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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1

» Berowra Waters 8.9 Berowra Waters Inn

132

Restaurants, French, Modern Australian, Vegetarian, Degustation Menu
Public Wharves (East & West), Berowra Waters, Sydney
Berowra Waters Inn is an excellent venue for any special event. Experience the most wonderful specia… more

2

» Sylvania 9 Seven Lanterns Teppanyaki

$$$

Restaurants, Caterers, Asian, Asian Fusion, Japanese
14 Princes Hwy, Sylvania, Sydney
Opened November 2010. The menu constantly evolving through collaboration and conflicting influence o… more

3

» Cammeray 9.2 Bar Fredo

$$$

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

4

» 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

5

» Terrigal 8.9 Cowrie, The

$$$$

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

6

» Kurrajong Heights 8.7 Lochiel House

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Vegetarian, BYO, Has Cafe
1259 Bells Line of Rd, Kurrajong Heights, Sydney
Lochiel House offers a unique dining experience, set in a charming heritage cottage located in the f… more

7

» Melbourne 8.8 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

8

» Pokolbin 8.8 Restaurant Botanica

$$$

Restaurants, Mediterranean, Modern Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian
555 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley Wine Region
Located at the 5 Star Guesthouse luxury retreat, The Vineyards Estate, and set amidst the properties… more

9

» Main Ridge 9 La Petanque

$$$

Restaurants, French, Mediterranean, Modern Australian, Modern European
1208 Mornington Flinders Rd, Main Ridge, Melbourne
Set on a twenty acre property, La Pétanque Restaurant has undergone major interior and exteri… more

10

» Dulwich Hill 8.9 Oricco Charcoal Chicken

Restaurants, Lebanese, American Express
Shop 409, New Canterbury Rd, Dulwich Hill, Sydney

11

» Cronulla 8.8 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

12

» Artarmon 8.8 Sanya

Restaurants, Japanese, Korean, Quiet, Serves Dinner
Shop 2, 92 Hampden Rd, Artarmon, Sydney
We do our best to serve delicious food for you. The master chef learned his cuisine in Japan and Kor… more

13

» Sydney 8.7 Sushi Hotaru

Restaurants, Japanese, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy, BYO
The Galleries Victoria, 500 George St, Sydney, NSW

14

» Neutral Bay 8.7 Garlic Teppanyaki House

$$$

Restaurants, Japanese, BYO, Serves Breakfast, Serves Dinner
Big Bear Shopping Centre, Shop 17, 116 Military Rd, Neutral Bay, Sydney
At The Garlic Teppanyaki House Japanese Restaurant, diners sit at tables which surround the grill. … more

15

» North Curl Curl 8.9 Curlys on the Corner

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

16

» Melbourne 8.7 Yu-u

Restaurants, Japanese, Licensed, Private Room, Serves Dinner
137 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC
Yu-u serves amazing Japanese cuisine in a low key ambience. So subdued is the place that finding it … more

17

» Newtown 8.5 Atom Thai

227

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

18

» Darlinghurst 8.6 Tastevin Bistro & Wine Bar

$$$

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

19

» North Sydney 8.7 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

20

» Leichhardt 8.5 Nostos

198

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

21

» Crows Nest 8.6 Montagu

Cafes, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch, Serves Takeaway, Ample or Convenient Parking
Shop 2, 13 Ernest St, Crows Nest, Sydney

22

» Annandale 8.5 Revolver

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

23

» Neutral Bay 8.6 Ta Ta Thai

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

24

» Fairfield 8.5 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

25

» Cronulla 8.5 Fratelli Del Mare

106

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

26

» Concord West 8.7 Three Spoons

Cafes, Modern Australian, Serves Breakfast, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
29 Victoria Ave, Concord West, Sydney

27

» Luddenham 8.6 Hubertus Country Club

Restaurants, German, Good For Groups, Child Friendly, Has Bar
205 Adams Rd, Luddenham, Sydney

28

» Balmain 8.5 Bistro Bruno

108

$$$

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

29

» Wollongong 8.7 Caveau

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

30

» Sydney 8.7 Balcony Bar

Restaurants, Bars, Modern Australian, Serves Dinner, Serves Late Dining
46 Erskine St, Sydney, NSW
With stylish décor and a relaxed theme, Balcony Bar is the perfect venue for intimate gatheri… more

31

» Manly 9 Manly Thai Gourmet

Restaurants, Thai, BYO, Food Delivery, Serves Dinner
Shop 6, 4-10 Sydney Road, Manly, Sydney
Restaurant food at cafe prices. Old favourite Thai dishes plus our own selections from Royal Thai re… more

32

» Cremorne 8.6 Restaurant Toshiya

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

33

» Terrigal 8.5 Onda Restaurant

Restaurants, Italian, Citibank Dining Program, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
150 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal, South East Coastal and Lake Suburbs

34

» Artarmon 8.6 Taipei Chef Restaurant 台灣郎餐廳

Restaurants, Asian, Good For Groups, BYO, Child Friendly Highchairs
1A Broughton Road, Artarmon, Sydney
Food culture represents one face by which a country knows itself and by which it shows itself to the… more

35

» Gordon 8.5 Pablo & Rusty's

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

36

» Sydney 8.5 Kable's

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Vegetarian, Fine Dining, Hip and Trendy
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George St, Sydney, NSW
Kable’s, the hotel’s signature restaurant, is located on level two and offers a delicious range of b… more

37

» Noosa Heads 8.5 Bistro C Beachside Restaurant & Bar

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian, Child Friendly
"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

38

» Potts Point 8.5 Watermoon

Restaurants, Japanese, Family Dining, Fine Dining, Good For Groups
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

39

» Darlinghurst 8.7 Yokozuna Japanese Cuisine

Restaurants, Japanese
159 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, Sydney

40

» Gladesville 8.5 Star of Thailand Restaurant

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

41

» Pyrmont 8.8 Stars On The Run

Restaurants, Italian, Pizza, Food Delivery, Serves Takeaway
196 Harris St, Pyrmont, Sydney

42

» Sutherland 8.5 Thai Rose

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

43

» Canberra 8.6 Chairman & Yip Restaurant, The

$$$

Restaurants, Fusion, Vegetarian, Banquet, BYO
108 Bunda St, Canberra, ACT
East meets West - that's what you get at Chairman & Yip. With a minimum of 2 people, you can enj… more

44

» Melbourne 8.7 Takumi Japanese Restaurant

Restaurants, Japanese, Air Conditioning, Citibank Dining Program, Licensed
Shop 2, 32 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC
New concept Japanese grilled restaurant specialising in the highest quality Wagyu beef. Set at the t… more

45

» Gymea 8.6 Jai Dee

Restaurants, Thai
52 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea, Sydney

46

» St Kilda 8.5 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

47

» Paddington 8.5 Montrachet

$$$$

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

48

» 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

49

» Gungahlin 8.7 Simply Pho

Restaurants, Vietnamese, BYO, Serves Breakfast, Serves Dinner
The Marketplace, Shop 28, 33 Hibberson St, Gungahlin, Canberra
A casual relaxed Vietnamese eatery serving only Vietnam's famous traditional street foods. With a si… more

50

» Sydney 8.4 LYNN Shanghai Cuisine

131

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

51

» Potts Point 8.4 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

» Darlinghurst 8.4 Rise Restaurant

152

$$$

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

53

» Leichhardt 8.6 Jovanotti Cafe

Restaurants, Italian, Has Bar, Has Cafe
20 Norton St, Leichhardt, Sydney

54

» Lovedale 8.4 Mojo's On Wilderness

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

55

» Eastwood 8.4 Aj's Indian Restaurant

131

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

56

» Newtown 8.3 Oscillate Wildly

217

Restaurants, Modern Australian, BYO, Citibank Dining Program, Degustation Menu
275 Australia St, Newtown, Sydney

57

» Dulwich Hill 8.7 Empire Cafe

Cafes, Burger, Italian, Modern Australian, Steak House
Shop 469, Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill, Sydney
This is one cafe with absolute Buzz. Well presented and professional Staff, that cater to your every… more

58

» Waterloo 8.5 Red Star Pizza Cafe

Restaurants, Pizza, Food Delivery, Has Cafe, Serves Dinner
Merriton Complex, Shop 161, 782-822 Bourke St, Waterloo, Sydney

59

» Berrima 8.4 Eschalot Restaurant

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, BYO, Child Friendly, Outdoor Dining
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

60

» Melbourne 8.4 Grossi Florentino

$$$$

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

61

» Caulfield North 8.7 Almazett Lebanese Restaurant

Restaurants, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, BYO
210 Balaclava Rd, Caulfield North, Melbourne
Established in 1978, Almazett has set a benchmark for authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine … more

62

» Mount View 8.4 Bistro Molines

$$$

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

63

» Sydney 8.3 est.

222

$$$$

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

64

» Woolwich 8.4 Cucinetta Ristorante

$$$

Restaurants, European, Italian, Hip and Trendy, Romantic and Intimate
Woolwich Lookout, 103 Woolwich Rd, Woolwich, Sydney
Cucinetta captures the essence of the Sydney Harbour with it's SPECTACULAR location over looking the… more

65

» Manly 8.5 Ouzeria

Restaurants, Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood, Vegetarian
Shop 1, 14 South Steyne, Manly, Sydney
Welcome to OuzeriaRenowned for its outstanding Greek cuisine, this family run Greek Mediterranean re… more

66

» Elizabeth Bay 8.4 Gazebo Wine Garden

Bars, European, Serves Dinner, Serves Late Dining, Serves Lunch
2 Elizabeth Bay Rd, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney

67

» Bondi Junction 8.4 Tokyo Jazz Cafe

Restaurants, Bars, Music Venues, Japanese, Hip and Trendy
Shop 2, 51-53 Spring St, Bondi Junction, Sydney
Reminds you Jazz cafe in Tokyo. Little underground feeling.All food oil-free! Healthy and Tasty.Japa… more

68

» Melbourne 8.3 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

69

» Sydney 8.4 Captain Cook Cruises

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Fine Dining, Good For Groups, Romantic and Intimate
Sydney Harbour, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW
Captain Cook Cruises MV Sydney 2000 takes Sydney Harbour dining to an impressive level. Million doll… more

70

» Freshwater 8.5 Freshwater Club, The

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Fine Dining, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy
Freshwater Village, Shop 7B, Lawrence Street, Freshwater, Sydney
The Freshwater Club is located in the heart of Freshwater Village. A Funky and vibrant Staff provid… more

71

» St Johns Park 8.6 Lucky Thai & Lao Restaurant

Restaurants, Thai, BYO, Food Delivery, Serves Dinner
Shop 3, 134 Edensor Rd, St Johns Park, Sydney

72

» Five Dock 8.4 Bamiyan

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

73

» St Ives 8.4 Tenka Sushi

Restaurants, Japanese, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch, American Express
Shop 2, 5 Durham Ave, St Ives, Sydney
Conveniently located next to the St Ives shopping centre in Durham Avenue, Tenka Sushi has built a s… more

74

» Toowong 8.6 Brent's, The Dining Experience

$$$

Restaurants, French, BYO, Degustation Menu, Licensed
85 Miskin St, Toowong, Brisbane
Brents is fully licenced and open for lunch and dinner. The menu is decidedly contemporary French, a… more

75

» Drummoyne 8.5 Blue Martini Bar/Restaurant

Restaurants, Bars, Mediterranean, Modern European, Restaurant Bookings
Shop 1, 187-189 Lyons Rd, Drummoyne, Sydney
Designed with a contemporary yet casual interior which complements the food, drinks and service, Blu… more

76

» Paddington 8.5 Durty Nelly's Bar

Bars, Irish
9-11 Glenmore Road, Paddington, Sydney

77

» Narrabeen 8.5 Seaside Eatery

Restaurants, Italian, BYO
1301 Pittwater Rd, Narrabeen, Sydney

78

» Darlinghurst 8.3 La Pesa Trattoria

$$$

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

79

» Randwick 8.4 Thai Cathriya

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

80

» Enmore 8.6 Ra Bar Tapas Restaurant

Restaurants
163 Enmore Rd, Enmore, Sydney

81

» Bondi Junction 8.3 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

82

» Millers Point 8.3 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

83

» Surry Hills 8.2 Assiette

268

$$$

Restaurants, French, Modern Australian, Citibank Dining Program, Licensed
48 Albion St, Surry Hills, Sydney
Nestled deep in the bustling heart of Surry Hills, Restaurant Assiette provides an intimate and sty… more

84

» Glenbrook 8.4 Sage At Glenbrook

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Restaurant Bookings
Shop 1, 25 Ross St, Glenbrook, Blue Mountains

85

» Prahran 8.5 Lemnos Taverna

$$$$

Restaurants, Greek, Seafood, Family Dining, Good For Groups
445 High Street, Prahran, Melbourne
Theo Kolliniatis took over this landmark 30 year-old restaurant recently. Theo practically grew up i… more

86

» Potts Point 8.2 Busshari Japanese Restaurant

Restaurants, Japanese
119 Macleay St, Potts Point, Sydney

87

» Newtown 8.3 3 Olives

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

88

» Potts Point 8.2 Ortolan On Bayswater Fine Dining, The

149

Restaurants, French, Fine Dining, Good for Business Dining, Good For Groups
32 Bayswater Road, Potts Point, Sydney
Bistro Ortolan has relocated and is now located on Bayswater Road, Potts Point. Bistro Ortolan serve… more

89

» Waverley 8.4 Vacanza Pizzeria

Restaurants, Italian, Pizza, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy
261 Bronte Rd, Waverley, Sydney

90

» Newtown 8.3 Basil Pizza & Pasta

Restaurants, Italian, Pizza, BYO, Serves Late Dining
126 King St, Newtown, Sydney
Basil Pizza and Pasta was established in November 2006 with the intention of creating a wide range o… more

91

» Glebe 8.2 Nawaz Flavour Of India

Restaurants, Indian, BYO, Child Friendly, Food Delivery
142A Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, Sydney
Flavour of India is well known and has been a favourite for 15 years serving gourmet Indian food loc… more

92

» 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

93

» Sydney 8.2 Sushi Rio

Restaurants, Japanese
Shop 7, 339 Sussex St, Sydney, NSW

94

» Glebe 8.3 Fish on Fire

Cafes, Seafood
217a Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, Sydney

95

» North Sydney 8.3 Uncorked Restaurant

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Has Bar, Licensed, Outdoor Dining
The Union Hotel, 271 Pacific Highway (Cnr West Street), North Sydney, Sydney

96

» McMahons Point 8.2 Nu's Restaurant

Restaurants, Thai, Romantic and Intimate, American Express
178 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point, Sydney

97

» Rozelle 8.4 Hangry

Cafes, Burger, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Shop 4, 595 Darling St, Rozelle, Sydney

98

» Berrima 8.4 Josh's Restaurant

Cafes, International, BYO, Licensed, Serves Breakfast
Shop 2, 9 Old Hume Hwy, Berrima, Illawarra and Wollongong
Having recently opened, this place is BUZZING. Open for breakfast and lunch every day and dinner on… more