Best Dishes to Eat in Sydney
Published 10 April 2023
We do the hard job of eating at the most exciting restaurants all over Sydney so we can pass it on to you. These are the meals we keep coming back to.
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It's perfect for long lunches in the garden where time doesn’t exist.You need to try the lamb shoulder, slow-cooked, shareable and seasonally on point.Look out for the edible garden views and Hamptons-style charm.Straight from the Moran family farm in the Central Tablelands, just south of Bathurst, this lamb tastes like the type of lamb that my Dad produces. The lamb is wood roasted for 4 hours, infusing a rich, smoky flavour and the meat literally falls off the bone in strings. Doused in a vibrant mint sauce, with a side of roasted pumpkin and baby carrots ($66, to share), this epitomises, to me, the perfect Sunday night meal.Read more -
Once only used by Italian restaurants serving authentic pizza, wood fire cooking is now popping up in some of Sydney's finest establishments, including newcomer Hotel Centennial. Unbeknown to many, the wood fire is tricky to use but once mastered, it's a formidable tool. You can't go past this old favourite: roast chicken, complete with roast gravy, greens and thyme (serves 2-3 people, $54).Read more -
Steamed black mussels swim in a fragrant tomato sofrito with chunks of chorizo that provide an unusual contrast to the slipperiness of the mussel meat. The sofrito itself is a little too sweet especially with the mussels but the saltiness of the chorizo and the garlicky garlic bread counterbalance the dish with an aftertaste that leaves you wanting more and more and more. I want to eat the dish twice as fast as I physically can, a sure sign it's a winner?Read more -
More than a café, Kepos Street Kitchen delivers inventive Middle Eastern fare that will pleases from breakfast to dinner. It's hard to choose a favourite but Israeli born chef Michael Rantissi combines crunchy morsels of falafel with a smooth, not-too-garlicky hummus, and a piquant tabouleh to create a winner dish.Read more -
It's perfect for mezcal-fuelled mischief and tacos after dark.You need to try the cochinita pibil, slow-cooked, spicy and unforgettable.Look out for the moody underground bar that turns dinner into a party.Read moreIf your tastebuds are craving a bit of spice, authenticity and fire fuelled cooking, soar over to the CBD for one of the best Mexican restaurants in town, Esteban. A true icon of Sydney’s invigorative dining scene, Esteban highlights regional Mexican cuisine with a modern Australian twist. Unlike others, the menu isn’t packed with a painstakingly large number of options. Instead, Esteban chooses to focus on minimal core dishes that are executed to perfection. Stuck on what to order? Do not look past the Twice Cooked Pork Belly served with salsa borracha and pickled fennel.