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This is Urban List's guide to Sydney's best restaurants for 2025, curated by our expert food editors and food-obsessed content creators.
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The Woodstock
One of Western Sydney's most iconic pubs is set to reopen this weekend as The Woodstock, following a multi-million dollar facelift by the Solotel Group. The team has done a number on what was previously known as the Carousel Inn, giving it a brand new look—new outdoor spaces, a family friendly bistro, and an events centre.
Elliott’s
Elliott’s is a modern all-day bistro and live music joint from the crew behind beloved Sydney restaurants Esteban and tqm.
We Three Bar
From mother-daughter duo Alli and Catherine, We Three Bar is a Marrickville staple with a stacked wine list, weekly specials and a lotta love for the local arts scene.
Vin-Cenzo’s
From the team behind Bar Copains, Vin-Cenzo’s opens on 21 August 2025—consider this your heads-up to book in early.
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Skittle Lane Roastery & Coffee Bar
Skittle Lane has been brewing up a second location on Sydney's Northern Beaches in Brookvale.
Gran Torino
Housed in the former Song Bird site, Gran Torino is Neil Perry's modern Italian diner in Double Bay.
Homer Rogue Taverna
Homer Rogue Taverna is a gritty, graffiti-streaked Greek restaurant in Cronulla, reminiscent of an Athens taverna.
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Flaminia
Two decades after opening Pilu at Freshwater, Giovanni Pilu and Marilyn Annecchini expand their coastal legacy with Flaminia—an Italian restaurant cradled by Sydney Harbour.
Loulou Bistro Martin Place
Loulou Bistro is now open in Martin Place with its beloved three-day steak frites and a $2 happy hour.
Gina Pasta Bar
Gina Pasta Bar is a gorgeous waterfront Italian restaurant in Barangaroo from the team behind Izgara and Malika Bakehouse.
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Young Palace
Bringing personal passion to Potts Point, renowned chef Sam Young is opening his Chinese restaurant Young Palace this August. Sam Young and his partner, Grace Chen, are drawing from all of the Chinatowns they’ve travelled to around the globe, and hope to incorporate every good ingredient into their one, inclusive restaurant.
Bazaar And Bar
Bazaar and Bar is Brookvale's neighbourhood Indian restaurant and wine bar.
Rasā House
Rasā House brings South and Southeast Asian cuisine to the Rose Bay waterfront in a cosy, eclectic, mid-century dining room.
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Master Mixologists And Tokyo Takeovers: Prepare For Two Nights Of Japanese Cocktail Magic
With two bartender takeovers set to shake up the Highball in true Tokyo style, this is the go-to spring spot for inventive cocktails and next-level Japanese bites.
Canvas
Canvas is a breathtaking restaurant on level four of MCA Australia in The Rocks, blending the art and culinary worlds in an ever-changing experience.
Freshie Locale
Freshie Locale is an aperitivo bar offshoot from the legends at Brookvale-based taproom, Freshwater Brewing Co.
La Panineria
The Italian sandwich bar does Tuscan-style schiacciata sandwiches, carbonara scrambled egg-loaded croissants, pizza by the slice, and Italian sweet treats in the Sydney CBD.
Toki
Toki puts an experimental spin on fine dining, bringing Asian flavours with French culinary techniques
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Bar Demo
Bar Demo is a late-night vinyl bar in Newtown, designed for lovers of a well-crafted drink without the fuss.
Ette Sydney
Ette is a swish Sydney CBD restaurant and bar that's all about affordable, fast and fuss-free fine dining with an ever-changing menu.
Felons Seafood
Felons Seafood is a dining room and bar from Felons Brewing Co. opening in Manly in late June, 2025.
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Saint Haven Bondi Beach
Ultra-luxury private club and wellness centre Saint Haven is making the move to Sydney.
Hideout Cabins
90 minutes south of Sydney, Hideout’s three tiny homes provide a peaceful Southern Highlands escape set on a 140-acre working farm.
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Whisky Highballs And Irish Coffees: A New Luxe Bar Just Launched And Tetsuya’s On The Menu
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Adam Gilchrist Talks Swapping The Cricket Pitch For Agave Fields And How El Arquero Found Its Name
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Buttered Sydney
Buttered is a Sydney bakery and cafe offering a selection of much-loved Korean pastries and top-notch drinks.
Butter
Surry Hills has a new kid on the block with Butter bringing fried chicken, bubbly, old-school urban beats and fresh kicks to our fair city.
Escape Bathhouse
From the crew behind the award-winning glamping retreat, Sierra Escape Mudgee, Escape Bathhouse is a wellness sanctuary landing on Sydney’s North Shore in Spring 2025.
Izy.AKI
Izy.AKI is a Sydney omakase restaurant prioritising seasonal ingredients and a theatrical flair.
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Cruise Bar
Iconic Sydney waterfront spot Cruise Bar has had an extensive renovation, giving this harbourside destination a luxury facelift and a complete menu makeover.
Chalky’s
From the team behind Bucketty’s Brewing Co, Chalky’s is the Northern Beaches’ first dedicated pool hall, with karaoke, a sports bar and a cocktail den.
Tqm.
Tequila Mockingbird has had a makeover, returning as tqm., a sunny South American eatery with a Michelin-rated Venezuelan chef bringing theatre and soul to the table.
Herbs Taverne
Herbs Taverne is a popcorn-fuelled, psychedelic negroni playground in Sydney's CBD from the team behind Bar Planet, Cantina OK!, Centro 86 and Tio’s.
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Soak Bathhouse Alexandria
Soak Bathhouse's first Sydney location is a 700-square-metre wellness hub with several pools, spas, saunas and more.
The Norfolk
The Norfolk champions local Redfern businesses with an old-school Aussie menu in the front, and Ricos Tacos in the courtyard.
Bar Freda’s
Bar Freda’s is back in Chippendale, with a two-storey site, frozen cocktails, and lasagne croquettes.
Australia Street Suites
Australia Street Suites is a boutique hotel and luxury foodie escape in Sydney's Inner West.