Clearly, Sydney has countless dining options to suit all tastes, from modest pub grub and cheap meals to cutting-edge cuisine and world-class fine dining. But sometimes you know you're hungry, but you don't know exactly what you want. Luckily, Sydney has your back, with comprehensive restaurants guaranteed to find something to tick all your boxes. If you plan to stay in the city for a while to explore these restaurants, you might want to consider staying in one of the comfortable Sydney apartments at http://www.newsouthwaleshotels.net/en/sydney-hotels-30285/type/apartments-3/ situated near these wonderful dining spots.
Lately, as Sydney transforms under a whirlwind of futuristic developments and far-flung expansions, restaurants are also on the rise. These days, our food zones have far outgrown their food court origins, housing some of the city's best new venues. From all-day diners to secret omakase restaurants, bubble tea havens and a famous zero-waste bar, read on to discover Sydney's tastiest restaurants. But don't forget, Sydney is not the only place with great food options in the country, explore more top hotels in Australia at tophotels.com to discover other gastronomic delights.
EDDY at Central Station
Haymarket
It may currently be under construction, but given its location and scale, EDDY promises to be one of Sydney's must-visit dining destinations. Located on Eddy Avenue and Eddy Avenue Plaza, next to Central Station, this new experience is part of an ambitious programme to renew the State Government precinct. 24 hectares of land are being redeveloped, driving growth and stimulating the economy, and EDDY will be the hub. As well as a multitude of dining options, EDDY will contain commercial and cultural spaces, combining to create a vibrant community experience. Keep an eye out for it.
Quay Quarter
Circular Quay
Fusing the best of the CBD hustle and bustle with the independent spirit of back alley restaurants, the recently opened Quay Quarter has turned Circular Quay into a foodie destination in its own right. Of course, you're only steps away from some of the country's most iconic landmarks, but if you're feeling hungry, there are two omakase-style restaurants, a Parisian-style steak house and Sydney's best Negroni.
Must try: Apollonia, Besuto, Bouillon L'Entrecôte
25 Place Martin
CDB
The recently completed development at 25 Martin Place is a cut above your standard Sydney food court. There are office lunch favourites like Pasta Pantry and Schnitz, true, but it's the selection of high-end restaurants that makes this neighbourhood a notch above. Part of a $170 million redevelopment, food lovers can discover KAZAN, a Japanese restaurant above the Theatre Royal, or AALIA, a restaurant on a mission to resurrect long-forgotten Middle Eastern dishes such as waraq simsim (a Lebanese stuffed vine. dish) with aged rice and sea urchin.
Must try: AALIA, Theatre RoyalBotswanaBoucherie, Cabana Bar
South Eveleigh
Eveleigh
Originally the site of Australia's national railway workshops, the South Eveleigh precinct, ideally located near Redfern station, has slowly evolved in recent years to become a one-stop shop for work, shopping, wellness and upmarket restaurants and bars. Popular chains such as Fishbowl, North Sandwich & Burger and Charlotte's Little Sister sit alongside places like RE, a bar built on a philosophy of sustainability and recycling whose menu features gems such as duck fat potato scallop with caviar and old-fashioned wagyu. gros. South Eveleigh is also home to The Grounds' crazy new ballroom.
Must try: CONCERNANT, Lucky Kwong
New Market
Randwick
When a website has a section called 'masterplan', you know it's a business. That's certainly the case with the developers behind Newmarket -a neighbourhood of residential buildings, green spaces, shops and restaurants just a five-minute drive from Coogee Beach. Newmarket Dining has brought some of Sydney's favourite boutique restaurants to Randwick, so you can enjoy eateries like Meatballs & Beer (originally in Potts Point), Baccomatto Osteria (originally located in Surry Hills), and Ribs & Burgers (as you see, well, everywhere). And that's just the beginning, with the promise of even more retailers and food empires to come.
Must try: Sella Vinoteca, Rara Ramen
Parramatta Square
Parramatta
We've long been told that Parramatta is the second CBD and, with Parramatta Square, there's the vision of creating a city within that second city. Surrounded by office towers and retail spaces, giving it that financial centre feel, Parramatta Square has the offerings to cure your hunger pangs, whatever your reason for visiting. Among the shops, you'll find restaurants like Ruse Bar & Brasserie and LILYMU's pan-Asian cuisine, as well as more casual fare like Betty's Burgers. Connectivity and information are also crucial in Parramatta Square: Wi-Fi is free everywhere, and the neighbourhood even has its own app.
Must try: Harvey's Hot Sandwiches, Triple Patisserie, LILYMU
Tramsheds
Forest Lodge
This inland west institution used to hold over 200 trams, but is now one of the city's best-loved dining districts. In addition to its seven retail outlets, there are eleven restaurants including Farine Oeufs Eau-thepasta restaurant whose menu is built on a solid foundation of fresh, top-quality ingredients. If Italian isn't your thing, you can try a Mexican cantina(Cave 1904), a French bistro(Garçon), a restaurant dedicated to meatballs (Palle), or sustainable seafood(Poisson & Co). And, of course, you can - and, arguably, should - always end your trip with a Messina ball or two. On Sundays, Tramsheds hosts one of Sydney's best farmers' markets.
Must try: Tramsheds Farmers Market, Flour Eggs Water
Campbell's Stores
Rocksheds
You'll definitely know Campbell's Shops, even if you think you don't. Nestled between the Park Hyatt Hotel and the Overseas Passenger Ferry Terminal on the west side of Circular Quay, the quaint and recently renovated Campbell's Stores offers uninterrupted picturesque views of the Sydney Opera House from across the water. Unsurprisingly, the dining options here are all second to none: the Harbourfront seafood restaurant, the distinctive Bay Nine Omakase and the sustainable steakhouse 6Head, to name just three. The latest to open is the luxurious Asian fusion restaurant, Luna Lu. If you're really looking to spend money, you can even hire out Campbell's shops as a wedding reception venue.
Must try: 6Tête, Bay Nine Omakase
The Paper Mill Feed
Liverpool
Housed in a refurbished 19th-century heritage mill that only opened in winter 2019, The Paper Mill has quickly become one of the best places in western Sydney for excellent dining. Situated on the banks of the Georges River, there are four dining options to choose from, but when they're this good, you don't need much more. First there's Foyer with its local meat and seafood cooked over an open fire. Next is de Georgie: a Neapolitan pizzeria with a well-stocked bar. Charcoal Joe's follows, with everything you'd expect from a Lebanese charcoal chicken. Finally, it's Shepherd's Alley: a café that also proudly claims the moniker "dessert bar".
Kensington Street and Spice Alley
Chippendale
Most precincts focus solely on good food, but Chippendale's Kensington Street is also an arts and community hub. As far as Sydney restaurants go, Kensignton Street really set the standard for what has followed since. The Eastside, one of Kensington Street's four distinct zones, contains a gallery alongside establishments such as Southeast Asian fusion restaurant Mekong and contemporary Korean restaurant Jung Sung. That's before we even thought of Westside's trattoria, The Old Rum Store's short-lived private kitchen and Kensington Street's most famous area, Spice Alley. Lively under a sky full of yellow lanterns, you'd be forgiven for thinking you were in an Asian street food paradise when you were in Spice Alley rather than the middle of Sydney.
Must try: Jung Sung, GavrocheGinLane, The Old Clare Hotel
Darling Place
Haymarket
Ideally located for the light rail just south of Darling Harbour, Darling Place mixes green spaces and cobbled lanes with over forty restaurant choices. From multinational chains to Australian independents, there's something for everyone. Not every city is lucky enough to have a traditional Macau hotpot(Potée au gros lot) next to a bakery selling Hungarian pastries(Kurtősh) or a Japanese ramen joint(Hakatamon Ramen) next to a Chinese dessert bar(Bengong Noir) but with Darling Square, Sydney delivers and more. There's also a Messina outpost and one of Sydney's best coffee shops. That's not even mentioning the wide range of cafes, bubble tea shops and gelaterias.