Best Restaurants in Sydney

Contemporary sake bar offering curated Japanese rice wines with small plates and snacks, creating an intimate experience for sake enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Matt Moran's flagship two-hat restaurant with sweeping Opera House and Harbour Bridge views. Executive Chef Joel Bickford delivers refined seasonal Australian cuisine in an art-filled harbourside setting.

Surry Hills wine bar offering carefully curated wines alongside grilled dishes and pastries in an intimate neighbourhood setting.

Classic Italian cocktail bar and steak restaurant beneath Sydney's CBD. Specializes in Bistecca alla Fiorentina from Riverine beef, cooked over open ironbark and charcoal hearth, with exclusively Italian wines.

Finnish chef Pasi Petanen's boundary-pushing bistro blending Nordic, Italian and French influences with inventive dishes like potato dumplings with trout XO and the iconic liquorice cake.

Award-winning waterfront restaurant on historic Finger Wharf showcasing modern Asian cuisine. Features premium ethically sourced produce with bold flavors, generous portions, and city skyline views under Head Chef Frank Shek.

Chef Mat Lindsay's acclaimed wood-fired restaurant featuring produce-led Australian cuisine with native ingredients, natural wines, and signature dishes like whole cauliflower and potato bread with trout roe.

Modern restaurant celebrating Ashkenazi, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours with unique menu curation. Features indoor seating, counter dining, two courtyards, craft cocktails, and natural wines.

Contemporary Japanese restaurant offering classical dishes with surprising twists. Elegant Martin Place dining featuring rearranged traditional techniques with modern presentations and premium ingredients.

Victor Liong's two-hat modern Chinese restaurant, expanding from Melbourne. Signature dishes include 10-day dry-aged Peking duck and crispy eggplant with red vinegar, served in a sophisticated exposed brick setting.

Iconic Cantonese restaurant by Merivale spanning two levels and seating 240 guests. Features authentic dim sum, roasted duck, and premium seafood in Sydney's CBD with sophisticated ambiance.

Contemporary dining inspired by Spain, Morocco, and the Middle East with wood-fired cooking. Two-hatted restaurant featuring locally-sourced produce, curated wines from small sustainable producers, and intimate Wine Cave.

One-hatted restaurant reimagining traditional Lebanese cuisine through modern Australian lens. Celebrates bold flavors, fresh local produce, and shared dining with vibrant mezze and wood-fired mains.

French bistro beneath Sydney's CBD blending old world Parisian lustre with candlelight and jazz. Classic French dishes with Asian influences, two-storey wine library, and live jazz performances in intimate setting.

Ranked 8th best steakhouse in the world, set in a stunning Art Deco heritage building. Features dry-aged beef from Australia's best producers, an extensive wine list of 3,800+ wines, and glamorous marble interiors.

Australian fish eatery celebrating sustainable seafood in Paddington. Features whole fish preparations and innovative techniques showcasing the finest Australian catches with minimal waste philosophy.

Three-hat fine diner from chef Daniel Puskas offering a serene, multi-course tasting experience in an intimate Stanmore terrace. Known for inventive Australian cuisine with fermented and foraged elements.

Contemporary Japanese izakaya featuring raw bar, robata grill, and internal courtyard. Chef Ken Wee Lee's seasonal menu focuses on daily fish market selections with natural wines and boutique sake.

Upscale basement steakhouse where fine dining meets exceptional quality. Features premium cuts, sophisticated dining room, intimate lounge bar, and multiple private dining spaces with classic hospitality service.