Food

There’s nothing quite like dining out in the city. 

Sydney’s vegan restaurant options are plentiful and growing—these are the best spots catering to plant-based cravings. 

For everything from knockoffs to kick-ons, these are the best bars in Sydney's CBD.

To make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening in Sydney, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know right here.

Adelaide—and all of South Australia alike—have skyrocketed their way to some of the country's hottest culinary merits thanks to their stunner local produce, homegrown talent and some gutsy big openings.

From Bondi Road to the Grassy Knoll, here’s every restaurant worth knowing about in the Bondi Bubble.

Your guide to the best cheap eats, daily specials and affordable dining deals in Sydney right now.

Served in front of stunning harbour views or in picturesque heritage gardens, Sydney has some pretty spectacular places to enjoy high tea.

When it comes to cakes in Sydney, it's love at first bite.

A neat list of wildly diverse Surry Hills pubs for you to nominate as your home away from home.

Rovollo is a cosy Italian eatery and wine room in the Sydney CBD's Martin Place.

Barangaroo's dining precinct does it all—from lingering lunches to romantic waterfront date nights, Italian to Japanese, seafood to fried chicken and more.

It's the Sydney Bastille Festival's twelfth anniversary.

Surry Hills is an action-packed suburb with an abundance of epic, diverse restaurants.

With the smells of grilling meat and the continuous pouring of beer, Korean BBQ is a fun DIY option to shake up your next group dinner.

Save on drinks and snacks with the best happy hours you can hit in Sydney.

Looking for somewhere new to eat? Sydney/Eora is brimming with new restaurants to try this month.

Sydney is a sprawling metropolis of free-flowing mimosas, bottomless margaritas, endless sangria and unlimited bubbles.

Fill the pantry with fresh produce or your closet with locally-made goods from Sydney's best markets—this is our complete guide for 2025. 

With old-school Italian, glitzy modern Chinese and on-trend bistros, Canberra is well worth a visit for any food lover on the lookout for their multi-course memory.

This is Urban List's guide to Sydney's best restaurants for July 2025, curated by our expert food editors and food-obsessed content creators.

From steamed to pillowy and soup-filled, here's where to find Sydney's best dumplings.

Felons Seafood is now open on Manly Wharf, welcoming guests to dine on freshly caught Australian fish and the country’s coldest lager. An extension of Felons Brewing Co., the centre of this restaurant proudly features a 360-degree bar with Felons beer poured straight from the tap.

Humble chicken pieces are turned into skewered, flame-kissed perfection at Sydney's best yakitori spots. 

From authentic Egyptian street food to famous canned martinis and fine dining without the fuss, Sydney's Inner West restaurants tick every box.

From classic pub plates to fancier restaurant versions, we've found Sydney's most impressive roasts, complete with enormous Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings. 

Opening on Friday 27 June, 2025, Hongdae Pocha is a ode to Korea's nightlife and its pocha dining scene.

Circular Quay is one of the most beautiful parts of Sydney, and home to world-class restaurants to match.

Sydney is no longer a snow-less city this winter, with Greenwood Hotel hosting 10 days of winter wonderland fun from Friday 27 June until Sunday 6 July.

A beachside paradise with a vibe that's distinct from the rest of Sydney, Manly's restaurants with waterfront views and kid-friendly menus really step up to the plate. 

Pups, pitchers and parmis.

Redfern’s pumping new precinct, Wunderlich Lane, is marking the winter solstice with a bold, pleasure-focused festival running between Monday 16 and Sunday 22 June.

Matariki a.k.a. Māori New Year is just around the corner (Friday 20 June to be exact). A time of reflection and new beginnings, Aotearoa is busting out all the stops with a treasure trove of ways to celebrate.

Potts Point restaurants span date night venues, easygoing locals, long lunch spots, and special occasion restaurants.

Akti is a pretty-in-pink Greek restaurant set on the waterfront in Woolloomooloo.

Whether you’re salivating over sashimi, searching for sake or needing nigiri, Sydney is peppered with new-world, ultra-traditional and fusion-style Japanese restaurants.

Omnom’s Sydney cheesemaking workshops are fun and educational sessions where you can sip bottomless wine.

Sydney's western suburbs are a mecca for buzzing brunch spots and cafes—these are our 10 favourites right now. 

We’ve collected Sydney's best private dining rooms for your next birthday celebration or milestone event.

NSW's country pubs know a thing or two about wholesome feeds, cold bevvies, and beautiful scenes.

Whether you're a fan of rich tonkotsu or a lighter, miso broth, this is our definitive list of Sydney’s tastiest ramen hangouts. 

Hugely popular American chicken wing chain Wingstop will open the doors to its first Australian location in Kings Cross.

Skip shared meal negotiations with these budget-friendly banquet set menus at Sydney's best restaurants. 

If you've never sat down for omakase with a handful of guests and a chef preparing 20-odd courses in front of you—it's time you got in the know.

Everyone knows that the best pubs in the world are in Australia—and though Melbourne will try to fight us on this—the best of the best are really in Sydney. 

The Inner West is home to some of the best bars in Sydney—from dimly lit cocktail lounges and natural wine bars to open-air rooftops and old-school pubs.

From high teas to long lunches, set menus and beautiful brunches, we've found over 80 of the best things to do in Sydney with Mum for Mother's Day in 2025. 

A guide to the top Italian restaurants in Sydney—from buzzing wine bars and pizza joints to fine diners with stunning water views.

Here's your ultimate Eat, Play, Stay guide to the Barossa Valley with Andy Allen.

Create your own culinary journey with Sydney’s all-you-can-eat buffets—think unlimited sushi, fresh seafood, delectable desserts, and endless servings of dishes from around the globe, all on one plate.

From classic Neapolitan slices to NYC-style pies, seek out the best pizza in Sydney when only cheese and carbs will do.

Hot cross bun season is upon us.

Pistachio treats are hitting menus left, right and centre from pistachio crookies and pistachio matcha to viral Dubai chocolate strawberry cups—these are the best pistachio treats in Sydney. 

Discover the best cafes, bakeries, restaurants, bars and pubs open in Sydney during the Easter long weekend this year.

Simon Rogan's flagship restaurant will pop up again in Sydney for six weeks in 2025.

Set across historic wool stores, sandstone courtyards and heritage-listed buildings in The Rocks, The Collective brings together five Sydney venues by the Hunter St Hospitality group in one sprawling precinct.

As an ocean-kissing city, Sydney is home to top-tier seafood restaurants.

Situated in the heart of Oran Park, the Oran Park Hotel is one of South-West Sydney’s most ambitious hospitality and entertainment precincts. 

Solaré will function like a normal, three-level Sydney restaurant and bar—just on the water. 

Harbourside rooftops, fancy seaside dining, and a few bucket list venues too, these are the best restaurants in Sydney for a long lunch. 

From wholesome breakfasts and strawberry matcha with an ocean view to bottomless lunches and greasy hangover cures, these are the best cafes and brunch spots in Bondi. 

With almost 50 stalls serving 25 cuisines, the multi-million-dollar, 3000-square-metre Hay St Market is Sydney’s newest foodie destination in the heart of the Paddy’s Markets precinct in Chinatown.

Sydney is home to some of the most beautiful waterfront restaurants in the world.

These are the best rooftop bars in Sydney right now.

Ahead of International Women's Day on Saturday 8 March, we chatted with the powerhouse trio of ladies leading one of Australia's hottest restaurants right now.

From beachside fine diners to vibey village wine bars, these are the best restaurants on the Northern Beaches right now. 

Is a city break in Melbourne calling your name? Whether it’s the arts and culture scene, the world-class dining or a sporting event that’s caught your interest, there’s plenty of reasons to head to the city—and we know just how to make the most of your time.

Sydney pubs know how to do cosy.

At just $1 or $2 a pop, Sydney’s best oyster happy hours are impossible to pass up.

Sydney’s Inner West is chock full of great cafes, from hole-in-the-wall joints operating on an IYKYK basis to all-day eateries with trendy fit-outs and top-tier feeds.

Cibaria is Manly’s new Italian restaurant, cafe and gelateria by the busy Sydney chef.

Cafe Freda’s was set to close in Darlinghurst on Saturday 1 March—but they’re reopening in April inside Chippendale pub The Abercrombie.

From hole-in-the-wall espresso bars and cozy cafes to bougie breakfast joints and all-day eateries, these are the best cafes in the Sydney CBD.

NSW has more than its fair share of far-off places brimming with delicious foods. Check out our list of top restaurants from all around this state. 

From crepes to steak frites, escargot and coq au vin, these are the best French restaurants in Sydney right now.

Whether you're in search of the perfect cacio e pepe or you're looking for adventurous new-world pasta, here's where to find the best pasta in Sydney.

Sydney's Chinatown brings together flavours, cuisines and dishes from all over Asia.

Whether yours goes with a touch of mustard, covered in sauce or simply seasoned, here are the best places in Sydney to score a delicious steak.

From special dining spots to superb street food, here’s our round-up of the best Greek restaurants Sydney has to offer.

Start your day with toasties, congee, hotcakes and more at the best spots for breakfast in Sydney.

Whether New Year’s Day is about recovery or relaxation, you can continue the celebrations at one of these venues on New Year’s Day.

Whether you take 'em battered, grilled or crumbed, fish and chips is a year-round favourite in Sydney

Because Christmas Day is all about the food.

From snack-sized stocking fillers to show-stopping kitchen essentials, here's our list of gifts sure to please the discerning foodie in your life.

Canberra’s cafe scene is booming—in fact, they’re offering some of the best brunches and coffee in Australia.

To help you navigate Sydney’s wealth of gelaterias, we’ve compiled an epic list of the finest around town with the help of our readers.

Robots delivering dishes, lab-grown meat and 3D-printed veggies—imaginations run wild when thinking about the future of food.

The International is a three-part dining destination opening in Martin Place in November 2024.

Even though it's just across the Harbour Bridge from the middle of our city, North Sydney is often slept on as a dining destination.

Once upon a time, dinner was enough. You came, you saw, you ate, you drank. Now? Well, it’s an endless adventure with wild possibilities.