Australia

Restaurants in Sydney

31 restaurants in Sydney recognised by Australian Good Food Guide, Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, Gambero Rosso, The World's 50 Best Restaurants, We're Smart Green Guide and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.

1. The Restaurant Pendolino

   2 guides · Shop 100/412/414 George St Sydney

   Fine dining Italian at The Restaurant Pendolino in Sydney, with house-made pasta, Australian olive oils and a Gambero Rosso fork (2023).

2. Yellow

   2 guides · 57 MacLeay Street

   Yellow at 57 MacLeay Street, Potts Point, is a Sydney vegetarian kitchen rated 16 in the 2026 Australian Good Food Guide, with a six-course botanical tasting menu.

3. Al Taglio

   1 guide · 102/104 Albion St, Surry Hills Sydney

   Award-winning Surry Hills pizzeria by world champion chef Enrico Sgarbossa, serving gourmet regional Italian pizza rooted in age-old traditions.

4. a'Mare

   1 guide · Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo Sydney

   Chef Alessandro Pavoni's Italian fine dining restaurant at Crown Sydney, celebrated by Gambero Rosso, blends handmade pasta, coastal seafood and Sydney Harbour views.

5. Aria

   1 guide · 1 Macquarie St

   Aria in Sydney holds the 1 Radish from the Smart Green Guide (2026). Seasonal Australian cooking on the harbour at 1 Macquarie St.

6. Bentley Restaurant & Bar

   1 guide · 27 O'Connell Street, Sydney CBD NSW 2000, Australia

   Explore the culinary philosophy behind Sydney’s acclaimed Bentley Restaurant & Bar, where precise European cooking meets an award-winning wine program.

7. Buon Ricordo

   1 guide · 108 Boundary St, Paddington Sydney

   Since 1987, Buon Ricordo in Paddington has served authentic Italian cuisine with warmth and intimacy. Home to the legendary Fettuccine al Tartufovo.

8. Chin Chin Sydney

   1 guide · 69 Commonwealth St., Surry Hills

   Chin Chin Sydney brings bold Asian flavours to Surry Hills, open 7 days for lunch and dinner with walk-ins always welcome.

9. Cicerone Cucina Romana

   1 guide · 417 Bourke Street, Surry Hills Sydney

   Cicerone brings Rome's underground culture and neighborhood classics to Surry Hills, anchored by a wood oven and nostalgic dishes from the Eternal City.

10. Ennui

    1 guide · 461 Pitt Street, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

    Ennui brings modern Australian cooking to Haymarket, set within the sandstone walls of the former Pitt Street Presbyterian Manse. A standout duck dish earns recognition in the Australian Good Food Guide.

11. Glass Brasserie

    1 guide · 488 George St., Level 2, Sydney

    Glass Brasserie on George Street serves seasonal Australian contemporary cuisine with 3,500+ curated wines, overlooking the Queen Victoria Building.

12. Gowings

    1 guide · 49 Market St., Sydney

    Classic New York steakhouse theatrics meet Little Italy energy at Gowings, Sydney's fire-driven Italian contemporary destination on Market St.

13. Jane

    1 guide · 478 Bourke Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

    Jane in Surry Hills offers refined Modern Australian dining recognized by the Australian Good Food Guide, featuring native ingredients and seasonal seafood.

14. Leo

    1 guide · 1/2-12 Angel Pl Sydney

    Leo has been a benchmark for Italian dining in Sydney CBD since 2020, earning Gambero Rosso recognition for its refined approach to the cuisine.

15. Lucio Pizzeria - Darlinghurst

    1 guide · Republic 2 Court Yard, Shop 1/248 Palmer St, Darlinghurst Sydney

    Lucio Pizzeria in Darlinghurst, Sydney earns Gambero Rosso recognition for pizza that stands out in Australia's competitive dining scene.

16. Lucio Pizzeria - Zetland

    1 guide · East Village 2-4 Defries Ave Zetland Sydney

    Lucio Pizzeria in Zetland, Sydney, earned 2 Slices from Gambero Rosso in 2023 – a mark of serious pizza craft in Australia.

17. LuMi

    1 guide · 56 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont Sydney

    Chef Federico Zanellato's harbour-side fine dining restaurant in Pyrmont blends Italian heart with Japanese precision across two seasonal tasting menus.

18. Marta

    1 guide · 30 McLachlan Ave, Rushcutters Bay Sydney

    Marta in Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, earns a Gambero Rosso slice for its osteria-style Italian cooking in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.

19. Ormeggio at The Spit

    1 guide · D’Albora Marinas, Spit Rd, Mosman Sydney

    Contemporary Italian dining on the waterfront at Mosman, Sydney – refined seasonal menus, exceptional produce, and sweeping Middle Harbour views.

20. Otto Ristorante

    1 guide · Shop 8, 6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo Sydney

    A Sydney institution for 25+ years, Otto Ristorante serves modern Italian cuisine on Woolloomooloo's Finger Wharf with a Good Food Guide Hat.

21. Parlour

    1 guide · 49 Market St., Sydney

    A French bistro reimagined in the heart of Sydney. Warm lighting, Art Deco touches, steak frites, martinis, and a wine list recognised by Wine Spectator.

22. Passeggiata

    1 guide · 318 Bronte Rd, Waverley Sydney

    Recognised by Gambero Rosso, Passeggiata brings Italian dining to Bronte Rd, Waverley in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

23. Pellegrino 2000

    1 guide · 80 Campbell St, Surry Hills Sydney

    Pellegrino 2000 is a neighbourhood trattoria on Campbell Street in Surry Hills, recognised by Gambero Rosso for its Italian-rooted dining.

24. Pompei's Bondi

    1 guide · 126-130 Roscoe St, Bondi Beach Sydney

    Since 1999, Giorgio and Adisa Pompei bring handcrafted Italian cooking to Bondi Beach – pizza, pasta, and gelato made with artisanal care.

25. Quay

    1 guide · Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

    Quay defined Modern Australian fine dining for over two decades, earning multiple spots in the World's 50 Best Restaurants from its harbour-front home in Sydney.

26. Sixpenny

    1 guide · 83 Percival Road, Stanmore NSW 2048, Australia

    A heritage dining room in Stanmore celebrates Australian history through locally sourced produce and artisan partnerships.

27. Sokyo

    1 guide · Level G, The Darling, The Star, 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia

    Discover Sokyo in Sydney, where contemporary Japanese cooking meets award-winning standards at The Darling.

28. Sushi Aoki

    1 guide · No. 4-6, 1st Floor, Lane 523, Fuxing Middle Road, Ruijin Second Road Subdistrict

    A Black Pearl Diamond honoree offering intimate Japanese dining with a chef-driven focus on seasonal ingredients and warm hospitality.

29. The Cut Bar & Grill

    1 guide · 16 Argyle St., Sydney

    A subterranean steakhouse in Sydney's Rocks precinct, The Cut serves prime beef aged three ways, woodfire-grilled, with a Wine Spectator-awarded cellar.

30. Ursula’s Paddington

    1 guide · 92 Hargrave Street

    A retrospective on the sustainable Sydney restaurant that earned a We're Smart Green Guide rating before its final service in May.

31. Via Napoli

    1 guide · 141 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove Sydney

    Neapolitan-born Luigi Esposito brings wood-fired Neapolitan pizza to Sydney's Lane Cove, recognised by Gambero Rosso as a top Italian restaurant.