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
Al Aseel Restaurant Alexandria
$$Lebanese cuisine offered in a roomy, contemporary venue with a terrace, plus a take-out option.
Fabbrica Pasta Bar Newtown
Restaurants in Newtown, Sydney.
Barzura
$$Eclectic Modern Australian menu in a relaxed space with beach views and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Mama Mulan
$$$Trendy Chinese eatery specialising in seafood, meat & handmade noodle dishes, plus cocktails & wine.
Kazzi Beach Greek Manly
$$Restaurants in Manly, Sydney.
Homer Rogue Taverna
Cafes in Cronulla, Sydney.
Rocker
$$Restaurants in Bondi, Sydney.
Bobbys Cronulla
Cafes in Cronulla, Sydney.
Bat Country
$$Global recipes and cocktails in a convivial haunt with exposed-brick walls and antler chandeliers.
Cafe del Mar - Sydney
$$$A designer restaurant with an outdoor terrace, serving Mediterranean cuisine with water views.
Fratelli Pulcinella Parramatta
$$Restaurants in Parramatta, Sydney.
Bistro Kai
Restaurants in Chatswood, Sydney.
Cantina Bar Balmain
$$Restaurants in Balmain, Sydney.
Mode Kitchen & Bar
$$Chic restaurant & bar serving lunch, dinner & snacks on the ground floor of the Four Seasons hotel.
Baba Ghanouj Parramatta
$$Restaurants in Parramatta, Sydney.
Tokyo Cloud
Bakeries in Manly, Sydney.
Fratelli Fresh Darling Harbour
$$Cafes in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Felons Seafood
Restaurants in Manly, Sydney.
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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.