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Supporting displaced Ukrainian communities in Sydney and abroad, Kyiv Social is a new social enterprise eatery by Plate It Forward—the team behind Colombo Social, Kabul Social, Coyoacan Social and Anything But Humble.

Martinez is a multi-pronged venue in the heart of Circular Quay by House Made Hospitality (Hinchcliff House’s Grana, Lana and Apollonia, Bar Mammoni, Easy Tiger and Promenade Bondi Beach), with a terrace bar boasting harbour views, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, and convenient kiosk serving CBD workers.

A vibrant and laid-back diner packed with Southeast Asian flavours, Easy Tiger is serving up a fun and affordable experience perfectly suited to its beachside location in Bondi.

Totti’s first opened on Bondi Road back in 2018 and now you can also find it in the CBD at Bar Totti’s, in Lorne in Victoria, and in the Inner West inside the Three Weeds pub in Rozelle.

Atop The Strand Hotel in Darlinghurst, Kasbah is a Sydney rooftop bar offering an idyllic Mediterranean escape with views of the CBD skyline.

Caravin is a compact, two-level French restaurant and wine bar in Potts Point by the team behind Bar Suze (and its successor B.S. Pasta Palace).

Pairing Sydney Harbour Bridge views with a reimagined Cantonese menu, Pearl is an elevated CBD restaurant from the beloved Lotus Dining Group.

Bringing the essence of Spain’s Balearic islands to Sydney’s coastline, Iberica is a Spanish tapas and wine bar in the heart of Bondi.

Sitting pretty on Sydney Harbour with a jaw-dropping view of the Bridge, Luna Park, and the historic finger wharves of Dawes Point, PIER BAR is one of those special spots where you can sit back and marvel at the sheer beauty of this city. 

Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant is the successor to Golden Century, occupying an enormous three-storey 600-seat venue on Sussex Street in Sydney's Chinatown. 

Beloved city pasta shop Fabbrica has expanded into the bakery scene with the arrival of Fabbrica Bread Shop inside Rozelle’s Maloney’s Grocer.

A neighbourhood French izakaya from well-known chef Luke Mangan, Luc-San is a casual and creative spot tucked behind Potts Point’s iconic Coca-Cola sign.

Beloved Darlinghurst pub Taphouse is back thanks to Sydney hospitality group Applejack (who also resurrected Forrester’s in Surry Hills), with a refreshed interior and rooftop and epic menu of Cantonese cuisine.

First, Ricos was a food truck slinging birria tacos right outside Messina HQ in Rosebery. Then, there was a brick-and-mortar outpost in Chippendale. And now, the cult-favourite taco joint has taken over both storeys of The Norfolk in Redfern.

Once a buzzy late-night CBD pub, Jacksons on George has entered a shiny new era as a three-storey dining and drinking precinct—complete with a beaming rooftop bar, a Euro-style bistro, and a casual public bar.

Joining Newtown’s collective of specialised bars (like Ante, SPON, and Bar Planet), Famelia is an Enmore Road wine bar and bottle shop that highlights female winemakers and wines that tell a story of place and producer.

Vegan burger sensation Mr Charlie’s is hitting Australia and landing in Sydney, becoming the first international location to join a handful of the viral plant-based takeaway locations in California.

On level 22 of the five-star Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, On The Park Rejuvenation Day Spa offers a multi-sensory menu of luxury treatments.

Bar Besuto is a shrine to top-shelf Japanese whisky—and an extension of the experience of one of Sydney's best omakase, Besuto.

At the historic Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool in the Domain precinct and overlooking Sydney Harbour, Oh Boy serves breakfasts, bottomless brunches and lunches, poolside snacks, and post-swim treats and coffee.

You know these guys are pretty serious about pizza when they legally change their names to Joey Pepperoni and Marty McFly. Well, maybe not so serious—but definitely dedicated to a good time and a great slice of pie. 

A North Sydney restaurant and bar with fire, wood and charcoal at its heart, Poetica Bar & Grill is a refined but relaxed spot by Etymon Group (The Charles Grand Brasserie and Bar, Loulou Bistro, Boulangerie & Traiteur, and Tiva).

High up on the slopes of Bowen Mountain, hatted restaurant Amara is hidden within the spectacular Spicers Sangoma Retreat, overlooking the property's tranquil pool, peaceful bushland, and an incredible sky-high view of the Sydney basin. 

Nestled into peaceful bushland on the slopes of Bowen Mountain, Spicers Sangoma Retreat is a certified eco-retreat that is perfect for couples looking to slip away from the hustle and bustle and step into nature.

Ahead of its 80th anniversary in 2024, Rushcutters Bay’s Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (the home of the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race) has introduced a waterfront venue by The Boathouse Group.

Joining Sydney’s swell of modern Korean restaurants, Funda is a CBD restaurant combining Seoul’s vibrant energy with formal European kitchen techniques.

A reimagining of Odd Culture’s boundary-pushing King Street bottle shop, SPON is a Newtown wine bar and retail space that shakes up the traditional format of perusing and purchasing wine to encourage discovery.

Celebrating unmistakable Korean flavours and dishes in a bright and leafy setting, The Evergreen Chatswood is a Sydney Korean restaurant with plenty of modern flair.

NOMAD Sydney in Surry Hills celebrates 10 years in September 2023, offering the winning combination of a unique menu cooked over fire and smoke, an exciting wine program, and excellent hospitality seven days a week from its elegant Foster Street restaurant.

Tucano’s is a fun-filled bar and restaurant blending a modern take on Tiki with a tropical-meets-Mediteranean food menu.

Just a few clicks south of Ulladulla, this lakeside bakery has been quietly gathering fans since opening in December 2020.

Pasta master Alessandro Pavoni (who wooed Sydney with Ormeggio at the Spit) is behind a’Mare—a refined Italian restaurant by the water in Barangaroo.

The decision to eat at Chat Thai’s Haymarket location (bang in the centre of Sydney’s Thai Town, and surrounded by Thai grocers) is the easiest one you’ll make—the hardest is what to pick from their boundless and authentic menu of Thai dishes using incredibly fresh ingredients. 

A second venue by the team behind popular Pyrmont taqueria Nativo Mexican, Nu’u by Nativo is a two-storey Mexican restaurant and mezcal bar.

August 2024 update: Gelato Messina is launching Snackbar—a weekly Sunday pop-up at the Messina HQ in Marrickville—on Sunday 22 September.

Named after a Roman goddess, Cardea is an opulent speakeasy and entertainment bar lined with red velvet private booths and a glossy white grand piano.  

Hakata Gensuke first made its way to Australia via Melbourne, where it now has a cult following alongside its locations in Perth—and it’s finally in Sydney.

Opening in October 2023, W Sydney will be topped off with a sleek two-level rooftop bar called 29/30.

Elevate the beloved yum cha at Crown Sydney’s luxurious Silks.

Cult favourite A.P Bakery is now wielding its flour powers in the Sydney CBD, serving fluffy focaccia, seasonal sweet and savoury pastries, loaded toasties and baguettes, cookies, cakes, and whole loaves from a hole-in-the-wall bakery on Barrack Street.

Pilu at Freshwater is one of those rare gems that boasts a unique combination of spectacular views, an experienced service team and, most importantly, unforgettable regional Italian food. 

While Rockpool Bar & Grill is an iconic Sydney restaurant, the attached Rockpool Bar is also well worth a visit for a knockoff, luxe bar menu, or nightcap in an elegant CBD setting.

Widely regarded as one of the best spots in Sydney to order a steak, Rockpool Bar & Grill is a CBD heavyweight restaurant with a lot of sophistication.

Ester Spirits' fiery red gin bottles have popped up at the likes of Quay, Sean’s Panorama, and Continental Deli. At their Marrickville distillery and tasting room, you can go deep on the Sydney-born gin with tasting flights, mandarin gimlets, and gin-ready snacks like fresh tomatoes, A.P. bread, pickled onions, and canned goods. 

Packed with bars, restaurants and things to see, Surry Hills is an ideal spot to base yourself, and the bold new ADGE Hotel + Residences joins the handful of eclectic Sydney boutique hotels in the area.

Set on a working cherry orchard in Orange NSW, Basalt offers up a spectacular way to experience the scenery and specialties of the region.  

KODA Cutters is widely regarded as one of the best hair salons in Sydney—and their new boutique-style salon in the QVB is the perfect mix of top-tier hair treatments, luxurious design, and relaxation. 

Drawing from Italy’s rich and diverse culinary heritage, Bottega Coco is a stylish and innovative all-day restaurant and patisserie joining the lineup of impressive eateries in Barangaroo.

In the breathtaking Western Foyers of the Sydney Opera House, Midden by Mark Olive is an indoor/outdoor Australian eatery drawing from the Bundjalung chef’s Indigenous heritage to hero Australian ingredients like wattle seed, bush honey, saltbush and succulents.

Fire, steam, smoke and ice are the heart of Woodcut in Barangaroo’s Crown Tower, as they combine in a luxe and completely Australian dining experience overlooking Darling Harbour where your eyes feast first.

Lola’s Italian and Bar (formerly Lola’s Level 1) brings a welcoming Italian restaurant to Bondi Beach, with an extensive drinks menu to accompany the panoramic views, homemade ceramics, and second-to-none service.

The stunning wave-shaped W Sydney hotel will open in October 2023.

From ex-Momofuku chef Richard Borg, Smoking Gringos has arrived on the scene and is serving some of Sydney's greatest and sauciest birria tacos. 

As well as its luxe suites and fancy five-star amenities, the spectacular W Sydney hotel is also a dining destination with mega restaurant "BTWN" (an abbreviation of "between") as the centrepiece.

On the ground level of the historic Hinchcliff House at Circular Quay, Grana serves lunch and dinner.

Greens Super Market is Australia’s first completely plant-based supermarket, with a mission to make plant-based living more accessible and affordable, and bust the myth that making environmentally conscious choices has to cost and arm and a leg.

The Light Years crew has added another jewel to their crown, with the opening of a bold new Middle Eastern restaurant championing charcoal-grilled cuisine. The aptly named Smoking Camel showcases vibrant interiors, share-style dishes cooked over charcoal and fragrant cocktails, all set against a neon backdrop. 

By day, Makaveli is a cool breezy beach cafe. At night, it's a cute cocktail spot with snacks and small plates on the menu.  

Enmore bakery Saga’s closure in June 2023 might have broken a few hearts, but appetites were more than piqued by owner Andy Bowden’s assurance that a new project was coming soon.

While our shores were long awaiting a dedicated Golden Goose store, Sydney now plays host to two boutiques: the first located in Sydney’s CBD and a second outpost at Bondi Junction.