Where to Use the Best Restaurants Gift Card in Sydney

It's only fitting that Sydney's most iconic structure is also home to its most iconic restaurant. Bennelong at the Sydney Opera House has re-opened its doors following a multi-million dollar makeover and its 99-seat dining room is more spectacular than ever. The exposed ribs of the building are still on display and the harbour outlook continues to make diners' views picture-perfect. What's new is celebrated Chef Peter Gilmore's menu, which is simpler, more produce-driven and relaxed. Bennelong Bar on the top tier of the Restaurant is perfect for signature drinks and snacks.

ARIA's curvaceous dining room overlooks Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House with sweeping views of the harbour. At ARIA you are guaranteed to be presented with food that's as good as the view with Executive Chef Tom Gorringe's less-is-more approach to cooking is rooted in a lifelong connection to nature and a deep reverence for his ingredients and their unique regional qualities. Joel's reinterpretation of the menu at Aria allows him to embrace a cooking style highlighting a superb variety of seasonal Australian ingredients. 

Perched on the edge of the water in Sydney's Rose Bay, the Catalina dining room offers unobstructed harbour views coupled with exceptional food. Dishes on the seafood-inspired Modern Australian menu are beautifully cooked and presented and visitors can join the well-heeled crowd watching sea planes take off and land on the water. Catalina's kitchen remains open from midday till late. Resident pelicans visit every afternoon hoping for remnants of the premium quality fish. 

A vibrant Mediterranean taverna inspired by the Bosphorus and Aegean coast, Hamsi Taverna brings together fresh seafood, charcoal-grilled meats and lively share plates in a setting that shifts effortlessly from day to night. Located in Sydney Fish Market, the dishes lean into bold, sun-soaked flavours, from crispy Black Sea anchovies and kingfish lakerda to charcoal lobster, grilled swordfish and spanner crab pasta. By day, it’s bright and relaxed; by evening, candlelight and music take over, creating a warm, intimate energy that lingers long after the last plate.

Divino Osteria is a hidden Italian gem in Elizabeth Bay, next to Potts Point, offering rustic regional cuisine in an elegant yet homely setting. The menu is rooted in tradition, with house-made pasta, slow-cooked meats, and seasonal produce treated with care. Highlights include lamb ragu pappardelle, burrata with roasted capsicum, and lemon olive oil cake. The wine list leans heavily on Italian varietals, complemented by warm, knowledgeable service. Tucked away from the main road, Divino offers an intimate atmosphere where every meal feels like a family gathering. It’s a true neighbourhood treasure for lovers of simple, soulful Italian fare.

Forty-seven floors above Sydney is one of Sydney's best restaurant, lounge bar and private event venue, offering sweeping views of the city, harbour and beyond. O Bar is Sydney's loftiest landmark, but with neighbourhood warmth. While the world's best panoramas roll by, friends and colleagues gather at the fabulous bar to enjoy shared plates and creative cocktails. Dazzling and intimate; buzzing but private; hedonistic yet healthy.

Overlooking Middle Harbour at Balmoral Beach on Sydney's Lower North Shore, Bathers' Pavilion is the place to take visitors in Sydney. Even locals will be quietly chuffed by the elegant dining room, which exudes beachside elegance with a 1920s art deco soul. Expect a refined Mediterranean-inspired menu, with seafood the star of the menu. Savour the meal and the service, then linger for the view, the rare wines and the digestives. The adjoining Bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a more casual atmosphere. Betel Leaf, upstairs on the Terrace serves modern Thai food with dine in and takeaway choices.

Public Dining Room's unique waterfront position on Balmoral Beach allows you to take full advantage of its stunning location, on one of Sydney's most exclusive beaches. Balmoral Beach is located on Middle Harbour in the harbourside suburb of Mosman, with views across to North Head and Manly, providing an ever changing backdrop for all occasions. Head chef Adam Tyl has created a contemporary menu, featuring fresh local ingredients while incorporating Mediterranean culinary influences. The menu reflects the changing seasons sourcing selected local boutique produce from small farmers throughout Australia.

Ripples Little Manly is delightfully located overlooking a picturesque beach and Sydney Harbour, around 1km from Manly Wharf or 2kms from The Corso. With this stunning location, licensed, offering BYO wine (corkage $16) and contemporary dining with seafood options, Ripples Little Manly won't stay one of the Northern Beaches best kept secrets for long. 

Pull up a booth at The Duke of Enmore, where heritage charm collides with a post‑pokie world set amongst the best live music. The vibe is everything: think thrift‑framed art, beer garden greenery and a concrete bar that runs like a lifeline. Part of the Odd Culture Group, the pub is all about being local and the food is elevated classics like wood‑fired snacks, schnitty, and pizzas that double as comfort and indulgence. Ideal for late-night dining with live, loud music, The Duke of Enmore serves up low lights, electric energy and good times seven days a week.

Capriccio offers casual, modern Italian fare at its best. Whilst there is no shortage of Mediterranean restaurants on Norton Street in Leichhardt, Capriccio is possibly the first restaurant in Sydney to serve wood fired paninis, delectably baked to order in 3 minutes. The menu also features a classic selection of pastas, porchetta and seafood dishes. The vibrant crockery, imported exclusively from the home of ceramics on the Amalfi coast, are the finishing touches to the ultimate Italian dining experience.

A vibrant neighbourhood trattoria located in the heart of Double Bay; we bring the spirit of the Southern Italian lifestyle to Sydney; capturing the flavours, energy and relaxed lifestyle inspired by the Amalfi Coast. Our food concept takes inspiration from the iconic Italian coastline Campania; the birthplace of pizza, and a region where wood-fired fare, fresh mozzarella, locally-grown tomatoes and seafood are at the heart of dining.