Must-see restaurants in New South Wales

  • Malabar

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Delicious dosas, piquant Goan curries and the soft seductive tastes of India's south make this sizeable, well-established Darlinghurst restaurant a…

  • Famous Berry Donut Van

    South Coast NSW

    Parents driving the family down the South Coast for the holidays have long bribed the kids by promising a stop at this food truck if they were good along…

  • 3 Olives

    Newtown & the Inner West

    There's something very life-affirming about a good Greek restaurant, and this family-run taverna ticks all the boxes. The decor is restrained, with olive…

  • Scarborough Hotel

    South Coast NSW

    Built in 1886 and heritage listed, the Scarborough Hotel boasts one of Australia's finest beer gardens. The ocean view is truly spectacular and the main…

  • Rick Stein at Bannisters

    South Coast NSW

    Served in an elegant setting on Bannister’s Point, the British celebrity chef Rick Stein’s excellently selected and presented seafood matches the fine…

  • Firedoor

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    All the dishes in this moodily attractive sunken space are produced over a blazing fire, with chef Lennox Hastie matching different woods to the flavours…

  • Single O

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Unshaven graphic designers roll cigarettes at little outdoor tables in the bricky hollows of Surry Hills, while inside impassioned, bouncing-off-the-walls…

  • Hungry Duck

    South Coast NSW

    Hungry Duck's contemporary Asian fusion menu, uniting Chinese-style duck spring rolls with kingfish sashimi and Wagyu red curry, is served tapas style,…

  • Black Star Pastry

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Wise folks follow the black star to pay homage to excellent coffee, totally brilliant cakes and a few very good savoury things (gourmet pies and the like)…

  • Greenhouse of Orange

    New South Wales

    When this huge new venue – located on the former bowling green at the Orange Ex-Services’ Club – opened in 2017 it was immediately booked out. It still…

  • Doma Cafe

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    In a wooden building in the tiny town of Federal is not where you'd expect to find some of the region's best Japanese cuisine being served, yet here it is…

  • Silk's Brasserie

    Blue Mountains

    A warm welcome awaits at Leura's long-standing fine diner. Despite its contemporary approach, it's a brasserie at heart, so the food is generous and…

  • Koi Dessert Bar

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Having made the nation salivate on Master Chef Australia, Reynold Poernomo now produces his fabulous desserts for public consumption at this two-level…

  • Raes Dining Room

    Byron Bay

    The sound of the surf perfectly sets off the excellent Mediterranean-influenced dishes at this exclusive little retreat overlooking Watego's Beach…

  • Mason

    Newcastle

    This elegant dining room near the beach opens pleasantly to the street, where extra tables sit under the plane trees. The cuisine is refined and stylishly…

  • Mango Tree

    South Coast NSW

    The third instalment of this delicious Indian restaurant business (the flagship is on the beach in North Wollongong) opened smoothly in late 2019…

  • Muum Maam

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Packing a punch for eyes and taste buds, this buzzy spot is beloved by creative types who work hereabouts. It has a double identity that really works,…

  • Glebe Point Diner

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A sensational neighbourhood bistro, where only the best local produce is used and where almost everything is made from scratch. The compact menu is…

  • Tea Club

    South Coast NSW

    A secret garden, amiable service and excellent caramel slices are among the many reasons to duck into Nowra’s low-slung, boho hang-out. Generous salads,…

  • The River

    South Coast NSW

    Perched right over the river and attired in nautical blue and white, this understated restaurant offers flavourful presentations, with a French influence…

  • Chaco

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    This little place has a simple, effortless Japanese cool and some seriously good food. The ramen is good, and there are very succulent gyoza and delicious…

  • Chiswick

    Sydney

    Though owned by celebrity chef Matt Moran, the real star of this show here is the kitchen garden that dictates what's on the menu. Meat from the Moran…

  • Bang Bang

    Byron Bay

    Byron's gone bonkers for Bang Bang and it's obvious why: outdoor eating on high benches, hot and tasty Asian food served up plate after sizzling plate and…

  • Estabar

    Newcastle

    The punchy single-origin coffee, refreshing frappés and delicious gelato are great at this hugely welcoming spot, and the location right opposite…

  • Tathra Beach Tapas

    Tathra & Around

    In a brilliant location staring onto Tathra Beach, this charming seaside shack serves food made to share: flavourful feta-spiked salads, calamari and lip…

  • Il Buco Cafe & Pizzeria

    Byron Bay

    The best pizza in town with authentic thin-crust wood-fired pizzas sparingly topped with outstanding flavours using as much local produce as possible –…

  • Trio

    Sydney

    Brunch in Bondi has become de rigueur in Sydney in recent years, and this friendly, unpretentious cafe is one of the top spots to do it. The menu covers…

  • Thub Thim Thai

    New South Wales

    This Thai restaurant is the kind of hidden gem that you hope to stumble across in a rural town, off the tourist trail. Gracious service and indubitable…

  • Silica

    South Coast NSW

    Directly opposite the northern pocket of the main beach, Silica is Kiama's finest seafood restaurant, emphasising subtle flavour and elegant presentation,…

  • Baccomatto Osteria

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Sleek and modern, this smart Italian restaurant nevertheless conserves the warm and genuine welcome of your favourite trattoria. There's a real verve to…

  • Miss Lee

    South Coast NSW

    The daughter of a local Cantonese matriarch oversees this big, buzzing restaurant which re-creates the fast, cheap, authentic diners of Southeast Asia for…

  • Quarterdeck Marina

    South Coast NSW

    This 'little red house of tunes' overlooking Forsters Bay is a dreamy venue, ideal for farewelling the sun and welcoming a plate of lime-buttered scallops…

  • Golden Lotus

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Delicious bowls of pho, crunchy textures and fresh flavour bursts make this one of the best of Newtown's sizeable crop of vegan and vegetarian restaurants…

  • Scratch Patisserie

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    All-organic flours, butters and fresh produce go into the region's favourite sourdough, beautiful pastries and gourmet sausage rolls, served along with…

  • Marrickville Pork Roll

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Some of Sydney's best bánh mì are served out of this little hole in the wall, where the crisp bread rolls are baked on-site. The pork rolls are delicious,…

  • Factory Espresso

    New South Wales

    Egg dishes with a twist; inventive toast toppers; delicious, local-made cakes; and coffee that is worth coming back for – this industrial-style cafe hits…

  • Wild Ginger

    South Coast NSW

    The most urbane restaurant in the Jervis Bay area, appealing to a Southeast Asian palate, Wild Ginger is a showcase of flavours complemented by trendy…

  • Sweet Sour Salt

    New South Wales

    This modern Asian eatery is a crowd pleaser. Perhaps start with Korean spicy chicken wings, then move to wok-fried XO mussels and Sumatran chicken? Save…

  • Press Dubbo

    New South Wales

    This buzzy cafe located in a beautiful heritage building is usually swarming with people enjoying their meals (made mostly from local produce) and the…

  • Alchemy Art & Food Hub

    New South Wales

    It's a predominantly vegetarian menu at this popular cafe, with plenty of al fresco seating in the leafy garden and a small gallery to peruse pre- or post…

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