Newtown & the Inner West
A quite extraordinary Alexandria spot, the Grounds goes well beyond converted industrial chic. This former pie factory sports futuristic coffee technology…
Must-see restaurants in Sydney
Sydney
Fish has sometimes been left behind in the race for nose-to-tailery, pulled meat and burgerisation of any land-based beast. It reclaims its deserved pre…
Newtown & the Inner West
Forget the diet and slink into this cool corner cafe, where an array of sinful truffles and tasty tarts beckons seductively. Ignore them and head straight…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
This charcoal-fronted terrace is a laid-back haven of quality eating and drinking. Graze on the short, brilliant menu that changes slightly daily and runs…
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Sydney
Set back from a showroom on its own sunny square – or should that be piazza? – this seductive spot focuses on traditional recipes from Rome and its region…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
This upbeat and deservedly acclaimed Argentine restaurant is a great place to eat. The 'animal of the day' is slow-roasted for eight hours before the…
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Sydney
Occupying the house and courtyard of a venerable Balmain mansion, this immersive Turkish restaurant is a buzzy place designed for sociable dining on…
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Sydney
The crisp white minimalism of the decor here belies the food, where there's plenty going on. Marrying Japanese and European ideas along with quality…
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Newtown & the Inner West
Ester exemplifies Sydney's contemporary dining scene: informal but not sloppy; innovative without being overly gimmicky; hip, but never try-hard. The menu…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Queuing outside this teensy bakery, which has sprouted branches across the city, is an essential Surry Hills experience. It sells a tempting selection of…
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Sydney
Poised above the famous swimming pool, Icebergs has sweeping views across the Bondi Beach arc to the sea. Inside, bow-tied waiters deliver fresh,…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Once the preserve of expat Thais, this little red-hot chilli pepper now has queues out the door – no mean feat in a town awash with Thai restaurants. But…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Some of Sydney's best breakfasts are served between the demure dark wooden walls of this small street-side cafe. Top-notch coffee and a terrific selection…
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Sydney
Foodies flock here to try the excellent seafood dishes (such as Balmain bug) and nose-to-tail meat creations in the elegant upstairs dining room, while…
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Sydney
Sydney's best Brazilian restaurant is just off the Crows Nest eating strip north of the harbour. The rodízio concept of waiters walking round slicing off…
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Sydney
Stare down the barrel of a smoking hot bagel and ask yourself one question: Wagyu corned-beef Reuben, or chicken liver with extra pickle? And be sure to…
Newtown & the Inner West
Worth the short stroll downhill from the Newtown strip, or as the focus of a night in pleasant Erskineville itself, this small neighbourhood Thai…
Sydney
Confident modern Australian fare, strong on presentation, vibrant flavours and quality ingredients, is on offer in this tiny spot. A cheerful, family-run…
Newtown & the Inner West
Relax over a few drinks and a progression of small plates (we love those polenta chips!) in the front bar, or make your way to the rear to enjoy soundly…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Come here for traditional favourites like pol sambol (coconut-chilli salad), short eats (snacks) and the house speciality, hoppers. These bowl-shaped rice…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Join the queues of people who look like they never eat ice cream at the counter of the original store of Sydney's most popular gelato shop – clearly even…
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Sydney
This former general store for boat traffic is now one of Sydney's finer restaurants, in an unforgettable waterside setting in Cottage Point. Sitting out…
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Newtown & the Inner West
Devoted to community and ethical food production, Cornersmith presents a seasonal menu of delicious dishes, as well as pickles, sauces, preserves and…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
An industrial design and creative Latin American menu await at Reuben Hills, set in a terraced house and its former garage. The star is the fantastic…
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Sydney
These ducks are a fair waddle from the water at Bronte Beach, but that doesn't stop queues forming outside the art-covered walls for weekend breakfasts…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Delicious dosas, piquant Goan curries and the soft seductive tastes of India's south make this sizeable, well-established Darlinghurst restaurant a…
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Newtown & the Inner West
There's something very life-affirming about a good Greek restaurant, and this family-run taverna ticks all the boxes. The decor is restrained, with olive…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
All the dishes in this moodily attractive sunken space are produced over a blazing fire, with chef Lennox Hastie matching different woods to the flavours…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Unshaven graphic designers roll cigarettes at little outdoor tables in the bricky hollows of Surry Hills, while inside impassioned, bouncing-off-the-walls…
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Newtown & the Inner West
Wise folks follow the black star to pay homage to excellent coffee, totally brilliant cakes and a few very good savoury things (gourmet pies and the like)…
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Newtown & the Inner West
Having made the nation salivate on Master Chef Australia, Reynold Poernomo now produces his fabulous desserts for public consumption at this two-level…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Packing a punch for eyes and taste buds, this buzzy spot is beloved by creative types who work hereabouts. It has a double identity that really works,…
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Newtown & the Inner West
A sensational neighbourhood bistro, where only the best local produce is used and where almost everything is made from scratch. The compact menu is…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
This little place has a simple, effortless Japanese cool and some seriously good food. The ramen is good, and there are very succulent gyoza and delicious…
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Sydney
Though owned by celebrity chef Matt Moran, the real star of this show here is the kitchen garden that dictates what's on the menu. Meat from the Moran…
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Sydney
Brunch in Bondi has become de rigueur in Sydney in recent years, and this friendly, unpretentious cafe is one of the top spots to do it. The menu covers…
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Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Sleek and modern, this smart Italian restaurant nevertheless conserves the warm and genuine welcome of your favourite trattoria. There's a real verve to…
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Newtown & the Inner West
Delicious bowls of pho, crunchy textures and fresh flavour bursts make this one of the best of Newtown's sizeable crop of vegan and vegetarian restaurants…
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Newtown & the Inner West
Some of Sydney's best bánh mì are served out of this little hole in the wall, where the crisp bread rolls are baked on-site. The pork rolls are delicious,…
Newtown & the Inner West
Part of the verdant Grounds of Alexandria complex, this bar-eatery doesn't disappoint on the plant front; the waving fronds and squawking macaw give it a…
