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Sydney Restaurants With Fully Licensed

Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
RedGround Truffles MenuAvailable till SeptemberEnjoy five limited RedGround Black Truffle dishes or add truffles to any a la carte dish for $15.
Sonora

Sonora

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Potts Point

12 Chef Hat Award
Bottomless Brunch at Sonora Saturdays & Sundays 12-5Brunch, but better! Indulge in our fresh, garden-to-table Mexican dishes paired with endless Margaritas or Mimosas. Perfect for catching up with friends or celebrating any occasion in lively Potts ...
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Christmas Events At AnticaNorth SydneyBook Your Christmas Party at Antica?? Celebrate the season in style with 4 private dining spaces available. Perfect for groups of 9–54+ guests. ? Limited dates still available. Enquire today...
Angelo's Cabarita

Angelo's Cabarita

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

Cabarita

12 Chef Hat Award
Tomahawk ExperienceBook Now!Indulge in a premium 1 kg Wagyu Tajima MB5+ Tomahawk steak, expertly seared to perfection and served with seasonal sides. Perfect for sharing or savouring solo, this bold cut promises a memorable d...
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...
Oribu

Oribu

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Parramatta

13 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in ParramattaDress, dine and sipCelebrate Melbourne Cup 2025 at The Heritage Precinct and Oribu, Parramatta’s most glamorous race-day destination. From 12pm till late, experience the race that stops the nation in true style—compl...
Newmarket Room

Newmarket Room

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

Warwick Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Food & Wine Artisan FestivalA Vibrant Day OutTaste your way through a curated selection of wines, live cooking demonstrations and handcrafted bites. Showcasing the diversity of our local food scene, The Food & Wine Artisan Festival is a memor...
Chef's Table Experience2 Guests per NightThe Shell House Dining Room’s ‘Chef’s Table Experience’ is the ultimate way to celebrate for one special party of two guests per night. Seated at the kitchen pass – the centre of gravity of the din...
Shaffa

Shaffa

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

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
$49PP Hummus FridaysFriday Lunches in SeptEase into the weekend with Shaffa's Hummus Fridays — our Middle Eastern-style Friday lunch, $49pp. A spread of pita, your choice of hummus, chicken shawarma, pickles, and housemate spiced chips. Sc...
Seven Spices

Seven Spices

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Lane Cove

12 Chef Hat Award
Chef Srini's Signature Tasting Menu For TwoBook Now Embark on an extraordinary journey with Chef Srini's Seven Spices signature tasting menu for two, inspired by the mastery of Michelin- starred Indian Chefs. Delight in a two-hour experience featuri...
"Uncomplicated, yet memorable dining"
Mode Kitchen & Bar

Mode Kitchen & Bar

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

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Thanksgiving DinnerThursday 27 November 2025Join us for our third annual Thanksgiving Buffet Feast at Mode Kitchen & Bar. Whether you’re gathering to give thanks with loved ones or looking for a taste of home-grown American festive favourite...
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Crows Nest

13 Chef Hat Award
BYO Locals Night @ Annata Bring Your Wine from HomeJoin us every Wednesday of the month for an unforgettable dining experience and the chance to mix and mingle with your local community and friends.We invite you to bring along your favourite wines ...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Group Bookings & Exclusive HireEnquire Today!Located just steps from one of Sydney’s most iconic Eastern Suburbs beaches, Osteria Coogee is the perfect spot for your next celebration. Our venue is available for private functions including bir...
Attenzione Food & Wine

Attenzione Food & Wine

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Redfern

12 Chef Hat Award
JUICE OF GIORGIO A NATURAL WINE TAKE OVERGiorgio Di Maria of GDM FUN Wine showcasing all his collaboration wines from across Italy.
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Woolwich

12 Chef Hat Award
When only the best will do, head to Cucinetta on Woolwich Road, overlooking Lane Cove River, where guests embark on a culinary adventure like no other. Offering an abundance of natural light, retre...
Champagne Bollinger Wine DinnerSunday 28th SeptemberAlmost 200 Years of Creating Champagne Masterpieces + A Special Guest from the Bollinger Family. An unmissable evening of elegance with the best Champagne house in France. Taste rare vintages and ...
Toei

Toei

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Surry Hills

13 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...
Entrata

Entrata

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Glenhaven

12 Chef Hat Award
Get 25% off your food billSpring OfferThis spring, enjoy 25% off your food bill when you join us for dinner between September 9th–11th, 16th–18th, and 23rd–25th. Gather your friends and family and celebrate the season with us. T&C’s...
"A Hidden Gem of the Hills"
Quoi Dining

Quoi Dining

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Baulkham Hills

13 Chef Hat Award
Sydneysiders experience gastronomical delights at Quoi Dining on Century Circuit in Baulkham Hills. Located in the rapidly expanding Bella Vista restaurant precinct overlooking Norwest Lake, Quoi i...
The Bar at CATALINARelax at the BarDid you know the bar is always open for a drink or light meal? Whether you're in the mood for Champagne and oysters or fish and chips with a cocktail, settle in on one of our comfortable Bertoia st...