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Almost anywhere is the answer. Acclaimed chefs, access to fresh, local produce and fine restaurants in beautiful locations combined with a laid-back lifestyle to give Sydney’s food and wine culture a flavour all its own.

Gourmet dining in Sydney

Guillaume, Sydney Opera House Restaurant

Sydney’s gourmet dining scene has an exciting, fresh style that’s characterised by the global outlook of its chefs, food producers and local diners. A few select Sydney restaurants have starred on the S.Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants list including Tetsuya’s, Quay, Marque and Momofuku Seiobo while Sydney chefs making their mark around the world include David Thompson at Nahm in Bangkok and Tetsuya's Waku Ghin in Singapore.

If you love great food and wine, plus that special combination of excellent service and beautiful atmosphere, then Sydney offers many award-winning dining experiences. There are at least six restaurants in the don’t-miss category: est., Marque, Momofuku Seiobo, Rockpool on George, Quay and Sepia have all won three chefs hats in the Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Guide. Two-hatted restaurants include Aria, Claude's, Gastro Park, Guillaume at Bennelong, Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, Longrain, Ormeggio at The Spit, Pilu on Pittwater, Porteno, Spice Temple and Tetsuya's.

There are now more than 40 Sydney restaurants that have earned one hat, and they're sprinkled all over Sydney. A tavola, Billy Kwong, The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay, Cafe Sopra, China Doll, Flying Fish, glass brasserie, Sean's Panaroma, Ume and Xanthi are just a few.

Stefano Manfredi's Balla at The Star

Balla Restaurant at The Star
Stefano Manfredi pays homage to his Milanese roots at his restaurant Balla, located in The Star (formerly Star City Casino) overlooking Sydney Harbour. His authentic Italian cuisine joins a hub of great restaurants, hotels and bars that are just a short walk from the city centre.

Tetsuya's

Listed as one of the S.Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants, Tetsuya’s continues to attract food lovers seeking a dining experience like no other. An eleven-course degustation menu fuses the Japanese philosophy of using natural, seasonal flavours with classic French technique.

Tetsuya's Restaurant Sydney

Quay

Quay has Peter Gilmore at the helm, a chef who delights in sourcing rare ingredients and uses produce grown on his organic farm in the Blue Mountains. According to the S.Pellegrino World's Best 50 Restaurants, Quay's style of food is nature-based with fragrant poached chicken top of the menu. 

Quay Restaurant, Circular Quay

Marque

Located in Surry Hills, and named the Australian Gourmet Traveller Best Restaurant 2012, Marque is led by chef, Mark Best, who combines classical French cuisine with the best of Australian produce and a passion for innovation.

Marque restaurant in Surry Hills

Gourmet dining in Sydney

Sydney's gourmet dining scene has an exciting, fresh style that's characterised by its global outlook. In fact, three Sydney restaurants are currently on the S.Pellegrino World's Best Restaurants list - Tetsuya's, Quay and Marque. If you love great food and wine, plus that special combination of excellent service and beautiful atmosphere, then Sydney offers award-winning dining experiences.

If you're planning to visit, there are at least five Sydney restaurants in the don’t-miss category. Est., Marque, Quay and Sepia have all won three chefs hats in the Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Guide awards. Two-hatted restaurants include Aria, Becasse, Guillaume at Bennelong, Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, Longrain, Porteno, Rockpool Bar and Grill, Gastro Park, Spice Temple and Tetsuya's are all in that top echelon.

Felix, Duke Bistro, Quarter 21 and Bistrode CBD, are just a selection of the one-hatted restaurants sprinkled around Sydney. With creative chefs using rare and premium produce, and beautiful settings, there's never been a better time to dine well in Sydney.

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  • Spice Temple Spice Temple Sydney City, Sydney, City Centre

    Spice Temple is the new restaurant from Sydney food-star Neil Perry, offering modern Chinese food, inspired by cuisine from all over China: Sichuan, Y...

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  • Quay 4 Quay Restaurant Sydney City, Sydney, The Rocks

    Quay is one of Australia’s most respected Restaurants. Perched above Sydney harbour Quay is a magnificent setting for the highest culinary endea...

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  • Guillaume at Bennelong Guillaume at Bennelong Sydney City, Sydney, City Centre

    Guillaume at Bennelong is situated in the southern-most shell of Sydney Opera House, where diners sit beneath Jorn Utzon's vaulted concrete "...

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  • JOnah Jonahs Restaurant Sydney North, Sydney, Palm Beach

    Perhaps the only feature that can divert your attention from the stunning view at Jonah's is the food. The award-winning Restaurant offers excelle...

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  • Icebergs Dining Room and Bar Icebergs Dining Room and Bar Sydney East, Sydney, Bondi

    Gracing the cliffs of South Bondi, embracing the panoramic views of one of the most iconic beaches in the world lays a unique dining experience. From ...

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  • Marque Marque Inner Sydney, Sydney, Surry Hills

    Marque is one of Sydney's finest dining experiences. Former "Chef of the Year" winner, Mark Best specialises in a challenging degustati...

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  • Aria restaurant front room Aria Sydney City, Sydney, City Centre

    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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