Sydney’s restaurant scene is always on the move. Whether it’s a new opening from an established brand or an up-and-comer’s fresh new hotspot, there’s always somewhere new to try. The best new restaurants in Sydney are catching the foodies’ attention – so here’s what you should try in 2024.
Go deep dish or thin crust at a new pizza joint in Ryde, or uncover a hidden bistro in Paddington. Potts Point has an intriguing new deli diner, while Darlinghurst boasts a laidback cocktail pub with a sun-soaked rooftop. From Double Bay to Ryde, explore hot new stylish restaurants serving up Asian-fusion cuisine, rooted in traditional recipes but without rules.
Stay on the cutting edge of Sydney’s ever-changing food landscape and suggest one of the best new restaurants in Sydney in 2024 for your next get-together. These new restaurants will only get busier – secure your spot on OpenTable today.
The best new restaurants in Sydney for 2024 – read on for the lowdown
For a très cool French bistro – head to Porcine in Paddington
Paddington’s latest hotspot is a gorgeous little French bistro situated above a bottleshop. Opened January 2024 on busy Oxford Street, Porcine’s brick fireplace, unique artwork and warm welcome help make it the cosiest new spot in Sydney. The signature offering is the canard à la pressé, a historic French dish where the meat is removed from a roast duck and the bones are crushed in a pressé. The blood and juices are then used to create the ‘sauce au sang’. At Porcine, ordering this dish finished and pressed at your table is a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Served at set times throughout the evening for groups of two to four diners, preorder is required. The rest of the menu changes daily, but expect unique dishes like foie gras chantilly, mango and ocean trout served with tiger prawns and cauliflower. For dessert enjoy classic flavours with a chocolate tarte served with vanilla ice cream and caramel or opt for a seasonal fruit dish like Armagnac cherries with fig leaf custard.
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For one of the best new restaurants in Sydney for bottomless brunch – try The Waratah in Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst’s latest watering hole is The Waratah, a two-tiered, relaxed cocktail bar that celebrates Australia’s best independent producers. Downstairs is for walk-ins looking to enjoy a laid-back cocktail, while the stunning upstairs dining area opened for bookings in early December 2023. Dine indoors or on the buzzing terrace bar where the wrap-around veranda and rooftop soak up the sunshine. Pair your first cocktail with a plate of Sydney rock oysters and rosella mignonette or some simple, crispy fries with bush salt seasoning. For something extra, butterflied king prawns with lemon myrtle butter and a gin and tonic are always a great summer’s day option along with the hearty wagyu rump with Diane sauce. Gather your friends and get ready for bottomless brunch with unlimited spritz, wine, beers, and a stellar menu featuring snacks, bagels, dips, salads, pastries and more. Don’t forget to save room for a digestif and something sweet, like refreshing scoops of mango and amazake sorbet. The Waratah also brings your childhood favourites to the dinner table, with a fairy bread ice cream sandwich served with sour honey.
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For one of the best new restaurants in Sydney in 2024 with an ever-changing menu – visit Fontana in Redfern
Tucked away upstairs on Redfern Street, Fontana offers an ever-changing Italian menu. The bar space is open to walk-ins but you’ll want to make sure you secure a sit-down table in advance at this bustling new hotspot. Opened in early January, Fontana serves dinner from 5:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday plus a lunch menu on Saturdays from 1 pm. Dig into creamy maccheroni with a ragu bianco sauce or try the fresh flavours of the carpaccio di mare. But not before a round of trout toast or garlic bread for starters. Set menus of three or four courses make this a great option to add to your special occasion restaurant repertoire. The kitchen always aims to accommodate dietary requirements with at least 24 hours’ notice, so book your next team lunch, business meal, date night or big gathering on OpenTable today.
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For a unique diner with a deli vibe – head to Chester White Cured Diner in Potts Point
Opened at the beginning of January 2024, Chester White Cured Diner brings something truly fresh to Sydney’s dining scene. Chester White is a place to relax, to gather with friends and, of course, to enjoy good food. A diner with a deli vibe, enjoy organic cured meats on the tasty charcuterie plates and savour homemade pasta served in pecorino cheese wheels. This is a restaurant where simplicity shines and high-quality ingredients take centre stage on your plate. With pasta and slow-cooked beef for big meals and house-made paté and sourdough bruschetta for lighter bites, Chester White is ready to welcome you on any occasion. The restaurant welcomes you to your new home away from home the moment you step through the doors. Eclectic decor, jars filled with pickled veggies on shelves and cured meats hanging from racks behind the counter – it all comes together to create a relaxed atmosphere perfect for your next catch-up.
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For one of the best new restaurants in Sydney for Australian classics with an Asian twist – try Bartiga in Double Bay
Opened January 2024, Bartiga doesn’t like to put a label on things. Drawing influence from modern Australian and contemporary Asian cuisine, Bartiga has created an exciting new menu designed for sharing. Nestled in the heart of Double Bay, at the Cosmopolitan Centre, grab a booth inside or soak up the sun on the leafy terrace outdoors. Pair plates of oysters, topped with roe and fresh lemon, with sweet and sour cocktails. Dive into creative noodle dishes and sip on a unique selection of wines. The icing on the cake at Bartiga is that it’s dog-friendly, so you can share your new favourite restaurant with your favourite canine companion.
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For a stunning Chinese banquet for a group celebration – try Diner88 in Ryde
Diner88 Top Ryde is a bold new offering in Sydney’s competitive field of excellent Asian restaurants. With a focus on Chinese cuisine, Diner88 serves up traditional classics with modern twists. Offering both à la carte and yum cha dining, it’s the perfect spot for your next big get-together around an incredible banquet of flavors and colors. Opened in January 2024 – just in time for celebrating Lunar New Year – Diner88 Top Ryde offers diners a tasting menu with classic favourites like crunchy chicken san choy bao and crispy pork belly. Alternatively, peruse the a la carte menu for plates of black truffle and pork xiao long bao, or soft jade tofu served in a clay pot with seafood and house XO sauce. Head here for lunchtime and delve into the yum cha menu, with sticky golden sand pork ribs and fluffy steamed duck buns.
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For Turkish pizza and Lebanese coffee – book at Sherwal in the Sydney CBD
Sherwal is a brand-new Mediterranean restaurant serving up fusion cuisine designed for sharing with family and friends. Here, the old becomes new again with contemporary twists on traditional recipes passed down from the shores of the Mediterranean to the Sherwal kitchen. Waist-coated waitstaff serves up comforting falafels, tender lamb and arak (a unique Mediterranean liquor) by the glass or jug. Opened December 2023, Sherwal’s founder and executive chef, Savio, brings more than two decades’ worth of experience to its unique menu. Stop by for loaded croissants or eggs benedict for breakfast while sipping on a Lebanese coffee. For lunch, settle into the floral-backed seating with a friend and catch up over woodfired pizzas topped with spicy hot salami and chilli or a tangy four-cheese melt. For dinner, try the banquet, which includes a selection of Sherwal’s best dishes served alongside bread and houmous. Aiming to make every meal feel like a banquet, Sherwal is Sydney’s latest spot for a flavour-packed feast.
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For one of the best new restaurants in Sydney for metre-long pizzas – book at Farina Pizzeria – Top Ryde in Ryde
Throwing open its doors on Christmas Day 2023, Farina Pizzeria’s latest opening is the hottest new restaurant at Top Ryde City. With six other outposts in Crows Nest, Roseville, Concord and Turramurra, since 2016 Farina Pizzeria has perfected its ideal of food that’s fresh, fast and tasty. The extensive menu of woodfired pizzas includes classics like margherita with Napoli sauce and specialties like flavour-packed peri peri chicken. Indulgent calzones filled with salami, veggies or chicken are also equally popular. If pasta’s more your thing, find everything from spaghetti bolognese (extra meatballs optional) to extra spicy rigatoni nduja with cacciatore salami. Meat lovers will find plenty of options on the pizza menu, but the rib eye steak and BBQ sauce ribs with chips and dips always offer juicy flavours. Open from 7 am until 10:30 pm every day of the week, enjoy an Italian-styled brekkie or gather with friends for a late-night feast with one of the metre-long pizzas.
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For a hot new pasta bar – head to Product of Italy in Kellyville
Partners in life and in food, Luke and Christene started Product of Italy Kellyville back in 2015. The outposts in Penrith, Gregory Hills, Minchinbury and Box Hill consistently delight diners with the tastes and atmosphere of Italy. Product of Italy is gearing up for its biggest year yet, after the opening of its Kellyville location in mid-December. Cheesy pizzas for sharing make an excellent entrée along with antipasto platters for groups of two or four. Pasta is always a Product of Italy highlight, and you can order rich bolognese or creamy pesto chicken with spaghetti, fettuccine or penne. One of the best new family restaurants opening in Sydney in 2024, Product of Italy’s Bambini’s Corner includes kid-friendly favourites like pineapple pizza and spaghetti meatballs. Refreshing gelato is something the whole family can get behind, with classic flavours of lemon and chocolate alongside two seasonal flavours that rotate every week.
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For finally getting a table at an old favourite – book at bills in Darlinghurst, Double Bay, Surry Hills and Bondi Beach
The first bills, a popular breakfast joint in Darlinghurst that opened in 1993, was just the beginning of Bill Granger’s restauranteur career. He has been opening new outposts throughout Sydney since then – Double Bay, Surry Hills and Bondi Beach – and internationally with ventures in Seoul, Tokyo and London. Shaping the breakfast scene in Australia and beyond, bills may not be new to many Sydneysiders, but in 2024, say goodbye to queuing or missing out on the popular hotspot by booking on OpenTable. The menu differs slightly between each location, but whether you head to Bondi Beach or Surry Hills, you can expect fresh flavours served with a creative flair. Think freshly squeezed orange juice and toasted sourdough with your choice of spreads or eggs your way. While people know bills for its breakfast, head here after noon and dig into spicy Sichuan chicken sandwiches or nourishing soba bowls packed with avocado, daikon and green kimchi.
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The best new restaurants in Sydney for 2024 are the products of constant change in the city’s culinary scene, with new neighbourhood favourites opening all the time. These emerging hotspots may be the new kid on the block, but they could join the ranks of Sydney’s restaurant icons in no time. Get your table before the crowds come and enjoy the lively atmosphere, creative dishes and warm welcome from these restaurants today.
