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
Bella Vista Manly
$$Relaxed cafe offering brekkie & Modern Italian fare, plus a patio with city skyline & water views.
The Sanderson Sydney
Restaurants in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
Chica Bonita Manly
$$Funky venue for Mexican food & drinks
Garfish Manly
$$$Local seafood chain offering a seasonal menu in elegant surrounds; some branches serve breakfast.
Beast&Co
$$Restaurants in Surry Hills, Sydney.
ORIBU オリーブ
Restaurants in Parramatta, Sydney.
Little Parrot Cronulla
$$Restaurants in Cronulla, Sydney.
Amalfi Bondi Beach
Restaurants in Bondi, Sydney.
Casa Ristorante Italiano
$$A waterfront Italian restaurant with a heated terrace, for wood-fired pizza, pasta and grills.
Brown Sugar
$Busy brunch cafe with black & white chequered floor tiles, plus a modern bistro menu at night.
Braza Churrascaria
$$Spit-roasted meat and cachaça-based cocktails served in a lively, beach house-style restaurant.
10 William St
$$$Sophisticated Italian cuisine in an intimate 2-storey bistro with an extensive European wine list.
Queen Margherita of Savoy
$$Traditional Neapolitan pizza & Italian mains are served in a snug dining room with booths.
The Potting Shed at The Grounds
$$Craft beer, cocktails and rustic sharing plates in a hip, timber-clad building filled with plants.
Bloodwood Restaurant & Bar
$$$Creative sharing plates and small dishes served in an industrial-chic bar and restaurant.
Saké Restaurant & Bar, The Rocks
$$$Fine contemporary Japanese dining with a sake bar, cocktails & creative banquet menus.
Pino Vino e Cucina Alexandria
$$$Classic & creative Italian dishes, plus.a robust wine list, in a cozy, romantic atmosphere.
La Riviera Restaurant & Bar
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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.