AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

Sydney Restaurants

If you think Sydney is defined solely by its iconic harbour views, Bondi Beach and Sydney Opera House, think again. Sydney is home to lavish restaurants which will dazzle your senses and leave you wanting more. Sydney offers a diverse selection of dining establishments for those who appreciate the finer things in life, enough to pique the interest of even the most discriminating foodie. Sydney restaurants and cafes range from bustling harbour-side hubs to suburban eateries and there is not a suburb in Sydney that does not radiate its own distinctive character and culinary individuality. Whether you are looking for fine dining by the harbour, or traditional pub grub in Surry Hills, world-class restaurant options abound. 

Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
New Year's Eve31st December Bar Lettera sets the tone for your New Year’s Eve with a curated three-course dinner and a glass of premium Italian sparkling on arrival. Enjoy shared starters, elegant seafood entrées, your choice...
The Camellia Hotel

The Camellia Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Rosehill

Lunch SpecialChicken Schnitzelpanko crumbed chicken breast, chips, garden salad & choice of sauce
Battle of the States - Five Course Wine Degustation A must for Wine Lovers Join us at Annata on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January 2026 for the battle of the States, an exclusive showcase of Australia’s most exciting State producers and iconic varietals hosted by Ni...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Countdown to 2026 at OribuNew Year's Eve at OribuCelebrate the final night of the year at Oribu, Parramatta’s most sophisticated Japanese dining destination. Enjoy refined dishes, live music, signature cocktails and an unforgettable atmosphere in...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Try our Summer menu Available Until March 2Come and try our new Summer menu with French-inspired cuisine at its finest at Atelier Sofitel. Click on more info to book:
Fine dining with an irreverent attitude is what you’ll find at Nel Restaurant on Wentworth Avenue in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. This Chef-hatted dining destination delivers an ever-changing 11-cour...
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 12:00 PM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
No Minimum Spend Private DiningGroups of 9+Celebrate with friends or colleagues this January — our private dining rooms are available for group bookings and events with no minimum spend.* Simply enjoy your chosen food and beverages, plus a ...
New Year’s Eve at COYA New Year’s Eve at COYA Come celebrate NYE with us ?? Indulge in a specially curated celebration menu , from smoked salmon cheesecake and abalone croquette to venison schnitzel and Turkish delight mille-feuille. A night...
Olio Kensington Street

Olio Kensington Street

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Mon 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
The Olio Experience$80ppDiscover Taste the Flavours of Olio—a curated 9-course journey showcasing the restaurant’s most iconic dishes. For $80 per person, enjoy a shared experience featuring seafood bisques, handmade past...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Offering a majestic location with views over Balmoral Beach and across Sydney Harbour to Manly and North Head is Chef Hat-awarded Public Dining Room. Architecturally designed by Hecker & Guthrie, t...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
Group Italian Feast at FigoContact Us Today!Gather your group and experience the best of Italian hospitality at Figo Restaurant & Bar with our function menu, perfect for parties of 8 or more at just $89pp. Enjoy a shared feast of artisan ant...
Sonora

Sonora

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Potts Point

12 Chef Hat Award
Australia’s New Mexican-Style GrillEvery Saturday!Experience Australia’s only Mexican-style vertical BBQ at Sonora! Similar to a kebab machine but made for al pastor tacos, the marinated meat is stacked, slowly cooked on a rotating grill, and serv...
Angelo's Cabarita

Angelo's Cabarita

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cabarita

12 Chef Hat Award
A relaxed New Year's Eve dinnerBayside FireworksFarewell 2025 with good food, great company, and a sparkling waterfront view. This year, we’re keeping things relaxed and delicious with our à la carte menu, featuring your Angelo’s favourites a...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
Live Piano MusicEvery Thursday to SundayEnjoy fabulous French cuisine accompanied by beautiful music from the baby grand piano, played for you by our accomplished pianists. Book your table today!
Newmarket Room

Newmarket Room

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Warwick Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by more than 150 years of Inglis history, The Newmarket Room on Governor Macquarie Drive in Warwick Farm offers a unique and modern culinary experience. Discover a stunning indoor set-up t...
AMARA

AMARA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Bowen Mountain

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the graces of nature in alluring bushland surrounds at AMARA Restaurant on Grandview Lane in Bowen Mountain. With a name meaning ‘grace’ in West African, this stylish Sydney restaurant pr...
No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Glebe

12 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by Mexican flavours and traditions, come and explore the Victorian Georgian beauty that is No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant on Glebe Point Road in Glebe. Once a private investigator’s office,...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
New Year's Eve DinnerWednesday, December 31Greet the New Year in style with a luxurious New Year's Eve Dinner in Sydney at Mode Kitchen & Bar. With two seatings available so you can plan your meal around your Sydney NYE Party plans, enjoy a...
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Woolwich

12 Chef Hat Award
NYE UNDER THE STARSNYE 2025Countdown with cocktails, music, and Italian flair. Cucinetta will be alive with bubbles, 4 course menu, and that Cucinetta energy you love. Expect: Signature cocktails & fine wines - Midnight toas...