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The best restaurants in Sydney

The restaurants thousands of diners rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Restaurants with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Pandawa Nasi Bungkus Australia4.9· 7.1kIndonesian · Koreatown

    1. Pandawa Nasi Bungkus Australia

    Casual halal Indonesian eatery serving fragrant nasi bungkus, bold sambals, grilled proteins.
  2. NOUR4.8· 3.2kMiddle Eastern · Strawberry Hills

    2. NOUR

    Stylish Lebanese fine dining with shareable mezze, creative cocktails and curated wines.
  3. Sixpenny4.8· 988Restaurant · Stanmore

    3. Sixpenny

    Intimate, upscale spot offering seasonal tasting menus and refined, ingredient-led cuisine.
  4. BISTECCA4.7· 2.0kRestaurant · Wynyard

    4. BISTECCA

    Upscale steakhouse with wood-fired steaks, craft cocktails and extensive wine list.
  5. Esteban4.7· 1.7kMexican · Wynyard

    5. Esteban

    Trendy Mexican spot for mezcal cocktails, tacos and lively shared dining.
  6. Roast Republic4.7· 1.5kRestaurant · Wynyard

    6. Roast Republic

    Trendy steakhouse with flame-grilled cuts, bold cocktails and lively group vibes.
  7. Aalia Restaurant Sydney4.7· 1.1kMiddle Eastern · Wynyard

    7. Aalia Restaurant Sydney

    Refined Middle Eastern fine dining with elevated mezze, grilled mains and curated wines.
  8. Hustlers. Syd4.7· 750Asian fusion · Wynyard

    8. Hustlers. Syd

    Trendy Asian-fusion spot with shareable plates, bold flavors, and creative cocktails.
  9. Open Sesame Sydney4.7· 739Middle Eastern · Quay Quarter

    9. Open Sesame Sydney

    Charcoal-grilled kebabs, halal chicken and shawarma in a lively shareable-plates setting.
  10. Restaurant Hubert4.6· 4.8kFrench · Quay Quarter

    10. Restaurant Hubert

    Intimate historic French dining with tasting menus, classic cocktails, and extensive wines.
  11. NOMAD Sydney4.6· 2.7kAustralian · Thai Town

    11. NOMAD Sydney

    Refined share plates, Mediterranean-Australian flavors, acclaimed wines and stylish courtyard vibes.
  12. Don Don City4.6· 2.3kKorean · Koreatown

    12. Don Don City

    Lively Korean BBQ and stews — shareable plates, soju cocktails, great for groups.
  13. The Boiling Crab4.6· 2.2kRestaurant · Chinatown

    13. The Boiling Crab

    Casual Cajun seafood boils, messy hands, lively atmosphere—share platters and bold spice.
  14. Farmhouse Kings Cross4.7· 538Australian · Five Ways

    14. Farmhouse Kings Cross

    Cozy Aussie bistro with seasonal farm-to-table dishes and standout cocktails.
  15. Bopp & Tone4.6· 1.7kRestaurant · Wynyard

    15. Bopp & Tone

    Cozy spot for inventive Australian small plates, curated wines, and cocktails.
  16. Ester Restaurant4.6· 1.6kAustralian · Strawberry Hills

    16. Ester Restaurant

    Intimate wood-fired modern Australian tasting—seasonal small plates and excellent wine.
  17. Saint Peter at The Grand National Hotel4.6· 1.4kSeafood · Five Ways

    17. Saint Peter at The Grand National Hotel

    Refined seafood menu with expert wine pairings in an intimate, polished setting.
  18. The Gidley4.6· 1.3kRestaurant · Wynyard

    18. The Gidley

    Upscale steakhouse with curated wines and inventive cocktails for special occasions.

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