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NSW Restaurants With Dairy Free Options

Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Truffle Brunch$109ppEvery Saturday through truffle season, while availability lasts. Bookings from 12pm.
Candlelight Concert ExperienceCurated Dining Set MenuCandlelight Concerts arrive in Western Sydney for the first time at The William Inglis Hotel, presenting two extraordinary performances. Indulge in a specially curated dining menu to accompany the...
Jonah's

Jonah's

European   $$$$$   Opens Sun 12:00 PM

Whale Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Champagne Bollinger Wine Dinner Sunday September 20Join us on Sunday 20 September for an exclusive Champagne Bollinger Dinner, celebrating one of France's most prestigious Champagne houses. Enjoy four courses with canapés, expertly matched to excep...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Potager

Potager

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Carool

13 Chef Hat Award
Winter Has Arrived at PotagerNew Seasonal MenuWinter has arrived at Potager, bringing a new seasonal menu inspired by the cooler months and the produce thriving in our kitchen garden. Expect comforting flavours, thoughtful cooking, and dishes ...
Meribella

Meribella

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Terrigal

12 Chef Hat Award
Father's Day Lunch at Meribella Bring the family together and enjoy a shared lunch overlooking Terrigal beach.
Hunters Quarter

Hunters Quarter

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Pokolbin

13 Chef Hat Award
Father's Day Sunday Lunch 6th September 2026THE GENTLEMAN’S HOUR OR THREE Some dads like flowers. Some prefer a good glass of whisky. Some prefer a vintage wine. This Father’s Day, we are keeping things decidedly more gentlemanly at HQ. Start with our Sunday Lunch Experi...
Toki Bistro & Bar

Toki Bistro & Bar

Fusion   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

13 Chef Hat Award
Nestled along Miller Street in the heart of North Sydney, Toki Bistro & Bar is a sanctuary where contemporary elegance meets warm, soulful dining. Step inside and you’re greeted with soft lighting,...
River - Wild at Heart

River - Wild at Heart

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

Brunswick Heads

13 Chef Hat Award
Thursday locals 5 course tasting menu Vegan option availableThursday nights sample our 5 course tasting menu for only $99pp ( $125pp)
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Great food, great drinks and great company...Sydneysiders celebrate the simple things in life at Mode Kitchen & Bar on George Street in the heart of the CBD. Delivering uncomplicated, yet memorable...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Parmi Night | $34Every ThursdayCrispy. Saucy. Loaded. This isn’t your local parmi. Parmi Night puts a sharp spin on a familiar favourite. Only available on Thursdays at BTWN, try the Loaded Spatchcock Parmi - Parmesan and herb ...
"Ethically sustainable, seasonal products"
Shelter

Shelter

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 7:00 AM

Lennox Head

13 Chef Hat Award
Set in idyllic beachside Lennox Heads, Shelter on Pacific Parade beckons as a home away from home for locals and visitors alike. Whether passing through or part of the community, seek shelter at th...
Margan Restaurant

Margan Restaurant

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

Broke

14 Chef Hat Award
Winemakers Dinner | Bringing the Mosel to Darlinghurst 27 August | The Claret ClubOn August 27, I'll be at The Claret Club in Darlinghurst for an evening built around wine and a story that began during a Hunter Valley vintage more than 30 years ago. Over three courses, we'll ...
Test Kitchen at The CowrieFive courses!Join us for Test Kitchen, held on the last Tuesday of every month, where we explore new dishes, ideas, and seasonal produce before they make it to the final menu. This is your chance to experience ...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
All You Can Eat LasagneEvery TuesdayIntroducing our $35 All You Can Eat Lasagne Nights, served tableside every Tuesday. Expect a traditional pork and veal lasagne, alongside a seasonal vegetarian option, both made with fresh pasta...
L'Heritage

L'Heritage

French   $$$$$   Open Now

Mosman

13 Chef Hat Award
Perched on the wharf at Chowder Bay Road in Mosman, L'Heritage is a stunning French restaurant housed in a historic ex-Navy drill hall, surrounded by national park and breathtaking harbour views — ...
Hustlers. Syd

Hustlers. Syd

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Situated on York Street in the Sydney CBD, Hustlers. Syd offers a bold, underground dining experience with a modern take on Asian cuisine. Descend below street level and step into a moody, energeti...
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Locals Do Lunch$45 Lunch Special Enjoy your choice of a delicate poached trout salad, succulent wagyu beef burger or kumura & whipped Meredith goat's curd mafaldine pasta, as you relax by the shores of Balmoral Beach. Only $45 inc...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
2-Course Dinner $65ppJuly & August A celebration of Italy’s land and sea brought together in a thoughtfully curated dining experience. Enjoy a 2-course dinner for $65pp throughout July & August Tuesday-Friday. Available for u...
Taverna

Taverna

Greek   $$$$$   Open Now

Kingscliff

12 Chef Hat Award
Fur-Friends Welcome at TavernaBook NowWhy not let your fur-friends enjoy the coastal breeze with you in our elegant outoor dining space? The Taverna Team always love welcoming your four legged friends and will be sure to smother them i...
Tuesday Night SpecialThree courses for $58ppStarting with our house made breads, our own EV live oil and dukkah accompanied by a salad of seasonal garden pickings. Guests choose a main course from our seasonal menu followed by a dessert spec...