The top restaurants in Sydney based on the independant reviews of the Australian Good Food Guide. https://www.agfg.com.au/ en-au Copyright Australian Good Food Guide Publishing Pty Ltd webmaster@agfg.com.au (AGFG Webmaster) webmaster@agfg.com.au (AGFG Webmaster) Thu, 07 May 2026 15:30:03 GMT Discover a venue linked to Australian history that works closely with local craftsmen to highlight their skill and expertise at Sixpenny restaurant on Percival Road in Stanmore. Named after the sixpence restaurants that operated in Australia in the late 1800s, this Stanmore Village dining destination is housed in an historic building erected in 1907 and delivers a narrative of things that make up this great country. https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/sixpenny-31322 https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/sixpenny-31322 In what has been described as Sydney's prime position you'll find ARIA Restaurant in East Circular Quay. The classy spacious setting bestows diners with maximum views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House as they choose from private or the main dining room to partake in Matt Moran's Modern Australian menu. https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/aria-sydney-2165 https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/aria-sydney-2165 Bentley Restaurant & Bar on O'Connell Street offers a fine dining experience in an industrial space in Sydney's CBD. Chef Brent Savage's innovative and inventive food is expertly paired with wines from Nick Hildebrandt's eclectic international list, mood music and dynamic design to provide the perfect dining experience. https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/bentley-restaurant-bar-18111 https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/bentley-restaurant-bar-18111 Imagine a fine dining restaurant that is only accessible by water, has been redesigned several times and still maintains a Chef Hat 43 years after it was first awarded. Welcome to the Berowra Waters Inn on Calabash Point in Sydney where Executive Chef and owner Brian Geraghty delivers food to take your breath away along with water views that have to be seen to be believed. Originally described as a 'verandah by the water', this restaurant dishes up a degustation menu with temptations like bonito, banksia and wasabi, enjoyed with a glass of Clare Valley Riesling. For the main, think duck, cherry and mustard accompanied by a Derwent Valley Pinot Noir; or snapper, prawn and desert lime with a Chardonnay. Desserts like fig, pistachio and vanilla make for the ideal end to your memorable meal. https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/berowra-waters-inn-2238 https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/berowra-waters-inn-2238 Australian produce and wine take centre stage at Bennelong on Bennelong Point in the heart of Sydney. This sister restaurant to Quay sits proudly at the Sydney Opera House on the edge of the Harbour and showcases Executive Chef Peter Gilmore's creative and original cuisine, inspired by nature and embracing heirloom varieties of vegetables. https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/bennelong-51539 https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/bennelong-51539 In the heart of Paddington, Saint Peter stands out as a beacon of modern Australian cuisine. This innovative restaurant lures food enthusiasts with its commitment to sustainable seafood, showcasing the best of the ocean in an elegant yet relaxed setting. Diners are greeted by a warm, inviting atmosphere, where natural light pours through large windows, enhancing the chic decor. The menu changes regularly, reflecting the freshest seasonal produce, while the knowledgeable staff guide patrons through an exceptional dining experience. What sets Saint Peter apart is its unwavering dedication to ethical sourcing, ensuring that each dish not only tantalises the palate but also supports responsible fishing practices. https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/saint-peter-61311 https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/saint-peter-61311 Beneath a multitude of pendent lights creating an intimate atmosphere, LuMi Bar & Dining on Pirrama Road in Pyrmont comes to life under the guidance of Chef Federico Zanellato and his wife and Sommelier, Michaela. With an absolute waterfront location surrounded by glass sliding doors, LuMi is located opposite the Star Casino at Wharf 10 and delivers a casual fine dining experience. https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/lumi-dining-43376 https://www.agfg.com.au/restaurant/lumi-dining-43376 Fine dining with an irreverent attitude is what you'll find at Nel Restaurant on Wentworth Avenue in the heart of Sydney's CBD. This Chef-hatted dining destination delivers an ever-changing 11-course degustation theme that intrigues and entices you back for more, all served in a moody ambience of exposed brick, seductive lighting and an open kitchen giving glimpses of the Chefs in action. Currently serving the Fine Fast Food Menu, think golden fried chicken with Australian wildfire spice, doughnuts that blur the line between nostalgia and haute cuisine, pizzas reborn as delicate masterpieces and burgers sculpted with the precision of luxury dining. 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