Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Shamelessly kitsch Erciyes flaunts its fluoro lighting, mirror-faced wall, plastic tablecloths, disco ball and audience-participatory belly-dancing on…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Shamelessly kitsch Erciyes flaunts its fluoro lighting, mirror-faced wall, plastic tablecloths, disco ball and audience-participatory belly-dancing on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Bill Granger almost single-handedly started the Sydney craze for stylish brunching. This sunny corner cafe with its newspaper-strewn communal table was…
Sydney
The squelch comes oozing out as you bite down on one of these sinfully tasty burgers from a rock 'n' roll–themed spot a couple of blocks back from the…
Sydney
An organic cafe, deli and naturopath in one, this licensed cafe serves up a healthy range of salads, quiches, vegetarian pies and tennis-ball-sized…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Legendary Coluzzi has been here since 1957 and still attracts an odd-ball mix of old Italian gents, lycra-clad cyclists, judges, Kings Cross dealers,…
Darling Harbour & Pyrmont
On pretty Jones Bay Wharf, this makes a fine venue for breakfast or lunch (though it gets busy, so you may want to book). There's a mixture of Channel 7…
City Centre & Haymarket
Located directly across from the Greek consulate in the grand dining room of the Hellenic Club, this wonderful restaurant brings all the zing and drama of…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Polished concrete floors and modern styling make this foyer cafe in the former headquarters of the Paramount film company an appealing space. Light and…
City Centre & Haymarket
Bodhi scores highly for its cool design and leafy position near St Mary's Cathedral. With its pretty outdoor area, it's a relaxing Asian haven from CBD…
Newtown & the Inner West
Not put off by the grungy aesthetics, the ear-splitting heavy metal or the fact that the graffiti-daubed building was previously a sexual health clinic…
Circular Quay & The Rocks
Colourful sake barrels and lots of dark wood contribute to the louche glamour of this large, buzzy restaurant. Prop yourself around the open kitchen and…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Breezy and spacious, this polished spot brings some Asian influence to the Surry Hills brunching scene, with kimchi, pork belly and Thai spices making…
Sydney
Occupying the premises of what was once Sydney's most famous restaurant, this is a smart but more casual affair that nevertheless offers plenty of quality…
Sydney
Interesting people and upbeat staff frequent this licensed food-all-day cafe – its bench windows or sofa seats are great places to park yourself and watch…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
A surviving slice of the old bohemian Cross, this tiny cafe hasn't changed much in over 60 years. The walls are covered in movie-star memorabilia, and its…
Sydney
It all began here for celebrity patissier Adriano Zumbo. The slenderness of the shop will be inversely proportionate to the girth of your waistline if you…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Describing itself as a mozzarella bar, this tiny but massively popular eatery limits its output to high-quality antipasto plates, cheeses and a couple of…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
There's a real wow factor to the verdant back terrace of this Potts Point bar-restaurant, with its spectacular city skyline views. The breezy vibe and…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
The first cab off the rank as you walk onto Woolloomooloo's wharf is Aki's. This is beautifully presented, intuitively constructed high-Indian cuisine,…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
Decked out in bright Hamptons style, this brings a coastal breeze to Challis Ave with casual but high-quality fish dishes served all day, and some nice…
Newtown & the Inner West
Trying to squeeze into crowded Campos can be a challenge. Bean fiends come from miles around – hat-wearing students, window-seat daydreamers and doctors…
Newtown & the Inner West
A diminutive dark-pink open-sided cafe with an electric-blue coffee machine, Varga trades on big breakfasts and generates too many hard decisions for 7am…
Sydney
Tucked away at the bottom of the William St boutiques, this is almost the soul of Paddington distilled into one friendly cafe-deli. Super coffee, tempting…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
A tiny triangular kitchen half-buried below street level with three tables bolted to the wall outside. Big enough for the best coffee in Darlinghurst? You…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
Offering a cheeky, irreverent take on Asian cooking (hence the name – geddit?), Ms G's is nothing if not an experience. It can be loud, frantic and…
City Centre & Haymarket
Cheap and cheerful Chinatown joint for pretty authentic and tasty ramen, with a full range of flavouring bases including eminently slurpable chicken stock…
City Centre & Haymarket
Tucked away in the basement of his Rockpool Bar & Grill is Neil Perry's darkly atmospheric temple to the cuisine of China's western provinces, especially…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
When he's not busy terrorising contestants on TV cooking shows, Irish-born chef Colin Fassnidge can be found cranking out hearty, meaty dishes at this big…
Sydney
In business for half a century, this place offers inventive, rich and satisfying vegetarian food in a warm and upbeat atmosphere. There are several vegan…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Band posters and kooky art fill the walls of this excellent post-grunge cafe. The vibe is chilled and the food is a crowd-pleasing mix of cooked…
Sydney
This Italian stalwart first opened its doors when big perms and shoulder-pads were in fashion, but the critics never forget chef Armando Percuoco when it…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
At this classy pasta joint, the menu only has a handful of dishes to choose from, augmented by wonderfully fresh specials chalked up daily. Before each…
Sydney
This friendly neighbourhood bistro tucked away from the street behind an exuberant screen of foliage offers a crowd-pleasing menu of French favourites,…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
Locals love the croissants at this welcoming cafe on the main strip through the Cross. Other tempting patisserie options and pleasing coffee make this a…
Sydney
Sean Moran’s ever-changing menu is chalked on a blackboard in this modest little dining room that packs out with happy diners. Ocean views, hearty…