Food

Hot cross bun season is upon us.

Pistachio treats are hitting menus left, right and centre from pistachio crookies and pistachio matcha to viral Dubai chocolate strawberry cups—these are the best pistachio treats in Sydney. 

Whether you’re salivating over sashimi, searching for sake or needing nigiri, Sydney is peppered with new-world, ultra-traditional and fusion-style Japanese restaurants.

Discover the best cafes, bakeries, restaurants, bars and pubs open in Sydney during the Easter long weekend this year.

Simon Rogan's flagship restaurant will pop up again in Sydney for six weeks in 2025.

Set across historic wool stores, sandstone courtyards and heritage-listed buildings in The Rocks, The Collective brings together five Sydney venues by the Hunter St Hospitality group in one sprawling precinct.

To make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening in Sydney, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know right here.

As an ocean-kissing city, Sydney is home to top-tier seafood restaurants.

Situated in the heart of Oran Park, the Oran Park Hotel is one of South-West Sydney’s most ambitious hospitality and entertainment precincts. 

Solaré will function like a normal, three-level Sydney restaurant and bar—just on the water. 

If you've never sat down for omakase with a handful of guests and a chef preparing 20-odd courses in front of you—it's time you got in the know.

Everyone knows that the best pubs in the world are in Australia—and though Melbourne will try to fight us on this—the best of the best are really in Sydney. 

Harbourside rooftops, fancy seaside dining, and a few bucket list venues too, these are the best restaurants in Sydney for a long lunch. 

From wholesome breakfasts and strawberry matcha with an ocean view to bottomless lunches and greasy hangover cures, these are the best cafes and brunch spots in Bondi. 

Looking for somewhere new to eat? Sydney/Eora is brimming with new restaurants to try in April 2025.

Sydney is a sprawling metropolis of free-flowing mimosas, bottomless margaritas, endless sangria and unlimited bubbles.

This is Urban List's guide to Sydney's best restaurants for April 2025, curated by our expert food editors and food-obsessed content creators.

Save on drinks and snacks with the best happy hours you can hit in Sydney.

Create your own culinary journey with Sydney’s all-you-can-eat buffets—think unlimited sushi, fresh seafood, delectable desserts, and endless servings of dishes from around the globe, all on one plate.

With almost 50 stalls serving 25 cuisines, the multi-million-dollar, 3000-square-metre Hay St Market is Sydney’s newest foodie destination in the heart of the Paddy’s Markets precinct in Chinatown.

Sydney is home to some of the most beautiful waterfront restaurants in the world.

Served in front of stunning harbour views or in picturesque heritage gardens, Sydney has some pretty spectacular places to enjoy high tea.

Barangaroo's dining precinct does it all—from lingering lunches to romantic waterfront date nights, Italian to Japanese, seafood to fried chicken, contemporary Chinese, Spanish, Turkish and more.

When it comes to cakes in Sydney, it's love at first bite.

These are the best rooftop bars in Sydney right now.

Ahead of International Women's Day on Saturday 8 March, we chatted with the powerhouse trio of ladies leading one of Australia's hottest restaurants right now.

From beachside fine diners to vibey village wine bars, these are the best restaurants on the Northern Beaches right now. 

Is a city break in Melbourne calling your name? Whether it’s the arts and culture scene, the world-class dining or a sporting event that’s caught your interest, there’s plenty of reasons to head to the city—and we know just how to make the most of your time.

At just $1 or $2 a pop, Sydney’s best oyster happy hours are impossible to pass up.

Sydney’s Inner West is chock full of great cafes, from hole-in-the-wall joints operating on an IYKYK basis to all-day eateries with trendy fit-outs and top-tier feeds.

Cibaria is Manly’s new Italian restaurant, cafe and gelateria by the busy Sydney chef.

Top-tier chefs have chosen Surry Hills to open some of the best restaurants in the whole Sydney scene.

Cafe Freda’s was set to close in Darlinghurst on Saturday 1 March—but they’re reopening in April inside Chippendale pub The Abercrombie.

From hole-in-the-wall espresso bars and cozy cafes to bougie breakfast joints and all-day eateries, these are the best cafes in the Sydney CBD.

NSW has more than its fair share of far-off places brimming with delicious foods. Check out our list of top restaurants from all around this state. 

From authentic Egyptian street food to famous canned martinis and fine dining without the fuss, Sydney's Inner West restaurants tick every box.

There’s nothing quite like dining out in the city. 

From Bondi Road to the Grassy Knoll, here’s every restaurant worth knowing about in the Bondi Bubble.

From crepes to steak frites, escargot and coq au vin, these are the best French restaurants in Sydney right now.

Whether you're a fan of rich tonkotsu or a lighter, miso broth, this is our definitive list of Sydney’s tastiest ramen hangouts. 

Whether you're in search of the perfect cacio e pepe or you're looking for adventurous new-world pasta, here's where to find the best pasta in Sydney.

Sydney's Chinatown brings together flavours, cuisines and dishes from all over Asia.

Whether yours goes with a touch of mustard, covered in sauce or simply seasoned, here are the best places in Sydney to score a delicious steak.

From special dining spots to superb street food, here’s our round-up of the best Greek restaurants Sydney has to offer.

With old-school Italian, glitzy modern Chinese and on-trend bistros, Canberra is well worth a visit for any food lover on the lookout for their multi-course memory.

Start your day with toasties, congee, hotcakes and more at the best spots for breakfast in Sydney.

Whether New Year’s Day is about recovery or relaxation, you can continue the celebrations at one of these venues on New Year’s Day.

Whether you take 'em battered, grilled or crumbed, fish and chips is a year-round favourite in Sydney

Because Christmas Day is all about the food.

From snack-sized stocking fillers to show-stopping kitchen essentials, here's our list of gifts sure to please the discerning foodie in your life.

Canberra’s cafe scene is booming—in fact, they’re offering some of the best brunches and coffee in Australia.

To help you navigate Sydney’s wealth of gelaterias, we’ve compiled an epic list of the finest around town with the help of our readers.

Robots delivering dishes, lab-grown meat and 3D-printed veggies—imaginations run wild when thinking about the future of food.

The International is a three-part dining destination opening in Martin Place in November 2024.

Even though it's just across the Harbour Bridge from the middle of our city, North Sydney is often slept on as a dining destination.

Once upon a time, dinner was enough. You came, you saw, you ate, you drank. Now? Well, it’s an endless adventure with wild possibilities.

From classic Neapolitan slices to NYC-style pies, seek out the best pizza in Sydney when only cheese and carbs will do. 

Gorgeous waterfront venues and attention to local ingredients have transformed the dining culture of Cronulla.

So what is it about these little shops—some of which have been operating longer than most readers have been buying mortadella—that are so very captivating?

Snacks begin with a refreshing hit of Sydney Rock Oysters, drenched with Roku Gin and tonic granita.

We've rounded up the best spots to get your next frozen yoghurt fix in Sydney, just in time for the Summer heat. 

If you haven't ventured into the world of dry aged meat, you're missing out on one of the culinary world's best-kept secrets. 

For something a little bit different this year, enjoy bars, breweries, fine dining, and fun activities at the best Christmas party venues in Sydney.

Sydney's best strawberry matcha lattes, both iced and hot, bitter and sweet, with purée and without, that should be on your matcha hit list. 

The Inner West Ale Trail provides the ultimate gateway into Sydney’s craft beer scene, spanning 18 local breweries serving up 320+ unique brews within a five-kilometre radius. 

We’ve collected the best Sydney private dining rooms to consider for your Christmas party, birthday celebration, or milestone event.

Sydney/Eora likes its Mexican restaurants spicy, vibrant, and packed with tequila and mezcal. 

If you’re up the top end of the Sunshine Coast and looking for things to do in the bustling hub that is Noosa, we’ve got you covered.

Where would we be without yum cha? We're talking xiao long bao, prawn rice noodles, chicken feet and mango pancakes.

Sydney is now gilded with a host of breweries delivering beers, good food, and dog-friendly vibes.

Circular Quay is one of the most beautiful parts of Sydney, and home to world-class restaurants to match.

About as classically Roman as carbonara, the Colosseum and the 1953 Audrey Hepburn film, cream-filled maritozzi buns are popping up in bakery cabinets and on menus across Sydney.

As Neil Perry prepares to open another two venues in this once-sleepy, always-fancy suburb, we check in to see what's new and why foodies are flocking to Double Bay. 

Potts Point restaurants span date night venues, easygoing locals, and destination restaurants for special occasions.

Leave with a full-size bottle of the exclusive Roku x Grandiflora Sakura Bloom Edition fragrance—a rare keepsake, with only 500 bottles ever made.

Here's how to treat the old man for Father's Day in Sydney.

From Melbourne’s bustling cafes to Sydney’s vibrant brunch spots, all the way to Brisbane’s innovative morning eats and Perth’s beachside beauties, we’ve curated the ultimate guide to breakfast across Australia.

For everything from knockoffs to kick-ons, these are the best bars in Sydney's CBD.

There are tonnes of spots in Sydney that serve up a sublime matcha latte—and plenty of them do matcha desserts too.

Sydney pubs know how to do cosy.

We know Albo loves a beer—so it makes sense that Canberra bars are absolutely killing it when it comes to the cool factor. 

Served by the scoop, dusted in chocolate, and filled with espresso-soaked ladyfingers—tiramisu is an elite dessert. In Sydney, you'll find traditional slices and more unconventional versions of the original, each as delicious as the next. 

There are few things more comforting in life than a perfectly layered sandwich. Here's where you'll find the best sandwiches in Sydney.

From classic pub plates to fancier restaurant versions, we've found Sydney's most impressive roasts, complete with enormous Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings. 

Pups, pitchers and parmis.

NSW's country pubs know a thing or two about wholesome feeds, cold bevvies, and beautiful scenes.

It's the Sydney Bastille Festival's tenth anniversary.

From classic iced rings to Greek loukoumades and even gluten-free creations, we've found the tastiest doughnuts Sydney has to offer. 

Kick back with a post-walk coffee with your bestie at the best dog-friendly cafes in Sydney.

Surry Hills cafes span everything from polished caffeine havens to unique Korean and Japanese takes on the classic breakfast and brunch fare.