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Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Express Lunch Monday to FridayBar Lettera elevates your weekday with its Express Lunch, offering a refined $49 experience served Monday to Friday from 12–3pm. Enjoy signature bread with herb butter, your choice of main and side...
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
Battle of the States - Five Course Wine Degustation A must for Wine Lovers Join us at Annata on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January 2026 for the battle of the States, an exclusive showcase of Australia’s most exciting State producers and iconic varietals hosted by Ni...
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
$59 2 -Course Lunch + complimentary drinkJanuary OnlyDine on our Pranzo Espresso menu and choose from antipasti and secondi or secondi and dolce. And for the month of January, get a complimentary house wine, beer or soft drink. T&C's apply. Online bo...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Sydney CBD

15 Chef Hat Award
Try our Summer menu Available Until March 2Come and try our new Summer menu with French-inspired cuisine at its finest at Atelier Sofitel. Click on more info to book:
Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
Coya Sydney

Coya Sydney

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

St Leonards

14 Chef Hat Award
Valentine’s Day dinnerValentine’s Day dinnerBring your special someone to COYA Sydney this Valentine’s Day and indulge in an intimate dining experience. Thoughtfully crafted dishes, warm ambience, and moments worth savouring — together. ???
Whispers of Summer at Oribu ParramattaNew Summer Japanese MenuDiscover Oribu’s summer menu: a celebration of elegance and creativity. From refined mains and vibrant sashimi to playful tacos and tempura, three master chefs unite to honour the flavours of summe...
Olio Kensington Street

Olio Kensington Street

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Chippendale

13 Chef Hat Award
The Olio Experience$80ppDiscover Taste the Flavours of Olio—a curated 9-course journey showcasing the restaurant’s most iconic dishes. For $80 per person, enjoy a shared experience featuring seafood bisques, handmade past...
Osteria Coogee

Osteria Coogee

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Coogee

12 Chef Hat Award
Pasta E Vino Tuesday$35 Pasta E Vino TuesdaysJoin us for a glass of wine and choice of 2 Special Pastas every Tuesday $35pp
"Majestic Location Overlooking Balmoral Beach"
Offering a majestic location with views over Balmoral Beach and across Sydney Harbour to Manly and North Head is Chef Hat-awarded Public Dining Room. Architecturally designed by Hecker & Guthrie, t...
Australia’s New Mexican-Style GrillEvery Saturday!Experience Australia’s only Mexican-style vertical BBQ at Sonora! Similar to a kebab machine but made for al pastor tacos, the marinated meat is stacked, slowly cooked on a rotating grill, and serv...
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!
Newmarket Room

Newmarket Room

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

Warwick Farm

12 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by more than 150 years of Inglis history, The Newmarket Room on Governor Macquarie Drive in Warwick Farm offers a unique and modern culinary experience. Discover a stunning indoor set-up t...
AMARA

AMARA

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Bowen Mountain

15 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate the graces of nature in alluring bushland surrounds at AMARA Restaurant on Grandview Lane in Bowen Mountain. With a name meaning ‘grace’ in West African, this stylish Sydney restaurant pr...
Saturday Bottomless Come and EnjoySharing food and bottomless booze $95 pp (1.5 hours). Bellinis, sparkling, red, white and rose. Vegetarian options available. Call (02) 9571 9292 to book now!
"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...
Discover a harmony of tradition and modernity at Angelo’s Cabarita on Phillips Street. Nestled in Prince Edward Park, this iconic Sydney waterfront dining destination offers a contemporary vibe fea...
Valentine's Day Lunch3 courses + ChampagneSavour enchanting flavours in Jonah's romantic setting. Spoil your special loved one with impressive ocean views, delicious cuisine and personalised service while enjoying a 3 course a la carte men...
Shaffa

Shaffa

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 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...
"Sydney's Best Gnocchi"
Cucinetta

Cucinetta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...