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Sydney Restaurants With Vegan Options

Nel Restaurant

Nel Restaurant

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

Sydney CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
An invitation to discover Australia's native flavoursGet bookingWe're kicking off 2026 with a menu that celebrates native Australian ingredients — bold, unexpected and deeply rooted in this land. Think pepperberry, bush tomato, lemon aspen, macadamia and sea...
Mardi Gras Party at CatalinaFriday 20 February, 6.30 Join us for a rare, exclusive Sydney experience – a fabulous party on Sydney Harbour; the Catalina dining room transformed into a nightclub for one night; amazing signature cocktails, free flowing ...
Atelier By Sofitel

Atelier By Sofitel

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Sydney CBD

14 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:
Annata

Annata

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

St Leonards

13 Chef Hat Award
One Vision - Two Hemispheres - Five Course Dinner Burgundy & Otago WinesJoin us for a rare and intimate wine dinner celebrating Domaine Thomson, an extraordinary family estate spanning Central Otago, New Zealand and Burgundy, France. Hosted by owner PM (Pui Mun) Chan,...
Antica Dining

Antica Dining

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

North Sydney

12 Chef Hat Award
Lunar New Year Banquet17th–22nd FebruaryWe’re thrilled to announce our limited-time 4-course Lunar New Year Reunion Banquet – a feast designed for friends and family to welcome the new year in style. Available 17th–22nd February | Min...
Established in 1857, The Dry Dock Public House and Dining Room on Cameron Street in Balmain has been a much-loved community cornerstone for more than 166 years. This timeless neighbourhood local we...
Bar Infinita

Bar Infinita

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 4:30 PM

Gordon

13 Chef Hat Award
Situated on St Johns Avenue in Gordon, Bar Infinita is a heartfelt celebration of Italian heritage, family and flavour. Drawing on traditional recipes passed down through generations, the menu deli...
Overlooking the stunning Balmoral Beach, the Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant in Mosman offers a unique dining experience that captures the essence of modern Australian cuisine. Guests are enveloped in...
Hustlers. Syd

Hustlers. Syd

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
Gasoline Pony

Gasoline Pony

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

Marrickville

Andie Lee, Abigail Wighton, & Carla Hoffman Smith7-10pmDiscover an intimate night of original music featuring three outstanding singer-songwriters. Carla Hoffman Smith blends folk, blues, funk and soul with raw storytelling and layered melodies. Andie ...
OLD SCHOOL ITALIAN NIGHTDONT MISS OUT 26 FEBOne Special Night Only 89pp We are excited to invited you to a very special evening celebrating the heart and soul of Old School Italian Cuisine. The kind of food that brings people together, tell...
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...
Newmarket Room
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...
No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Glebe

13 Chef Hat Award
Inspired by Mexican flavours and traditions, come and explore the Victorian Georgian beauty that is No 92 Wine Bar and Restaurant on Glebe Point Road in Glebe. Once a private investigator’s office,...
"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...
At the Sydney Opera House, Midden by Mark Olive offers a deeply rooted culinary experience shaped by Indigenous Australian heritage. The menu celebrates native ingredients — from wattle seed and bu...
Bistro George

Bistro George

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sydney CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Located in Sydney’s CBD just a stone’s throw from Circular Quay and the harbour, Bistro George on George Street offers a vibrant and inviting setting ideal for everything from casual catch-ups to w...
Shaffa

Shaffa

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

Surry Hills

12 Chef Hat Award
$15 Classic Margs | Sun 22nd FebNational Margarita DayMark your calendars! Shaffa is serving your favourite classic $15 margaritas all day from 12–10pm for National Margarita Day. Join us for a lively, fun, and flavour-filled Sunday—catch up with fr...
Toki Bistro & Bar

Toki Bistro & Bar

Fusion   $$$$$   Open Now

North Sydney

13 Chef Hat Award
Nestled along Miller Street in the heart of North Sydney, Toki Bistro & Bar is a sanctuary where contemporary elegance meets warm, soulful dining. Step inside and you’re greeted with soft lighting,...