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
Rising Sun Workshop
$$Cafes in Newtown, Sydney.
Fred's
$$$$Restaurants in Paddington, Sydney.
The Pines Cronulla
Cafes in Cronulla, Sydney.
El Rey
Restaurants in Cronulla, Sydney.
Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe Sydney City
$$Easygoing gluten-free bakery & cafe specializing in housemade breads, baked goods & light fare.
The Hold
$Restaurants in Manly, Sydney.
Manly Pavilion
$$$Restaurants in Manly, Sydney.
Dopa Donburi and Dessert - Darling Quarter
Cafes in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Osteria Mucca Newtown
Restaurants in Newtown, Sydney.
Phamous Kitchen
$Restaurants in Balmain, Sydney.
Mamak Chatswood
$$Buzzing, contemporary Malaysian restaurant serving satay, noodles & desserts like sweet roti.
Churrasco Coogee - Brazilian Style BBQ
$$Casual Brazilian barbecue joint offering set menus and jugs of cocktails, plus a takeaway service.
Donny's
$$Two-story loft bar & restaurant inspired by New York, with brick walls & spiral staircase.
Grandfather's Restaurant
Restaurants in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
Wholegreen Bakery Bondi Junction
$$Bakeries in Bondi, Sydney.
OMI Chatswood
Restaurants in Chatswood, Sydney.
Peppercorn Kitchen
Restaurants in Chatswood, Sydney.
Hemingway's Manly
$$Popular hangout with book-lined walls and ocean views, for craft beer, cocktails and cafe food.
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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.