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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