71Spot Score
Makaveli Bondi
Restaurants · Bondi Beach
A perfectly rated Bondi Beach eatery (5.0 from 1,400-plus reviews) — exactly the sort of buzzy local that earns repeat visits a block from the sand.
5.0(1,445)· GoogleView details →
Sydney
Best Restaurants in Sydney (2026)
310 restaurants in Sydney, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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70Spot Score
Alegre Bar and Dining
Restaurants · Sydney
A polished waterfront bar and restaurant at King Street Wharf, rated 4.8 from 3,400-plus reviews — easy harbourside dining in the heart of Darling Harbour.
4.8(3,467)· GoogleView details →
70Spot Score
Myung Jang Chatswood
Restaurants · Chatswood
Korean restaurant in Chatswood's District Dining precinct.
4.8(2,517)· GoogleView details →
70Spot Score
NOUR
$$$Restaurants · Surry Hills
Reimagined Lebanese cuisine and signature cocktails in a stylish, light-filled setting on Crown Street in Surry Hills.
4.8(3,338)· GoogleView details →
70Spot Score
Primi Italian
$$Restaurants · Sydney
Pizza, pasta & hearty Italian entrees served in a spacious dining room with a laid-back atmosphere.
4.8(4,427)· GoogleView details →
69Spot Score
Alba Restaurant
Restaurants · Newtown
Southern Italian restaurant in Newtown featuring traditional dishes, vegan options and live music.
4.8(1,587)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
Hooked and Harvest
Restaurants · The Rocks
Cafes in The Rocks, Sydney.
5.0(391)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
LILYMU
Restaurants · Parramatta
Contemporary venue in Parramatta with Chinese and South East Asian cuisine, cocktails, and distinctive funky murals.
4.7(1,569)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
don Fred
Restaurants · Newtown
Restaurants in Newtown, Sydney.
4.9(691)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
Esteban
Restaurants · Sydney
Mexican cuisine, a tasting menu & cocktails offered in a dark, romantic fine dining spot.
4.7(1,845)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
Amah by Ho Jiak
Restaurants · Chatswood
Singapore-style restaurant in Chatswood offering Asian cuisine in a shopping centre location.
4.7(3,154)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
Shaffa
$$Restaurants · Surry Hills
Cocktails & Middle Eastern plates in a laid-back locale with brick walls & a high skylight ceiling.
4.7(1,552)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
Thai Pothong Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Newtown
Vibrant joint plating traditional stir fries and curries, with vegan options and a gift shop.
4.7(5,878)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
Pho Thin Chatswood
Restaurants · Chatswood
Vietnamese pho restaurant on Victoria Avenue in Chatswood with a 4.7-star rating from nearly 1,900 reviews.
4.7(1,888)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
NIKAIDO Mascot Japanese Yakiniku BBQ in Adina Hotel
Restaurants · Mascot
A Japanese yakiniku BBQ restaurant at Mascot with a 4.8 rating — cook-your-own grilling near Sydney Airport.
4.8(947)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
MISC. Parramatta
$$Restaurants · Parramatta
A popular café in Parramatta Park's Little Coogee precinct, known for its strong customer ratings.
4.7(5,833)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
BISTECCA
$$$Restaurants · Sydney
An extensive cocktail menu offered in a rustic, adult-only steakhouse specializing in Italian fare.
4.7(2,143)· GoogleView details →
68Spot Score
Icy Spicy Parramatta
$$Restaurants · Parramatta
Dessert spot in Parramatta serving ice cream and frozen treats.
4.7(1,615)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Sydney's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best restaurants in Sydney?+
The restaurants on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Sydney restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many restaurants are listed in Sydney?+
We currently list 310 restaurants across Sydney and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Sydney?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.