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…
Must-see restaurants in Sydney
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…
Sydney
Which are better, the books or the cooks? Either way, you’re guaranteed to find a good read (heaps of new and second-hand books over three floors) and a…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
One of Sydney's standout artisan bakers, Infinity has delicious sourdough and Turkish breads, as well as coffee and a small selection of cafe fare: rolls,…
Sydney
Fresh, local ingredients are given an Italian spin and roasted over an open hearth in this airy and convivial space. But the real treat here is peeking…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Though this large open space has a modern industrial look, with exposed surfaces and visible ducting, the cuisine takes its inspiration from more…
Sydney
A dark haven from the bright Bondi glare, smoky smells from the oysters on the hibachi (Japanese charcoal grill) pervade this wood, copper and leather…
Manly
Right on the beach, this Manly favourite is perfect for watching the goings-on in the water and on the sand while kicking back with anything from a hearty…
Newtown & the Inner West
This little laneway off Kensington St by Central Park is a picturesque outdoor eating hub serving street-foody dishes from various Asian cuisines. Grab…
Newtown & the Inner West
This Melbourne import stands out by offering tasty fare (usually South Asian–influenced) on a voluntary-contribution basis. You can give money for your…
Newtown & the Inner West
This foodie hang-out is a refurbished centenarian brick tram depot at the northern end of Glebe. It's a handsome redevelopment with a supermarket,…
Sydney
Spanish Mission–style architecture, harbour views and outstanding food collide at one of Sydney’s most enduringly popular restaurants. The seasonal menu…
Newtown & the Inner West
Part of Camperdown Commons, a conversion of a bowling club into organic farm and family-friendly cafe, eatery and play area, Acre is a breezy, good…
Newtown & the Inner West
Though service can be a little scatty, there's some excellent tapas-sharing to be done at this welcoming Glebe restaurant. A good selection of cured meats…
Newtown & the Inner West
Part of the buzzy Kensington Street precinct, Automata has minimalist industrial styling with two long tables interrupted by concrete columns. It's a…
Sydney
Right by the wharf, and under 10 minutes from Circular Quay by ferry, this restaurant offers an absolutely stupendous perspective of central Sydney…
Newtown & the Inner West
There's something very sweet about this no-frills but picturesque corner spot with a couple of streetside tables and tiny backyard. Pita pockets…
Sydney
Queues form here for the surprisingly delicious sugar-free, vegan gelati and cashew-based soft serve in Classic Caramel or Ferrero Rawcher; gluten-free…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Reviving the disappearing Sydney tradition of shopfront-style restaurants in terraced houses, this two-level European-influenced spot has rebranded as a…
Newtown & the Inner West
Hidden by the vintage pink-and-purple facade of a '60s hair salon, this sophisticated exploration of traditional Istanbul dishes is excellent. The…
Newtown & the Inner West
It's a pleasure to sit at the counter at this artfully designed deli and snack on charcuterie and fish preserves while quaffing a glass of vermouth or a…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Many of East Sydney’s celebrated Italian restaurants have closed, but blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Bar Reggio has retained a beautiful budget atmosphere. The…
Newtown & the Inner West
Sequestered in the back of a decent second-hand bookshop, friendly Sappho is a beaut bohemian garden cafe-bar, its walls scrawled with generations of…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Hans Mohr started this fishy takeaway and diner decades ago, plating up fancy fish and chips with Euro stylings. The interior is more East End London eel…
Sydney
Mini-moguls and luncheon ladies while away long afternoons beneath Bistro Moncur’s vaulted ceilings and monochromatic mural. The menu changes seasonally,…
Sydney
In an appealing block of cafes close to the beach action but more peaceful, this little square place has more kitchen than customer space, but it's worth…
Sydney
Perhaps not Sydney's absolute best seafood, but few can compete with Doyles' location or history – it first opened in 1885. Catching the harbour ferry to…
Sydney
Carrying on the tradition of its Darlinghurst sister, Bondi's A Tavola gathers around a big communal marble table where, before the doors open, the pasta…
Newtown & the Inner West
You can tell a good yum-cha joint by the number of Cantonese diners inside and by that measure Hung Cheung is the best in the inner west. Gung-gungs …
Newtown & the Inner West
A creative menu of wood-grilled dishes is the backbone of the menu in this Tramsheds restaurant from the team behind Bodega and Porteño in Surry Hills…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
