Food and wine in Sydney
Highlights
Love Every Second of Sydney in Winter
At any time of the year Sydney is one of the world’s great dining destinations. Winter is an essential ingredient that takes it to another level. Dine by the harbour in five-star style, in a packed pub bursting with history or head to a cool, rooftop bar to enjoy sublime Sydney views.
Where to eat in Sydney

Treat yourself to a mouth-watering taste of Sydney’s best food and wine, served in stunning locations around the city. An ever-growing list of beautiful fine-dining, restaurants , boutique cafes and casual pub fare means you’ll never be short of inspiration on where to eat in Sydney. If you enjoy stylish restaurants with excellent food, wine and service make sure you visit some of the city's best restaurants that have starred on the S.Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants list; Tetsuya’s, Quay, Marque and Momofuku Seiobo.
In this diverse, multicultural city, you''ll find an amazing world of food and wine experiences. Discover the delicious cuisines of Italy, Greece and Turkey on a tour with Gourmet Safaris, or meet local producers - boutique brewers and coffee roasters, to spice merchants and smallgoods specialists - on an Ultimately Sydney Gourmet Tour. Food events and weekly farmers markets give you the chance to buy local produce, become a master chef at a short cooking class or visit the Sydney Fish Market Seafood School.
Looking for a unique Sydney dining moment? Try fish'n chips from The Boathouse at Palm Beach, modern Vietnamese at Luke Nguyen's Red Lantern in Surry Hills, and organic, biodynamic and sustainable fare at Billy Kwong's in Surry Hills. Sweet and unique? Adriano Zumbo's Lab in Rozelle produces a sublime chocolate cocoon, chocolate forest floor is on offer at Sepia in the city and Black Star Pastry in Newtown has fabulous chocolate eclairs and cakes.
Dining with views
Enjoy this must-do Sydney experience at locations dotted around the city. Make sure some of these are on your list: The Bar at the End of the Wharf, Walsh Bay; The Boathouse Palm Beach; The Bucket List in Bondi; The Sailor’s Club, Rose Bay; Hugo’s Manly and The Bather’s Pavilion, Balmoral Beach.

Sydney pubs
Head to a local pub for everything from award-winning dining to boutique beers and fabulous views from rooftop terraces. The Newport Arms has a great beer garden, the Norfolk has the best dude food while the Four-in-Hand has some of the best pub food.

Sydney bars
Whether it’s a bar by the beach, on a rooftop in the city centre or overlooking a lush green park, there’s one to suit your mood in Sydney over summer. Check out The Bucket List, Bucklers Canteen, Bondi Hardware overlooking Bondi Beach; The Bar at the End of the Wharf in Walsh Bay and Hemingways on Manly Beach.

Sydney food and wine
In recent years, Sydney has become a world-class dining destination. Acclaimed chefs are committed to producing beautiful food served in the stunning natural locations for which Sydney is famous – by Sydney Harbour, overlooking a golden beach or idyllic waterway. Three Sydney city restaurants are included in the S.Pellegrino World's Best Restaurants list – Tetsuya’s, Quay and Marque. Book ahead and you’ll enjoy a unique dining experience in Sydney.
In Sydney, you’ll find a world of cafes, bars and pubs thriving in a city that has a temperate climate and casual lifestyle, perfect for rooftop bars and alfresco dining. You can also learn to cook, join a gourmet safari tour and taste the best of global cuisine from yum cha and dumplings to fresh pasta and mezze plates to share. There are some exciting food events in Sydney throughout the year - but Crave Sydney International Food Festival in October is the biggest and most mouth-watering event. Weekly farmers markets supply seasonal produce for keen chefs and diners while gourmet produce shops, gelato shops and bakeries supply the best of the basics.
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The Old Library Sydney South, Sydney, Cronulla
The Old Library is Modern Italian diner in Cronulla, boasting a sleek interior and impressive contemporary menu. Originally a library in the 1970s, th...
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Opera Bar
Sydney City, Sydney, City Centre
Located on the lower concourse level of the Sydney Opera House, Opera Bar offers spectacular views of the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and all t...
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Gatto Matto Trattoria
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surrounds
In the heart of Sydney’s Inner West at Five Dock, Gatto Matto Trattoria is owned and run by husband and wife duo Pablo and Rita Gatto. Pablo is ...
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Mamak
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surrounds
With queues that extend around the block, Mamak is one of Sydney’s most popular Asian restaurants. Named after the alfresco-style roadside eate...
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Cucinetta
Sydney West, Sydney, Surrounds
Cucinetta Ristorante & Bar is the prime position to enjoy classic and modern Italian cuisine overlooking Sydney harbour and city from its elevated...
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Tropicana Caffe
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Darlinghurst
Did you know that the “trop” in Tropfest is actually derived from Tropicana Caffe restaurant? Art patronage and philanthropic endeavours a...
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Barrenjoey House
Sydney North, Sydney, Palm Beach
Barrenjoey House has all the elements of a special occasion restaurant with its prime location, just across from the water at Palm Beach, elegant inte...
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Allegria Restaurant
Sydney North, Sydney, Surrounds
North Ryde’s Allegria Restaurant is a spacious and relaxed venue renowned for its traditional Italian wood-fired pizza. The decor may be simple ...
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Bavarian Bier Cafe O'Connell Street
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surrounds
Located in a stunning three-level, heritage-listed Art Deco bank, the Bavarian Bier Cafe on Sydney's O'Connell Street is a beer lover’s dream. T...
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Balcone Bar
Sydney East, Sydney, Bondi
Established in 1854, and named after gardens which never quite made it to Bondi Junction’s Bronte Road, the iconic Tea Gardens Hotel serves up I...
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