Newtown & the Inner West
Devoted to community and ethical food production, Cornersmith presents a seasonal menu of delicious dishes, as well as pickles, sauces, preserves and…
Newtown & the Inner West
Devoted to community and ethical food production, Cornersmith presents a seasonal menu of delicious dishes, as well as pickles, sauces, preserves and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
With a real neighbourhood feel, this tiny cafe is the sort of place where staff know all the locals by name. The coffee is delicious and the menu limited…
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…
Northern Beaches
It may be attached to the upmarket Pilu restaurant, but this casual deck cafe is an altogether more relaxed, beachy affair. It's a top spot for Italian…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
Gaze over the Woolloomooloo marina and city skyline as you tuck into deliciously inventive dishes drawing inspiration from all over Asia. The setting on…
Sydney
Though owned by celebrity chef Matt Moran, the real star of this show here is the kitchen garden that dictates what's on the menu. Meat from the Moran…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
Occupying a space between restaurant and supper club, this narrow sliver of a place has a tiny kitchen and charming hospitality. Diners sit at one long…
Sydney
Brunch in Bondi has become de rigueur in Sydney in recent years, and this friendly, unpretentious cafe is one of the top spots to do it. The menu covers…
City Centre & Haymarket
Down a teensy Koreatown lane is this alleyway gem – an authentic, good-value BBQ joint that’s low on interior charisma but high on quality and quantity…
City Centre & Haymarket
Cooler than your average Thai joint, this Thaitown linchpin is so popular that a list is posted outside for you to affix your name to should you want a…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Sleek and modern, this smart Italian restaurant nevertheless conserves the warm and genuine welcome of your favourite trattoria. There's a real verve to…
Newtown & the Inner West
Delicious bowls of pho, crunchy textures and fresh flavour bursts make this one of the best of Newtown's sizeable crop of vegan and vegetarian restaurants…
Newtown & the Inner West
Some of Sydney's best bánh mì are served out of this little hole in the wall, where the crisp bread rolls are baked on-site. The pork rolls are delicious,…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
Completely vegan and proud, LA celebrity chef Matthew Kenney has brought his plant-based-cuisine/raw-food concept to Sydney. It’s atmospherically sited in…
Newtown & the Inner West
Part of the verdant Grounds of Alexandria complex, this bar-eatery doesn't disappoint on the plant front; the waving fronds and squawking macaw give it a…
Sydney
This relatively recent Coogee arrival has got the locals firmly on side with its winning combination of Southeast Asian dishes in a very appealing Bali…
Newtown & the Inner West
A baker and a patissier have teamed up here to produce delicious bread, pies and pastries, and some absolutely amazingly vivid dessert creations: resist…
Newtown & the Inner West
With close-packed tables, warm lighting and an authentic feel, this is a convivial venue for Italian in the interesting dining hub of Enmore. It is strong…
Newtown & the Inner West
A pungent array of artisanal cheeses is the raison d'être of this popular shop and place to eat. Choose the varieties you want, pick a wine or local craft…
Newtown & the Inner West
This Enmore Rd stalwart offers a totally no-frills dining atmosphere but very tasty and authentic curry and tandoori options served until late. Its Haleem…
Newtown & the Inner West
Top points for the name, but Fleetwood Macchiato backs it up with excellent coffee, delicious cooked breakfasts and heart-winning fusion flavour…