Here's our list of Time Out's best restaurants in Sydney right now, from hot newcomers to time-honoured institutions, curated by our expert, on-the-ground editors and food writers who eat and...

Our expert critics have scoured the city for the best places to eat, drink and celebrate Sydney’s ever-evolving restaurant culture. From reliable dining stalwarts to new trailblazers firing on all cylinders, here’s our guide to the best restaurants in Sydney.

From fine dining on the shore of Sydney Harbour to cosy gems hidden in back streets, famous chefs, local secrets, and everything in between—if you've been around the block, you know there's something hidden on every corner of the Sydney/Eora CBD.

Dining in Sydney, New South Wales: See 301,301 Tripadvisor traveller reviews of 6,755 Sydney restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more.

From fine dining to locals-only gems, these are Sydney’s best restaurants in 2026—picked by Urban List editors. Book-worthy spots for every occasion.

Best Dining in Sydney, New South Wales: See 301,327 Tripadvisor traveler reviews of 6,756 Sydney restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more.

If you’re looking for restaurants that both define and capture our city’s culinary spirit, stop right here. These are the absolute best.

Sydney’s best restaurants right now include Saint Peter in Paddington, Margaret in Double Bay, Bennelong at Circular Quay and Sixpenny in Stanmore — with strong new openings like The James and AORI rounding out the 2026 list.

Hungry in the heart of the city? We’ve found the best restaurants in Sydney CBD that serve everything from power lunches to date-night feasts that delight.

From hole-in-the-wall hotspots to fine dining gems, here are the Australian Traveller editors' picks of some of the best Sydney restaurants.