Food and wine in Sydney

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Dining at Quay Restaurant, Circular Quay. Image Penelope Beveridge

Dining at Manly Pavilion Dining Room and Bar, overlooking Manly Cove. Image James Pipino

Food and wine in Sydney

Creative chefs, fresh Summer produce and stunning outdoor locations are the essential ingredients for the perfect Summer holiday in Sydney.

Where to eat in Sydney

Dessert at Quay Restaurant, Circular Quay. Image Penelope Beveridge

Treat yourself to a mouth-watering taste of Sydney’s best food and wine, served outdoors in stunning natural 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. Sydney now has three restaurants in the S.Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants list; Tetsuya’s, Quay and Marque.

If you’re visiting Sydney, 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 seasonal produce. A short cooking class also makes the perfect gift for food lovers.

Waterside dining in Sydney

Great food and beautiful water views are the essence of Sydney dining in Summer. Combine both at Jonah’s luxury ocean retreat located on Sydney’s northern beaches or at Bather’s Pavilion Restaurant at Balmoral.

Bather's Pavilion at Balmoral beach, Mosman. Image Andrew Gregory

Gourmet Sydney dining

Treat your tastebuds to the gourmet flavours of Sydney at a range of restaurants where service, food and atmosphere come together perfectly. Don’t miss Matt Moran’s Aria overlooking Sydney Opera House and Neil Perry’s award-winning Rockpool in The Rocks.

A dish served at Aria Restaurant, Circular Quay

Sydney bars

Discover Sydney's best bars. Opera Bar at Sydney Opera House is a favourite with locals and visitors alike – relax and enjoy a glass of local wine as the sun sets over the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Drinks at the Opera Bar on Sydney Harbour. Image James Pipino

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.

Don't miss food and wine experiences in Sydney

Absinthesalon Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surry Hills
The providores of Parisian perfection at Absinthesalon invite you to their imbibing premises of distinction to savour the delights of an authentic abs...
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Cherry Bar Sydney City, Sydney, Pyrmont
At Cherry, move to house, lounge, afro beats, electro jazz and reggae DJ mixes. Champagne cocktails and a gorgeous skyline backdrop. Be all you want t...
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Italian Village Restaurant Sydney City, Sydney, The Rocks
Experience Italy’s charm and romance, and the passion for great food and wine perched on the waterfront at The Rocks. Here, the chefs use tradit...
www.italianvillage.com.au

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Sydney Opera House Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
Experience Sydney Opera House - one of the world's most creative and busiest performing arts centres and greatest triumphs of modern architecture. Spe...
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Pho 54 Sydney West, Sydney, Cabramatta
In the heart of an area that's in love with pho (Vietnamese noodle soup with fresh herbs, lemon and chilli), is Pho 54. The menu is very simple a...

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Kables Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
Kable's, Four Season Hotel's premier restaurant, offers a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. It enjoys a substantial reputation, in a city know...
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The Star Sydney City, Sydney, Pyrmont
Sydney's one-of-a-kind entertainment venue, The Star, was officially reopened in September 2011. The $870 million transformation of Star City includes...
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Appetito Pizza Pasta Bar Sydney City, Sydney, The Rocks
Superbly located in the heritage precinct of Sydney, Appetito features floor to ceiling glass windows enabling you to relax and soak up the beautiful ...
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Waterfront Grill Sydney City, Sydney, Darling Harbour
Located on the Promenade at Harbourside, with great views of the city, Waterfront Café and Grill is open from 7am until late everyday. While stea...
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Sydney Fish Market Sydney City, Sydney, Pyrmont
Sydney Fish Market (SFM) offers visitors and Sydneysiders the opportunity to experience an authentic working fish market. It is the largest market of...
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Zalis Restaurant Sydney North, Sydney, Manly
Zalis Restaurant is located on the lobby level of Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific with views over Manly beach and foreshore. Zalis Restaurant offers a ca...
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The Restaurant - PARKROYAL Darling Harbour Sydney Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
The Restaurant is the perfect dining option for breakfast, lunch or dinner; with a wide choice of cuisine, complemented by friendly and attentive serv...
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Waterfront Restaurant Sydney City, Sydney, The Rocks
Right in the historic heart of the world’s most beautiful harbour, Waterfront offers unparalleled views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbou...
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Botanic Gardens Restaurant Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
Nestled in Sydney's stunning Royal Botanic Gardens, the picturesque Botanic Gardens Restaurant is an enchanting venue offering open-air dining in exqu...
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Aria Sydney City, Sydney, Surrounds
ARIA Restaurant is situated on the very edge of Sydney Harbour. It is co-owned and operated by Matt Moran and Peter Sullivan. ARIA provides a dining e...
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