Sydney Restaurants

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and the largest city in Australia. With a city as large as Sydney, finding a place to dine is never a problem. The only issue is choosing what style food you want and in what price range. Sydney also offers many of the best, well-rated restaurants in Australia.

Luxury dining is never an issue in a city such as Sydney. Tetsuya's Restaurant is just one of the many well-rated selections there. The menu offers a bit of an International theme, mixing Japanese flavors with a French style. Patrons dine while enjoying a view of the Japanese Garden on the premises. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Low-cost restaurants are just as easy to find in Sydney as the high-priced ones. For some of the "best" pizzas in the city, try Pompei's Italian restaurant. Besides pizza, they also serve other homemade Italian dishes such as spinach ravioli. For dessert, the gelati is said to be the "best in Sydney by far."

When planning your trip, please see the pages on a Sydney Vacation, Sydney Hotels and Sydney Tours.

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• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "[B]oth the food and the setting are well worth the long reservation period and the over-the-top prices."

• • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "The service was impeccable, and the food truly inspired."

• • Fodor's Choice  : "The serene, expansive dining room's unobtrusive Japanese aesthetic leaves the food as the true highlight."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "The degustation menu offers ten courses of amazingly creative morsels of art that will exhilarate your senses."

• • TripAdvisor 4.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Icebergs Dining Room and Bar |address=1 Notts Avenue |city=Bondi, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2026 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9365-9000 |fax=61-2-9365-9099 |url=http://www.idrb.com/icebergs/index2.htm |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Icebergs+Dining+Room+and+Bar&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.893378,151.273134&spn=0.008229,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Seafood }}

• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "Some come for the scene, but the food, while pricey (main courses can run $40 and up), is a genuine draw..."

• • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "This revamped old swimming club complex overlooking Bondi Beach is a truly fabulous place to hang out."

• • Fodor's Choice  : "The food is delectable, but above all else, Icebergs is a place to dine and be seen."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Maurice Terzini's sleek celebrity magnet absolutely sizzles at its supreme cliff-top locale."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=est. |address=Level 1, 252 George Street |city=Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9240-3010 |fax= |url=http://www.merivale.com/establishment/est |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=252+George+Street+Sydney,+NSW&sll=-33.863235,151.207044&sspn=0.008232,0.020084&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.863449,151.210928&spn=0.008232,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=addr |type=Modern Australian }}

• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "[O]nce you taste these creations, you'll understand exactly why est. was chosen 2006 Restaurant of the Year by the Sydney Morning Herald: Simple can also mean perfect."

• • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "Upstairs in the trendy Establishment Hotel complex you'll find est., a restaurant that culinary luminary Peter Doyle has melded into a Sydney icon."

• • Fodor's Review  : "This elegant, pillared dining room is the perfect setting for showing off chef Peter Doyle's modern, light touch with Mod-Oz cuisine."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Portions are small but high quality and the dining room more suited to groups than to intimate meals, but this classy place still exemplifies Sydney dining at its best."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Aria |address=1 Macquarie Street |city=East Circular Quay, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9252-2555 |fax=61-2-9252-2666 |url=http://www.ariarestaurant.com.au/AboutAriaTheRestaurant/518/765/3/0/0/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Aria&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.857658,151.213074&spn=0.008232,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Modern Australian }}

• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "Aria gives newcomers a crash course in Aussie pop culture."

• • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "With front-row views of the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, Aria stands in one of the most enviable spots in the city."

• • Fodor's Choice  : "[C]hef Matthew Moran creates a menu of extraordinary dishes that may easily prove to be your best meal in the antipodes."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Carrying on the operatic theme of its famous neighbour, Aria offers a winning combination of artful dishes...., superb harbour views, an award-winning wine list and flawless service."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Rockpool |address=107 George Street |city=The Rocks, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9252-1888 |fax=61-2-9252-2421 |url=http://www.rockpoolsydney.com/rp_home.aspx |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Rockpool&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.858211,151.208546&spn=0.008232,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Seafood }}

• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "There's a new oyster bar, casual additions such as fish burgers, and a nod to old favorites like the stir-fried crab omelette."

• • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "The Rockpool is an institution in Sydney and is known for its inventive food."

• • Fodor's Choice  : "A meal at Rockpool is a crash course in what Mod-Oz cooking is all about, conducted in a glamorous, long dining room with a catwalklike ramp."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "The award-winning seafood is exceptional, with filtered tanks keeping critters fresh until the very last minute."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Quay |address=Overseas Passenger Terminal |city=The Rocks, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9251-5600 |fax=61-2-9251-5609 |url=http://www.quay.com.au/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Quay+Restaurant&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.855342,151.210392&spn=0.008233,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=B |type=Australian }}

• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "This is one of the best restaurants in Sydney, and has been ever since Peter Gilmore became chef in 2000."

• • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "Chef Peter Gilmore's menu is a revelation of French, Italian, and Australian ideas."

• • Fodor's Review  : "Glass walls afford wonderful views of the bridge and Opera House, right at your fork's tip."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Peter Gilmore may be one of Sydney's younger celebrity chefs, but Quay's exquisite cuisine proves he's at the top of his game..."

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|name=Bistro Moncur |address=116 Queen Street |city=Woollahra, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2025 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9327-9713 |fax= |url=http://woollahrahotel.com.au/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bistro+Moncur&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.886841,151.237729&spn=0.00823,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=French }}

• • Concierge.com Recommendation  : "The food coming out of chef Damien Pignolet's kitchen is unfussy and well executed..."

• • Fodor's Review  : "There is a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients -- even the coffee at the end of the meal comes from a fancy espresso machine."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "The menu changes seasonally, but signature dishes such as the French onion souffle gratin and grilled sirloin Cafe de Paris delight diners all year round. The service is impeccable."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Sailor's Thai |address=106 George Street |city=The Rocks, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9251-2466 |fax=61-2-9251-2610 |url=http://www.wcities.com/en/record/102,67746/83/record.html |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Sailors+Thai&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.857017,151.209147&spn=0.008232,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Thai }}

• • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "[T]he a la carte restaurant serves inventive food that's a far cry from the fare at your average Thai restaurant..."

• • Fodor's Review  : "Sydney's most exciting and authentic Thai food comes from this glamorously restored restaurant in the Old Sailors Home."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Sit down at the communal table in the canteen and feast on some of the best Thai food this side of Bangkok."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=bills |address=433 Liverpool Street |city=Darlinghurst, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2010 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9360-9631 |fax= |url=http://www.bills.com.au/restaurants/darlinghurst.htm |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bills&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.877818,151.222687&spn=0.004115,0.010042&z=17&iwloc=B |type=Cafe }}

• • Frommer's Recommended: "This bright and airy place, strewn with flowers and magazines, serves nouveau cafe-style food."

• • Fodor's Choice  : "[T]he Liverpool Street bills is a sunny corner cafe so addictive it should come with a health warning."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Bill Granger is Mr Scrambled Egg, so dropping in for brunch is an affordable way of sampling the best bits of one of Sydney's iconic culinary talents."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Wharf Restaurant |address=Pier 4, Hickson Road |city=Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9250-1761 |fax= |url=http://www.thewharfrestaurant.com.au/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Wharf+Restaurant&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.853381,151.206079&spn=0.008233,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=B |type=International }}

• • Fodor's Review  : "Fish dominates the menu, befitting the restaurant's name and locale, and there is a theme of Japanese-Western fusion in the flavoring..."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Score a covered patio table and order the nashi-pear salad with goat's cheese, and follow it with the roasted five-spice chicken and shallots."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Chinta Ria |address=201 Sussex Street |city=Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9265-3211 |fax=61-2-9264-1411 |url=http://www.chintaria.com/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Chinta+Ria&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.869329,151.206422&spn=0.008231,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Malaysian }}

• • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Cockle Bay's star attraction for those who appreciate good food and fun ambience without paying a fortune..."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Despite its Malaysian-hawker-inspired menu it's not really cheap food, but the atmosphere more than makes up for it."

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|name=Pompei's |address=126 Roscoe Street |city=Bondi, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2026 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9365-1233 |fax= |url=http://www.frommers.com/destinations/sydney/D51958.html |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pompei's&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.888533,151.2747&spn=0.008229,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Italian }}

• • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "The recipe is simple: Use good ingredients and you'll get good pizzas -- regulars swear they are the best in Sydney."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "While the pizza here is good, it's the northern Italian dishes whipped up by ex-pat George Pompei that are really special."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=BBQ King |address=18-20 Goulburn Street |city=Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9267-2433 |fax= |url=http://www.wcities.com/en/record/95,30428/83/record.html |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=BBQ+King&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.876295,151.205049&spn=0.008231,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Chinese }}

• • Fodor's Review  : "You can find better basic Chinese food elsewhere in town, but for duck and pork, barbecue-loving Sydneysiders know that this is the place to come."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "It's an old-school eatery, with bustling service, generous pots of tea and a lack of fancy decor."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Arthur's Pizza |address=260 Oxford Street |city=Paddington, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2021 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9332-2220 |fax=61-2-8354-0377 |url=http://www.arthurspizza.com.au/index.php |map_url=http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Arthur's+Pizza&near=Sydney,+NSW&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.883438,151.226742&spn=0.00823,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Italian }}

• • Fodor's Review  : "It's always crowded and hot in this tiny, narrow spot on Oxford Street, which has been serving pizza in various locales around Sydney for over 30 years."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "[Art's] pizzas continue to impress."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=The Lowenbrau Keller |address=18 Argyle Street |city=The Rocks, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9247-7785 |fax=61-2-9241-1613 |url=http://www.lowenbrau.com.au/ |map_url= |type=Bavarian }}

• • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Renowned for celebrating Oktoberfest every day for getting on 30 years, this is the place to watch Aussies let their hair down."

• • TripADvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Zina Pina Pizzeria |address=930 Botany Road |city=Mascot, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2020 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9669-2675 |fax=61-2-9667-0086 |url=http://www.ziapina.com.au/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=930+Botany+Road+Sydney,+NSW,+Australia&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=32.197599,82.265625&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.929278,151.194663&spn=0.008225,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=addr |type=Italian }}

• • Frommer's Recommended: "Pizzas come in two sizes; the larger feeds two people."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Green Gourmet |address=115-117 King Street |city=Newtown |state=NSW |postal_code=2042 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9519-5330 |fax= |url=http://www.greengourmet.com.au/newtown.php |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Green+Gourmet&near=Sydney,+NSW,+Australia&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.891507,151.185737&spn=0.008229,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Chinese }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Green Gourmet is a self-serve, pay-per-kilo, kind-to-animals eatery, plating up Chinese-Malaysian vegetarian at affordable prices."

• • HappyCow 4.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Bodhi Restaurant |address=2-4 College Street |city=Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2000 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9360-2523 |fax= |url=http://www.wcities.com/en/record/95,248354/83/record.html |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Bodhi+Restaurant&near=Sydney,+NSW,+Australia&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.871859,151.214168&spn=0.008231,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type=Chinese }}

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Lunch means tasty yum cha, and the simple, almost ascetic atmosphere will feed your soul..."

• • HappyCow 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • TripAdvisor 3.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

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|name=Govindas |address=112 Darlinghurt Road |city=Darlinghurst, Sydney |state=NSW |postal_code=2010 |country=Australia |phone=61-2-9380-5155 |fax= |url=http://www.govindas.com.au/ |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Govindas&near=Sydney,+NSW,+Australia&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.874656,151.221378&spn=0.008231,0.020084&z=16&iwloc=A |type= }}

• • Frommer's Recommended: "The food is simple vegetarian, served buffet-style and eaten in a basic room off black-lacquer tables."