The best restaurants in Sydney\u2019s eastern suburbs<\/h2>\n
Flashy scenes to be seen complimented by elegant menus, elevate wining and dining to sophisticated heights.<\/p>\n
1. Metisse<\/h3>\n
Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$$<\/p>\n
Best for:<\/b>\u00a0French on a very special occasion.<\/p>\n
This Potts Point powerhouse is the brainchild of world-renowned chef Opel Khan, so the bar is high at Metisse<\/a>\u00a0before you even walk through the door. But when you do, get set for spectacular.<\/p>\n A luxury degustation combines chef Opel\u2019s French gastronomic techniques with his fondness for spices and salts which stems back as far as his childhood. The team sources local produce so fresh it bounces from plate to plate, and the degustation features a premium French wine pairing curated by an incredible sommelier.<\/p>\n Check out Metisse’s white truffle custard with caviar.<\/p><\/div>\n The Fruits de Mer, a severely tricked-up seafood platter compiling Yamba prawns, octopus carpaccio, salmon confit and sea scallop is magical. Burnt butter ties every inch of the flavour medley together and sparks goosebumps the moment your first forkful touches your lips.<\/p>\n Consider the premium Kobe beef score 12, another ridiculously delicious choice. Melt-in-your-mouth doesn\u2019t even cut it. Artful presentation, purposeful flavours and innovative flair tell a story of triumph, on full display at one of the best restaurants in Sydney right now.<\/p>\n Dine authentic French cuisine at Metisse.<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a05-9 Roslyn Street, Potts Point<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$-$$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Fine modern Australian fare from a world-class chef.<\/p>\n Been yearning for your Chef Neil Perry fix ever since Rosetta in the CBD shut its doors? Same. This is just one reason why Margaret<\/a> evokes instant cheeriness the moment you clap your eyes on it. Bright, light-filled and endlessly chic can best describe not just this gorgeous Double Bay fit-out but also the warm staff who greet you before guiding you through the culinary veteran\u2019s refined modern Australian menu.<\/p>\n Pop into the light-filled dining setup at Margaret. (Image: Petrina Tinsley)<\/p><\/div>\n Start with small local catches splashed with Asian flavours like the spicy tuna tartare, trevally ceviche with chilli and coconut milk and the fried coral trout wings, before moving to larger wood fire entrees and mains meat lovers could possibly cry over \u2014in signature Chef Neil Perry style, the steaks are always that good.<\/p>\n Relish in modern Australian cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian flavours at Margaret. (Image: Petrina Tinsley)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0Bay Street, corner Guilfoyle Avenue, Double Bay<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0A buzzy Italian date night.<\/p>\n Rated by Sydney\u2019s hospitality scene as the place to go if you\u2019re in the know, Pellegrino 2000<\/a>\u00a0is a very cosy corner trattoria dishing up some of the city\u2019s most authentic Italian (including one killer prawn ravioli dripping with a brown butter and sage sauce that you\u2019ll prey never ends). The team is slick and generous with their time before leaving you and your date to bask in the romance of red wine, good vibes and excellent food.<\/p>\n Try Pellegrino 2000’s signature Italian dishes.<\/p><\/div>\n The Fritto Misto is delicately battered to perfection, the artichokes are drenched just the right amount of herby oily goodness and the veal alla parmigiana will transport you straight to the shores of Sicily.<\/p>\n Pellegrino 2000 is a garage-style trattoria in Surry Hills.<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a080 Campbell Street, Surry Hills<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Modern Australian fare in the thick of hipster central.<\/p>\n A cosy neighbourhood hole-in-the-wall whipping up inventive, mouth-watering dishes utilising quality local produce, Jane<\/a>\u00a0is a Surry Hills favourite. Along leafy Bourke Street, the restaurant pops up out of nowhere, blending right into the multi-million-dollar terrace homes. But while it feels casual, the food itself is anything but.<\/p>\n Feast your eyes and palate when you dine at Jane. (Image: Cameron Carter)<\/p><\/div>\n Expect plenty of native ingredients paired with fresh seafood and top-notch meat, including the kangaroo tartare with bush tomato harissa and the beef dumplings with saltbush, chilli and yoghurt. Jane is delightful, personable and overflowing with personality.<\/p>\n Sink into exquisite meals at Jane. (Image: Cameron Carter)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0478 Bourke Street, Surry Hills<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Italian done with understated elegance, every time.<\/p>\n Speaking of sensational Italian, 10 William Street<\/a>\u00a0is the long-loved neighbourhood bistro of your La Dolce Vita dreams. Squeeze inside the discreet shopfront to score a table either upstairs or downstairs and prepare to be spoiled in the way of food and vino at one of the best restaurants in Sydney.<\/p>\n Staff will be surprised if you don\u2019t order the pretzel with whipped bottarga \u2014 a cult favourite \u2014 but other knockouts include the tagliatelle al ragu and the ocean trout with fennel and onion puree.<\/p>\n It would be a sin to neglect the heavily European wine list too. Allow one of the very knowledgeable team to help you pick the perfect match to send you soaring.<\/p>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a010 William Street, Paddington<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Exceptionally prepared fish in a relaxed setting.<\/p>\n Dishing up some of the most acclaimed fish-based handiwork of any Australian kitchen, Saint Peter<\/a>\u00a0has built quite a reputation since opening its doors on trendy Oxford Street in 2016.<\/p>\n Pull up a chair at Saint Peter. (Image: Josh Niland)<\/p><\/div>\n Laser-focused on delivering ethically sourced seafood and outstanding seasonal produce to elevate the show\u2019s stars, the team here is passionate and endlessly slick.<\/p>\n Treat your senses to sea urchins, shellfish, spectacular vinaigrettes with fish you never knew existed and more. Pretty much everything good under the sea can be found celebrated here.<\/p>\n Grab a spoonful of their signature Chocolate and Murray Cod Fat Caramel slice. (Image: Josh Niland)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0362 Oxford Street, Paddington<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Sensational modern Australian in a homely setting.<\/p>\n Tucked away in the postcard-perfect tree-lined backstreets of Paddington lies Ursula\u2019s<\/a>, a quietly confident Sydney restaurant local\u2019s wish nobody knew about.<\/p>\n Feel at home when you dine at Ursula\u2019s Paddington. (Image: Nikki To)<\/p><\/div>\n Focused on doing fine seasonal produce total justice through serious technique and flair (this is, after all, the brainchild of Chef Phil Wood, an ex-Rockpool rockstar), this best restaurant in Sydney dishes up endlessly chic comfort food.<\/p>\n Delight in a roast Sovereign lamb with green curry vinaigrette and braised eggplant, the popular chicken with creamed corn, vegetarian masterpieces and delicate seafood splashed with subtle Asian flavours.<\/p>\n Try the Moreton Bay bug pasta crustacean butter at Ursula’s Paddington. (Image: Nikki To)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a092 Hargrave Street, Paddington<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Hearty Italian that\u2019s always affordable.<\/p>\n Bar Reggio<\/a>\u00a0has attracted a loyal following since opening in 1992, luring people from all over Sydney with its authentic, abundant and absolutely minimal-fuss Italian fare.<\/p>\n Affordable and always delicious, the food is rivalled only by the ambience which is always buzzing with laughter, birthday celebrations and plenty of overexcited groups.<\/p>\n Bar Reggio evokes a rustic but classy charm.<\/p><\/div>\n It\u2019s like you\u2019ve stepped into a street party at Nona\u2019s house \u2014 bellies are full and life is sweet.<\/p>\n Select from an extensive menu of pizzas done with Napoli sauce and fresh mozzarella, classic pastas and traditional mains including Cotoletta Milanese and eye fillets with the creamiest of sauces.<\/p>\n Their shrimp pasta is shrimp-ly delectable.<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0135 Crown Street, Darlinghurst<\/p>\n Price: <\/b>$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Getting more pork on your fork in fabulous French flair.<\/p>\n The name says it all but there\u2019s so much more to Porcine<\/a>\u00a0than sensational French food inspired by the kitchens of Europe. Sure, the daily menu features masterstrokes with pigs, like the double smoked pork jowl dressed in dainty micro blooms and floating in a sea of elderflower honey, the revolving door of stunning Pate En Croutes (pastry wrapped around pate), and mouth-watering Berkshire pork chops but they\u2019re also doing wonders with seafood, seasonal vegetables and roast birds. Take a seat by the fireplace and strap yourself in \u2014 this is intelligent and inspired dining at one of the best restaurants in Sydney.<\/p>\n Dine classic, sensational French meals at Porcine.<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0268 Oxford Street, Paddington<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$-$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Elevated plant-based dining.<\/p>\n A freshest-of-fresh menu at Alibi Bar & Dining<\/a> in Woolloomooloo\u2019s Ovolo Hotel has been spearheaded by renowned plant-based aficionado Shannon Martinez.<\/p>\n Alibi’s dining interior gives off a chic and sophisticated vibe.<\/p><\/div>\n Filled with a seasonal, colourful and innovative selection inspired by the Mediterranean, signature dishes include a Cotoletta Parmigiana, fried eggplant with toasted hazelnuts, grilled stone fruits with radicchio and garlic labneh and oyster mushroom pinchos.<\/p>\n Alibi has plenty of chairs plus good lighting.<\/p><\/div>\n For dessert (we know you\u2019re interested), think quince-filled doughnuts, tiramisu and the delectable Cr\u00e8me Catalana.<\/p>\n Take your pick.<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0Ovolo Woolloomooloo, 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo<\/p>\n Spinning new takes on food influences from right around the globe, the inner west excels at a variety of cuisines.<\/p>\n Price: <\/b>$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Easy-going neighbourhood dining done right.<\/p>\n Who knew tinned fish and cold cuts were the stuff of hanger dreams? Just ask anyone who\u2019s dropped into Continental Delicatessen<\/a>, famed for levelling up the city\u2019s lunch game with 12 tinned fish varieties slurped down alongside epic deli meats and cheeses.<\/p>\n The evening bistro menu steals hearts too with its lavish take on humble ingredients, and it\u2019s that distinct out-of-the-box genius from the boys behind the marble-topped deli counter that lingers long after you\u2019ve kissed this best restaurant goodbye.<\/p>\n Keep the good times rolling with the team\u2019s canned cocktails (a \u2018Mar-tinny\u2019 is never a bad idea) or ask for Mike who\u2019s often behind the bar knocking your socks off with his mad skills for shaking together big, bold, boozy liquid art.<\/p>\n Get hold of Continental Delicatessen’s grape and cheese platter. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0210 Australia Street, Newtown<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Casual Asian cuisine from one of Sydney\u2019s most iconic chefs.<\/p>\n News of Billy Kwong\u2019s closure broke hearts right across the nation\u2019s foodie circles but nobody doubted that Chef Kylie Kwong\u2019s next venture would spark a cult following all over again. This is why Lucky Kwong<\/a>, her latest eatery, brought along one of the most anticipated launches in recent years.<\/p>\n The verdict? It\u2019s fuss-free soul food straight from the culinary master\u2019s heart. Paying tribute to her heritage, dumplings, silken tofu, savoury pancakes, sung choi bao, \u2018Uncle Jimmy\u2019s Steamed Hokkien Noodles\u2019 and the other items on her menu are all varying shades of flavour-packed bliss.<\/p>\n Savour Asian favourites at Lucky Kwong.<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a02 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$-$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Catching up with friends over sophisticated comfort food.<\/p>\n One evening at\u00a0The Charlie<\/a>\u00a0will have you wanting for many, many more. Part restaurant, part cocktail bar, this place delivers on all fronts, making it one of the best restaurants in Sydney.<\/p>\n The Charlie is one of the most-loved restaurants in Sydney. (Image: Leigh Griffiths)<\/p><\/div>\n To start with, there\u2019s an awesome menu to dive into. Think melt-in-your-mouth Korean fried chicken, kingfish ceviche, steak frites with herb fires, and delicious tacos, complemented by some of the most mouth-watering cocktails in the inner west.<\/p>\n In terms of decor, The Charlie is a slice of tropical heaven, combining industrial elements with Barbie pinks and a touch of mint green, plus eye-catching fernery.<\/p>\n With so many food choices, you don’t know where to start. (Image: Leigh Griffiths)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b> 199 Glebe Point Road, Glebe<\/p>\n Move over, Melbourne. The beating heart of this city plays home to the most wonderous, envelope-pushing culinary experiences in Australia.<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Food that surprises at every angle.<\/p>\n Love or hate the $10 \u2018fancy Jatz\u2019 that sparked controversy when Kiln<\/a>\u00a0unveiled the appetiser on its a la carte menu at the end of 2022, this is a restaurant unlike anything else in Sydney\u2019s CBD.<\/p>\n Found on the roof of Ace Hotel, 18 levels up, it\u2019s literally elevating seasonal produce to unexpected new heights. The Jatz, topped with anchovy and smoked butter, is undeniably delicious as is everything else on the sophisticated menu including a whole flounder prepared with miso brown butter and a wagyu tartare with smoked mayo and mustard greens.<\/p>\n The vibe is rocking as a glittering carpet of the city\u2019s lights below provides the ultimate backdrop to a guaranteed great time.<\/p>\n Opt for rooftop dining at Kiln. (Image: Anson Smart)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a053 Foy Lane, Sydney<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$$-$$$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Extraordinary modern Australian inside a truly iconic destination.<\/p>\n Australia\u2019s finest culinary star Chef Peter Gilmore continues to stun Sydneysiders and visitors alike with his utterly refined Bennelong<\/a>\u00a0experience. Sure Quay\u2019s spectacular overlooking the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour, but the intimate buzz of Bennelong, found inside the sails of the Opera House itself, cannot be replicated.<\/p>\n The award-winning food celebrates native ingredients and brilliant seasonal produce, all the way down to the must-order Cherry Jam Lamington which dances over spoilt tastebuds as you start dreading the fact it\u2019s all about to end.<\/p>\n Chefs at Bennelong meticulously curate dishes. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0World-famous seafood with world-famous views.<\/p>\n It\u2019s incredible to think just one restaurant could present so many iconic moments. The location, smack bang in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, is unrivalled yes but the food, oh the food.<\/p>\n Dine at Quay Restaurant while overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge. (Image: Nikki To\/Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n Home of the now-retired snow egg, God rest her soul, Quay Restaurant<\/a>\u00a0excels in crafting cult dishes to utterly rock Australia\u2019s food scene. Pulling from the most excellent seafood to be found in our nation\u2019s waterways, this is dining that continues to make waves right around the world.<\/p>\n You can go the four-course menu but it\u2019d be foolish to skip any of the eight courses on offer at this unforgettable space, a best restaurant in Sydney like no other.<\/p>\n Be at the beating heart of Sydney. (Image: Nikki To\/Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0Upper Level, Overseas Passenger Terminal, The Rocks, Sydney<\/p>\n Price: <\/b>$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Rowdy, atmospheric Cantonese with amazing cocktails.<\/p>\n They\u2019re not joking when they say to book three months in advance. Although Mr. Wong<\/a>\u00a0opened its doors more than 10 years ago, the crowds refuse to tire \u2014 and doesn\u2019t that say it all?<\/p>\n Enter the enormous, dimly lit Sydney institute from a lane behind George Street and brace yourself for energy overload as some of the city\u2019s finest Chinese fare rolls out of the kitchen thick and fast.<\/p>\n All your classic noodle dishes, dumplings, stir-fries, curries and roast meats are there (just prepared way yummier than you\u2019ve ever had them) and then there\u2019s the freshest of seafood drenched in layer upon layer of flavoured goodness. A sensory overload every visit.<\/p>\n Dine Cantonese dishes at Mr Wong.<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a03 Bridge Lane, Sydney<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0A lively date night or quick mid-week lunch.<\/p>\n Kanade<\/a>\u00a0is a vibrant new place to be if you\u2019re in the middle of town. The menu is a seamless blend of traditional Japanese flavours with contemporary twists from an experienced team of chefs who have honed their craft in venues like LuMi Dining in Pyrmont and Kuon Omakase elsewhere in the city, making it one of the newest best restaurants in Sydney.<\/p>\n The special sake barrel cocktail was lethal and absolutely to die for.<\/p><\/div>\n Try the roasted duck breast with corn salad and sesame miso sauce, the fluffy miso cream carbonara with onsen egg and the wagyu beef steak with yakiniku sauce for the ultimate party in your mouth.<\/p>\n Wash it all down with a delicious drinks list expertly crafted by top dogs in Sydney\u2019s mixology scene from Maybe Sammy. The special sake barrel cocktail is lethal, and we can\u2019t get enough of it.<\/p>\n Try the roasted duck breast with corn salad and sesame miso sauce.<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a062 Clarence Street, Sydney<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Pan-Asian share plates with friends.<\/p>\n The\u00a0much-loved Goji<\/a>\u00a0from Penrith has set up digs in the big smoke, opening a second venue in the heart of the city. Taking inspiration from Chinese, Japanese and Malaysian cuisines, the menu is cleverly crafted by head chef Sam Chang who has 20+ years\u2019 experience across all Asian disciplines.<\/p>\n The menu takes inspiration from Chinese, Japanese and Malaysian cuisines.<\/p><\/div>\n Everything is designed to be shared so pick a few plates and get stuck in with your nearest and dearest at one of the best restaurants in Sydney. Standout dishes include the stir fry noodles with kung pow chicken and chillies, twice-cooked green beans with garlic and chilli, slow-cooked wagyu beef brisket rendang and one heavenly Ferrero Rocher fried ice-cream.<\/p>\n The Ferrero Rocher fried ice-cream is a must-try.<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b> 259 George Street, Sydney<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0A quality Southeast Asian pre-show feed.<\/p>\n Located inside The Star Sydney and right opposite the Sydney Lyric Theatre,\u00a0Rumble<\/a>\u00a0celebrates the four classic flavours that permeate Southeast Asian culinary culture \u2013 sweet, salty, spicy, and sour. The menu is simple yet punchy, and the inventive cocktail list incorporates a range of spirits infused with spices, herbs, teas and fruits from across Asia.<\/p>\n Pick from an array of Southeast Asian dishes at Rumble. (Image: Steven Woodburn)<\/p><\/div>\n Don\u2019t miss the Suea Rong Hai (crying tiger), a Japanese A5 wagyu sirloin with Nam Jim Jaew. Think melt-in-your-mouth and bursting with flavour. This winning spot is open for lunch, dinner, drinks and pre-show snacks, seven days a week.<\/p>\n Nab a spot at the dimly lit dining interior of Rumble, The Star Sydney. (Image: Steven Woodburn)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0Level G, Harbourside, The Star, 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Flavour-packed dining when you can\u2019t settle on a specific cuisine.<\/p>\n As it turns out, a seat at this cocktail bar will get you a ticket to some of the world\u2019s most famed culinary destinations. Get to know\u00a0Jackalberry<\/a>, a restaurant found within the Hyatt Regency Hotel and a place where cultures come together in celebration of discovery and exploration.<\/p>\n The menu derives inspiration and flavour from some of the tastiest plates from around the world, accompanied by a cocktail menu that will transport your taste buds both near and far. Simply pick out a country and the mixologist will whip up an ode using the finest local ingredients.<\/p>\n From Havana to Norway, there\u2019s a recipe for even the most well-travelled among us, from Moroccan lamp chops and soy glazed salmon to the Thai pork salad and fresh burrata.<\/p>\n Talking d\u00e9cor, the botanical design boasts moody tones, with emerald velvet booths and safari wallpaper ready to welcome guests.<\/p>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0Hyatt Regency Hotel, 161 Sussex Street, Sydney<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0A civilised dining experience.<\/p>\n Helmed by chef and restaurateur Luke Mangan, the menu at Glass Brasserie<\/a>\u00a0provides guests with an exquisite culinary experience from the moment you enter the loft location above the Hilton Sydney\u2019s lobby.<\/p>\n Be surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass walls at Glass Brasserie. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n Just the interiors alone, designed by New York\u2019s Tony Chi, are enough to get you excited. The 240-seat space features a 13-metre floor-to-ceiling glass wall and perfectly positioned booths that offer views of the Queen Victoria Building.<\/p>\n Serving modern Australian cuisine, emphasis is placed on local and seasonal produce. Kingfish sashimi and tiger prawns are entr\u00e9e heroes, followed by an \u2018off the grill\u2019 section that will really start some dinner table conversation. The staff are warm, attentive, and helpful \u2013 writing the book on how elevated dining should be done.<\/p>\n Experience elevated dining at Glass Brasserie. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0Level 2, Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$-$$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Elegant waterfront seafood.<\/p>\n There\u2019s plenty going on at Barangaroo but choosing Cirrus<\/a>\u00a0over anywhere else in the business district is always a smooth move. Arrive in the day, like many inner-city workers do, and you\u2019ll be treated to sensational views across Sydney Harbour, a beautiful backdrop to a menu that\u2019s constantly evolving yet reliably exquisite.<\/p>\n The order of the day is fresh-caught marvels transformed into edible art like the fried steam bun with raw tuna, a whole lobster with scallop XO sauce or the extremely brilliant Hiramasa kingfish with salted strawberry. Can\u2019t stand people taking photos of their food? We\u2019re sorry to say you\u2019ll be tempted to join them here.<\/p>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a023 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo, Sydney<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Dimly lit French with ample atmosphere.<\/p>\n Located in the heart of downtown Sydney,\u00a0Restaurant Hubert<\/a>\u00a0is the kind of vintage hole-in-the-wall\u00a0that will make you feel as though you\u2019ve accidentally stumbled onto the set of a movie. The interiors at allow you to truly dislocate from the outside world.<\/p>\n Upon entering, 4000 miniature liquor bottles line the spiral staircase that transports you into an alternative post-war Europe universe. The wood-panelled space is dazzling, romantic and topped off with a 100-seat theatre complete with a grand piano perched atop a stage.<\/p>\n Hubert is much about the ambience, good conversation and laughter, as it is the quality of the wine and the food. About which they also have plenty to brag. To truly get the grand Hubert experience, we suggest travelling in a group. The banquet menu requires at least four people \u2013 and with the amount of food you get, you\u2019ll also need at least four stomachs at the table. Whether it\u2019s the whole garlic chicken, prime beef tartare or the can\u2019t-leave-without-trying Escargots XO, make sure you wear your stretchy pants.<\/p>\n Restaurant Hubert is a vintage hole-in-the-wall eatery serving French cuisine. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b> 15 Bligh Street, Sydney<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$-$$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0A slick seafood dinner done different.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re yet to experience the flavour bombs of Italian cuisine splashed with Asian spices, you may be dubious learning it\u2019s the basis of Lana<\/a>\u2019s culinary chops. But dive in and don\u2019t look back because this is pure brilliance unleashed and Sydney is hooked.<\/p>\n Opt for a satisfying seafood dinner at Lana. (Image: Steve Woodburn)<\/p><\/div>\n While the dreamy, pastel-trimmed fit-out looks, the business blending exposed brick and dark timbers with slivers of gold, ocean blue and the restaurant\u2019s signature blush pink, the atmosphere is light thanks to warm service and a menu that is relentlessly playful. Start with the very reasonably priced banquet and level up your experience with added extras, all exquisitely crafted and Instagram-perfect.<\/p>\n Pop into Lana, a dreamy, pastel-themed Sydney restaurant. (Image: Steve Woodburn)<\/p><\/div>\n Address<\/b>: Level 1, Hinchcliff House, 5-7 Young Street, Sydney<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Impressing colleagues and clients in the middle of the city.<\/p>\n The CBD is spoiled for great business lunch spots but Aalia<\/a>\u00a0might just be our favourite. Treat your senses to a journey through the Middle East and North Africa with meals finessed to utter perfection.<\/p>\n Raw dishes include Persian caviar before moving on to delicious mezze plates you\u2019ll struggle to avoid licking off the dish, stunning seafood creations and top-notch meats. And if you really can\u2019t hold back on licking those plates, you\u2019ll be quickly forgiven. The vibe here is relaxed and upbeat as opposed to stuffy, hence eliminating the awkward small talk that comes with every working lunch.<\/p>\n Cap off your busy week with a toast at Aalia. (Image: Jason Loucas)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0Shop 7.07 and 7.08, 25 Martin Place, Sydney<\/p>\n The city\u2019s culinary heartland nails international flavours and techniques with total authenticity.<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$-$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Cheap and cheerful Indian for the family.<\/p>\n Renowned throughout the city and beyond as one of the best restaurants in Sydney for Indian food, Chatkazz<\/a>\u00a0is unmissable thanks to its queue of hangry families crawling out the door.<\/p>\n Inside, the tables may be a little bit sticky, and the vibe feels a bit churn-and-burn but the food comes as flavour hits so delicately paired and generously dished that all you\u2019ll be wondering is why you haven\u2019t visited before.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t fill up on the flatbreads, as difficult as it is to pass on perfectly puffed wheat flour stuffed with taters and spices. You\u2019ll need ample stomach space for mouth-watering curries, stir fried rices and all your other Indian favourites.<\/p>\n Have a glass of the fruity berry drink at Chatkazz. (Image: Destination NSW)<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b>\u00a0Shop 4-6\/14-20 Station Street East, Harris Park<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$-$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0Tapas and charcuterie with serious party vibes.<\/p>\n A rooftop infinity pool, killer cocktails, pumping music and beautiful people everywhere. Have we stumbled into a Los Angeles rager? Theo\u2019s Rooftop Bar<\/a>\u00a0is the place to be in Penrith, offering a menu of mouth-watering share plates to split with mates as you\u2019re flooded by stunning Blue Mountains vistas.<\/p>\n Head to Theo\u2019s Rooftop Bar if you love pasta.<\/p><\/div>\n Arrive before dusk to score a table as the sun sinks and build your spread from aged meats, excellent cheeses, and traditional tapas. Really hungry? A small list of mains includes modern Australian favourites done with plenty of love.<\/p>\n Pair your meal with a glass of wine at Theo\u2019s Rooftop Bar.<\/p><\/div>\n Address:<\/b> Level 8, Astina Suites, 21-25 Woodriff Street, Penrith<\/p>\n With more nature at its feet, Sydney\u2019s Northern suburbs play home to legendary spots mastering exceptional local catches and produce.<\/p>\n Price:<\/b>\u00a0$$$<\/p>\n Best for:<\/b>\u00a0One-of-a-kind creekside dining.<\/p>\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/s1.at.atcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Caviar-Whitetrufflecustard-1.jpg\")
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2. Margaret<\/h3>\n
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3. Pellegrino 2000<\/h3>\n
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4. Jane<\/h3>\n
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5. 10 William Street<\/h3>\n
6. Saint Peter<\/h3>\n
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7. Ursula\u2019s<\/h3>\n
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8. Bar Reggio<\/h3>\n
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9. Porcine<\/h3>\n
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10. Alibi<\/h3>\n
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11. Continental Delicatessen<\/h3>\n
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12. Lucky Kwong<\/h3>\n
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13. The Charlie\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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14. Kiln<\/h3>\n
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15. Bennelong<\/h3>\n
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16. Quay Restaurant<\/h3>\n
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17. Mr. Wong<\/h3>\n
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18. Kanade<\/h3>\n
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19. Goji<\/h3>\n
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20. Rumble<\/h3>\n
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21. Jackalberry<\/h3>\n
22. Glass Brasserie<\/h3>\n
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23. Cirrus<\/h3>\n
24. Restaurant Hubert<\/h3>\n
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25. Lana<\/h3>\n
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26. Aalia<\/h3>\n
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27. Chatkazz<\/h3>\n
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28. Theo\u2019s Rooftop Bar<\/h3>\n
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29. Berowra Waters Inn<\/h3>\n
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