//smilenerve38.bravejournal.net/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:42:08 +0000 //smilenerve38.bravejournal.net/the-best-restaurants-in-sydney-right-now-september-2026-update <![CDATA[Wines are natural, organic or biodynamic. Fast and tasty meal before a show? So if you’re after a spot for a long catch-up, this isn’t it. The addition of a marble gelato bar and a more approachable menu have made it an even more likeable one. The Bentley Group’s latest venue, a contemporary Asian restaurant found on the corner of King and Clarence streets. We’re fans of the long white marble bar made for oysters and martinis. It's brought to life by a young, energetic service team. A permanent Inner West site for one of the city’s most beloved chefs, spruiking clever cross-cultural share plates as well as a dynamite list of natural wines. After lunch, stroll to nearby Grifter, Batch Brewing Co. and Mixtape – and make a day of it. Service is also bang on – the team strikes the right balance of friendly and knowledgeable, while leaving you to catch up with your people. The spaghetti with clams is an obvious must, the prawn cocktail is reminiscent of a ’70s dinner party, and Clam pumps out one of Sydney’s best burgers. Simply put, there’s no other top-end restaurant tasting menu quite like it. And don’t just take our word for it – food goddess Nigella Lawson is a big fan, dropping in every time she’s in town. A Sydney stalwart serving up some of the city’s best views over lunch or dinner. They’ve teamed up with the Wildflower legends to create a crisp, European-style lager that goes down a treat. Back to the schnitzel, which comes puffed up like a Whoopee Cushion, flaked with sea salt and brightened with lemon – order that. The space and the food feel comforting and nostalgic. Flavour is dialled up to the max at this 80-seater – one of the biggest openings of the year, and Nguyen’s “most personal expression of my cooking to date”. These are a handful of the make-your-tummy-growl starters on the menu at Ashe. And fried oxtail dumplings with smoked bone marrow, rendang curry and fermented chilli. Both the food and the service are every bit as polished as the magnificent setting. An artful, imaginative interpretation of Australian cuisine, under the soaring sails of the Sydney Opera House. And even if you’re full, you gotta finish with a silky smooth pistachio gelato, made even more delicious with a sprinkle of sea salt. A luxe, fire-driven restaurant located in The International, a multi-venue destination at 25 Martin Place by the crew behind Shell House. A rocking, tiny-but-mighty seafood restaurant by the Continental Deli team. Marrickville’s no-frills Greek grill house, where delicious eats and good times are front and centre – and winner of Time Out's Best Affordable Eat 2026. Think Fernekes stuffed with LP’s mortadella, fragrant herbs and pate; steamed pippies with sambal butter and seablite; dry-aged duck with rhubarb glaze; and miso-cured eggs with golden potato fingers. Sydney’s rooftop restaurant atop the Ace Hotel – 18 floors above the city. And sing they really do – you’d be hard-pressed to find one dish on the menu that’s not delicious. And if you do manage to book a spot, the afternoon – when the sun is golden and soft – is the best time to go. Hospitality veteran Neil Perry’s flagship Double Bay restaurant, serving his signature fusion of modern Australian with Asian flavours. A glorious, peach-coloured, produce-led bistro by three seasoned hospo pros – and the winner of Time Out's Best Restaurant Award 2026. In each dish, Niland celebrates fish in all its glory, whether it’s his fish charcuterie or coral trout noodle soup made from the fish bones, and champions sustainability in each delicious bite. So yes, of course, you’ll find a fine diner inside the Sydney Opera House here, but you’ll also find neighbourhood pasta, hole-in-the-wall Thai and venues right by the sea. From house-made focaccia stuffed with deli meats, to pork belly banh mi, these are the top sanga spots from the 100 Essential Cafes and Bakeries guide.]]> Wines are natural, organic or biodynamic. Fast and tasty meal before a show? So if you’re after a spot for a long catch-up, this isn’t it. The addition of a marble gelato bar and a more approachable menu have made it an even more likeable one. The Bentley Group’s latest venue, a contemporary Asian restaurant found on the corner of King and Clarence streets. We’re fans of the long white marble bar made for oysters and martinis. It's brought to life by a young, energetic service team. A permanent Inner West site for one of the city’s most beloved chefs, spruiking clever cross-cultural share plates as well as a dynamite list of natural wines. After lunch, stroll to nearby Grifter, Batch Brewing Co. and Mixtape – and make a day of it. Service is also bang on – the team strikes the right balance of friendly and knowledgeable, while leaving you to catch up with your people. The spaghetti with clams is an obvious must, the prawn cocktail is reminiscent of a ’70s dinner party, and Clam pumps out one of Sydney’s best burgers. Simply put, there’s no other top-end restaurant tasting menu quite like it. And don’t just take our word for it – food goddess Nigella Lawson is a big fan, dropping in every time she’s in town. A Sydney stalwart serving up some of the city’s best views over lunch or dinner. They’ve teamed up with the Wildflower legends to create a crisp, European-style lager that goes down a treat. Back to the schnitzel, which comes puffed up like a Whoopee Cushion, flaked with sea salt and brightened with lemon – order that. The space and the food feel comforting and nostalgic. Flavour is dialled up to the max at this 80-seater – one of the biggest openings of the year, and Nguyen’s “most personal expression of my cooking to date”. These are a handful of the make-your-tummy-growl starters on the menu at Ashe. And fried oxtail dumplings with smoked bone marrow, rendang curry and fermented chilli. Both the food and the service are every bit as polished as the magnificent setting. An artful, imaginative interpretation of Australian cuisine, under the soaring sails of the Sydney Opera House. And even if you’re full, you gotta finish with a silky smooth pistachio gelato, made even more delicious with a sprinkle of sea salt. A luxe, fire-driven restaurant located in The International, a multi-venue destination at 25 Martin Place by the crew behind Shell House. A rocking, tiny-but-mighty seafood restaurant by the Continental Deli team. Marrickville’s no-frills Greek grill house, where delicious eats and good times are front and centre – and winner of Time Out's Best Affordable Eat 2026. Think Fernekes stuffed with LP’s mortadella, fragrant herbs and pate; steamed pippies with sambal butter and seablite; dry-aged duck with rhubarb glaze; and miso-cured eggs with golden potato fingers. Sydney’s rooftop restaurant atop the Ace Hotel – 18 floors above the city. And sing they really do – you’d be hard-pressed to find one dish on the menu that’s not delicious. And if you do manage to book a spot, the afternoon – when the sun is golden and soft – is the best time to go. Hospitality veteran Neil Perry’s flagship Double Bay restaurant, serving his signature fusion of modern Australian with Asian flavours. A glorious, peach-coloured, produce-led bistro by three seasoned hospo pros – and the winner of Time Out's Best Restaurant Award 2026. In each dish, Niland celebrates fish in all its glory, whether it’s his fish charcuterie or coral trout noodle soup made from the fish bones, and champions sustainability in each delicious bite. So yes, of course, you’ll find a fine diner inside the Sydney Opera House here, but you’ll also find neighbourhood pasta, hole-in-the-wall Thai and venues right by the sea. From house-made focaccia stuffed with deli meats, to pork belly banh mi, these are the top sanga spots from the 100 Essential Cafes and Bakeries guide.

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