Sofia on Cleveland

Sofia on Cleveland sits on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, one of Sydney's most dining-obsessed inner-city suburbs. An Italian restaurant, it's earned a near-flawless reputation in an area where the competition is fierce and the locals are notoriously discerning — a strong sign of a place delivering both genuinely good food and a great experience.

The appeal is that combination of warm, accomplished Italian cooking and a welcoming, characterful setting, ideal for a relaxed dinner, a romantic meal or a catch-up over good food and wine. Standing out in Surry Hills takes a genuinely good offering, and the near-perfect feedback marks Sofia out as a real local favourite.

A 4.9 rating from more than 300 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a highly rated Surry Hills restaurant books out, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a special Italian meal in the inner east.