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Sydney City & Surrounds Restaurants

Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Open Now

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
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...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Open Now

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!
"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...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Silvester's Restaurant & Lounge on Bulletin Place in Circular Quay has a unique story inspired by the rich history of the site on which the venue was built. In decades gone by, one of Sydney's fine...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
Aroma of Indonesia

Aroma of Indonesia

Indonesian   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar
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 ...
Yama

Yama

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Olio Kensington Street
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...
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...
ARIA Sydney
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...
$7 & $12 Happy HourTue–Fri 5–6pmGreat value on house wine, beer and cocktails — perfect for an after-work break.
Door Knock

Door Knock

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Lunchtime Specials at Door KnockThursday & Fridays 12-3pmDon’t miss out on Door Knock's new lunchtime special! Join us every Thursday and Friday from 12–3pm for our lunchtime deal: a tender $25 steak served with your choice of a glass of wine or a house ...
Bennelong

Bennelong

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

17 Chef Hat Award
Australian produce and wine take centre stage at Bennelong on Bennelong Point in the heart of Sydney. This sister restaurant to Quay sits proudly at the Sydney Opera House on the edge of the Harbou...