The world knows Sydney is beautiful – what a lot of people don’t realise is how delicious Sydney is. We’re lucky to have world-class restaurants and bars, across a huge diversity of cuisines and themes, using amazing produce. At Time Out, it’s our job to help people discover the best of Sydney, so we’ve narrowed it down to 32 restaurants and bars that our Time Out editors truly love – from affordable eats to special occasion spots, long-standing joints and hot newcomers.
Where will you eat next? Start sussing out these top Time Out Sydney Recommended Restaurants & Bars for 2025:
Ama, Surry Hills
Albee's Kitchen, Campsie
Banh Cuon Ba Oanh, Marrickville
Bar Copains, Surry Hills
Bar Planet, Newtown
Cairo Takeaway, Newtown
Chez Crix, Surry Hills
Cho Cho San, Potts Point
Chuck and Son's Brewing Co., St Peters
Continental Deli Bar Bistro, Newtown
Eat at ROBs, Rozelle
Fontana, Redfern
Fred's Providore, Cronulla
Guildford Hotel, Guildford
Island Dreams Cafe, Lakemba
Jane, Surry Hills
Mami’s Casa Latina, Bondi
Medan Ciak, Sydney & Mascot
Misc., Parramatta
Nick & Nora's, Parramatta
Pilu at Freshwater, Freshwater
Porkfat, Haymarket
Tan Viet Noodle House, Cabramatta
The Bat & Ball Hotel, Redfern
The Cumberland, Manly
The Dry Dock, Balmain
The Imperial, Erskineville
The Wine Bar at The International, Sydney CBD
Ursula's, Paddington
Village (by Wildflower Brewing & Blending & Mountain Culture), Marrickville
Where's Nick, Marrickville
Woodstock Hotel, Rooty Hill