Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
A good job's been done making a cosy restaurant out of this high-ceilinged former commercial space. It's a pleasure to watch the chef at work from the bar…
Must-see restaurants in Sydney
City Centre & Haymarket
Brightening up a dull corporate entrance with its upbeat rustic decor, this has tasty, fast-made juices, decent coffee and covered outdoor seating, making…
Sydney
With artfully bland modern decor, the focus is on the food at the Bondi outpost of this beloved-of-brunchers Sydney icon. Silky-smooth scrambled eggs,…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
If it's boring old bacon and eggs you're after, look elsewhere. Devon energetically fuses the cuisines of multicultural Australia to deliver an extremely…
Sydney
This former hardware store has kept the idea going, with designer rough-and-ready decor and plenty of small thematic touches, though sofa seats and…
Newtown & the Inner West
This crowd-pleasing restaurant is a favourite for birthdays and family dinners. The army of staff are efficient and friendly, and the food reliably…
Sydney
The views are not just impressive from this high-end restaurant above the North Sydney pool, they are immersively like a 3D movie, with the bridge looming…
Sydney
Offering lovely harbour views in a historic sandstone barracks, this is a refined spot for a morning or afternoon cuppa from the lengthy tea menu. Grab a…
Sydney
Named after the flying boats once based here, this excellent Rose Bay restaurant has marvellous views, a lively eastern suburbs vibe and an impressive…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
The leafy streets of east Redfern have become a rapidly gentrified southern extension of Surry Hills. This corner cafe has an artfully crumbly facade, and…
Circular Quay & The Rocks
One of several inviting spots for a light meal on the handsome wharves of Walsh Bay, this hole-in-the-wall is run by a friendly Italian family who offer a…
Newtown & the Inner West
Cut a corridor out of the side of a building, open it to the street and add artful industrial decor and you have the Wedge, which has delicious single…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
One of a cluster of eateries in an attractive courtyard off Palmer St, Lucio's has impeccable Italian credentials: the pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired…
City Centre & Haymarket
We're not sure if it's the crispy fresh-baked bread or the delicious pate that makes the pork rolls here some of Sydney's best…we'll have to order another…
Manly
This upbeat place rises above its unprepossessing location: straddling the end of a dingy shopping arcade, with carpark views. It offers zingy, inventive…
Manly
Occupying Manly's prime location on the wharf, Hugos has super views from its open windows and sought-after outdoor deck. Relax on the banquette seating…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Love a cheesy grin? Then Formaggi Ocello is for you. This excellent Italian deli has a great range of cheeses, mostly Italian, Spanish and French, with…
Newtown & the Inner West
You'll forget the ugly exterior and main-road location once you enter Grappa, with its polished glassware and crisp tablecloths. It's the setting for rich…
Sydney
Among all the cutting-edge Italian cuisine, there's still a lot of love for this expensive but gloriously welcoming family-run neighbourhood favourite…
Sydney
Tucked within the Icebergs pool complex (there's no need to pay admission if you're only eating), this buzzy cafe offers toasted sandwiches, muesli and…
Sydney
Blending Italian and mod Oz influences, Ripples offers smart food in a former army complex overlooking the beach at the end of Chowder Bay Rd. The setting…
City Centre & Haymarket
This CBD produces quality baked goods right in the heart of the CBD (central business district). Drop by for a savoury snack (pies, quiches, soups,…
Kings Cross & Potts Point
Calling itself a 'cured diner', this diminutive corner eatery, named after a breed of pig, serves nine different kinds of cured meats, a large variety of…
Manly
This sweet little spot on picturesque Shelly Beach makes a top venue for breakfast juices, brunches, fish 'n' chips, oysters, tasty flatbreads and daily…
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,…
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…
Manly
Run by surfer lads serving fair-trade organic coffee from a closet-sized open-to-the-breeze shop, Barefoot epitomises Manly cool. Food is limited but the…
Sydney
Opposite the wharf in Parramatta, this is popular throughout the day for everything from breakfast to beers on the terrace. It offers authentic, family…
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…
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
Colourful comfort foods from pizzas and cheeseburgers to 'fysh' tacos and watermelon 'sashymi' are served sans animal products at this leafy courtyard…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
