The Best Restaurants in Paddington

A produce-driven restaurant on Oxford Street in Paddington, Fred's is all about top-notch Australian ingredients cooked with care over a flame. The kitchen is built on forging relationships with organic horticulturalists, so expect heirloom vegetables and native ingredients cooked to perfection using a wood-fired hearth and oven. The wine list offers over 120 drops, many of which are from small-batch producers.

Award winning Saint Peter has relocated from their home of 8 years in Oxford Street to the iconic and recently restored Grand National Hotel. The 40-seat dining room is joined by a 30-seat bar and private dining seating up to 14 diners. The stunning dining room features kitchen-side seating, also a chef's table for six guests. Saint Peter Bar the perfect place meet up with friends to enjoy drinks and snacks. Cocktails by Sam Cocks & an extensive wine list by Saint Peter's head sommelier Houston Barakat.

***   Saint Peter Awarded 3 Hats in The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide for 2026 ***

For fans of fine French-bistro style dining with some mighty fine wines to match, make way to Porcine in Sydney's trendy suburb of Paddington. Step inside to an inviting cosy space that features a fireplace and a eye-catching huge mural on the wall of a sausage pig. A fitting piece of art for a menu that is centred around using high-quality Berkshire pig through many of the dishes. Wine is BYO if purchased from the much-loved P&V Wine & Liquor Merchants located downstairs - corkage $25 a bottle.

Chef/owner, Marcello Fariolis has all the right credentials having worked at well known Italian institutions such as Otto, Pendolino, Fratelli Paradise and 10 William Street. Expect a selection of classic Italian recipes using sustainable local produce and using modern cooking techniques. I Maccheroni is an intimate space with a long communal table . Choose from the specials from the blackboard menu which may include tortelli spinach and reggiano, with burnt butter and sage or cannelloni, jap pumpkin, pecorino romano and speck.

Make a bee-line to Il Baretto restaurant in Paddington, where lip-smacking good Italian fare compels the punters to wait it out for a coveted seat. The restaurant offers an assortment of specials changing fortnightly (take a peek at the giant paper menu attached to the wall). This is simple Italian cookery at its best.

Tequila Mockingbird can be found in a restored terrace house at Five Ways in Sydney's inner suburb of Paddington. Step into the freshly decorated cosy space with its cosy bar, open kitchen and an enticing list of tequila cocktails. The theme is sophisticated Latin American cuisine with the menu featuring the likes of ceviche taco, red chimichurri and for those wanting to sample a bit of everything then the tasting menu is ideal. Tequila Mockingbird has three private areas for dining or entertaining cocktail style. The ground floor sits up to 30 people which has banquet style seating flowing out to a boutique covered courtyard.

Civico 47 opens it doors end of March on the former Lucio's space in Paddington, an Italian institution that held the iconic address for almost 40 years before closing in January, 2021. This landmark has been given a Mediterranean makeover giving it a relaxed neighbourhood feel. Executive chef Matteo Zamboni who is at the helm, comes with an impressive resume having worked at Ormeggio at the Spit, and Pilu at Freshwater. His resume also include a Michelin starred restaurant La Pergola in Rome. Perfectly suited for an intimate dinner for two or for larger catch ups with family and friends, Civico 47 also offers a semi-private dining room that can accommodate up to 14 guests and is available to book exclusively with a minimum spend

10 William Street's somewhat incognito shopfront says a lot about its attitude; laid-back and sans the haughty attitude that is part and parcel of other Paddington establishments. The focus here is on fast, tasty Italian food that compliments a niche wine list. Most of the labels are Italian, but there's the odd special bottle from small producers around the world. The restaurant doesn't take reservations - be prepared to wait.

On Paddington’s Oxford Street, Chubby Cheeks is a pan Asian restaurant with a fun yet smart fitout. The menu features South East Asian flavours with various vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options available – perfect for any discerning friends. Chubby Cheeks is open for lunch and dinner bookings and a great location for group books, especially as BYO is available. Cocktails are a must with their Asian inspired twists.

Barbetta in Paddington, just east of Sydney, is the one spot where you can fix your Italian cravings, morning, noon and night. This is a mecca of Italian flavours offering a dine-in menu for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, as well as cooking classes, a shop and function facilities. Everything about this place is buzzing with vibrant Italian charm, making it a popular choice for all dining occasions. Explore Italy without the plane fare at Barbetta today.