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1. The Waratah
4.6
Exceptional(95)
Price: Expensive
• Australian • Darlinghurst
Booked 15 times today
The Waratah is a neighbourhood friendly bar, located in the heart of Darlinghurst. Our ground floor features a friendly and easy-going public bar designed for walk-ins only. Upstairs is open for bookings, with a vibrant terrace bar complete with a stunning sun-draped rooftop and wrap-around veranda.Our focus is on cocktails and great food. The Waratah is our love letter to all that makes Australia unique: small & independent producers, local growers, native produce and a diverse and singular landscape.Welcome to The Waratah, let’s explore Australia together.
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2. Zushi - Surry Hills
4.6
Exceptional(703)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Surry Hills
Booked 47 times today
We’re a Modern Japanese restaurant located in Surry Hills. We pride ourselves on serving the best Japanese cuisine in Sydney, prepared by our expert chefs using the freshest local and sustainable ingredients where possible. For those looking for something unique, our Omakase experience is designed to take diners on a culinary journey, highlighting the freshest and most delicious ingredients.We’re your fun neighbourhood Japanese restaurant located on Crown Street in the heart of bustling Surry Hills, Sydney. At Zushi we love our customers and our customers love our relaxed approach, coupled with delicious food, friendly service and dining options in our buzzy restaurant, upstairs mezzanine and open air courtyard. We offer dine in, takeaway, catering and mobile zushi.Zushi is fully licensed and offers an exciting list of cocktails for those who have worked up a thirst. We also love sharing our passion for sake, beer and wines to match your meal.
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3. Lankan Filling Station
4.8
Exceptional(73)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sri Lankan • Darlinghurst
Booked 9 times today
Lankan Filling Station is a vibrant Sri Lankan restaurant in Sydney, specializing in hoppers (a type of Sri Lankan pancake) and a variety of traditional dishes. The menu is built around fresh, aromatic spices and ingredients, offering a unique culinary experience with customizable curries, sambols, and sidesHello and welcome to Lankan Filling Station, a small and bustling inner-city restaurant with food inspired by traditional Sri Lankan flavours.
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4. Kitanda Bevs & Bites
4.8
Exceptional(10)
Price: Expensive
• Brazilian • Darlinghurst
Booked 10 times today
Kitanda Bevs & Bites is an eighty seats Tapas Bar and Restaurant that offers authentic flavours from Brazilian cuisine with a modern approach exploring every region of that vast country and its native Indigenous, African and European influences rooted on its culture and culinary. Pair your tapas with our unique drinks selection from signature and classic cocktails, a specially crafted Brazilian lager as well a solid and quality wine list. We pride ourselves on delivering the very best hospitality in a truly authentic venue. Located in the heart of Darlinghurst with a gorgeous alfresco dining area with umbrellas for the sunny days and heaters for the cold ones plus two other seating areas one more beautiful than the other. Vibes are set with LIVE MUSIC - Saturday & Sunday in the afternoon bringing the best of our bossa...
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5. Claire's Kitchen at Le Salon
4.8
Exceptional(24)
Price: Expensive
• French • Surry Hills
Booked 1 time today
Open since 2010, Claire's Kitchen creates an authentic and familiar French experience that keeps bringing customers back.Situated between Surry Hills and Darlinghurst over 2 levels. The ground level is reserved for classic dinner experience while the mezzanine level hosts Cabaret Nights from Tuesday to Sunday or private functions at request.Former TV chef Marc Kuzma (aka Claire de Lune) lets his talents shine at his Darlinghurst venture. Step through the doors from Oxford Street, and enter a world of glamour, decadence and French chic. Soaring ceilings, imported wallpapers, glittering chandeliers, white linen, black Louis XV chairs and French antiques will make you feel like you're world's away from the chaos of the bustling street outside. Oh oui, nous aimons que….(we love that!). Charming French waiters warmly welcome patrons at Claire' and the brasserie classics with contemporary touches are done with true French finesse. It's French chic at its best.
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6. Tommy's Darlinghurst
4.5
Awesome(394)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Darlinghurst
Booked 8 times today
Tommy's is a Mexican restaurant & cocktail bar in the heart of Darlinghurst, with a passion for Mexican/South American cuisine and agave spirits. In the kitchen we cook over charcoals on our traditional Parrilla charcoal grill to enhance the flavours of the food. Behind the bar we focus on freshness: every juice is freshly squeezed daily and every syrup & cordial made in house creating s truly unique list of margaritas and tequila & mezcal based cocktails.Head Chef: Marcus Michel has carefully curated our versatile menu. From 8hr slow roasted lamb shoulder tacos to tuna ceviche to MB2+ Ribeye cooked over charcoals, it combines authentic Mexican flavours with fresh, locally sourced ingredients to provide a truly unforgettable experience.
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7. Bill & Toni Italian Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(15)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Darlinghurst
Booked 12 times today
Bill and Toni's Italian in Darlinghurst was established in 1965. Popular for its authentic Italian cuisine, the restaurant features a range of classic pasta dishes, with Spaghetti Bolognese and Penne Boscaiola being particularly favoured by patrons. The menu also includes a variety of pizzas, risottos, and traditional desserts like Homemade Tiramisu. Schnitzels, pastas, salads and our famous combo's. Bring your friends, bring your family or bring the entire office. A cosy spot for evening dining, this establishment offers a slice of Italy with its authentic flavours and dishes. Our Café is a coffee drinkers landmark which includes breakfast, focaccia, salads, gelato, Italian sweets.​There's something for everyone, and at every part of the day.
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8. Nomidokoro Indigo
4.6
Exceptional(24)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Darlinghurst
Booked 8 times today
Tucked away in a picturesque neighborhood, this charming izakaya welcomes guests with its soft, inviting lighting, carefully crafted wooden décor, and exuberant atmosphere that adds energy and cheer to every visit.
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9. Surly's
4.4
Awesome(7)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • Darlinghurst
Booked 11 times today
Everybody’s favourite all-American Tavern, opened in 2015, offering Sydney an authentic slice of Nashville. Located in the beating heart of Surry Hills, this dive bar is a well-needed escape from the daily grind; where big kids go to play, & the food makes them stay.
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10. The Chairman
4.6
Exceptional(62)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Darlinghurst
Booked 4 times today
Chinese regional Hunan Cuisine. Previously Chairman Mao Restaurant in Kensington for 12 years.Awards: 1. Australia's Top 10 Chinese Restaurants by Qantas 2002. 2. Two Chef Hats by Gault&Millau 2018. 3. Listed as one of the favourites in Sydney in globally published WHERE CHEFS EATChef: Dingjun Li

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