Sydney Restaurants

  1. Bel Mondo

    Expect Mediterranean cuisine perfectly executed by chef Andy Ball in dramatic surrounds - space, views, elegance and pizzazz; very Sydney. For a more relaxed meal, the cool and casual bar is perfect for an after-work bite or a late-night supper.

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  2. Botticelli Italian Restaurant

    The oysters, char-grilled field mushrooms and Caprese salad make great appetisers, and the roast duck with Grand Marnier or veal scaloppine lemone fill the spaces left over. A darkish and spartan interior decked out in Italian murals keeps attention focused on the food or that engagement ring your lover just placed on your finger - it's that kind of place.

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  3. Gelbison Pizzeria Ristorante

    'Mel Gibson's', as it's often called, is an old favourite with beach bums, film industry types and assorted gluttons looking for great Italian staples. Gelbison never seems to change and in Bondi that's a rare thing. There are pizzas and pastas galore, and sidewalk tables within the ocean breeze's reach won't hurt your enjoyment either.

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  4. La Cremeria De Luca

    A main contender for Sydney's best ice cream, the artisans at De Luca whip up all the favourite flavours as well as the more exotic; try the sublime rose petal or chocolate and chilli. They even turn out a beer-flavoured gelato for St Paddy's Day.

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  5. La Disfida

    This humble local pizzeria of 13 years' standing serves decent pasta as well as pizza, but don't even think about it. Head straight for a delicious traditional thin-crust pizza, hot out of the wood-fired oven. It's been rated the best in Sydney, so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a table. The staff aren't renowned for their charm, but the pizza is worth it.

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