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1. La Favola
4.6
Exceptional(615)
$$$$
• Italian • Newtown
Whether you like to play it safe with spaghetti or go crazy with casarecce, you'll find all your favourite pastas, fresh and homemade, at new Italian diner La Favola. Let the carb-loading begin.So who's the master of pasta at La Favola? That would be Italian chef Fabio Stefanelli. Stefanelli's recipe for success is simple — six pastas and six sauces, and patrons can mix and match as they please.So La Favola's Family is committed to producing top quality Italian gastronomy, to the use of authentic ingredients, and to keeping the tradition of Italian culture and hospitality vibrant and passionate.We look forward to serving you!
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2. Georges Mediterranean
4.4
Awesome(444)
$$$$
• Greek • Barangaroo
Booked 6 times today
Step into Georges Mediterranean Bar & Grill, where a taste of the Med meets Sydney’s sparkling waterfront. Here, food is about connection: plates made for sharing, long conversations, and the joy of eating together.Our kitchen celebrates the Mediterranean way of life. Simple, honest cooking with the freshest local seafood, premium meats, and vibrant seasonal produce. Crispy squid fried to perfection, souvlaki fresh from the grill and the freshest Market fish. Gather around a table laden with mezze nd let the abundance, colour, and warmth of the Mediterranean transport you.
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3. Tapavino - Circular Quay
4.6
Exceptional(446)
$$$$
• Spanish • Circular Quay
Booked 16 times today
A celebration of Sherry, Wine, Tapas, & Friends. Influenced by the culture of sip-a-little-bit-of-this-and-eat-a-little-bit-of-that, Tapavino began in August 2012 as Australia’s first Sherry Bar in Sydney, in a little lane-way not unlike something you would find in the cobblestoned alleyways of Spain. Helped by the beautiful warm vibe that greets you as you step inside and take a seat among floor-to-ceiling wine bottles, Tapavino was named runner-up in Sydney Morning Herald's 'Best New Bar' Awards within 4-months of opening. 12-months later we were named 'Best Bar with Food'.
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4. The Potting Shed
4.4
Awesome(4166)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Alexandria
Booked 61 times today
The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!
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5. The East Chinese Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(145)
$$$$
• Chinese • Circular Quay
Booked 7 times today
The East is Sydney’s leading fine dining Chinese restaurant by the Opera House, Circular Quay. With both indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, we proudly serve authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse and delicious menu inspired by rich Chinese history.Our menu is very extensive, with dishes that are hot and powerful to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavors, or steamed natural aromas, or perhaps exotic herbs and spices, The East has dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.
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6. Giuls
4.4
Awesome(110)
$$$$
• Italian • Surry Hills
Booked 18 times today
Giuls is your neighbourhood casual restaurant that is offering a selection of italian classics with a twist that can be complemented by a delicious cocktail or a glass of wine.
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7. Balcon by Tapavino
4.6
Exceptional(197)
$$$$
• Spanish • Sydney CBD
Booked 10 times today
Balcon by Tapavino is a contemporary Spanish restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.With 500 Spanish Wines and one of the city’s most bespoke outdoor dining areas, Balcon takes its cue from the rustic & refined dishes of Northern Spain.
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8. The Dining Room & Terrace at Shell House
4.5
Awesome(28)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 5 times today
The Dining Room is classic in theory, yet modern and forward-thinking in practice.It is elegant, grand, and approachable at the same time.The menu by Culinary Director Joel Bickford, focuses on carefully sourced produce, presenting simple, refined dishes that are infused with Australian provenance yet bear the mark of the Mediterranean way of life.“This Dining Room holds a very special place for me as I hope it will for many others – it’s the beating heart of Shell House.”– Brett Robinson“Two Hats” – Good Food Awards 2023, 2024“Wine List of the Year” – Good Food Awards 2023
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9. Little Turtle
4.9
Exceptional(396)
$$$$
• Thai • Enmore
Booked 3 times today
Little Turtle is a vegan Thai restaurant born from a dream to share fresh, health-conscious Thai food inspired by travels across Thailand. Each dish reimagines Thai classics with a playful twist, crafted to nourish both body and spirit.Every detail at Little Turtle has been thoughtfully designed with the guest experience in mind. From warm, attentive service where the team remembers your name and your favorites, to the vintage-industrial interiors that blend character with comfort, the restaurant offers more than just a meal — it’s a place to feel truly at home.Located in the heart of Enmore, Little Turtle delights the senses, offering bold, flavor-forward Thai cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere that makes every visit memorable.
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10. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe
4.2
Awesome(3209)
$$$$
• Café • Alexandria
Booked 109 times today
The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

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  • Max
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Delicious food, great wine selection and recommendations. Marco is the best!
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    Tapavino - Circular Quay$$$$• Spanish• Circular Quay
    •
    4.6
  • Claire
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Service was excellent. Food was excellent. Vibe was excellent.
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    Balcon by Tapavino$$$$• Spanish• Sydney CBD
    •
    4.6
  • Grahame
    Sydney •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 6, 2026
    I have been to little Turtle quite a number of times since they opened. The food is good and consistent, with a good range of choices. As a vegetarian it is lovely to have a restaurant like this where everything is vegetarian/vegan. I always have the red curry arancini balls. This fusion dish is absolutely divine. My most recent visit was with my nephew, his wife, their excitable six and three year olds and a baby. The staff were very accommodating and lovely with the children. I highly recommend Little Turtle.
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    Little Turtle$$$$• Thai• Enmore
    •
    4.9
  • Eric
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 22, 2026
    i had great experience with my friends there. with great view and delicious food. fabilous drinks. nice.
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    Georges Mediterranean$$$$• Greek• Barangaroo
    •
    4.4
  • shreya
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 1, 2026
    We were very grateful for the restaurant as they decided to still keep our booking even though it was the last day before they shut down temporarily for renovations. Regardless of them dealing with a lot, we were served with great fresh food and they made sure to accomodate us as much as possible! Everything was super delicious
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    La Favola$$$$• Italian• Newtown
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    4.6

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