Sydney Restaurant Guide


Sydney city offers everything from harbourside restaurants to a never-ending list of cheap and cheerful eateries. Whether diners head out in search of supreme seafood, flavoursome Asian fare, authentic Italian dishes, modern Australian meals or simply a relaxed outdoor setting, the abundance of culinary choices provides something for everyone. Restaurants are also well-equipped to cater for private dining events through to large-scale functions. Travellers from around the globe are drawn to buzzing nightlife precincts in King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour and Circular Quay, where stunning waterfront locations are just as spectacular as award-winning restaurant meals. Meanwhile, exploration of late night dining spots including Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Bondi and Manly reveal a plethora of intimate wine bars, ethnic eateries, live entertainment and much-loved neighbourhood haunts.

Recommended Restaurants


Albies Restaurant at The Sebel Surry Hills

Restaurant - Albies Restaurant at The Sebel Surry HillsAlbies Restaurant & Bar is located on the first floor of The Sebel Surry Hills Sydney. This popular Surry Hills restaurant caters for your dining needs and is open daily for breakfast and Monday to Sa [more...]

Dragon Boat

Restaurant - Dragon BoatA modern restaurant with stunning views of the Sydney city skyline, Dragon Boat occupies a prime position overlooking Darling Harbour. Their menu offers dishes from across the Asian region as well as  [more...]

Novotel Manly Pacific

Restaurant - Novotel  Manly PacificOne of Sydney's leading beachfront hotels, the newly rebranded Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific has just got even better with a multi-million dollar refurbishment. Zali's on the lobby level offers the qui [more...]

Spiedo Restaurant

Restaurant - Spiedo RestaurantAlessandro Pavoni of one hatted Ormeggio at the Spit has launched Spiedo as an informal restaurant and bar in the Sydney CBD. Alessandro's impressive menu showcases Italian cuisine from the Lombardy r [more...]

Manly Pavilion

Restaurant - Manly PavilionAwarded 1 Chef’s Hat -The Age Good Food Guide 2012 - 'Best New Restaurant'
Overlooking the pristine blue waters of Sydney Harbour, the beautifully restored Manly Pavilion is a fusion  [more...]

Sydney Restaurants

Restaurant of the Week


Restaurant - Summit Restaurant

Summit Restaurant
Spinning in the sky above the city streets, Summit achieves great heights with chef Michael Moore. Superb service, a chic bar, a fine-dining restauran [more...]

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Latest Restaurant Reviews


Alex about  L'etoile Restaurant and Bar:

We have just returned home from celebrating our wedding anniversary at L'Etoile - it was an absolutely wonderful experience: beautiful food, excellent service, elegant yet understated ambience - will  [more...]


muffin about  Origin Dining:

No heating, so freezing cold tonight (we have just returned). The salmon with peas and bacon had no peas - the chef had forgotten the peas. Have to walk through the washing up area to reach the toile [more...]


Kristy about  Cheeky Chocolate:

The beautiful decor does not quite make up for the bad service. Waitstaff were rude and unhelpful. Despite the delicious but not so reasonably priced desserts, we left with a bad taste in our mouths a [more...]


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