the…
