Sydney: Chinatown Street Food & Culture Guided Walking Tour
Wander the streets of Sydney's Chinatown and sample a range of delicious street foods from cuisines all over China. Learn about the culture and achievements of Chinese...
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst is an italian restaurant in Darlinghurst, Sydney.
Editorially verified June 5, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Salted caramel and white chocolate, Pannacotta with fig jam, Doughnut sandwich
Must order: Two-scoop cup of salted caramel and pannacotta.
Tip: The doughnut sandwich is a hidden Messina menu item, ask at the counter.
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Address: 241 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Sydney
Modern Middle Eastern cafe on Kepos Street, Redfern, Sydney. Chef Michael Rantissi's shakshuka for breakfast, mezze plates and lamb shawarma at dinner.
Signature: Shakshuka, Lamb shawarma, Falafel plate
Order: Shakshuka and the lamb shawarma plate.
Tip: Daytime walk-ins, evening bookings; the Friday set menu is a sleeper hit.
Long-running waterfront seafood on Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney CBD. Whole grilled fish, prawn cocktails, the classic Aussie seafood restaurant by the water.
Signature: Whole grilled snapper, Salt-and-pepper squid, Mixed grill platter
Order: Whole grilled snapper with chips and salad.
Tip: Lunch service has a harbour-bridge view from the outdoor seating.
Modern Greek institution on Macleay Street, Potts Point, Sydney. Saganaki with honey and oregano, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, share-style table.
Signature: Saganaki with honey and oregano, Lamb shoulder, Spiced black-eyed beans
Order: Lamb shoulder with lemon potatoes for two.
Tip: Bookings essential; the kitchen runs late Friday and Saturday.
Late-night izakaya on Bridge Street, Sydney CBD. Wagyu tartare, sake-driven cocktails, dark room with a constant playlist of 80s J-pop classics.
Signature: Wagyu tartare, Miso eggplant, Karaage chicken
Order: Wagyu tartare and miso-glazed eggplant.
Tip: Bar walk-ins after 9pm; kitchen open till midnight Friday and Saturday.
Mary's pub burger on Mary Street, Newtown, Sydney. Cheeseburgers, fried chicken and mac and cheese in a former church-turned-rock-bar. Daily till late.
Signature: The Mary's burger, Fried chicken, Mac and cheese
Order: The Mary's cheeseburger and a side of fried chicken.
Tip: Loud room; sit upstairs if you want conversation.
Italian-leaning wine bar on William Street, Paddington, Sydney. Antipasti, daily pasta, the city's first natural-wine bar by-the-glass list since 2010.
Signature: Pasta of the day, Saltimbocca crostini, Burrata with peas
Order: Pasta of the day and a Lambrusco.
Tip: Limited bar stools; arrive early or settle for the bench seats outside.