Best Restaurants in Sydney (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Sydney? We've rounded up 310 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.
310 spots
Pan Divino
Restaurants in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Little Parrot Cronulla
$$Restaurants in Cronulla, Sydney.
Rosso Balmain
$$Wood-fired pizzas and classics made with imported ingredients in informal setting with open kitchen.
Bessie's & Alma's
Restaurants in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Promenade Beach Bar
Cafes in Bondi, Sydney.
Maysa Thai Balmain
Cafes in Balmain, Sydney.
Rovollo Restaurant and Wine Room
Restaurants in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
Girdlers Café - Manly
Cafes in Manly, Sydney.
Etheus
Dessert Spots in Bondi, Sydney.
Le Foote
Restaurants in The Rocks, Sydney.
Berempah Malaysian Thai - Balmain
Restaurants in Balmain, Sydney.
Pony Dining The Rocks
$$$Buzzy, rustic-chic venue with an open kitchen, for Modern Australian cuisine and sharing plates.
Shila Kitchen Balmain
$$Cafes in Balmain, Sydney.
Sefa Kitchen Bondi
$$Creative Middle Eastern dishes & cocktails in a bright space with exposed-brick walls.
Hurricane's Grill & Bar Cronulla Beach
Restaurants in Cronulla, Sydney.
Porcine
Restaurants in Paddington, Sydney.
Butter Sydney
$$Dessert Spots in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Vino e Cucina Italian Restaurant Sydney
$$Classic Italian meals & pizza in rustic-chic quarters with a courtyard & outdoor tables.
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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 310 restaurants across Sydney and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.