Spring 2025 update: I’m bloody stoked spring is here – and I bet you are too. Other than ocean dips, one of my favourite things to do is eat. And if you’re the same, you’ve come to the right place. From date-night spots to restaurants for special family lunches, you’ll find Sydney’s best below.
Here’s our list of Time Out’s best restaurants in Sydney right now, from hot newcomers to time-honoured institutions, curated by our expert, on-the-ground editors and food writers who eat and drink their way around Sydney, including Time Out Sydney’s Editor, Avril Treasure. How did we narrow it down to the very best? When deciding, we considered fun, flavour, creativity, value for money – and ‘wow’ factor. So yes, of course, you’ll find a fine diner inside the Sydney Opera House here, but you’ll also find neighbourhood pasta, hole-in-the-wall Thai and venues right by the sea. Happy dining, Sydney.
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