Must-see restaurants in New South Wales

  • Bodega 1904

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A creative menu of wood-grilled dishes is the backbone of the menu in this Tramsheds restaurant from the team behind Bodega and Porteño in Surry Hills…

  • Adore on Dean

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    European and Asian influences combine with local produce at this cosmopolitan dining room upstairs on Dean St. Try one of Albury's best pre-dinner…

  • Izakaya Fujiyama

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    A good job's been done making a cosy restaurant out of this high-ceilinged former commercial space. It's a pleasure to watch the chef at work from the bar…

  • Canvas Eatery

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Secure a table on the outside deck and combine parkland views with wood-fired pizza and Beechworth craft beer, or more substantial and sophisticated…

  • bills

    Sydney

    With artfully bland modern decor, the focus is on the food at the Bondi outpost of this beloved-of-brunchers Sydney icon. Silky-smooth scrambled eggs,…

  • Bermagui Beach Hotel

    South Coast NSW

    Enjoy seafood and pub classics in a casual historic venue (1895). The hotel's a decent night out with the locals and serves very good burgers, beer…

  • Devon

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    If it's boring old bacon and eggs you're after, look elsewhere. Devon energetically fuses the cuisines of multicultural Australia to deliver an extremely…

  • Cinnabar

    Blue Mountains

    With a mission to take you around the world in a single sitting, this elegant place on the highway offers very tasty fusion share plates. They play fast…

  • No Bones

    Byron Bay

    No bones, no problem at this plant-based restaurant that doesn't compromise on flavour. It's not your typical Buddha bowls and tofu here – dine al fresco…

  • Mimosa Dry Stone

    Tathra & Around

    A corner of Tuscany between Tathra and Bermagui, this winery and restaurant occupies a beautiful ochre-coloured stone building with views across the vines…

  • Bondi Hardware

    Sydney

    This former hardware store has kept the idea going, with designer rough-and-ready decor and plenty of small thematic touches, though sofa seats and…

  • Thai Pothong

    Newtown & the Inner West

    This crowd-pleasing restaurant is a favourite for birthdays and family dinners. The army of staff are efficient and friendly, and the food reliably…

  • Aqua

    Sydney

    The views are not just impressive from this high-end restaurant above the North Sydney pool, they are immersively like a 3D movie, with the bridge looming…

  • Butcher Baker

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Let the aroma of freshly baked sourdough lure you in, then stay for the crispy pork belly or perhaps a beef bacon burger at this cafe run by a local…

  • Gunners Barracks Tea Room

    Sydney

    Offering lovely harbour views in a historic sandstone barracks, this is a refined spot for a morning or afternoon cuppa from the lengthy tea menu. Grab a…

  • Catalina

    Sydney

    Named after the flying boats once based here, this excellent Rose Bay restaurant has marvellous views, a lively eastern suburbs vibe and an impressive…

  • St Jude

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    The leafy streets of east Redfern have become a rapidly gentrified southern extension of Surry Hills. This corner cafe has an artfully crumbly facade, and…

  • Bocados

    Newcastle

    A block away from Newcastle Beach, Bocados (the name means 'mouthfuls') has a menu featuring an intriguing range of small and large tapas plates that…

  • Wedge

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Cut a corridor out of the side of a building, open it to the street and add artful industrial decor and you have the Wedge, which has delicious single…

  • Lucio Pizzeria

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    One of a cluster of eateries in an attractive courtyard off Palmer St, Lucio's has impeccable Italian credentials: the pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired…

  • Nile Street Cafe

    New South Wales

    Located away from the main street, this cute cafe is usually chockfull of locals. Plant yourself down in the sun-filled courtyard, order something…

  • Hugos

    Manly

    Occupying Manly's prime location on the wharf, Hugos has super views from its open windows and sought-after outdoor deck. Relax on the banquette seating…

  • Chica Bonita

    Manly

    This upbeat place rises above its unprepossessing location: straddling the end of a dingy shopping arcade, with carpark views. It offers zingy, inventive…

  • Table View

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    The coffee is just about perfect here and the breakfast, brunch and lunch menu holds a few happy surprises. Sure, there are breakfast bowls, chia pud and…

  • Gundagai Bakery

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    On the main street, this place claims to be the oldest working bakery in Australia. According to a sign out the front, German settler William Bibo built…

  • Main Street Burger Bar

    Byron Bay

    This laid-back joint has a neat list of burgers, shakes, beers and cocktails, with an emphasis on local produce. For purists, the classic cheeseburger (…

  • Miei Amici

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Come for Griffith's best breakfasts: nothing fancy here, just excellent omelettes, eggs poached to perfection, great coffee and freshly squeezed juices…

  • Haldi

    New South Wales

    A wonderful surprise: authentic, high-quality Indian cuisine with matching table service, set on a quintessentially Australian streetscape in Gulgong…

  • Flemish Flavours

    Blue Mountains

    Just above the station, this is a surprising find: set in a lush garden, the interior and verandah of a Blue Mountains mansion hold a restaurant serving…

  • Grappa

    Newtown & the Inner West

    You'll forget the ugly exterior and main-road location once you enter Grappa, with its polished glassware and crisp tablecloths. It's the setting for rich…

  • Formaggi Ocello

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Love a cheesy grin? Then Formaggi Ocello is for you. This excellent Italian deli has a great range of cheeses, mostly Italian, Spanish and French, with…

  • Lucio's

    Sydney

    Among all the cutting-edge Italian cuisine, there's still a lot of love for this expensive but gloriously welcoming family-run neighbourhood favourite…

  • Crabbe Hole

    Sydney

    Tucked within the Icebergs pool complex (there's no need to pay admission if you're only eating), this buzzy cafe offers toasted sandwiches, muesli and…

  • Ripples Chowder Bay

    Sydney

    Blending Italian and mod Oz influences, Ripples offers smart food in a former army complex overlooking the beach at the end of Chowder Bay Rd. The setting…

  • Anonymous

    Blue Mountains

    It's hard to stay anonymous when you do the best coffee in town, so you might only just squeeze into this bijou two-roomed cafe. There's an appetising…

  • Hub

    New South Wales

    On a Bathurst strip with a few cool cafe options, the courtyard canopy of red umbrellas and green leaves makes this popular spot the perfect place for an…

  • Boathouse Shelly Beach

    Manly

    This sweet little spot on picturesque Shelly Beach makes a top venue for breakfast juices, brunches, fish 'n' chips, oysters, tasty flatbreads and daily…

  • Lighthouse Beach Cafe

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    With terrific views of East Ballina's Lighthouse Beach, this family-friendly cafe at the surf club turns out hearty breakfasts and some good comfort food…

  • Mr Benedict

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Well-regarded Mr Benedict combines the best coffee in town, a concise but well-chosen beer and wine list, and interesting breakfast and lunch blackboard…

  • Dulcie's Cottage

    South Coast NSW

    A renovated 1920s cottage is the scene for the Sapphire Coast's coolest, and surely tastiest, burger bar. Food truck outside, bartenders inside, lots of…

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