Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Sydney

It is no wonder that this cool, minimalist space poised on a pier in Rose Bay's Lyne Park is one of Sydney's best, award winning restaurants. Catalina's harbor views and ambience are hard to beat; the open French windows provide a sea breeze and the sound of water lapping. The perfect setting for well-heeled locals and visitors. The specialty is seafood, including salmon smoked on the premises, scallops and oysters.

Keeping up with the traditional dishes at this cute, little restaurant, you must eat in a traditional way too, using only your right hand. Set back from Anzac Parade, you cannot miss this little Nasiuduk Jakarta cottage with its arched roof and covered patio for eating outside. The staff are friendly and the clientele mixed. Dishes revolve around chicken, tofu and tempeh, and are cooked to order. Everything is served with a sauce for dipping, coconut rice, and a dish of raw vegetables.

Lou Hunt started Joseph Hyde to cater to the palate of the common man and has a variety of food options like vegan, vegetarian, dairy or gluten-free on the menu. This small, quaint, all day breakfast eatery gives a wonderful taste of Sydney’s variety and choices. Their dedication and sincerity towards coffee is displayed in every cup they serve. This eatery is adorned in subtle colors, with long tables and benches which add to its cozy setup. The carrot cake waffles (What’s Up Doc), the cured trout (Hokey Poké), and the Croque Madame (The Croque and Jack) are only a few of the deliciously prepared offerings here. The ingredients are locally sourced and are as fresh as can be.

A quaint little bakery imbued with warmth and friendliness, Adri's Cocina specializes in baked goods of all kinds; be it crunchy biscuits and cookies or creamy cakes you'd relish licking off your fingers, this establishment provides a number of options when it comes to baked treats crafted to perfection. This place also caters for birthdays, weddings, tea parties, private events, and functions of any kind, adding a sprinkle of sweetness to any and all occasions. Or if you'd like to bask in the aromas wafting in the air as the goods are picked freshly out of the oven, you can come along with friends and family and indulge in sweet treats as well as savory snacks like sandwiches at this comfortable spot!

Ichibang restaurant at Surry Hills is known for its sushi varieties. With options like Crunch Prawn Roll, Lion King Roll, Chicken Katsu Roll and more, you will be spoilt for choice. A variety of sake, beer, and wine gives you plenty of choices which act as a perfect companion for the delicious dishes. The restaurant itself is a quaint little shop, with tasteful decor and small wooden tables. With a cozy setting and great food, Ichibang makes for a great meal at affordable prices.

A family-friendly establishment serving delicious varieties of gourmet and traditional pizzas and pastas, Vinny's Pizza & Pasta is one of the most popular Italian joints in the area. Featuring a comfortable interior which exudes welcoming vibes, the restaurant is famous for whipping up authentic Italian treats imbued with tantalizing flavors. Pick from an assortment of pizzas garnished in mouth-watering toppings, and pastas cooked to perfection in tongue-tingling sauces. These are all derived from traditional Italian recipes, albeit tweaked to present something unique and fresh to regale you. Drop by with friends and family, and gorge on delicious foods, the taste and memory of which will linger for a long time to come!