Must-see restaurants in New South Wales

  • Eltons Eating + Drinking

    New South Wales

    Share plates, tacos and decadent desserts are some of the culinary finds on the versatile food menu. A carefully curated drinks menu – predominantly…

  • Beef & Beach

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    It's all in the name at this upstairs restaurant opposite the beach at the Lennox Hotel. The large decking area is the perfect place to combine wave…

  • Port Bar

    Sydney

    Opposite the wharf in Parramatta, this is popular throughout the day for everything from breakfast to beers on the terrace. It offers authentic, family…

  • Barefoot Coffee Traders

    Manly

    Run by surfer lads serving fair-trade organic coffee from a closet-sized open-to-the-breeze shop, Barefoot epitomises Manly cool. Food is limited but the…

  • El Loco

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    As much as we lament the passing of live rock at the old Excelsior Hotel, we have to admit that the hip, colourful Mexican cantina that's taken over the…

  • La Piadina

    Sydney

    A piadina is a filled flat bread common in northern Italy, and the Zizioli brothers are the only ones serving them in Sydney. Fillings include prosciutto,…

  • Woods Bangalow

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This plant-based cafe forms the heart of the arts precinct. It's a lovely place of polished concrete and wood that serves Sydney's Single O coffee, the…

  • Paragon Cafe

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    One of NSW's most fabulous old-school Greek diners, the Paragon has barely changed since it opened in 1948. With an extensive á la carte menu of Greek and…

  • Red Lantern on Riley

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    This atmospheric eatery is run by television presenters Luke Nguyen (Luke Nguyen's Vietnam and others), Mark Jensen (Ready Steady Cook) and sister/wife…

  • Eden

    Sydney

    Colourful comfort foods from pizzas and cheeseburgers to 'fysh' tacos and watermelon 'sashymi' are served sans animal products at this leafy courtyard…

  • Funky Pies

    Sydney

    Taking the meat out of a pie would be considered un-Australian in some quarters, but this tiny place does a great job of it. Really tasty vegan…

  • Toko

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    With a beautiful wood-lined look, Toko dishes up superb modern Japanese otsumami (tapas) such as soft-shell crab, sweet eggplant miso and meaty options…

  • Don Don

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    For years we’ve thumbed our way through diminutive Don Don’s photo menu, discovering consistently delicious dishes. Expect everything from katsudon (rice…

  • Organic Republic

    Sydney

    Its motto – 'let the bread speak' – says it all. Fabulous sandwiches on slabs of home-baked organic bread (including spelt) are the signature dish at this…

  • Mates Gully

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Shared tables and wall art create a cool vibe, and much of the produce is home grown on their own farm in nearby Mates Gully. There's also occasional live…

  • Bondi Trattoria

    Sydney

    For an all-day Bondi option with vistas, you can't go past the trusty 'Trat', as it's known in these parts. Tables spill out onto Campbell Pde for those…

  • Pompei’s

    Sydney

    The pizza here is among the best in Sydney, but it’s the northern Italian dishes whipped up by expat Giorgio Pompei that are really special. Try the…

  • Jones & Co Counter

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    This bright little roadside space has a loyal following who grab an Allpress coffee and a delicious pastry from Mullumbimby's Scratch Patisserie. You can…

  • Wharf Bar & Restaurant

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Take in the Richmond River views from this breezy wharf restaurant. While most of the food is a little disappointing, come here for the tasty wood-fired…

  • Courtney's Brasserie

    Sydney

    Just up from the ferry wharf, Courtney's is a local institution for quality fare using locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. There are degustation…

  • Erciyes

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Shamelessly kitsch Erciyes flaunts its fluoro lighting, mirror-faced wall, plastic tablecloths, disco ball and audience-participatory belly-dancing on…

  • Belgrave Cartel

    Manly

    This well-established cafe serves perhaps Manly's best espresso in a soothing vintage atmosphere with a couple of laneway-style outdoor tables. Breakfasts…

  • Paymasters

    Newcastle

    In a heritage weatherboard cottage overlooking a park and the river, this is a charming spot indeed. It packs out for weekend breakfasts and offers classy…

  • Bruno's

    New South Wales

    With a wood-fired oven, home-made pasta and even a little cocktail bar, Bruno's is something unusual in Lightning Ridge. Augmenting classic pizzas such as…

  • Nada's

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    There are swisher Lebanese restaurants around, but for a no-frills delicious feed at a very fair price, it's hard to beat this old family-run favourite…

  • Penny Lane

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Down the back of an arcade you'll find this hip, popular cafe turning out well-prepared food from a seasonal menu. Turn breakfast into dessert with French…

  • Innes' Boatshed

    South Coast NSW

    Since the 1950s this has been one of the South Coast's best-loved fish-and-chip and oyster joints. Innes' has undergone some major renovations – for…

  • Deli on Kinghorne

    South Coast NSW

    Nourishing brunches and lunches fill the menu at this likeable cafe. Unwind with a flat white, debate between watermelon salad or a mighty 'Wagon Wheel'…

  • Regatta

    Sydney

    With a luminous, romantic location on a pier jutting out into Rose Bay, Regatta offers relaxed but quality service and well-presented contemporary seafood…

  • Jumping Rock

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Jumping Rock's Scandi-style decor really suits Bundanoon's forested ambience, and it's a cosy spot to enjoy excellent coffee and homemade pies. Try the…

  • Cafe de France

    Sydney

    An art nouveau building, posters of Paris, crêpes, croissants and croques monsieur…this friendly cafe is as French as South Coogee can get. There are…

  • Dromedary Hotel

    South Coast NSW

    If you're thirsty as a dromedary, stop at this weatherboard beauty sitting proudly above the main drag. New owners have revamped the menu to include some…

  • Bistro on Cinders

    New South Wales

    Behind Armidale's post office is this cool, contemporary, family-run bistro à la mode focused around a small courtyard. The ever-changing menu fuses a…

  • Sam's Pizzeria

    South Coast NSW

    Tasty pizzas and a lovely indoor-outdoor setting on the waterfront promenade make this a real favourite with locals and visitors. Go for a Martin's or a…

  • bills

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Bill Granger almost single-handedly started the Sydney craze for stylish brunching. This sunny corner cafe with its newspaper-strewn communal table was…

  • Tenterfield Gourmet Pizza

    New South Wales

    Tenterfield's only pizza joint just happens to be an excellent one. Dough is made in-house every day, gluten-free bases are available (for an extra $3 to …

  • Bonditony's Burger Joint

    Sydney

    The squelch comes oozing out as you bite down on one of these sinfully tasty burgers from a rock 'n' roll–themed spot a couple of blocks back from the…

  • Sprout

    Newcastle

    What at first glance appears to be a generic Aussie sports pub has a gourmet secret going. Upstairs in the Crown and Anchor Hotel an airy space with an…

  • UMU Organic

    Sydney

    An organic cafe, deli and naturopath in one, this licensed cafe serves up a healthy range of salads, quiches, vegetarian pies and tennis-ball-sized…

  • Gundary Kitchen

    South Coast NSW

    Candy-sweet decor suits the full cake displays at the Gundary Kitchen: lemon tart, caramel triangles and a toothsome almond wheel. Iced coffee arrives…

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