The restaurants worth the trip in Sydney: bistros, neo-classics, neighbourhood favourites, and the rooms locals book first.
Our picks in Sydney
31 places
Spice Temple
Spice Temple serves regional Chinese dishes banquet style at 10 Bligh Street, Sydney, from the citric brightness of Jiangxi to the heat of Sichuan.
Porteno
- ★ 4.8
- Argentine
- Surry Hills
Porteno is an Argentine restaurant at 50 Holt Street, Surry Hills, known for its Argentinian-inspired menu and in-house dry-aged steaks, open every evening.
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Fratelli Paradiso
- ★ 4.6
- Italian
- Potts Point
Fratelli Paradiso is an Italian restaurant at 12-16 Challis Avenue, Potts Point, open daily from midday until late. Email for reservations over 8 people.
The Palomar
The Palomar is a One Hat restaurant at 7 Oxford Street, Paddington, with wood-fired cooking and seasonal menus inspired by Southern Europe and the Levant.
Pellegrino 2000
- ★ 4.5
- Italian
- Surry Hills
Pellegrino 2000 is a neighbourhood trattoria in Surry Hills at 80 Campbell Street, serving from 5pm until late; reservations on 02 8593 0114.
Bella Brutta
Bella Brutta is a pizza restaurant in Newtown, serving dine-in pizza at 135 King Street and takeaway at 170-172 Missenden Road, just around the corner.
Chaco Bar
- ★ 4.4
- Japanese
- Potts Point
Chaco Bar calls itself Sydney's home for yakitori dinners, at 186-188 Victoria Street in Potts Point; online bookings are encouraged and walk-ins welcome.
Lee Ho Fook
- ★ 4.7
- Modern Chinese
- CBD
Lee Ho Fook Sydney serves modern Chinese food at the Porter House Precinct on Castlereagh Street, with Australian seafood and beef cooked over charcoal.
Ho Jiak Haymarket
Ho Jiak Haymarket is a Malay restaurant at 92 Hay Street, Haymarket.
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Chat Thai Haymarket
Chat Thai Haymarket is a Thai restaurant at 20 Campbell Street, Haymarket, run by the family-owned Chat Thai, which was established in 1989.
Aalia
- ★ 4.7
- Middle Eastern
- CBD
Aalia is a two hatted Middle Eastern restaurant at 25 Martin Place in the Sydney CBD, named Gourmet Traveller’s NSW Restaurant of the Year 2023.
Olympic Meats
- ★ 4.4
- Greek
- Marrickville
Olympic Meats is a premium grill at 12 Dudley Street in Marrickville, with eat in and takeaway, now open for walk-ins from Wednesday to Sunday.
Baba's Place
- ★ 4.3
- Marrickville
Baba's Place is an Inner West Food spot at 20 Sloane Street, Marrickville, open Thursday and Friday from 17:45, Saturday from 12:00 and Sunday from 12:00.
South End
South End is a European restaurant at 644 King Street in Newtown, open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 17:30, Saturday from 12:00 and Sunday until 18:00.
Grandfathers
Grandfathers is a Chinese restaurant at Angel Place, Sydney, open daily from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 17:00, closing at 01:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Mister Grotto
- ★ 4.2
- Seafood
- Erskineville
Mister Grotto is a 30-seat seafood restaurant at 208 Australia Street, Newtown, where the team shuck oysters and fire up the charcoal grill.
Loulou Bistro
Loulou Bistro at Martin Place is a French bistro and bar over two levels, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a lighter take on classic French dishes.
Ananas
Ananas is a French restaurant in the historic Argyle Stores, The Rocks, in an 1881 sandstone space, with over 40 wines by the glass and cocktails.
Watermans
- ★ 4.1
- Greek
- Barangaroo
Watermans is a Barangaroo waterfront restaurant with a modern Greek-inspired menu built on seasonal Australian produce and wood-fired cooking.
The Grill at The International
- ★ 4.6
- CBD
The Grill at The International is at 25 Martin Place, Sydney, serving lunch Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 and dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 17:00.
Eleven Barrack
- ★ 4.2
- Steakhouse
- CBD
Eleven Barrack is a seafood and steak grill in the historic Barrack Street Bank building at 11 Barrack Street, Sydney, a 2 Hats Good Food Guide pick.
Ho Jiak Strathfield
- ★ 4.2
- Malay
- Strathfield
Ho Jiak Strathfield is a Malay restaurant at Shop 33, 11 The Boulevarde, Strathfield.
Vin-Cenzo's
- ★ 4.1
- Italian
- Darlinghurst
Vin-Cenzo's is an Italian restaurant at 174 Liverpool Street in Darlinghurst, open every day of the week.
Bessie's
- ★ 4.2
- Surry Hills
Bessie's Restaurant and Alma's Bar is at 111-115 Albion Street, Surry Hills, and posts wood fired dishes such as spiced duck crown with radicchio.
Olympus Dining
- ★ 4.0
- Greek
- Redfern
Olympus Dining is a Greek taverna at 2 Baptist Street, Redfern, pairing upbeat polished service with modern craft beneath a giant neon bougainvillea.
Porcine
- ★ 4.6
- French
- Paddington
Porcine is a French bistro above a wine bar, serving lunch Friday to Sunday from 12pm to 3pm and dinner Thursday to Saturday from 6pm to 10pm.
Rockpool Bar & Grill
- ★ 4.3
- Steakhouse
- CBD
Rockpool Bar & Grill is a steak and seafood restaurant at 66 Hunter Street, cooking dry-aged beef on a custom woodfire grill burning Australian ironbark.
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