The Best New Restaurants In Sydney For 2026
Looking for somewhere new to eat in Sydney? The city is brimming with new restaurants, from underground Italian spots in the Sydney CBD perfect for a mood-lit date night, to bright and breezy eateries on Redfern rooftops made for margaritas with the girls.
Our list of the best new Sydney restaurants includes a new location for an iconic Sydney Cantonese eatery, and ranges to a new-school suburban spot by a trio of young first-timers; new concepts from fresh and familiar faces always entering the mix is something we love about Sydney's restaurant scene.
These are the best new restaurants in Sydney to book for your next lunch or dinner outing.
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Aenza
Darlinghurst, NSW
Aenza is a new venue from the people behind Darlighurt's Amuro, a little bigger, a lot more social, and still just a few steps from the original saké counter concept (literally, down the street).
Cà Phê Mai
Double Bay, NSW
For Cindy Mai and Ed Loveday, Cà Phê Mai is the culmination of four generations of family hospitality, drawing a line from her great-grandmother's restaurant outside Ho Chi Minh City to her grandmother rebuilding a life in Australia after arriving as a refugee.
Arthur
Surry Hills, NSW
Arthur has long been one of Surry Hills' most beloved restaurants, but chef-owner Tristan Rosier has decided to tear up the rulebook and start again.
Fishnets
Bronte, NSW
Fishnets is perhaps the more nocturnally-led concept of the area, combining elements of an omakase with the laidback vibe of your local.
Taco + Vino
Potts Point, NSW
Taco + Vino is doing exactly as their name suggests: a full Mexico City-inspired street food lineup, complete with a curated wine menu and casual courtyard setting.
Pizza Studio Tamaki
Sydney CBD, NSW
Pizza Studio Tamaki has been capturing local and global attention since 2017, when founder Tsubasa Tamaki opened the first teeny tiny location in Tokyo.
Grappa The Rocks
Sydney CBD, NSW
One of Sydney’s most recognisable Italian names has landed in the CBD, with Grappa opening a second venue inside the former Rockpool site in The Rocks.
Vitelli’s Upstairs
Redfern, NSW
Above the buzz of Wunderlich Lane, Vitelli’s Upstairs has opened the doors on a new era for the former Baptist Street Rec. Club site.
AORI
Sydney CBD, CBD
Now open on King Street Wharf, AORI is a Japanese restaurant from the team behind Alegre and Callao, marking a deliberate shift in direction for the group.
Pino’s Vino E Cucina Al Mare
Cronulla Beach, NSW
Pino’s Vino e Cucina al Mare is a second location for the beloved Inner West Italian restaurant by Matteo Margiotta.
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Flaminia
Sydney CBD, NSW
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.
Aambra
Rose Bay, NSW
Aambra is the newest venture from owner Cristian Gorgees, spotlighting Levantine culture and cuisine in the heritage-listed Rose Bay Uniting Church.
South End
Erskineville, NSW
Towards the quieter end of King Street, you'll find South End—a polished slice of European dining on the outskirts of Newtown.
Bar Allora
Sydney CBD, NSW
Bar Allora is the first collaboration between Table For and The Maybe Group, an all-day Italian bar and restaurant.
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