The weather is warming up, Spring has sprung and you want to be the person in your friend group that knows about all of the best new restaurants in Sydney – we’ve got you! From Japanese to Italian, an intimate date night to your large family dinner, there’s something on this list for everyone.
Located: 111 King St, Newtown, NSW 2042
A new restaurant has just landed in Newtown, and it’s destined to be a dining stalwart. Located in the bustling King St strip, Missony brings a menu comprised of traditional flavours of the Mediterranean, with a modern interpretation. Start with fresh in-house made labneh, nibble on some Sambusak (hand-made pastries stuffed with cheese or lamb), move onto sizzling flame grill skewer platters (accompanied with a mouthwatering garlic dip) and add Moroccan King Prawns for good measure.
A place to truly indulge in a completely reinvigorated and vibrant fresh menu, all set within an elegant fit out. Bring your mates, your family or even your dates, the space is perfectly suited for groups however small or large.
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Located: Shop 3/87-89 Glenayr Ave, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
With the weather warming up, brunch at Bondi is going to be on the hearts and minds of many Sydney-siders. You may already know Blackwood from its flagship venue in Cronulla, opened in 2016 by three mates Daniel Sorridimi, Robert Lechowicz and Paul Pisani.
The new Bondi location transitions eloquently from cafe to restaurant and bar as the sun sets, featuring a seasonal menu across a range of cuisines. Showcasing Mediterranean and Asian flavours, but with quality local ingredients and refined French technique, Blackwood offers refined dining in a laid-back setting.
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Located: 10/2 Kensington St, Chippendale NSW 2008
You’ve never seen Chinese BBQ like you’ve seen it at Holy Duck! Located in Sydney’s favourite foodie laneway, Holy Duck takes the heart of Chinese street food and showcases a modern, innovative take on some of your most loved dishes.
Obviously, the duck is sensational – crispy, succulent and moreish. But there is a huge range of other meat or vegetarian options to try, like Sichuan-Style Crispy Battered Zucchini or Crispy Crackling Roast Pork Belly. Wash it down with one of their signature alcoholic or nonalcoholic “quack-tails”.
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Located: 70B Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
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Right on the doorstep of Bondi, Ikaria is bringing a taste of Greece to the beach. Known for being one of the five ‘blue zones’ in the world, the people in Ikaria are some of the longest-living in the world, and their food has been uncovered as one of the key reasons why!
We’re not sure if the elixir of life will be found in Ikaria but it’s certainly fun trying! The Mediterranean menu is overflowing with fresh seafood, seasonal produce and plenty of extra virgin olive oil. You’ve got to try these dishes the way they were intended – family style! Gather round the table and dig in.
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Located: 31 Alfreda St, Coogee NSW 2034
The food at Osteria Coogee is fresh, refined and elevated, and yet brings the family-friendly and welcoming experience of an Italian eatery. From light bites like Grilled Octopus with Sundried Tomato, to rich mains like the Lamb Ragu Pasta, we can guarantee you’ll be stealing bites off each other’s plates in no time.
For the perfect long weekend lunch, head down between 12-3pm for a Bottomless Vino Lunch with a delicious 4 course set menu and unlimited wine, bubbles and beer for 2 hours.
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Located: 18a/7 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000
Owned by Mark and Donnie Wahlburg, this is the ultimate venue to please a crowd. With a hybrid American-Australian style menu, get ready to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. From wings, to burgers, to loaded fries or potato gems, this food is too tasty to bother with a fork.
It wouldn’t be an American-style menu without milkshakes, so Wahlburgers offer an impressive selection of regular and ‘boozy’ shakes, as well as the usual soft drink, beer, wine and cocktails. Bookings are only for groups of 10 or more so grab your mates and make a night of it!
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Located: 87 Gould St, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Date night? You can’t miss Chloe’s, the new wine-bar on the block offering innovative bites in an intimate and sultry setting. The dishes are unique and charming, blending surprising combinations of ingredients like eggplant, honey, chill and pickled onion into single dishes, with amazing results.
Make sure you pick the brains of the staff to get a great wine-pairing for your food, and then just sit back, relax, and enjoy the experience. The ambiance in Chloe’s feels so removed from the noise and bustle of Bondi, and there are limited tables so get in quick!
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Located: 73 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
The motto of Crento is “good food, made simple” and we’ve got to say they’ve hit the nail on the head. You might know Crento from their Collaroy location, which has become a local favourite because of its charm, service and good, honest, Italian food.
With a fully enclosed outdoor area as well as a spacious dining area inside, there’s room for the whole family, and they’re bound to find a meal they love. With all of the pizzas, pastas and mains that you know in love, along with a kids menu and BYO wine options, the new Glebe location is bound to become a fast favourite too.
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Located: Shop 8/2-10 Fountain St, Alexandria NSW 2015
Looking for somewhere to bring your 4-legged friend? Sushi Jones is delivering modern Japanese in a friendly, fresh setting. The menu is filled with flavourful shared plates, as well as heartier mains like Chicken Katsu Curry or Tempura Prawn Ramen.
With a full menu of kids meals and sushi, and a dog-friendly outdoor setting, this is the perfect spot to bring the whole family. Want to take some of the experience home with you? Grab one of the Sushi Jones Special Party Sets, with Sushi and Sashimi for 3 – 4 people.
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From BBQ duck to bottomless brunch, these new restaurants opening up around Sydney this September are dialing up the flavour. So bring the whole family, or just your special someone, and dig in!
