SydneyRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Sydney: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

Quay

CUISINE:CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN

SETTING:WATERFRONT

ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING

SPECIALTY:WHITE CORAL DESSERT

Must Try:White Coral dessert

Bennelong

CUISINE:CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN

SETTING:WATERFRONT

ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING

SPECIALTY:BENNELONG PAVLOVA

The dining room sits directly beneath the soaring concrete sails of the Sydney Opera House. Soaring timber beams frame panoramic views of the glittering harbor lights. Guests gather across multi-tiered levels wrapped in warm brass and dark stone.

Must Try:Bennelong Pavlova

Aria

CUISINE:MODERN AUSTRALIAN

SETTING:WATERFRONT

ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING

SPECIALTY:SEASONAL AUSTRALIAN SEAFOOD

Must Try:Seasonal Australian seafood

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

CUISINE:MODERN ITALIAN

SETTING:BEACHFRONT

ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING

SPECIALTY:KOSHIHIKARI RISOTTO

Large glass walls frame the crashing waves of Bondi Beach from this elevated clifftop dining room. The interior features minimalist white table settings and subtle pastel accents matching the ocean below. Cool coastal breezes sweep through the space, mixing with the hum of refined local diners.

Must Try:Koshihikari Risotto

Mr Wong

CUISINE:CANTONESE

SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM

ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB

SPECIALTY:DIM SUM

Must Try:Dim Sum

Restaurant Hubert

CUISINE:FRENCH

SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM

ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE

SPECIALTY:DUCK PARFAIT

Descend the spiral stairs into a subterranean wood-paneled dining room lit by flickering candlelight. Heavy velvet drapes and vintage European posters frame the intimate space. The air carries the rich aroma of roasting poultry and fresh baguettes. A live jazz band plays softly from the elevated stage.

Must Try:Duck Parfait