Must-see restaurants in New South Wales

  • Momo

    Newcastle

    In a striking, high-ceilinged former bank building that at first seems too big for it, this friendly cafe specialises in wholefoods. Textures, colours and…

  • Bar Coluzzi

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Legendary Coluzzi has been here since 1957 and still attracts an odd-ball mix of old Italian gents, lycra-clad cyclists, judges, Kings Cross dealers,…

  • Chupacabra

    Byron Bay

    Located in Suffolk Park, a 10-minute drive from Byron's centre, this colourful Mexican cantina is tucked at the back of a group of shops. Drop by to lunch…

  • Bluewave Seafoods

    South Coast NSW

    Overlooking the marina, this smart takeaway joint is the reincarnation of the original fishermen’s co-op, cooking all the deep-fried classics to order, as…

  • Saltwater Cafe

    South Coast NSW

    Generous platefuls of grilled barramundi, crumbed calamari and parsley-flecked prawns offer a variety of ways to enjoy Kiama favourite fish and chips…

  • Dahab Cafe

    New South Wales

    Locals love this friendly cafe which brings Middle Eastern and Western flavours together to create wonderful breakfasts and healthy lunches including…

  • Boneless Vegetarian Cafe

    South Coast NSW

    A friendly skeleton adorns the logo of this inventive veggie hangout in the middle of pretty Lamont St. Aside from the fine coffee and sweets, you can…

  • Délice Coffee

    New South Wales

    The plougman's lunch mixed platter is a great lunch choice at this cafe away from the centre of town, but so is anything on the changing blackboard menu…

  • Golden Sea Dragon

    New South Wales

    An old-school rural Australian Chinese restaurant (with a fabulous, golden-arched, dragon-festooned dining room straight from the 1980s), the Sea Dragon…

  • Bush Theatre Cafe

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    At this relaxed cafe with seating under the trees amid the bush-food gardens, you can drop by to breakfast on granola and free-range eggs on toast, or…

  • Paramount Coffee Project

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Polished concrete floors and modern styling make this foyer cafe in the former headquarters of the Paramount film company an appealing space. Light and…

  • Bakehouse

    New South Wales

    The freshly baked bread aroma brings in the crowds — then the extensive menu (which spans everything from cakes and pies to wraps and egg-based dishes)…

  • Mary's

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Not put off by the grungy aesthetics, the ear-splitting heavy metal or the fact that the graffiti-daubed building was previously a sexual health clinic…

  • Nourish on North

    South Coast NSW

    A healthy spread graces the menu at this casual cafe: superfood bowls, sourdough brunches and (a favourite) peri-peri chicken in a sweet-potato bun…

  • Sun Deck Café

    South Coast NSW

    From a primo vantage point over the fishing harbour, Sun Deck serves tasty and generously sized cooked breakfasts, toasted sandwiches and satisfying…

  • Oak Room Kitchen & Bar

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    The bustling Oak Room combines small plates, like seared Queensland scallops, with larger meals, including house-made gnocchi and roast lamb from the…

  • Haven

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Breezy and spacious, this polished spot brings some Asian influence to the Surry Hills brunching scene, with kimchi, pork belly and Thai spices making…

  • In The Pink

    Byron Bay

    This gelateria in the centre of town is a local institution. Take your pick from the rainbow of gourmet ice creams and sorbets, all made on-site, with…

  • Bertoldo's Bakery

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    This Italian patisserie and panetteria will have you drooling. Come for Griffith's best gelato – the pistachio flavour is especially good – and stay for…

  • Le Paris-Go

    Sydney

    Interesting people and upbeat staff frequent this licensed food-all-day cafe – its bench windows or sofa seats are great places to park yourself and watch…

  • St Claudes

    Sydney

    Occupying the premises of what was once Sydney's most famous restaurant, this is a smart but more casual affair that nevertheless offers plenty of quality…

  • Leura Garage

    Blue Mountains

    In case you were in any doubt that this hip cafe-bar was once a garage, the suspended mufflers, stacks of old tyres and staff in overalls press the point…

  • Rock & Roll Coffee Company

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    You might not always get the rock and roll soundtrack you're hoping for, but the well-made coffee and fresh, flavourful Thai-Vietnamese street food is a…

  • Coffee Pedlar

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    With gleaming white subway tiles and modern furniture, Coffee Pedlar is a surprisingly contemporary addition to Gundagai's historic main street. The…

  • Buffalo Dining Club

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Describing itself as a mozzarella bar, this tiny but massively popular eatery limits its output to high-quality antipasto plates, cheeses and a couple of…

  • Happy Wombat

    Newcastle

    Bringing a very convivial atmosphere to the West End, this marsupial serves up a good range of craft beer and quality local cider. It's a worthwhile place…

  • Zumbo

    Sydney

    It all began here for celebrity patissier Adriano Zumbo. The slenderness of the shop will be inversely proportionate to the girth of your waistline if you…

  • Village Bakery Cafe

    New South Wales

    Award-winning meat pies, sandwiches and a kids’ playground make this an easy choice while in Dubbo, helped along by cabinets full of old-school cakes and…

  • Park Street Pasta Bar

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Covered pavement tables and a cute roadside terrace make this a great balmy-night option, even though there's no view. Park Street makes most of its own…

  • Italian Diner

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Sitting on the verandah of this buzzy bistro, enjoying a Campari and a bowl of linguine gamberi made with sweet local prawns, it's hard not to imagine you…

  • Finn Poké

    Byron Bay

    Made-to-order bowls of the Hawaiian raw fish speciality poké are a quick healthy option for lunch or dinner at this bright takeaway spot. Mix-and-match…

  • Centennial Vineyards

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    This flash winery restaurant serves innovative lunch mains and smaller shared plates. Cellar-door sales and tastings are also on offer. From 11am to 4pm…

  • Ritzy

    South Coast NSW

    Ritzy does a clever take on Aussie tapas in its cocktail-infused, playful restaurant just above the town centre. Dishes like kingfish sashimi on crispy…

  • Campos

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Trying to squeeze into crowded Campos can be a challenge. Bean fiends come from miles around – hat-wearing students, window-seat daydreamers and doctors…

  • Mannat Residency Inn

    South Coast NSW

    Ignore the somewhat stuffy name – this motel-adjoining restaurant serves high-quality Indian food suiting all tolerances for spice: salmon-coconut curry,…

  • Dusty Beans

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Tattooed baristas turn out the best coffee for many a mile, and cafe-style eats include good baking – try the lemon cake – along with more substantial…

  • Sorriso

    South Coast NSW

    This much-loved place is a sociable spot doing hearty Italian home cooking, and very fine pizzas. Save space for the decadent dessert menu. The back deck…

  • Paddington Alimentari

    Sydney

    Tucked away at the bottom of the William St boutiques, this is almost the soul of Paddington distilled into one friendly cafe-deli. Super coffee, tempting…

  • Vargabar Espresso

    Newtown & the Inner West

    A diminutive dark-pink open-sided cafe with an electric-blue coffee machine, Varga trades on big breakfasts and generates too many hard decisions for 7am…

  • Pablo’s Vice

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    A tiny triangular kitchen half-buried below street level with three tables bolted to the wall outside. Big enough for the best coffee in Darlinghurst? You…

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