61Spot Score
Al Aseel Restaurant Alexandria
$$Restaurants · Alexandria
Lebanese cuisine offered in a roomy, contemporary venue with a terrace, plus a take-out option.
4.2(2,125)· GoogleView details →
Sydney
Best Restaurants in Sydney (2026)
310 restaurants in Sydney, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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61Spot Score
Fabbrica Pasta Bar Newtown
Restaurants · Newtown
Restaurants in Newtown, Sydney.
4.6(261)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Barzura
$$Restaurants · Coogee
Eclectic Modern Australian menu in a relaxed space with beach views and floor-to-ceiling windows.
4.2(1,445)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Mama Mulan
$$$Restaurants · Chatswood
Trendy Chinese eatery specialising in seafood, meat & handmade noodle dishes, plus cocktails & wine.
4.2(1,370)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Kazzi Beach Greek Manly
$$Restaurants · Manly
Restaurants in Manly, Sydney.
4.3(833)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Homer Rogue Taverna
Restaurants · Cronulla
Cafes in Cronulla, Sydney.
4.6(206)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Rocker
$$Restaurants · North Bondi
A relaxed Bondi restaurant and bar serving seasonal, European-inspired food, cocktails and drinks with music and coastal views.
4.4(531)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Bobbys Cronulla
Restaurants · Cronulla
Cafes in Cronulla, Sydney.
4.4(543)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Bat Country
$$Restaurants · Randwick
Global recipes and cocktails in a convivial haunt with exposed-brick walls and antler chandeliers.
4.4(565)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Cafe del Mar - Sydney
$$$Restaurants · Sydney
A designer restaurant with an outdoor terrace, serving Mediterranean cuisine with water views.
4.1(1,712)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Fratelli Pulcinella Parramatta
$$Restaurants · Parramatta
Restaurants in Parramatta, Sydney.
4.2(1,255)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Bistro Kai
Restaurants · Chatswood
Restaurants in Chatswood, Sydney.
4.3(581)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Cantina Bar Balmain
$$Restaurants · Balmain
Restaurants in Balmain, Sydney.
4.3(598)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Mode Kitchen & Bar
$$Restaurants · The Rocks
Chic restaurant & bar serving lunch, dinner & snacks on the ground floor of the Four Seasons hotel.
4.4(435)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Baba Ghanouj Parramatta
$$Restaurants · Parramatta
Restaurants in Parramatta, Sydney.
4.1(1,871)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Tokyo Cloud
Restaurants · Manly
Bakeries in Manly, Sydney.
4.5(268)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Fratelli Fresh Darling Harbour
$$Restaurants · Sydney
Napoli-inspired Italian dining on the Darling Harbour waterfront, with pizza, pasta, antipasti, spritzes and a terrace at ICC Sydney.
4.1(5,407)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Felons Seafood
Restaurants · Manly
Restaurants in Manly, Sydney.
4.4(406)· 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.