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Sydney City & Surrounds Restaurants

Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Valentines at Atelier 5-course exclusive menuCelebrate Valentine’s Day with a five-course menu crafted for the occasion at Atelier by Sofitel. From heirloom tomato tartare to Ulladulla blue-fin tuna cru, grilled coral trout and dry aged duck ...
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
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...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day$300 for two guestsCelebrate 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...
Hustlers. Syd

Hustlers. Syd

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day Valentine’s Day at BistroCelebrate Valentine’s Day at Bistro George with a one-night-only shared dining experience on Saturday 14 February. Enjoy Sydney Rock oysters with champagne mignonette, burrata with zucchini and bot...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day$119pp Dinner Set MenuThis Valentine’s Day, share an unforgettable evening with your special someone over our exclusive $119pp dinner set menu. Start with a drink on arrival, then indulge in Focaccia Buns with Pipel Chu...
Valentine's Day$125 per persnonCelebrate 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...
BTWN

BTWN

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
GELATO & WINETuesday-Sunday from 5PMUnexpected flavours. Unlikely pairings. We’re serving up a monthly rotation of house-made gelato—crafted by our pastry chefs and paired with wines that know how to play. It’s a little savoury, a...
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Surry Hills

14 Chef Hat Award
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
Toei on Campbell Street in Surry Hills takes your favourite Australian and Asian dishes on a transformative journey, using modern techniques to unlock hidden depths of flavour. This Sydney dining d...
Ennui

Ennui

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Haymarket

13 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by French technique and Australian produce, enjoy fine dining inside the recently restored Ennui restaurant on Pitt Street in Haymarket. Nestled in a heritage building at the heart of Sydn...
2026 Lunch SpecialLimited time only!Indulge in a stylish lunch at Strangers’ Restaurant, NSW Parliament House. Enjoy 2 courses—your choice of main & dessert—followed by tea & coffee for $65 per person. Savour a fresh, seasonal à la c...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar

Bentley Restaurant & Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

18 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Bentley Restaurant & Bar on O’Connell Street offers a fine dining experience in an industrial space in Sydney’s CBD. Chef Brent Savage’s innovative and inventive food is expertly paired with wines ...
Olio Kensington Street

Olio Kensington Street

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Chippendale

Valentine's Day5-Course Menu | $108ppCelebrate Valentine’s Day at Olio with a romantic five-course menu crafted for indulgence and connection. Begin with savoury Parmigiano choux, followed by delicate swordfish tataki and pillowy toma...
Aroma of Indonesia

Aroma of Indonesia

Indonesian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Sydney CBD

Lunch SpecialMonday to FridaySpice up your weekday lunch at Aroma of Indonesia with authentic Indonesian flavours for only $21.90. Available Monday to Friday, 11:30am–4pm, enjoy dishes like the Nasi Uduk Set with coconut rice ...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:30 AM

Sydney CBD

Discover Japanese Flavours at Yama QVBOpen lunch and dinnerDiscover Yama Japanese Café Restaurant in the iconic QVB, where fresh seasonal sushi, sashimi, crispy tempura, teppan-grilled favourites and hot udon soups await in a relaxed, heritage-lined settin...
ARIA Sydney

ARIA Sydney

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

Circular Quay

18 Chef Hat Award
In what has been described as Sydney’s prime position you’ll find ARIA Restaurant in East Circular Quay. The classy spacious setting bestows diners with maximum views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge a...
Spiced by Billus

Spiced by Billus

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Barangaroo

Royal Indian Feast$88.90 pp Spiced by Billus invites you to enjoy our Royal Indian Feast, a 4-course celebration of bold, authentic flavours. Begin with a welcome snack before diving into entrées like paneer tikka tacos, chic...
$7 & $12 Happy HourTue–Fri 5–6pmGreat value on house wine, beer and cocktails — perfect for an after-work break.