Best of Sydney

Find out the top places in Sydney 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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Special Offer

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1

» Sylvania 9 Seven Lanterns

$$$

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

2

» Berowra Waters 8.9 Berowra Waters Inn

133

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

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

» 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

5

» Dulwich Hill 8.9 Oricco Charcoal Chicken

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

6

» 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

7

» 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

8

» Sydney 8.7 Sushi Hotaru

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

9

» 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

10

» 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

11

» North Curl Curl 8.9 Curlys on the Corner

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

12

» 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

13

» 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

14

» Leichhardt 8.5 Nostos

198

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

15

» Neutral Bay 8.6 Ta Ta Thai

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

16

» Annandale 8.5 Revolver

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

17

» 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

18

» Cronulla 8.5 Fratelli Del Mare

106

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

19

» Concord West 8.7 Three Spoons

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

20

» Luddenham 8.6 Hubertus Country Club

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

» 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

23

» 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

24

» 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

25

» Cremorne 8.6 Restaurant Toshiya

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

26

» 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

27

» Gordon 8.5 Pablo & Rusty's

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

28

» 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

29

» 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

30

» Darlinghurst 8.7 Yokozuna Japanese Cuisine

Restaurants, Japanese
159 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, Sydney

31

» Gladesville 8.5 Star of Thailand Restaurant

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

32

» Pyrmont 8.8 Stars On The Run

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

33

» Sutherland 8.5 Thai Rose

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

34

» Gymea 8.6 Jai Dee

Restaurants, Thai
52 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea, Sydney

35

» 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

36

» 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

37

» 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

38

» Darlinghurst 8.4 Rise Restaurant

153

$$$

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

39

» Leichhardt 8.6 Jovanotti Cafe

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

40

» 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

41

» Penrith 8.7 Union, The

Restaurants, Tapas
542 High St, Penrith, Sydney

42

» Newtown 8.3 Oscillate Wildly

217

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

43

» 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

44

» 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

45

» 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

46

» 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

47

» Elizabeth Bay 8.4 Gazebo Wine Garden

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

48

» 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

49

» 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

50

» 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

51

» 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

52

» 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

53

» 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

54

» Five Dock 8.4 Bamiyan

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

55

» 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

56

» Paddington 8.5 Durty Nelly's Bar

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

57

» Narrabeen 8.5 Seaside Eatery

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

58

» Randwick 8.4 Thai Cathriya

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

59

» Darlinghurst 8.3 La Pesa Trattoria

$$$

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

60

» 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

61

» Enmore 8.6 Ra Bar Tapas Restaurant

Restaurants
163 Enmore Rd, Enmore, Sydney

62

» Leichhardt 8.4 Jasmin Leichhardt

Restaurants, Comfort Food, Lebanese, Family Dining, Hip and Trendy
118-120 Marion St, Leichhardt, Sydney

63

» 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

64

» 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

65

» Potts Point 8.2 Busshari Japanese Restaurant

Restaurants, Japanese
119 Macleay St, Potts Point, Sydney

66

» 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

67

» Waverley 8.4 Vacanza Pizzeria

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

68

» 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

69

» Potts Point 8.2 Ortolan On Bayswater Fine Dining, The

150

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

70

» 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

71

» 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

72

» Sydney 8.2 Sushi Rio

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

73

» Rozelle 8.4 Hangry

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

74

» Glebe 8.3 Fish on Fire

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

75

» McMahons Point 8.2 Nu's Restaurant

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

76

» 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

77

» North Ryde 8.3 Praram Thai Restaurant

Restaurants, Thai, Has Bar, Serves Dinner, Restaurant Bookings
132 Coxs Rd, North Ryde, Sydney
Considered by many the best Thai restaurant in the Ryde area, we provide authentic Thai cuisine at a… more

78

» Glebe 8.2 Pastabella

Restaurants, Italian, Good For Groups, BYO, Child Friendly
89 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney

79

» 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

80

» Leichhardt 8.2 Cafe Jolly

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

81

» Surry Hills 8.2 Holy Cow

155

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

82

» Potts Point 8.2 Sardine Room, The

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

83

» Lakemba 8.2 Jasmin

127

Restaurants, Lebanese
30b Haldon Street, Lakemba, Sydney

84

» Crows Nest 8.2 Khacha Thai

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

85

» Mosman 8.3 go-zen Japanese Restaurant

Restaurants, Japanese, Good For Groups, BYO, Child Friendly
Shop 5, 142 Spit Rd, Mosman, Sydney
"go-zen Japanese Restaurant" is located in a peaceful location in Mosman quietly supported… more

86

» Paddington 8.2 Tiger Mottle

Cafes, Modern Australian, Hip and Trendy, BYO, Log Fire
248 Glenmore Rd, Paddington, Sydney
A relaxed cafe with excellent coffee, food and great music. Soak up the warmth in front of the fire … more

87

» Paddington 8.2 Grand National

$$$

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Child Friendly, Has Bar, Licensed
161 Underwood St (Cnr Elizabeth St), Paddington, Sydney

88

» Paddington 8.2 Buon Ricordo

127

$$$$

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

89

» Rozelle 8.3 Bar Lazio

Restaurants, BYO, Outdoor Dining, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
656 Darling St, Rozelle, Sydney

90

» Haymarket 8.2 House of Guangzhou

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

91

» Paddington 8.2 Vamps

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

92

» Pyrmont 8.2 Blue Eye Dragon

Restaurants, Chinese, Taiwanese, Child Friendly, Private Room
37 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont, Sydney

93

» Kogarah 8.2 Amici Di Kogarah

Restaurants, Italian
Shop 1, 13 Belgrave st, Kogarah, Sydney

94

» Woolloomooloo 8.4 Water Bar Sydney

Bars, Hotels, Asian, Indian, International
Finger Wharf at Woolloomooloo, 6 Cowper Wharf Rd, Woolloomooloo, Sydney
The Water Bar, named "Bar of the Year" by the Sydney Morning Herald, "Best Bar" … more

95

» Surry Hills 8.2 Yulli's

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

96

» Cronulla 8.2 Grind Espresso

Cafes, Outdoor Dining, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch
6 Surf Rd, Cronulla, Sydney

97

» Hurstville 8.2 Heritage Court Restaurant, The

Restaurants, International, Seafood, Steak House, Good For Groups
33-35 Dora St, Hurstville, Sydney
The Heritage Court Restaurant opened late September 2007 offers a wide range of international cuisin… more

98

» Pyrmont 8.2 Pyrama

$$$

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

99

» Dural 8.3 Allure Restaurant Bar

$$$

Restaurants, Italian, Mediterranean, Fine Dining, BYO
Shop 11, 829 Old Northern Rd (Cnr Quarry Rd), Dural, Sydney
Modern Australian with a Mediterranean influence. Elegant casual dining. more