Best of Australia

Find out the top places in Australia as voted by readers! Note that a variety of factors are taken into account to determine the rankings - the overall ratings being one factor.

Best Restaurants & Nightlife

Best Services

Best Special Events & Weddings
- Best Function Venues

Best Shops

Best Food & Liquor
- Best Bottle Shops

Best Listings in Australia

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Overall Rating

Overall Rating based on minimal data

Number of Reviews

Special Offer

BYO

Outdoor Dining

Romantic & Intimate

Water View

Wheelchair Access

Average Main Price

$1 - 15

$16 - 25

$$$

$26 - 40

$$$$

> over $41

1

» Annandale 8.7 Revolver

Cafes, Modern Australian, Outdoor Dining, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch
291 Annandale St, Annandale, Sydney

2

» Melbourne 8.7 Vue de Monde

Restaurants, European, French, Fine Dining, Bistro/Brasserie
Rialto, 525 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC
Vue de Monde is evidence enough that classical fine dining in an elegant yet modern context is thriv… more

3

» Newtown 8.4 Atom Thai

239

Restaurants, Thai, Family Dining, Good For Groups, BYO
130 King St, Newtown, Sydney
Function room available. Please call to enquire. more

4

» Leichhardt 8.5 Nostos

204

Restaurants, Greek, BYO, Outdoor Dining
121 Norton St, Leichhardt, Sydney

5

» Balmain 8.6 Bistro Bruno

119

$$$

Restaurants, European, Modern Australian, Family Dining, Fine Dining
3 Beattie St, Balmain, Sydney
Bistro Bruno is the local restaurant people travel to from other suburbs. Well appointed and with a… more

6

» Newtown 8.4 Oscillate Wildly

231

Restaurants, Modern Australian, BYO, Citibank Dining Program, Degustation Menu
275 Australia St, Newtown, Sydney
Oscillate Wildly is a small restaurant in an intimate neighborhood location but by no means is it sm… more

7

» Ripponlea 8.9 Attica

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Vegetarian, Degustation Menu, Good Wine List
74 Glen Eira Rd, Ripponlea, Melbourne
Attica serves up highly imaginative dishes that reflect diverse interests and influences. Still, it … more

8

» Sydney 8.9 Cara&Co Restaurant

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Licensed, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
Westfield Sydney, Shop 4001, 188 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW

9

» Sylvania 8.6 Seven Lanterns

$$$

Restaurants, Caterers, Function Venues, Asian, Asian Fusion
14 Princes Hwy, Sylvania, Sydney
The menu specialising in degustation constantly evolving through collaboration and conflicting influ… more

10

» Sydney 8.2 est.

234

$$$$

Restaurants, European, Modern Australian, Fine Dining, Romantic and Intimate
Establishment Hotel, 252 George St, Sydney, NSW
Est. Head Chef, Peter Doyle, is widely regarded as a founding father of modern Australian cuisine. W… more

11

» Darlinghurst 8.3 Rise Restaurant

165

$$$

Restaurants, Asian, Fusion, Japanese, Family Dining
23 Craigend St, Darlinghurst, Sydney
You will discover the best-value degustation in Sydney,or Omakase meaning 'special selection',at Ris… more

12

» Eastwood 8.3 Aj's Indian Restaurant

142

Restaurants, Asian, Indian, Seafood, Vegetarian
58A Balaclava Rd, Eastwood, Sydney
AJ's Indian Restaurant invites guests to experience our truly exotic Indian cuisine. Our menu has be… more

13

» Darlinghurst 8.4 Tastevin Bistro & Wine Bar

$$$

Restaurants, Bars, French, Modern Australian, Family Dining
292-294 Victoria St, Darlinghurst, Sydney
French restaurant and wine bar located in Darlinghurst, Sydney. We are a cosy, intimate setting with… more

14

» Fairfield 8.6 La Tratt

$$$$

Restaurants, Italian, Fine Dining, Romantic and Intimate, Air Conditioning
Fairfield RSL, 14 Anzac Avenue, Fairfield, Sydney
La Tratt Offers a fine dining experience in a sophisticated and modern setting. La Tratt is the perf… more

15

» Cronulla 8.5 Fratelli Del Mare

111

Restaurants, Italian
Shop 6, 20 Gerrale St, Cronulla, Sydney

16

» Melbourne 8.6 Il Bacaro Cucina e Bar

$$$

Restaurants, Bars, Italian, Romantic and Intimate, Has Bar
168-170 Little Collins St, Melbourne, VIC
After ten years of captivating diners, foodies and reviewers alike with unpretentiously scrumptious … more

17

» Potts Point 8.3 Busshari Japanese Restaurant

Restaurants, Japanese
119 Macleay St, Potts Point, Sydney

18

» Terrigal 8.9 Cowrie, The

$$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Seafood, Fine Dining, Air Conditioning
109 Scenic Hwy, Terrigal, South East Coastal and Lake Suburbs

19

» Blaxland 8.8 Restaurant Como

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Family Dining, BYO, Child Friendly
134 Great Western Hwy, Blaxland, Blue Mountains

20

» Melbourne 8.3 Grossi Florentino

$$$$

Restaurants, Italian, Vegetarian, Fine Dining, Degustation Menu
80 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC
Italian is what Grossi Florentino is all about. Owner and executive chef Guy Grossi and Chef De Cuis… more

21

» Katoomba 8.3 Darleys

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Fine Dining, Good For Groups, Romantic and Intimate
Lilianfels Blue Moutains Resort & Spa, Lilianfels Ave, Katoomba, Blue Mountains
Steeped in history, Darley’s Restaurant is set in the heritage listed, original homestead of Frederi… more

22

» Sydney 8.1 Tetsuya's

530

$$$$

Restaurants, French, Japanese, Modern Australian, Fine Dining
529 Kent St, Sydney, NSW
The cuisine at Tetsuya's is based on the Japanese philosophy of using natural seasonal flavours and… more

23

» Darlinghurst 8.3 La Pesa Trattoria

$$$

Restaurants, Italian, BYO, Citibank Dining Program, Has Bar
172-174 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst, Sydney

24

» Crows Nest 8.1 WAQU

309

Restaurants, Japanese, Modern Australian, Hip and Trendy, Romantic and Intimate
308 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest, Sydney
Located in the heart of Crows Nest, WAQU offers a unique dining experience featuring contemporary cu… more

25

» Surry Hills 8.5 Citizen Corner

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, BYO, Has Bar, Has Cafe
118 Devonshire St, Surry Hills, Sydney
Citizen Corner is a classy restaurant in Surry Hills. Located in the popular Devonshire strip, this … more

26

» Berrima 8.4 Eschalot Restaurant

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Family Dining, BYO, Child Friendly
24 Old Hume Hwy, Berrima, Illawarra and Wollongong
The village of Berrima will be hosting Australia Day celebrations including a market and parade and … more

27

» Leura 8.3 Silk's Brasserie

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Family Dining, Child Friendly, Licensed
128 The Mall, Leura, Blue Mountains

28

» Surry Hills 8.2 Holy Cow

157

Restaurants, Indian, BYO, Licensed, Serves Dinner
456 Cleveland St, Surry Hills, Sydney

29

» Sutherland 8.5 Thai Rose

Restaurants, Thai
Shop 1, 10 Boyle, Sutherland, Sydney

30

» Potts Point 8.2 Bay Bua

Restaurants, Asian, French, International, Vietnamese
Shop 2, 2 Springfield Ave, Potts Point, Sydney
The Bay Bua Restaurant and Bar offers patrons a luxury experience at very reasonable prices. This is… more

31

» North Sydney 8.5 Big Stone

Restaurants, Japanese, Spanish, Tapas, BYO
194 Miller St, North Sydney, Sydney
Big Stone's concept is to produce contemporary tapas by mixing together Japanese and European cuisin… more

32

» The Rocks 8.6 MCA Café

Cafes, Art Gallery Museums, Modern Australian, Salads, Family Dining
Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George St, The Rocks, Sydney
A great place to perch for casual dining with an unbeatable view of Sydney Harbour. Whether you’ve f… more

33

» Randwick 8.1 Lebanon & Beyond

127

Restaurants, Lebanese, BYO, Serves Takeaway, American Express
Shop 3, 187 Alison Rd, Randwick, Sydney

34

» The Rocks 8 Quay

300

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Vegetarian, Fine Dining, Citibank Dining Program
Overseas Passenger Terminal, West Circular Quay, The Rocks, Sydney
Voted as one of the World's Best Restaurants, Quay offers the most amazing views stretching from the… more

35

» Paddington 8.2 Buon Ricordo

134

$$$$

Restaurants, Italian, Fine Dining, Romantic and Intimate, Degustation Menu
108 Boundary St, Paddington, Sydney

36

» Cremorne 8.7 Restaurant Toshiya

Restaurants, Japanese, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy, Banquet
Shop 1, 283 Military Rd, Cremorne, Sydney

37

» Gladesville 8.4 Star of Thailand Restaurant

Restaurants, Thai, BYO, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
156 Victoria Rd, Gladesville, Sydney

38

» Mosman 8.2 Mino

Restaurants, Japanese, BYO, Licensed, Serves Dinner
521 Military Rd, Mosman, Sydney
Mino Japanese Restaurant is known for its Kaiseki 6 course banquet menu, however we also have a la c… more

39

» Circular Quay 8.1 Selah Restaurant

156

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Licensed, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
12 Loftus St, Circular Quay, Sydney
Selah's new chef Andrew Barkham has experience leading in the Michelin Star kitchens of London. He h… more

40

» Five Dock 8.4 Bamiyan

Restaurants, Afghani, BYO, Licensed, Serves Dinner
175 First Ave, Five Dock, Sydney

41

» The Rocks 8.2 Cut, The

Restaurants, French, Modern Australian, Steak House, Licensed
16 Argyle St, The Rocks, Sydney
If you like your meat raw, like really raw as in smoked, then grab your carving knife and head strai… more

42

» Sydney 8 Restaurant Pendolino, The

165

Restaurants, Italian, Has Bar, Has Cafe, Licensed
The Strand Arcade, Shop 100, 412-414 George St, Sydney, NSW

43

» Surry Hills 8.7 Bishop Sessa

$$$

Restaurants, Bars, Beverage Bar, French, Modern Australian
527 Crown St, Surry Hills, Sydney
Chef Paul Cooper exhibits his French cuisine training with tasty and innovative variations on tradit… more

44

» Lakemba 8.1 Jasmin

134

Restaurants, Lebanese
30b Haldon Street, Lakemba, Sydney

45

» Potts Point 8.2 Sardine Room, The

Restaurants, Seafood, BYO, Outdoor Dining
Shop 2, 31 Challis Ave, Potts Point, Sydney

46

» Crows Nest 8.2 Khacha Thai

Restaurants, Thai, Food Delivery, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
308a Pacific Highway, Crows Nest, Sydney

47

» Melbourne 8.4 Italian, The

$$$$

Restaurants, Italian, Fine Dining, Good For Groups, Has Bar
Shop 16, 101 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC
A star of the Melbourne CBD restaurant row is The Italian Restaurant & Bar. Gorgeous looking wit… more

48

» Parramatta 8.1 Courtney's Brasserie

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Bistro/Brasserie, Citibank Dining Program, Licensed
Shop 36, 70 Phillip St, Parramatta, Sydney

49

» Paddington 8.2 Vamps

Restaurants, French, Modern Australian, BYO, Outdoor Dining
227 Glenmore Rd, Paddington, Sydney

50

» Newtown 8.3 3 Olives

Restaurants, European, Greek, Mediterranean, Family Dining
365 King St, Newtown, Sydney
Opened in November 2009 on busy King Street Newtown opposite the Greek Church in central Newtown. Of… more

51

» Potts Point 8.3 Bootleg Bar & Italian Food

$$$

Restaurants, Bars, Italian, Hip and Trendy, Romantic and Intimate
175 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Sydney
This wine bar and restaurant recalls the intimate neighbourhood venues of New York and Berlin. With … more

52

» Rouse Hill 9 MezeMe

Cafes, French, Mediterranean, Moroccan, BYO
16 Bellcast Rd, Rouse Hill, Sydney
This is a combination dining experience of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, French and Australian cuis… more

53

» Pyrmont 8.1 Blue Eye Dragon

Restaurants, Chinese, Taiwanese, Family Dining, Child Friendly
37 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont, Sydney

54

» Luddenham 8.3 Hubertus Country Club

Restaurants, German, Family Dining, Good For Groups, Child Friendly
205 Adams Rd, Luddenham, Sydney
The Hubbertus Country Club prides itself of being the country club of the west. Besides being a favo… more

55

» Botany 8.1 Agape Organic Restaurant & Bar

Restaurants, Pizza, Food Delivery, Has Bar, Licensed
1385-1387 Botany Rd, Botany, Sydney
Agape is Sydney's first Organic Restaurant and Bar serving spelt pizza and tapas. Proudly supporting… more

56

» Leichhardt 8.2 Cafe Jolly

Cafes, Italian, BYO
158 Norton St, Leichhardt, Sydney

57

» Gordon 8.5 Pablo & Rusty's

Cafes, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch, Cake
1 St Johns Ave, Gordon, Sydney

58

» Noosa Heads 8.5 Bistro C Beachside Restaurant & Bar

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian, Family Dining
"On The Beach", 49 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast
Breakfast, lunch or dinner, there is a suitable time for a nice beachfront dining experience at Bist… more

59

» Blackheath 8.2 Ashcrofts Restaurant

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Licensed, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
18 Govetts Leap Rd, Blackheath, Blue Mountains

60

» Pyrmont 8.2 Ripples at Sydney Wharf

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian, BYO
Opposite Star City Casino on Wharf 9, 56 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont, Sydney
Situated on the magnificent Sydney Harbour the view here is uninterrupted bar the tinkering of a few… more

61

» Cronulla 8.7 Indian Aroma

Restaurants, Indian, BYO, Citibank Dining Program, Serves Takeaway
1 Ocean Grove Ave, Cronulla, Sydney
Indian Aroma is where you get some of the best Indian cuisine. more

62

» Cronulla 8.2 Grind Espresso

Cafes, Outdoor Dining, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch
Shop 4, 15 Surf Rd, Cronulla, Sydney

63

» The Rocks 8 Altitude Restaurant

210

$$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Fine Dining, Degustation Menu, Licensed
Shangri-la Hotel, 176 Cumberland St, The Rocks, Sydney
Taking dining to new heights, Altitude Restaurant is undoubtedly one of Sydney's finest dining hotsp… more

64

» Chippendale 8.6 Beautiful Burgers

Cafes, Burger, Modern Australian, Vegetarian, Good for Brunch
Shop 5, 87-97 Regent St, Chippendale, Sydney

65

» St Kilda 8.6 Topolino's

$$$$

Restaurants, Italian, Pizza, Child Friendly Menus, Food Delivery
87 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, Melbourne
Topolino's specialises in authentic Italian and special home-made foods. The extensive menu includes… more

66

» Melbourne 8.1 Red Spice Road

$$$

Restaurants, Asian, Thai, Vegetarian, Vietnamese
27 McKillop St, Melbourne, VIC
Contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine is what Red Spice Road is all about. The restaurant is fast bec… more

67

» Sydney 8.1 Bistro Papillon

Restaurants, French, Good For Groups, Air Conditioning, Bistro/Brasserie
98 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW

68

» Surry Hills 8.1 Watts on Crown

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Family Dining, Good for Brunch, Good for Business Dining
368 Crown St, Surry Hills, Sydney
Great new local in Surry Hills with a bar and gorgeous upstairs room. Open 7 days for breakfast, lun… more

69

» Freshwater 8 Pilu At Freshwater

219

$$$$

Restaurants, Italian, Family Dining, Fine Dining, Child Friendly
On The Beach, Moore Rd, Freshwater, Sydney
Situated on the shores of beautiful Freshwater Beach with spectacular views out to the ocean, the re… more

70

» Glebe 8.3 Pastabella

Restaurants, Italian, Family Dining, Good For Groups, BYO
89 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney

71

» Bowral 8.4 Biota Dining

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Has Bar, Licensed, Serves Dinner
Kangaloon Rd, Bowral, Illawarra and Wollongong

72

» Sydney 8.1 Bambini Trust Cafe Restaurant

$$$

Cafes, European, Mediterranean, Licensed, Outdoor Dining
St James Trust Building, 185 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW

73

» Gladesville 8.8 Bar Pizza

Restaurants, Italian, Pizza, BYO, Licensed
186 Victoria Rd, Gladesville, Sydney

74

» Randwick 8.5 Thai Cathriya

Restaurants, Thai, BYO, Serves Dinner
119 Avoca St, Randwick, Sydney

75

» Petersham 8 Blancmange

179

Restaurants, French, Modern European, Good For Groups, Quiet
1 Station St, Petersham, Sydney
BOUCHONThis is our interpretation of a traditional Bouchon, a type of pared back Bistro style Restau… more

76

» North Curl Curl 8.9 Curlys on the Corner

Cafes, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch, Gluten Free
Shop 77, Pitt Road, North Curl Curl, Sydney

77

» Paddington 8 L'etoile Restaurant

161

$$$

Restaurants, French, Family Dining, Good for Business Dining, Good For Groups
211 Glenmore Road, Paddington, Sydney
Located in a stunning heritage Victorian terrace at hip Five Ways Paddington, a star is born chez L'… more

78

» Pyrmont 8.1 Pyrama

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, BYO, Has Cafe, Licensed
Shop 1, 56 Harris St, Pyrmont, Sydney

79

» Sydney 8 LYNN Shanghai Cuisine

174

Restaurants, Shanghainese, Family Dining, Good For Groups, Air Conditioning
The Castlereagh Club, 199 Castlereagh St, Sydney, NSW
Anthony Bourdain once said the dumplings at Din Tai Fung were the best in the world - we think ours … more

80

» Lovedale 8.3 Mojo's On Wilderness

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Family Dining, Child Friendly, Licensed
Hunter Valley, 84 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale, Hunter Valley Wine Region

81

» Darlinghurst 9.1 Bibim, to mix.

Restaurants, Korean, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy, BYO
169 William St, Darlinghurst, Sydney
our most popular dish is dolsot (hot stone bowl) bibim-bap (mixed rice).what you get is a super hot … more

82

» Surry Hills 8.1 Yulli's

Restaurants, International, Vegetarian, Has Bar, Has Cafe
417 Crown St, Surry Hills, Sydney

83

» Balmain 8.1 Samurai Japanese Cafe

Restaurants, Japanese
493a Darling St, Balmain, Sydney

84

» Potts Point 8.4 Watermoon

Restaurants, Takeaways, Japanese, Family Dining, Fine Dining
176 Victoria St, Potts Point, Sydney
Enlightenment is like the moon reflected on the waterThe moon does not get wet, nor is the water bro… more

85

» Narrabeen 8.4 Barbuto Restaurant

Restaurants, Steak House, Restaurant Bookings, Ample or Convenient Parking, Free Parking
Narrabeen Beach, Shop 5, 16 Ocean St, Narrabeen, Sydney

86

» Millers Point 8.2 Lucetta Pizzeria e Trattoria

Restaurants, European, Italian, Pizza, BYO
Highgate building, Shop 1, 127 Kent St, Millers Point, Sydney
A cosy little Italian restaurant serving Roman style thin crust pizzas with over twenty different va… more

87

» St Leonards 8.2 Moody Chef, The

Cafes, Fish and Chips, Modern Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian
Shop 2, 30 Atchinson St, St Leonards, Sydney
Here at The Moody Chef we choose only the premium ingredients to bring you freshly made wholesome me… more

88

» Pyrmont 8.2 Signorelli Gastronomia

Restaurants, Italian, Restaurant Bookings
Darling Island Wharf, Accenture Building, Trouton Pl, Pyrmont, Sydney

89

» Burwood 8.5 Oriental Ricebox Thai Restaurant

Restaurants, Takeaways, Asian, Thai, Vegetarian
131 Liverpool Rd (Hume Hwy), Burwood, Sydney
Model design. Romantic environment for couple. With fresh look of Oriental Thai food cusine. more

90

» Crows Nest 8.3 Montagu

Cafes, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch, Serves Takeaway, Free WiFi
Shop 2, 13 Ernest St, Crows Nest, Sydney

91

» Manly 8.2 China Beach

Restaurants, Asian, Vegetarian, Has Bar, Licensed
Shop 2, 43 North Steyne, Manly, Sydney

92

» Melbourne 8.3 Bar Lourinha

Restaurants, Mediterranean, Modern Australian, Has Bar, Licensed
37 Little Collins St, Melbourne, VIC
Bar Lourinhã is an unpretentious and unique restaurant dishing out Spanish and Mediterranean … more

93

» Elizabeth Bay 8.3 Gazebo Wine Garden

Bars, European, Licensed, Outdoor Dining, Serves Dinner
2 Elizabeth Bay Rd, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney

94

» Cammeray 8.2 Bar Fredo Cammeray

$$$

Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Modern Australian, Family Dining
504 Miller St, Cammeray, Sydney
Layedback contempary feel. Modern Australian cuisine.Boutique wines sourced from around the world. C… more

95

» Haymarket 8.3 House of Guangzhou

Restaurants, Chinese, American Express
76 Ultimo Rd, Haymarket, Sydney

96

» Mount View 8.2 Bistro Molines

$$$

Restaurants, French, Licensed, Outdoor Dining, Serves Dinner
Tallavera Grove, 749 Mount View Rd, Mount View, Hunter Valley Wine Region

97

» Bondi Junction 8.2 Zakura

Restaurants, Japanese, Romantic and Intimate, BYO, Serves Dinner
Bondi Junction Mall, 143 Oxford St, Bondi Junction, Sydney
Zakura Japanese Restaurant is a stylish new establishment in Bondi Junction Mall. more

98

» Neutral Bay 8.3 Ta Ta Thai

Restaurants, Thai
Cnr Hayes St & Lower Wycombe Rd, Neutral Bay, Sydney

99

» Paddington 8.5 Montrachet

$$$$

Restaurants, French, Degustation Menu, Good Wine List, Has Bar
224 Given Tce, Paddington, Brisbane
Unlike most French restaurants, Montrachet has nothing snooty about it. It just has a self-assured a… more