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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Laughing Ganesha Sydney North, Sydney, Surrounds
Lane Cove’s Laughing Ganesha restaurant is a reliable source of quality Indian cuisine on the lower north shore. All your favourite traditional ...
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Norton's Restaurant
Sydney West, Sydney, Surrounds
The Sunnybrook Hotel and Convention Centre is a business style Hotel with a sophisticated atmosphere that offers quality and comfort and a special ble...
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Adria Rybar and Grill
Sydney City, Sydney, Darling Harbour
Adria Rybar and Grill at Cockle Bay captures the flavours of the Adriatic seaside, offering seafood dishes, spit roast meats, pastas, as well as flavo...
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Delhi 'O' Delhi
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Newtown
Delhi 'O' Delhi's menu combines the freshest local ingredients with traditional Indian spices and recipes. Diners can watch the chefs at work in the o...
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Essen Restaurant
Sydney City, Sydney, Pyrmont
Translated as the German word for “to eat”, Essen restaurant delivers on its promise with a genuine, authentic menu of German and Austrian...
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Kalevu Restaurant
Sydney South, Sydney, Surrounds
First class fine dining isn’t what you would expect in suburban Sylvania but at Kalevu Restaurant, that is exactly what is on the menu. Christop...
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Momofuko Seiobo
Sydney City, Sydney, Pyrmont
Awarded Three Chef Hats - The SMH Good Food Guide 2013 Dining at The Star has never been this exciting. Guests at Momofuku Seiobo are seated around a...
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Le Bistro @ Cheval Blanc
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surry Hills
Located on Surry Hills’ most popular dining strip, the White Horse is now home to the French-inspired Le Bistro @ Cheval Blanc. Despite The Whit...
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Li'l Darlin Surry Hills
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surry Hills
With Darlinghurst and Randwick already ticked off, it is without further adieu that Li’l Darlin has made a mark in Surry Hills. Proving that it ...
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Darbar Restaurant
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Glebe
Darbar Restaurant is a unique and beautiful Indian restaurant in Glebe with a minature garden, sandstone walls, pillars and an enormous fireplace. The...
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