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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.


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86

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


2
77 Photo of 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
239 Photo of Atom Thai

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


4
204 Photo of Nostos

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


5
119 Photo of Bistro Bruno

$$$

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
231 Photo of Oscillate Wildly

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


9
70 Photo of Seven Lanterns

Special Offer $$$

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
234 Photo of est.

$$$$

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
165 Photo of Rise Restaurant

$$$

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
142 Photo of Aj's Indian Restaurant

Special Offer $$

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
74 Photo of 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
48 Photo of La Tratt

Special Offer $$$$

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
111

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


16
36 Photo of 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
72

Restaurants, Japanese
119 Macleay St, Potts Point, Sydney


18
28 Photo of Cowrie, The

$$$$

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


19
73 Photo of Restaurant Como

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


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41 Photo of 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
79 Photo of 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
530 Photo of Tetsuya's

$$$$

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
56 Photo of La Pesa Trattoria

$$$

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


24
309 Photo of WAQU

Special Offer

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
30 Photo of 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
36 Photo of 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
88

$$$

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


28
157

Special Offer $

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


29
27

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


30
74 Photo of Bay Bua

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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
45 Photo of Big Stone

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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
16 Photo of MCA Café

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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
127 Photo of Lebanon & Beyond

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


34
300 Photo of Quay

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
134 Photo of Buon Ricordo

$$$$

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


36
46 Photo of Restaurant Toshiya

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


37
62

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


38
86 Photo of Mino

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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
156 Photo of Selah Restaurant

$$$

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
82 Photo of Bamiyan

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


41
39

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
165 Photo of Restaurant Pendolino, The

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


43
17 Photo of Bishop Sessa

Special Offer $$$

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
134

Restaurants, Lebanese
30b Haldon Street, Lakemba, Sydney


45
85 Photo of Sardine Room, The

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


46
72

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


47
24 Photo of 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
73

$$$

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


49
66

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


50
78 Photo of 3 Olives

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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
44 Photo of 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
43 Photo of 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
87 Photo of Blue Eye Dragon

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


54
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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
78

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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
73

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


57
23

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


58
23 Photo of 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
46 Photo of Ashcrofts Restaurant

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


60
59 Photo of Ripples at Sydney Wharf

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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
36

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


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56

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


63
210 Photo of Altitude Restaurant

$$$$

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
22 Photo of Beautiful Burgers

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


65
15 Photo of 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
29 Photo of Red Spice Road

Special Offer $$$

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
44 Photo of Bistro Papillon
68
29 Photo of Watts on Crown

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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
219 Photo of Pilu At Freshwater

$$$$

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
71

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


71
23 Photo of Biota Dining

$$$

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


72
59

$$$

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


73
17

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


74
25

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


75
179 Photo of Blancmange

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
17

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


77
161 Photo of L'etoile Restaurant

$$$

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
66 Photo of Pyrama

Special Offer $$$

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


79
174 Photo of LYNN Shanghai Cuisine

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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
52 Photo of Mojo's On Wilderness

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


81
21 Photo of Bibim, to mix.

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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
67

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


83
76

Restaurants, Japanese
493a Darling St, Balmain, Sydney


84
48 Photo of Watermoon

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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
31 Photo of Barbuto Restaurant

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


86
40 Photo of 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
29 Photo of 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
29

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


89
31 Photo of Oriental Ricebox Thai Restaurant

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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
24 Photo of Montagu

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


91
34

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


92
18 Photo of 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
20

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


94
42 Photo of 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
22

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


96
33 Photo of Bistro Molines

$$$

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


97
21

$$

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


99
28 Photo of 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


100
21 Photo of Caveau

Restaurants, French, Modern Australian, BYO, Private Room
122-124 Keira St, Wollongong, NSW



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