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WHERE TO EAT — SYDNEY RESTAURANTS


Aria Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at Aria, Sydney, NSW 1 Macquarie St.
Sydney, NSW 2000
02 9252 2555
The contemporary cuisine matches the premier view of Sydney’s premier building, the Sydney Opera House. More...

The Bathers’ Pavilion Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at The Bathers’ Pavilion, Sydney, NSW 4 The Esplanade, Balmoral
Sydney, NSW 2088
02 9969 5050
A beachside restaurant for fine food in a relaxed ambience is complemented by an adjoining café for more casual dining. More...

Billy Kwong Chinese
15/20
Dining Room at Billy Kwong, Sydney, NSW 355 Crown St., Shop 3, Surry Hills
Sydney, NSW 2010
02 9332 3300
Chinese cuisine from Kylie Kwong that’s well worth the inevitable wait. More...

Buon Ricordo Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Buon Ricordo, Sydney, NSW 108 Boundary St., Paddington
Sydney, NSW 2021
02 9360 6729
The exuberance of Italy is everywhere here, from the décor to the dishes, and especially the chef-owner. More...

Claude’s French
17/20
Dining Room at Claude’s, Sydney, NSW 10 Oxford St., Woollahra
Sydney, NSW 2025
02 9331 2325
Pot stickers cohabit with pot-au-feu in the elegant dining rooms within this Federation terrace house. More...

glass Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at glass, Sydney, NSW Hilton Sydney
488 George St., Level 2
Sydney, NSW 2000
02 9265 6068
Sparkling food and service match the name of this top hotel restaurant in the central business district. More...

Rockpool Seafood
17/20
Dining Room at Rockpool, Sydney, NSW 107 George St., The Rocks
Sydney, NSW 2000
02 9252 1888
One of the icons of the Sydney dining scene, now refocused to become more accessible price-wise. More...

Tetsuya’s Japanese
18/20
529 Kent St.
Sydney, NSW 2000
02 9267 2900
A premier restaurant known worldwide for the excellence and innovation of Tetsuya Wakuda’s food. More...

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* Banner images from left to right: Wildfire, Tetsuya's, The Summit

(Updated: 10/20/11 CT)