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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$16 - 25

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$26 - 40

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> over $41

1

» Sylvania 9.1 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

2

» Berowra Waters 8.9 Berowra Waters Inn

130

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

» Kurrajong Heights 8.8 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

4

» Bondi Junction 8.9 Cafe Inn

Restaurants, Asian, Indonesian, International, Italian
Shop 3, 1 Newland St, Bondi Junction, Sydney

5

» Luddenham 9 Hubertus Country Club

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

6

» Crows Nest 8.8 Montagu

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

7

» Cammeray 9.4 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

8

» Cronulla 8.9 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

9

» 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

10

» North Sydney 8.9 Big Stone

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

11

» Cronulla 8.6 Fratelli Del Mare

103

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

12

» Bondi Junction 8.7 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

13

» Sydney 8.8 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

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

» Darlinghurst 8.6 Tastevin Bistro & Wine Bar

$$$

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

16

» Annandale 8.6 Revolver

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

17

» Leichhardt 8.5 Nostos

198

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

18

» North Curl Curl 8.8 Curlys on the Corner

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

19

» Burwood 8.6 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

20

» Leichhardt 9 La Luce

Restaurants
165 Norton St, Leichhardt, Sydney

21

» Neutral Bay 8.6 Ta Ta Thai

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

22

» Dulwich Hill 8.8 Oricco Charcoal Chicken

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

23

» Newtown 8.5 Atom Thai

218

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

24

» Concord West 8.7 Three Spoons

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

25

» 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

26

» 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

27

» Balmain 8.5 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

28

» 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

29

» Darlinghurst 8.8 Yokozuna Japanese Cuisine

Restaurants, Japanese
159 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, Sydney

30

» Gordon 8.6 Pablo & Rusty's

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

31

» Sydney 8.4 LYNN Shanghai Cuisine

112

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

32

» Potts Point 8.5 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

33

» Pyrmont 8.8 Stars On The Run

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

34

» Freshwater 8.7 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

35

» Sutherland 8.5 Thai Rose

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

36

» Bondi Junction 8.6 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

37

» Gladesville 8.5 Star of Thailand Restaurant

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

38

» Cremorne 8.6 Restaurant Toshiya

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

39

» Gymea 8.6 Jai Dee

Restaurants, Thai
52 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea, Sydney

40

» Kareela 7.8 Kareela Chinese Restaurant

Restaurants, Chinese
Kareela Shopping Village, Shop 11, 214 Freya St (Cnr Bates Drive), Kareela, Sydney

41

» Newtown 8.4 Oscillate Wildly

213

Restaurants, Modern Australian, Vegetarian, BYO, Licensed
275 Australia St, Newtown, Sydney

42

» Darlinghurst 8.4 Rise Restaurant

146

$$$

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

43

» Eastwood 8.4 Aj's Indian Restaurant

129

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

44

» Leichhardt 8.6 Jovanotti Cafe

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

45

» 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

46

» 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

47

» Newtown 8.4 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

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

» Potts Point 8.3 Sardine Room, The

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

50

» Millers Point 8.4 Lucetta Pizzeria e Trattoria

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

51

» Elizabeth Bay 8.4 Gazebo Wine Garden

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

52

» McMahons Point 8.3 Nu's Restaurant

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

53

» Narrabeen 8.5 Seaside Eatery

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

54

» Sydney 8.3 est.

213

$$$$

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

55

» Potts Point 8.3 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

56

» Darlinghurst 8.3 La Pesa Trattoria

$$$

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

57

» Five Dock 8.4 Bamiyan

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

58

» Woolwich 8.3 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

59

» Crows Nest 8.3 Khacha Thai

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

60

» Waverley 8.4 Vacanza Pizzeria

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

61

» Randwick 8.3 Thai Cathriya

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

62

» Surry Hills 8.2 Assiette

263

$$$

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

63

» Paddington 8.4 Durty Nelly's Bar

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

64

» Botany 8.2 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

65

» Darlinghurst 8.3 Local Taphouse, The

$$$

Restaurants, Pubs, Music Venues, Air Conditioning, Child Friendly
122 Flinders St, Darlinghurst, Sydney
Australia's best beer bar (according to bartender magazine) and a one schooner restaurant in The Goo… more

66

» Glebe 8.3 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

67

» 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

68

» Leichhardt 8.2 Cafe Jolly

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

69

» Leumeah 8.5 Hermitage Restaurant

Restaurants, Modern Australian
5 Grange Rd, Leumeah, Sydney

70

» Newtown 8.2 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

71

» Potts Point 8.2 The Ortolan on Bayswater

142

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

72

» Sydney 8.2 Sushi Rio

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

73

» Potts Point 8.2 Busshari Japanese Restaurant

Restaurants, Japanese
119 Macleay St, Potts Point, Sydney

74

» Glebe 8.3 Fish on Fire

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

75

» Darlinghurst 8.3 Nua Thai

Restaurants, Thai, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy, Romantic and Intimate
Shop 3, 265 Crown Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney
Outdoor dining. Pleasant atmosphere. Dine-in & take-away. Wheelchair access. Child friendly. more

76

» North Sydney 8.4 Uncorked Restaurant

$$$

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

77

» Surry Hills 8.2 Holy Cow

155

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

78

» Surry Hills 8.3 Cafe Omelette

Cafes, English, International, Juice, Mediterranean
Shop 1, 99 Devonshire St, Surry Hills, Sydney
A cute, cozy Surry Hills cafe conveniently located near the Elizabeth/Devonshire Street entrance to … more

79

» Kogarah 8.2 Amici Di Kogarah

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

80

» Sydney 8.2 Tetsuya's

511

$$$$

Restaurants, French, Japanese, Modern Australian, Fine Dining
529 Kent St, Sydney, NSW

81

» Glebe 8.2 Pastabella

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

82

» Paddington 8.2 Buon Ricordo

125

$$$$

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

83

» Lakemba 8.2 Jasmin

124

Restaurants, Lebanese
30b Haldon Street, Lakemba, Sydney

84

» Camperdown 8.2 Sushi Masa Japanese Restaurant

Restaurants, Japanese, BYO, Serves Dinner
30 Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Camperdown, Sydney

85

» 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

86

» Bondi Junction 8.4 Sven's Viking Pizza

Restaurants, Pizza, Licensed, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
354 Oxford St, Bondi Junction, Sydney
* Wood Fired Pizza * Thin Crispy Crust ** Thin Crispy Crust * Wood Fired Pizza ** Wood Fired Pizza *… more

87

» 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

88

» Sydney 8.2 Etch Restaurant

$$$

Restaurants, European, Modern Australian, Vegetarian, Citibank Dining Program
62 Bridge St, Sydney, NSW

89

» Pyrmont 8.2 Blue Eye Dragon

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

90

» 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

91

» The Rocks 8.2 La Renaissance Patisserie

Cafes, Cake Shops and Patisseries, Serves Takeaway
47 Argyle St, The Rocks, Sydney

92

» Paddington 8.2 Grand National

$$$

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

93

» 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

94

» Paddington 8.2 Vamps

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

95

» Haymarket 8.2 House of Guangzhou

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

96

» 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

97

» Cronulla 8.2 Grind Espresso

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

98

» Mosman 8.3 Da Calvino

$$$

Restaurants, Italian, BYO, Citibank Dining Program, Licensed
731 Military Rd, Mosman, Sydney

99

» Rozelle 8.3 Hangry

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

100

» Roseville 8.2 Saveur

$$$

Restaurants, European, French, Modern Australian, Modern European
Roseville Station, 11 Hill St, Roseville, Sydney
Saveur restaurant is happy to welcome you! Delight your taste buds with Modern European a la carte o… more

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