Must-see restaurants in New South Wales

  • bangbang

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    In a likeably quiet Surry Hills zone, this is a fine spot for a relaxing late breakfast. Enjoy the rösti stack or merge into the burger-and-sandwich…

  • Orient Express

    Byron Bay

    Resembling a Chinese teahouse complete with a large wooden Buddha, this atmospheric restaurant plunders gainfully from the cuisines of Southeast Asia and…

  • Bangalow Dining Rooms

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    The dining room within the Bangalow Hotel features a more upmarket menu than the simple pub grub with tasty dishes such as miso sesame roasted chicken,…

  • Thai Buddha

    New South Wales

    There are some international flavours out here in the heartland. This centrally located Thai restaurant throws in some Chinese dishes and sushi for good…

  • Grumpy & Sweetheart's

    South Coast NSW

    No bittersweet service, as the name suggests: just good-quality burgers, smashed avocado on Turkish bread, toasted sandwiches and some interesting cakes …

  • Infinity Sourdough Bakery

    Sydney

    Even in sourdough-crazy Sydney, the loaves from this bakery, and its parent in Darlinghurst, stand out. Add juices, coffee and sandwiches to the mix plus…

  • Dunbar House

    Sydney

    This meticulously restored 1830s mansion is a gorgeous spot for brunch, particularly if you can score one of the harbour-view tables on the verandah…

  • Exchange Hotel

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Deni's best counter meals can be found at this friendly pub, serving such Aussie favourites as enormous schnitzels, burgers and fish and chips. Nightly…

  • Tamworth Hotel

    New South Wales

    Behind the handsome neoclassical facade of this 1936 pub is a sympathetically renovated interior, with an inviting front bar, a shady beer garden and a…

  • Kopitiam

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Kopitiam (meaning 'coffee shop') isn’t going to win design awards (low ceiling, daggy tiled floor, plastic furniture and Malaysian Airlines tourism…

  • Sassafras

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Down-to-earth Italian place, with a long and florid pizza and pasta menu that gets the basics right with good ingredients. A local favourite, and with an…

  • Railway Station Cafe

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    High ceilings and towering wrought-iron beams combine amid the heritage ambience of Junee's Railway Station Cafe. Counter food, burgers and good coffee…

  • Green Gourmet

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Green Gourmet delivers buffet and à la carte vegan Chinese food, including yum cha, noodles, rice, salads and a whole virtual farmyard of mock-meat dishes…

  • Chat Thai

    Manly

    Set inside Manly Wharf, this branch of the Thaitown favourite misses out on the harbour views – though you can just about watch the prow of the ferry nose…

  • Fishmongers

    Sydney

    Gourmet, grease-free fish and chips for those who are fond of tradition, but not at the expense of their waistline. Grab some grilled hoki and steamed…

  • The Mexican

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A cantina-style space that serves standard Tex-Mex dishes but also some nicely spicy, herb-strewn variations, such as pan-fried Yamba prawns sautéed in…

  • Addimi

    New South Wales

    This busy cafe in the centre of town does decent coffee and interesting breakfasts such as potato roesti with slow-roasted tomato, balsamic mushrooms and…

  • Deli Lama

    New South Wales

    Locals love the Lama for its hearty country-style breakfasts and light lunches like loaded foccacia and tasty, healthy salads, soups and quiches. It's all…

  • Petit Snail

    Byron Bay

    Get stuck into traditional Gallic fare such as steak tartare, duck confit and fromage (cheese) in spades at this old-school French bistro, with outdoor…

  • Ripples

    Sydney

    Flanked by the Harbour Bridge, the choppy harbour and Luna Park’s insane grin, Ripples does well to compete with the view and come out on top. Expect lots…

  • Piedmont Inn Pizza Restaurant

    Blue Mountains

    On the main road in the heart of Blackheath, this is a quaintly decorated spot that does generously-topped, cheesy pizzas, both traditional and gourmet,…

  • Kazbah

    Sydney

    Rock the Kazbah for Moroccan breakfast, weekend brunch or a peppy dinner. On hot summer days the windows fold out to the street. Generous serves feature…

  • Bun Mese

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Great bánh mì – try the Peking duck one for a change from pork – and rice paper rolls are turned out by this extremely friendly little lunch spot. It's…

  • Bellas

    New South Wales

    Breakfast at this quality all-day option treads familiar ground (with some fun tempters like Sicilian doughnuts). From lunchtime, the menu skews heavily…

  • Mecca

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Musicians occasionally hang out at the pavement tables at this 1950s-era cafe, scoffing burgers by day and sometimes jamming until late on impromptu…

  • Sonoma

    Sydney

    'Artisan sourdough' is the speciality of this bakery cafe on the Five Ways intersection. The toast with ricotta and the sourdough sandwiches are suitably…

  • Cache Store of Food

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    This popular cafe has the creative-sandwich, mini-pizza and pastry market covered. The coffee is good and there are tables aplenty inside and out. A juice…

  • Christopher’s Cake Shop

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    At the Darlinghurst end of Bourke St there are some rare reminders of the neighbourhood’s once-prominent Greek community, such as Christopher’s Cake Shop,…

  • Indian Tandoori

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    You can smell the tandoor oven the second you walk into this spotless, friendly, family-run restaurant, bursting with the aromas and flavours of fine…

  • Pizza Birra

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Bentwood chairs clatter across the polished-concrete floor; friends laugh, clink glasses and unwind; waiters spin and smile. Pizza Birra is stylish enough…

  • Schnitzel House & Oyster Bar

    South Coast NSW

    Offering a food pairing you never knew you needed, this casual restaurant serves delicious East Coast oysters (with zesty garnishes or au naturel) along…

  • Byng Street Local Store

    New South Wales

    This cute corner cafe is a big hit with locals. The bread, muffins and pastries are freshly baked on-site, the coffee is excellent, and the hunger-busters…

  • Vines at 139

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A lovely heritage house decked out in aquamarine walls, cute floral prints and jam jars. It’s a popular place with a menu that strays all over the world,…

  • Lismore Pie Cart

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    A local institution, serving homemade meat pies (a couple of vegetarian options, too), mash, mushy peas and gravy. There are a few tables and chairs…

  • Pasticceria Papa

    Sydney

    This cafe and deli is a one-stop shop for tasty Italian baked treats, pasta, cheese, coffee and anything else that springs to mind. It's in a foodie…

  • Butcher Shop Café

    New South Wales

    A delightful little, erm, former butcher shop, cleverly transformed. It serves a hearty array of food, all chalked up on the blackboard. The melts and…

  • Wet Paint

    Sydney

    Away from the beachside strip, this cosy restaurant is hugely popular with locals. The menu is modern Australian with a Creole twist; try the signature…

  • Dum Dum Dumpling House

    New South Wales

    This no-frills Chinese takeout with an open kitchen and plenty of tables for dining in, doles out delicious chunky dumplings and a variety of popular…

  • Pantry 29

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Serves tasty wraps, salads, rolls, smoothies, an extensive menu of teas and housemade gelato (one scoop $4.50), with flavours such as panna cotta, chai…

  • Longyard

    New South Wales

    The Longyard is a big, rowdy, popular Tamworth watering hole with a decent menu of pub-grub classics (pizzas, burgers, steaks and a few token salads) plus…

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