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Sydney City & Surrounds Restaurants

Nel Restaurant
The Pines X Nelly Robinson: Degustation by NEL$135 per personExperience something truly special with Degustation by NEL at The Pines, a limited six-week pop-up led by acclaimed chef Nelly Robinson. This exclusive 10-course journey showcases bold flavours, pl...
Gildas

Gildas

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

14 Chef Hat Award
Hendrick’s Gin Martini TrioChilled to PerfectionWe’ve partnered with Hendrick’s Gin and ceramicist Joe Gilbert to bring you a unique martini experience at Gildas. Served in custom stoneware goblets that keep every sip perfectly chilled, our trio...
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...
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...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

14 Chef Hat Award
Discerning Sydney diners find a place where creativity is king, culinary inspiration flows, ideas are born and fresh ingredients are transformed at Atelier by Sofitel on Darling Drive. This elegant...
Chez Beckett's

Chez Beckett's

French   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
New French LunchFriday-SundayA new ritual begins at Chez Beckett’s. From Friday to Sunday, settle in for a refined French lunch by Chef Frédéric Plat, served from 12–3pm in a light-filled, elegant setting. It’s an invitation t...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
A Seafood & Wine ExperienceCrab + ChablisAt Jacksons on George, our Crab + Chablis experience celebrates fresh, hand-picked spanner crab from Ballina, NSW, served with celery seed mayonnaise, fermented chilli, lemon, and brioche toast. Gu...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 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...
BTWN

BTWN

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
NEW AUTUMN MENUFrom 12 MarchA new season arrives at BTWN, bringing the restaurant’s most expansive menu refresh since opening and reflecting how people are dining today. From chilled seafood towers to caviar-topped bar snac...
The Chippo Hotel

The Chippo Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Open Now

Chippendale

Functions & Events at The Chippo HotelYour Event, Our SpaceAt The Chippo Hotel, we offer vibrant function spaces perfect for events of all kinds. We offer the Beer Garden, The Nook, Sports Bar, and The Den, catering to both intimate and large groups. We of...
Silvester's Set Menu$79-$99 per personIndulge in an elegant dining experience at Silvester’s with this beautifully curated set menu. Begin with a glass of wine on arrival, then savour refined entrées, expertly prepared mains and a deca...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
Aperol Lunch Sessions | 1-31 MarchLimited-time offer!This march, we’re soaking up summer’s final golden days in collaboration with Aperol. Join us every Sat & Sun for our $79pp Weekend Long Lunch, with a $47pp 90-minute drinks package featuring Apero...
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...
Private Dining at Strangers’ RestaurantPrivate Dining Made EasyHost your next event with us at Strangers’ Restaurant. Our private dining is available Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm. Room hire starts at $150/hr, with after-hours hire from $700/hr. Catering pac...
Bentley Restaurant & Bar

Bentley Restaurant & Bar

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 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 ...
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...
Robert Stein Wine DinnerWine PairingIndulge in a 5-course menu with matching Robert Stein Wines at Thomas St Kitchen & Bar on Friday 27 March 2026.
ABODE

ABODE

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Darling Harbour

A Seasonal Tasting ExperienceSea Muse 5-Course MenuThis month, ABODE Bistro. Bar presents Sea Muse, a limited-edition 5-course tasting menu celebrating seasonal, flavour-forward dining. Available until 31 March for $109pp, the experience features h...
Pizza Night Every TuesdayMake Tuesdays delicious at Uliveto Sydney Italian Restaurant with Pizza Night every week. Enjoy 20% off any pizza every Tuesday night, from classic favourites to signature creations made with quali...
Door Knock

Door Knock

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Sydney CBD

Apéritif Hour for Workday Wind-DownDrinks and NibblesUnwind after work at Apéro Hour at Door Knock, a European-style apéritif hour with good drinks, bar snacks and relaxed conversation. Available Monday–Friday from 4–6pm, highlights include Veuve Cli...