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Sydney Restaurants

If you think Sydney is defined solely by its iconic harbour views, Bondi Beach and Sydney Opera House, think again. Sydney is home to lavish restaurants which will dazzle your senses and leave you wanting more. Sydney offers a diverse selection of dining establishments for those who appreciate the finer things in life, enough to pique the interest of even the most discriminating foodie. Sydney restaurants and cafes range from bustling harbour-side hubs to suburban eateries and there is not a suburb in Sydney that does not radiate its own distinctive character and culinary individuality. Whether you are looking for fine dining by the harbour, or traditional pub grub in Surry Hills, world-class restaurant options abound. 

The Shed Parramatta

The Shed Parramatta

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 7:00 AM

Parramatta

Expect fresh Modern Australian dishes with a Middle Eastern twist along with smooth Colombian and Guatemalan coffee at The Shed on Macquarie Street in Parramatta. Relax in the covered alfresco area...
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Private Dining - No Minimum Spend At Antica DiningEnquire NowHost your next gathering in the elegance of Antica Dining’s private dining rooms. From family celebrations to corporate lunches, enjoy exclusive use of our space with no minimum spend required—...
Oncore by Clare Smyth on Barangaroo Avenue in Sydney champions exceptional dining using sustainable ingredients. The first and only British female Chef to hold three Michelin stars in the UK, exper...
Those looking for the best vegetarian street food in Sydney make their way along Lexington Drive to find Honest Indian Bella Vista. This vibrant restaurant welcomes guests with colourful red chairs...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Offering a majestic location with views over Balmoral Beach and across Sydney Harbour to Manly and North Head is Chef Hat-awarded Public Dining Room. Architecturally designed by Hecker & Guthrie, t...
Fine dining with an irreverent attitude is what you’ll find at Nel Restaurant on Wentworth Avenue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. This Chef-hatted dining destination delivers an ever-changing 11-cour...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Sydneysiders experience gastronomical delights at Quoi Dining on Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills. Located in the rapidly expanding Bella Vista restaurant precinct overlooking Norwest Lake, Quoi i...
Seniors Festival At Heritage Valley CafeWednesday 5th March 2025!Wesley Mission's Care finder's invite you to attend our Sip and Chat Morning tea to Celebrate Seniors Festival. Free coffee/ tea or hot chocolate and pastry for all registered participants. Wednesd...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Haute CroissanterieDaily from 8.30am Executive Pastry Chef Ian Burch and his team have reinvented the delicious French icon with exciting flavours both sweet and savoury. Serving every day from 10 am in Lobby Bar of Sofitel Darling Ha...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
Events At EntrataEnquire NowWhether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our elegant and versatile event spaces provide the perfect backdrop for unforgettable experiences. From milestone birthdays ...
Sydney Common

Sydney Common

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:30 AM

East Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Sydney Common on Elizabeth Street in the heart of Sydney celebrates contemporary ingredient-focused wood-fire cooking with a uniquely Australian accent. Nestled in the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Pa...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Philip Shaw Wine DinnerMarch 27 & 28Philip Shaw Wine Dinner, Thursday, March 27 and Friday, 28 March, 7 pm-9.30 pm, $180 pp. Experience the best of cool-climate winemaking at our Philip Shaw Wine Dinner, hosted in the intimate comfor...
Monday Lunch SpecialsTwo Courses for $65 ppJoin us for lunch every Monday from 12 pm to 3 pm with the last seating about 1 pm. Two courses – main and dessert – with tea and coffee for just $65 pp – minimum 2 persons and maximum of 24. Selec...
Tasting Menu7-course Tasting MenuOrder our 7-course tasting menu and sample the best of Catalina @ $220 per person. Vegetarian tasting menu also available @ $180 per person. Tasting menu changes seasonally. Fabulous optional wine ...
PRANZO A FIGO(Thurs-Sat)Lunch @ FIGOCome and join us for lunch! Book your special event ! Lunch Thursday-Saturday & Dinner Monday-Saturday. Book your table via our website or call (02) 8323 9883.
Bentley Restaurant & Bar

Bentley Restaurant & Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:00 PM

Sydney CBD

18 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Bentley Restaurant & Bar on O’Connell Street offers a fine dining experience in an industrial space in Sydney’s CBD. Chef Brent Savage’s innovative and inventive food is expertly paired with wines ...
Sappho Books, Cafe & Wine Bar

Sappho Books, Cafe & Wine Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 10:00 AM

Glebe

SYDNEY STREETS Something About MidnightFree gig from 4:30pm!Join us at the Sappho Bar for Sydney Streets! Something About Midnight is a local indie rock band blending chill indie vibes with a mix of originals and unique covers. With a genre-fluid approac...
Vines of the VeldWednesday 12th MarchExperience an evening of culinary discovery as Angelo’s Cabarita partners with Brave New World Wine to bring you Vines of the Veld—an exclusive six-course dining event paired with some of South Afr...
Great food should be shared – that's the philosophy at Henrys on Grosvenor Street in Neutral Bay. This stylish restaurant is the North Shore's go-to spot for cool, contemporary dining, set on the l...
Inspired by Mexican flavours and traditions, come and explore the Victorian Georgian beauty that is No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant on Glebe Point Road in Glebe. Once a private investigator’s office,...