From Flat White to Fine-ish Dining: How the Café Got Serious
FOOD & DRINK From oat lattes to after-dark pasta bars, today’s cafés are rewriting casual dining. Expect all-day menus, fermented chilli oil and biodynamic wines by the glass - neighbourhood favourites that shift with your appetite.
What's On - Events & Specials
Modern Australian $$$$$
Valentine's Day
Ette Sydney, Sydney CBD
At Ette, we invite you to share an intimate evening designed for connection and indulgence. A dimly lit setting, thoughtful hospitality and a curated five-course experience meant to be savoured tog...
Indian $$$$$
Spice up your Valentine's Day
Manjits Wharf, Sydney CBD
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a shared banquet at Manjits Wharf. Waterfront dining, curated Indian flavours and an exclusive one-night experience....
Italian $$$$$
Music Mondays
Divino Osteria, Elizabeth Bay
Join us every Monday night for Music Mondays at Divino Osteria — an intimate evening of live acoustic music set amongst our wine-lined dining room. Once known as a late-night refuge for musician...
French $$$$$
Valentine's Day
Chez Beckett's, Chippendale
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Beckett’s with an unforgettable evening of refined French cuisine, crafted cocktails and fine wine in an intimate, elegant setting. Enjoy a specially curated 3-course s...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Happy Hour
Camperdown Commons, Camperdown
We’re turning golden hour into happy hour at Camperdown Commons. Join us Wednesday to Sunday from 4–6pm and wind down with $12 Aperol spritzes, $14 classic margaritas or $18 jugs made for sharing. ...
Mexican $$$$$
Taco Tuesday
Chico's Mexican Bar and Grill, Kirribilli
Chico's Mexican Bar and Grill turns up the heat every Tuesday night with Taco Tuesday from 5pm. Enjoy $5 tacos packed with flavour and $15 margaritas perfect for sipping and sharing. It’s the ultim...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Valentine's Day
Silvester's Restaurant & Lounge, Circular Quay
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable evening at Silvester’s. Indulge in a beautifully curated three-course dinner designed for romance, beginning with freshly shucked oysters and house-c...
Recommended
Modern Australian $$$$$
The Strangers’ Restaurant at NSW Parliament House
Sydney CBD
Dining at Strangers’ Restaurant, on Macquarie Street in the heart of Sydney, takes diners on a fascinating journey through history, tracing the evolution of dining practices and food trends, along ...
Modern Australian $$$$$
Door Knock
Sydney CBD
Door Knock is a hidden underground haven designed for those who love a little mystery with their night out. Tucked away behind an unassuming entrance, the bar opens into a warm, dimly lit space fil...
Asian $$$$$
Uncle Ming's Bar
Sydney CBD
Located on York Street in Sydney, Uncle Ming’s Bar is a hidden basement escape inspired by the intrigue and charm of old-world Asia. Warm lighting, rich timber and moody corners create an intimate ...
Japanese $$$$$
Yama
Sydney CBD
Tucked neatly on the second floor at the northern end of the Queen Victoria Building, Yama on George Street in Sydney’s CBD, is where you can enjoy delicious Japanese food, an extensive range of te...
Cafe $$$$$
Dutch Smuggler Coffee Metro Martin Place
East Sydney
Located on Elizabeth Street in Sydney’s CBD, Dutch Smuggler Coffee is a specialty coffee roastery and café bringing creativity and bold flavour to the city’s bustling heart. Known for its expertly ...
Italian $$$$$
Margot Osteria
Sydney CBD
With a custom-built open Basque grill at the heart of the kitchen, Margot Osteria on Barrack Street in the middle of Sydney’s CBD offers a modern twist on classic grilling techniques, delivering an...
Indonesian $$$$$
Aroma of Indonesia
Sydney CBD
Situated on Clarence Street in Sydney’s CBD, Aroma of Indonesia brings the vibrant spirit and soulful flavours of the archipelago to the city. This warm and inviting restaurant celebrates tradition...
Kitchens
The Mediterranean Pantry: Why Preserved Lemons, Chillies, Anchovies & Capers Belong in an Aussie Summer
Stock your kitchen with the bright, salty magic of the Mediterranean. From preserved lemons and pickled chillies to anchovies and capers, discover why preserving suits Aussie Summers and how to sta...
10 Ingredients That Built the Modern Mediterranean Kitchen
Discover the 10 pantry staples shaping today’s Mediterranean cooking - olive oil, garlic, lemons, tomatoes, chickpeas, yoghurt, herbs, feta, olives and grains - plus how they bring sunshine, balanc...
Lemons, Olives & Anchovies: The Holy Trinity of Modern Mediterranean Cooking
Discover why lemons, olives and anchovies are the holy trinity of modern Mediterranean cooking. See how Chefs lean on citrus, briny olives, tinned fish and punchy condiments to create bright, layer...
The Perfect Spritz Hour Snacks: Gilda Skewers, White Anchovies, Olives & Salumi
Set the mood for aperitivo with the ultimate Spritz-hour snacks: punchy Gilda skewers, marinated white anchovies, briny olives, toasted almonds and paper-thin salumi. Easy, salty bites to spark you...
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