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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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,…
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…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Devotees flock to this century-old, wedge-shaped printing-press building to feast on fragrant modern Thai dishes, and to sip delicately flavoured and…
Newtown & the Inner West
This block is Sydney meat-free central and this cool corner spot turns out authentic Neapolitan pizzas with all-vegan toppings. They are delicious, and…
Sydney
Tucked away behind the Cricketers' Arms pub is this curious indoor-outdoor hideaway. Gloriously fresh, colourful and inventive modern Italian food is a…
Manly
Delicious Nepalese dumplings and build-your-own poke bowls get locals queuing at lunchtime at this hole-in-the-wall restaurant with a handful of outdoor…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Packed with locals most nights, Phamish serves delicious rice-paper rolls, dumplings, pancakes, salt-and-pepper squid and Vietnamese curries.
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
If the alpine scene on the wall induces the urge to yodel, quickly shove one of Sample's deliciously moist muffins in your mouth. The food is limited to…
Sydney
This upmarket fish and chipper offers much more than your standard deep-fried cod. There’s everything from barbecued shrimp and peppered marlin to…
Sydney
Barzura's views are among the best of any cafe in Sydney. The sunbaked stretch north along Coogee Beach is a stunner, as are the deliciously uncomplicated…
Newtown & the Inner West
Cheerful and upbeat, this is a top budget lunch stop for Vietnamese street food, whether it be delicious pork rolls, steaming pho or refreshing rice paper…
Newtown & the Inner West
The specialities at this breezy cafe are the fantastic pastries, lovingly made by owner Yvette Lever, who also bakes the scones, banana bread and muffins,…
Sydney
This historic no-frills spot at Cottage Point caters for both national park visitors and passing boat traffic. It's got a lovely deck overlooking the…
Manly
Follow the foreshore southeast from Manly’s ocean beach to this salty little cafe/restaurant, so close to the sea that the windows often get sprayed (a…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
There are plenty of reasons to visit this old pub – the cosy beer garden, sangría jugs, $10 lunches, the interesting crowd – but it's the cheap and tasty…
Sydney
Near Taronga Zoo, this handsome building has lovely harbour views from its verandah. Essentially a function space, it makes a tempting lunch stop on a…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Generously proportioned fry-ups make a great morning-after solution at this friendly cafe whose speciality is a range of good-value dishes using delicious…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Part of the lively eating scene along this part of Crown Street, this is the Surry Hills branch of Bill Granger's legendary Darlinghurst eatery. Breakfast…
Manly
This whole-food minimart has a great little street cafe serving mainly organic vegetarian goodies, including flavoursome flans, salads, nori rolls, cakes,…
Sydney
An interesting casual-dining concept, Macelleria is a butcher's shop that will cook for you. Line up and pick your steak, chicken, sausages or burger then…
Sydney
Good luck getting a seat at this hugely popular steakhouse that specialises in juicy Australian beef steaks, and racks of ribs marinated and grilled in a…
Newtown & the Inner West
Comfortably elegant, with striking, well-placed art on the walls, this corner spot offers inventive, tasty modern Australian fare designed for sharing…
Newtown & the Inner West
What a sweet-smelling combo: a florist and a cafe that's stylish, reasonably priced and friendly. The menu at sophisticated and serene Yuga starts with…
Newtown & the Inner West
Strewn with vintage motorcycles and kooky two-wheelin’ art, Deus Cafe is an extension of an eccentric motorbike shop on frenzied Parramatta Rd. The menu…
Sydney
Legendary enough for a local rock band to name themselves after it, Gelbison entertains local families and backpackers with great-value pizza and pasta…
Sydney
Easy Middle Eastern comfort food draws surfers up the hill to this spot. Falafels served in pitta bread, a bowl or on a plate are a quick-fire bargain,…
Sydney
This friendly cafe does decent breakfasts and sandwiches but it's best for its handful of Brazilian dishes. Delicious moqueca (fish stew) and feijoada …
Sydney
This well-loved diminutive space serves cooked breakfasts, pastries, sandwiches, salads and evening antipasti as well as daily specials. It serves food…
Sydney
Near the centre of Centennial Park, this encompasses the Pantry, a cafe and take-away, and the Kitchen, doing posher lunches. The glass pavilion is a…
