Best Restaurants in Sydney (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Sydney? We've rounded up 301 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
301 spots
Makaveli Bondi
Highly-rated cafe in Bondi Beach with a 5-star rating from over 1400 reviews.
Myung Jang Chatswood
Korean restaurant in Chatswood's District Dining precinct.
NOUR
$$$Reimagined Lebanese cuisine and signature cocktails in a stylish, light-filled setting on Crown Street in Surry Hills.
Primi Italian
$$Italian restaurant in Sydney CBD serving pizza, pasta and hearty entrees in a spacious, laid-back dining room.
Alegre Bar and Dining
Alegre Bar and Dining is a bar located at King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour, Sydney, with a 4.8-star rating from over 3400 reviews.
Alba Restaurant
Southern Italian restaurant in Newtown featuring traditional dishes, vegan options and live music.
don Fred
Restaurants in Newtown, Sydney.
Amah by Ho Jiak
Singapore-style restaurant in Chatswood offering Asian cuisine in a shopping centre location.
Icy Spicy Parramatta
$$Dessert spot in Parramatta serving ice cream and frozen treats.
Shaffa
$$Cocktails & Middle Eastern plates in a laid-back locale with brick walls & a high skylight ceiling.
LILYMU
Contemporary venue in Parramatta with Chinese and South East Asian cuisine, cocktails, and distinctive funky murals.
Thai Pothong Restaurant
$$Vibrant joint plating traditional stir fries and curries, with vegan options and a gift shop.
Pho Thin Chatswood
Vietnamese pho restaurant on Victoria Avenue in Chatswood with a 4.7-star rating from nearly 1,900 reviews.
Esteban
Mexican cuisine, a tasting menu & cocktails offered in a dark, romantic fine dining spot.
NIKAIDO Mascot Japanese Yakiniku BBQ in Adina Hotel
Restaurants in Alexandria, Sydney.
MISC. Parramatta
$$A popular café in Parramatta Park's Little Coogee precinct, known for its strong customer ratings.
Hooked and Harvest
Cafes in The Rocks, Sydney.
Hecho en Mexico Newtown
$$Restaurants in Newtown, Sydney.
Restaurants in Sydney — FAQs
What are the best restaurants in Sydney?+
Our top-rated restaurants in Sydney are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sydney restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many restaurants are listed in Sydney?+
We currently feature 301 restaurants across Sydney and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.