#1
Primi Italian
4.8
4561 reviews · Score: 91/100
Primi Italian 4.8(4,561) · A$40–80Italian · 168 Clarence StHearty fare in a roomy, informal venueOpen · Closes 9 PM
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2026 Rankings
Best Restaurants in Sydney
Compare the top restaurants in Sydney, NSW — ranked by our composite reputation score.
Updated July 2026 · Based on 68,565 real Google reviews across 40 restaurants
Top Restaurants in Sydney, NSW
We've analysed 68,565 real Google reviews to rank the best restaurants in Sydney. Businesses are ranked by our composite reputation score combining Google ratings, review volume, and online presence — last updated July 2026.
The best restaurants in Sydney, NSW are Primi Italian (4.8★, 4561 reviews), MEZA Bar and Grill (4.9★, 1262 reviews), Hustlers.Syd (4.8★, 1029 reviews), Otogo - Sydney CBD (4.8★, 521 reviews) and Pandawa Nasi Bungkus Australia (4.9★, 10639 reviews). Each is ranked by an independent reputation score from real Google reviews (68,565 reviews analysed across 40 businesses) — see the full top 40 below. Rankings last updated July 2026.
#2
MEZA Bar and Grill
4.9
1262 reviews · Score: 91/100
MEZA Bar and Grill 4.9(1,262) · A$40–60Grill · · Level 1/95/99 York StOpen · Closes 3 PM · Reopens 4 PM
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#3
Hustlers.Syd
4.8
1029 reviews · Score: 91/100
Hustlers.Syd 4.8(1,029) · A$60–140Asian Fusion · · LG, 24 York StOpen · Closes 10 PM
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#5
Pandawa Nasi Bungkus Australia
4.9
10639 reviews · Score: 85/100
Pandawa Nasi Bungkus Australia 4.9(10,639) · A$20–40Indonesian · · Wesley Mission Building, 220 Pitt StOpen · Closes 10 PM
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#6
Open Sesame Martin Place
4.8
243 reviews · Score: 82/100
"Chicken, pickles, hot chips and generous lashing of toum on a toasted wrap."
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#8
Deli Ziosa Quay Quarter - Sydney CBD Sandwich Shop & Breakfast
4.8
110 reviews · Score: 81/100
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#9
The Spice Room
4.6
3886 reviews · Score: 79/100
The Spice Room 4.6(3,886) · A$20–60Indian · · The Quay Building, 2 Phillip StUpscale Indian food & old-world decorOpen · Closes 10 PM
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#10
Ho Jiak Town Hall - Junda's Playground (Enter from York Street)
4.7
2779 reviews · Score: 79/100
Ho Jiak Town Hall - Junda's Playground (Enter from York Street) 4.7(2,779) · A$20–120Malaysian · · 125 York StOpen · Closes 10 PM
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#11
Aria Restaurant Sydney
4.5
2412 reviews · Score: 79/100
Aria Restaurant Sydney 4.5(2,412) · A$200+Fine Dining · · 1 Macquarie StAustralian fine dining amid glass wallsOpen · Closes 10:30 PM
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#12
Esteban
4.7
1873 reviews · Score: 79/100
Esteban 4.7(1,873) · A$60–180Mexican · · 1 Temperance LnChic choice for Mexican delicaciesOpen · Closes 11 PM
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#13
Bopp & Tone
4.6
1859 reviews · Score: 79/100
Bopp & Tone 4.6(1,859) · A$60–180Restaurant · · 60 Carrington StRetro eatery with char-grilled specialsOpen · Closes 11 PM
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#14
Roast Republic
4.7
1791 reviews · Score: 79/100
Roast Republic 4.7(1,791) · A$40–120Steak · · 174 Clarence StOpen · Closes 9 PM
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#15
Slim's Quality Burger
4.6
1518 reviews · Score: 79/100
Slim's Quality Burger 4.6(1,518) · A$20–40Fast Food · · Level 5 Shop 509, Cnr. Pitt Street Mall &, Market StClosed · Opens 10 AM Wed
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#16
Palazzo Salato
4.7
1220 reviews · Score: 79/100
Palazzo Salato 4.7(1,220) · A$80–160Italian · · 201/203 Clarence StOpen · Closes 12 AM
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#17
THE TERNARY RESTAURANT
4.5
1073 reviews · Score: 79/100
THE TERNARY RESTAURANT 4.5(1,073) · A$40–120Australian · · 100 Murray Street, Darling HbrModern Australian food in a posh hotelOpen · Closes 10 AM · Reopens 6 PM
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#18
Porkfat Thai Restaurant Sydney
4.6
970 reviews · Score: 79/100
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#20
Santa Catarina: Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcal Bar Sydney
4.6
863 reviews · Score: 79/100
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#21
Kazan Japanese Dining
4.7
690 reviews · Score: 79/100
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#22
Laneway Dumplings and Momo
4.6
643 reviews · Score: 79/100
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#24
Infinity at Sydney Tower
4.5
3997 reviews · Score: 73/100
Infinity at Sydney Tower 4.5(3,997) · A$200+Modern Australian · · Westfield Sydney, Level 4/108 Market StPosh revolving eatery for views & grillsOpen · Closes 11 PM
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#25
Squid Pocha × Chicken V
4.6
1085 reviews · Score: 71/100
Squid Pocha × Chicken V 4.6(1,085) · A$20–40Korean · · Capital Square, Shop G09, Ground Floor, 730/742 George StOpen · Closes 3:30 AM
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#26
Samosorn Thai Sydney
4.5
277 reviews · Score: 71/100
Samosorn Thai Sydney 4.5(277) · A$20–40Asian · · Central Plaza Food Court 5050 Pitt St, Myer, 436 George StClosed · Opens 10 AM Wed
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#27
Mamak Haymarket
4.3
6038 reviews · Score: 67/100
Mamak Haymarket 4.3(6,038) · A$20–40Malaysian · · 15 Goulburn StLively locale for Malaysian street foodClosed · Opens 11:30 AM Wed
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#28
Chat Thai - Sydney
4.4
3534 reviews · Score: 67/100
Chat Thai - Sydney 4.4(3,534) · A$20–40Thai · · Level 6/188 Pitt StHip spot for street food & satay skewersOpen · Closes 9 PM
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#29
Chophouse Sydney
4.4
2050 reviews · Score: 67/100
Chophouse Sydney 4.4(2,050) · A$80–180Restaurant · · 25 Bligh StSteak restaurant in a vintage spaceClosed · Opens 12 PM
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#30
Mappen
4.4
1374 reviews · Score: 67/100
Mappen 4.4(1,374) · A$1–20Japanese · · shop 11/537-551 George StJapanese self-serve rice & noodle barClosed · Opens 11 AM Wed
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#31
Made in Italy Sydney CBD
4.3
559 reviews · Score: 67/100
"The food was absolutely delicious—authentic, fresh, and full of flavor."
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#33
El Jannah Chicken Sydney CBD
4.3
330 reviews · Score: 67/100
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#34
Belles Hot Chicken Circular Quay
4.3
328 reviews · Score: 67/100
Belles Hot Chicken Circular Quay 4.3(328) · A$20–40Chicken · · Entry on Young St, Quay Quarter Tower, R2001/50 Bridge StOpen · Closes 9 PM
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#36
Sydney City Kebabs
4.7
2182 reviews · Score: 61/100
Sydney City Kebabs 4.7(2,182) · A$1–20Kebab shop · · 790 George StCloses soon · 12 AM · Opens 10:30 AM Wed
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#37
FISHBOWL - World Square
4.3
261 reviews · Score: 61/100
FISHBOWL - World Square 4.3(261) · A$1–20Fast Food · · World Square Shopping Centre, Shop 10.36/644 George StOpen · Closes 8:30 PM
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#38
Kosta's Takeaway Circular Quay
4.2
256 reviews · Score: 61/100
Kosta's Takeaway Circular Quay 4.2(256) · A$1–20Sandwich · · Shop CQT.05A, 33 Pitt StOpen · Closes 3 PM
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#39
KFC George Street Sydney
3.5
3985 reviews · Score: 59/100
KFC George Street Sydney 3.5(3,985) · A$1–20Fried Chicken · · 485 George Street Cnr, Bathurst StFried chicken restaurant chainOpen · Closes 2 AM
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Who are the best restaurants in Sydney?
We've ranked the top 40 restaurants in Sydney, NSW based on our composite reputation score combining Google ratings, review volume, and online presence. Our rankings are updated daily.
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We track hundreds of restaurants across Sydney and the wider NSW area. This page shows the top 40 based on their online reputation.
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