Foodies will be in heaven in Sydney, where creative contemporary Australian cuisine celebrates local produce, European techniques, and Asia-Pacific f... Read More
Foodies will be in heaven in Sydney, where creative contemporary Australian cuisine celebrates local produce, European techniques, and Asia-Pacific flavors. This dominant style uses fresh, local ingredients—often, some type of fish, oysters, or prawns—with bold flavors, all simply presented on the plate. Try it for yourself at Acme, the Bridge Room, or Sepia. For a truly memorable experience, book a table at Sydney Opera House’s flagship restaurant Bennelong, which brings destination dining to a Scandinavian-chic space overlooking Sydney Harbour (be sure to order the Opera House-shaped dessert).
Nearly every type of cuisine is served at restaurants in Sydney, from Tibetan and Russian to African and Italian. Asian and Californian cooking have been hugely influential, and you'll find excellent Thai and Vietnamese at several of the best restaurants in Sydney. Those hungry for Chinese (Billy Kwong, Mr. Wong), Japanese (Cho Cho San), Greek (The Apollo), Turkish (Stanbuli), Argentine (Porteño), Middle Eastern (Kepos Street Kitchen), Italian (A Tavola), and French (Guillaume) fare won’t go hungry either. Wash those dishes down with wonderful wines, drawn from the nearby Hunter Valley and niche vineyards across Australia and New Zealand. Surry Hills restaurant Nomad even recreates a winery in the city.
The Old Clare Hotel’s hip restaurants Silvereye, Automata, and Kensington Street Social are creating a new reason for foodies to visit Chippendale. Innovative ingredients at Ester, Kopi-Tiam Spice Alley’s hawker market, and sweet treats at Koi Dessert Bar enhance the area’s appeal. LP’s Quality Meats and Firedoor prove that flame-cooked protein is hot right now. Cool down with oysters and vodka cocktails at Bondi’s Icebergs Dining Room & Bar, which sits atop the South Bondi cliffs.
Sydney’s cafés craft delicious, healthy breakfasts served alongside first-rate coffee and tea; try Bronte’s Three Blue Ducks, Darlinghurst’s Edition Coffee Roasters, or Bills. No matter your taste or budget, you won’t suffer from a lack of options. T+L’s Sydney travel guide will help you navigate the city’s rich dining scene and choose where to eat in this dynamic city.
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Axil Coffee Co.
Take a ferry to reach Axil Coffee Co. from Circular Quay, then sip a latte in this laid-back, skinny wooden space with views of turquoise water lapping... Read More
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Bills, Bondi Beach
The original Bills corner café—communal tables in a white-walled terrace house—is a brunch time legend. The sweetcorn fritters and ricotta hot cakes... Read More
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Billy Kwong
Relocated to Potts Point in 2014, longtime Surry Hills favorite Billy Kwong now enjoys a more formal, stylish space, but the contemporary Cantonese... Read More
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Black Star Pastry
On weekends the lines outside the sleepy, small Newtown branch of Black Star Pastry can get kind of crazy (news about their mind-blowing cakes must have... Read More
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Bourke Street Bakery
The original Bourke Street Bakery, on the corner of Bourke Street and Devonshire in Surry Hills, may be dime-size, but it always attracts a devoted... Read More
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Brewtown Newtown
Tucked on a side street off main restaurant strip King, this place mastered industrial chic. There's a mix of wood, white hexagon-tiled tables,... Read More
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Catmosphere Cat Café
The Catmosphere Cat Café in Surry Hills is the first global space cat café franchise. Opened in July 2015, it lets fans settle in for a coffee and a cat... Read More
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Cho Cho San
Owned by the dynamic duo behind the Apollo (Jonathan Barthelmess and Sam Christie), this is your go-to spot for scallops, sashimi, and sensational green... Read More
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Da Orazio Pizza + Porchetta
These guys have a massive wood-fired brick oven, and they're not afraid to use it, serving house-made, naturally risen pizzas along with antipasti,... Read More
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Din Tai Fung
Alongside dumplings, you can also fill up on buns, soups, noodles, and Taiwanese rice dishes. Wash your meal down with a Japanese beer or signature... Read More
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Edition Coffee Roasters
Midcentury Scandinavian furniture (think grey upholstery and sleek wood) set the tone at Edition Coffee Roasters, which has an open kitchen, ceramic... Read More
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Kensington Street Social
A relaxed all-day diner, Kensington Street Social is open from breakfast to lunch and dinner, with lofty ceilings and an inviting industrial-sleek... Read More
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Kepos Street Kitchen
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it's the kind of food Yotam Ottolenghi would love; think greens, grains, and fish kefta with smoky eggplant salad... Read More
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Koi Dessert Bar
Glassy and glam, it serves delicious cakes, tarts, desserts, and coffee from the counter downstairs, including a gorgeous green mango and yuzu mousse... Read More
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Kopi-Tiam Spice Alley
A cobbled strip of four restaurant stalls and one pop-up serves a mix of Thai (Bang Luck), Malaysian noodles (Old Jim Kee), prawn dumplings (Hong Kong... Read More
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Koskela Kitchen
This welcoming eatery is led by chef Michael Box (of Nomad and Momofuku), and serves simple dishes that change daily depending on what's fresh from the... Read More
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LP's Quality Meats
Discover serious protein treats down this Chippendale back street at LP's Quality Meats. LP stands for chef/owner Luke Powell, whose specialty is cured... Read More
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Missy French
Set in a converted Potts Point terrace building, Missy French is decorated in sophisticated monochromes, with raw grey walls, silky curtains, and mosaic... Read More
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Paramount Coffee Project
The sister café to nearby Reuben Hills, espresso-focused Paramount serves coffee sourced from Guatemala, Brazil, and Ethiopia. The menu is just as... Read More
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Porch and Parlour
Open for breakfast and lunch daily, and dinner Wednesday through Sunday, Porch and Parlour was renovated in 2015 and the food's looking up-to-the-minute... Read More
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Saké Double Bay
Hang with Saké sushi masters at the counter or take a table and order from the custom-built robata charcoal grill. They're seafood stars here, but you... Read More
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The Boathouse Shelly Beach
This charming café is sister to the Boathouses at Mosman's Balmoral Beach and Palm Beach in Sydney. It brings the same winning formula of coastal-cool... Read More
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The Bridge Room
Influenced by Japanese and Scandinavian techniques, many of the dishes here are prepared over binchotan charcoal and slow-smoked Japanese robata-style. Read More
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The Crabbe Hole
This alfresco café, perched above Icebergs pool at Bondi Beach, is a bit of an insider secret. Follow the steps below the Icebergs bar and bistro, and... Read More
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Three Blue Ducks
With street art indoors and alfresco alley seats, this popular spot serves coffees, smoothies, and juices from 6:30 a.m. (ideal for morning runs),... Read More
