64Spot Score
The Meat & Wine Co Parramatta
$$$Restaurants · Parramatta
Steaks, ribs & skewers, plus a long wine list, in a sophisticated, Afro-centric chophouse.
4.4(1,855)· GoogleView details →
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Best Restaurants in Sydney (2026)
163 restaurants in Sydney match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
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64Spot Score
The Charles Brasserie & Bar
Restaurants · Sydney
The Charles Brasserie & Bar is a restaurant in Sydney. It holds a 4.5-star rating from 1,205 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
4.5(1,205)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Mango Coco
$$Restaurants · Haymarket
Trendy cafe serving light Thai fare, desserts & smoothies in contemporary surrounds.
4.4(2,733)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Four Frogs Crêperie - Circular Quay
$$Restaurants · Sydney
Relaxed eatery offering sweet & savoury galettes & crêpes made with house-milled buckwheat flour.
4.3(2,568)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Olympus Dining
Restaurants · Redfern
A much-loved Greek restaurant at Redfern in Sydney, rated 4.4 across more than 1,300 reviews.
4.4(1,343)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Abla's Pastries
$$Restaurants · Granville
Longstanding, family-run emporium making more than 200 types of sweets, including Lebanese pastries.
4.4(1,363)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Saké Restaurant & Bar, The Rocks
$$$Restaurants · The Rocks
Fine contemporary Japanese dining with a sake bar, cocktails & creative banquet menus.
4.3(2,452)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Don Pedros Bondi
$$Restaurants · Bondi Beach
Trendy, beachfront joint with an outdoor deck, serving cocktails, plus meat and veggie share plates.
4.4(1,182)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Braza Churrascaria
$$Restaurants · Sydney
Spit-roasted meat and cachaça-based cocktails served in a lively, beach house-style restaurant.
4.3(4,310)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Munich Brauhaus Sydney
$$$Restaurants · The Rocks
Festive beer hall with live music, serving imported beers and German dishes like pork schnitzel.
4.3(7,691)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Potting Shed at The Grounds
$$Restaurants · Alexandria
Craft beer, cocktails and rustic sharing plates in a hip, timber-clad building filled with plants.
4.3(2,945)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Hunter & Barrel Parramatta
$$$Restaurants · Parramatta
Cafes in Parramatta, Sydney.
4.5(806)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
King Clarence
Restaurants · Sydney
King Clarence is a restaurant in Sydney. It holds a 4.5-star rating from 829 Google reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
4.5(829)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Bloodwood Restaurant & Bar
$$$Restaurants · Newtown
Creative sharing plates and small dishes served in an industrial-chic bar and restaurant.
4.5(855)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Casa Ristorante Italiano
$$Restaurants · Sydney
A waterfront Italian restaurant with a heated terrace, for wood-fired pizza, pasta and grills.
4.3(6,011)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
10 William St
$$$Restaurants · Paddington
Sophisticated Italian cuisine in an intimate 2-storey bistro with an extensive European wine list.
4.5(693)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Bessie's & Alma's
Restaurants · Surry Hills
Restaurants in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.6(346)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Promenade Beach Bar
Restaurants · Bondi Beach
A Bondi Beach venue with an ocean-facing bar, Greek dining room, takeaway kiosk, seasonal food and cocktails.
4.4(913)· 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 163 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.