Sydney is a multicultural culinary haven with an abundance of choice between Modern Australian, Asian, Italian, Middle Eastern and the list goes on! Join me in this delicious guide where I take your taste buds on a journey through Sydney’s Best Bars & Restaurants.
The Ultimate Guide to Sydney’s Best Bars & Restaurants
Chin Chin Sydney
69 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
My ultimate favourite place on this list of Sydney’s best Bars & Restaurants! An overload for the senses, Chin Chin is quintessentially Australian with a South-East Asian injection of a carefully blended mix of freshness, spice, heat and exotic herbs. Housed in a beautiful, historic and heritage-listed Griffiths Tea building this place is bound to make you call up all your friends for a fun day or night out in town.
Must Try: Rendang Curry of Beef (pictured) and Kingfish Sashimi.
Maranello’s Woodfired Pizza Restaurant
Pacific Square Shopping Centre, 51/737 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035
For the best Italian I can 100% guarantee you will love and be back for more is this homely little restaurant tucked away in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Maranello’s Woodfired Pizza Restaurant hits the top of the list for Sydney’s best bars & restaurants! After spending a beautiful day out at Maroubra beach order some delicious carbs and feast on some of the best pasta and pizza in Sydney.
Must Try: Olive Ascolani, Fettuccine Carbonara (pictured), Gamberi Alla Crema, Tortellini Boscaiola (pictured) (there isn’t anything on this menu that isn’t good!)
Boon Cafè
1/425 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000
A bright cafe with a grocery offering Thai specialties with a modern twist. They offer a variety of flavoursome dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner where the food is always fresh and always tastes amazing.
Must Try: Croissant Pandan Custard (pictured), Pineapple Fried Rice (pictured), Khao Gatah- pan-baked eggs with tomato fried rice, bacon and pineapple (pictured), Duck Noodle Soup (pictured)
The Rook – Rooftop Bar
Level 7, 56 – 58 York Street, Sydney
This cool rooftop bar is is nestled above the CBD’s busy streets accessible by a small elevator inside a tiny little hallway that can be easily missed! This highly sought after Sydney Bar is known for its inventive cocktail list, gin tasting events, top notch bar food and bespoke range of liquors. Enjoy views of the skyline and the stars through the atrium-style retractable rooftop.
Must Try: Charcuterie Board and the Angus Beef Burger with Parmesan Truffle Fries
Blu Bar on 36 | Shangri-La Hotel
176 Cumberland St, Sydney NSW 2000
Enjoy a glass (or bottle) of wine sitting high above the harbour with uninterrupted views across the city. This Cosmopolitan lounge set with soaring windows and harbour views is a great place for classic cocktails and delicious bar bites.
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Dutch Smuggler
200 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Ok, so not technically a restaurant however this place needs to be included in this guide to Sydney’s Best Bars & Restaurants due to their mouth watering signature Mi-Goreng Toastie! There’s new toastie options added each and they also do turn into a bar at night with beers, house wines and cocktails on tap.
Fratelli Fresh
Multiple restaurants located all over Sydney
Fratelli Fresh is a casual Italian restaurant heroing the very best of Italian cooking. The menu combines simplicity, robust flavours and beautiful produce.
Bentley Restaurant & Bar
Corner Pitt + Hunter St, Sydney NSW 2000
Fine dining at its best, this upscale restaurant offers Modern Australian cuisine, plus an acclaimed wine list, in an industrial-chic luxury hotel. Visit on a Saturday for their awesome tasting menu that is both eccentric as it is appetizing.
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Establishment Bar
Ground Floor, 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
With magnificent columns lining the walls and a 42-metre-long marble bar as its center-piece, Establishment Bar exudes style and sophistication. This historic venue is a Sydney icon, and a unique place to enjoy a drink. The menu has everything from traditional Thai to classic Aussie pub food.
Must Try: The Fried Rice is one of the best I’ve had.
Candelori’s
685 The Horsley Dr, Smithfield NSW 2164
About a 30 min drive out of Sydney’s CBD but well worth the distance, Candelori’s makes the list on Sydney best bars & restaurants thanks to the hand made bread and pasta made in-house every day.
Must Try: zucchini flowers, hand cut pappardelle with osso buco ragù (pictured) and potato gnocchi (pictured).
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Planning a Trip to Sydney- The Logistics
What to Pack
Sydney is on the top of everyone’s bucket list and you can be so busy planning your trip you may forget to pack some essential items. That’s why I’ve made an essential Travel Packing list that you can use when you visit Tasmania, so you have everything you need for your trip and be prepared for any season. You can also download a FREE PDF version too!
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