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Wood-fired Mediterranean on Wulugul Walk in Barangaroo, Sydney. Levantine-leaning small plates, charred Mediterranean fish, harbour patio seating.
Signature: Wood-fired snapper, Hummus with smoked lamb, Octopus
The newest waterfront precinct: Crown Sydney's tower, a'Mare's Italian dining room, Watermans Mediterranean and the relocated Vivid Fire Kitchen at Barangaroo Reserve.
Wood-fired Mediterranean on Wulugul Walk in Barangaroo, Sydney. Levantine-leaning small plates, charred Mediterranean fish, harbour patio seating.
Signature: Wood-fired snapper, Hummus with smoked lamb, Octopus
Alessandro Pavoni's two-hat coastal Italian at Crown Sydney Barangaroo. Handmade pastas, harbourside Italian dining and Sicilian-leaning seafood plates.
Kate and Cam Reid's croissant counter on Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney. Open daily 7:30am-2pm; the twice-baked almond croissant is the menu signature daily.
Worth the queue: Twice-baked almond croissant
Sydney's annual food and light festival. Vivid Fire Kitchen relocates to Barangaroo Reserve in 2026 with 60+ chefs cooking over open flame across 23 nights.
Vivid Sydney's open-fire dining program on Stargazer Lawn, Barangaroo Reserve, in 2026. Free entry, Australian chefs cooking over open flame across 23 nights.
Modern Asian-Aussie brunch cafe on Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney. Korean fried chicken bao, Devon Benedict and matcha pancakes; harbour terrace seating.
Order: Eggs Blini and the Devon Benedict.