Best Casual Restaurants in Rushcutters Bay

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AbbotsfordAlexandriaAnnandaleArtarmonBalgowlahBalmain

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1. Chaco Bar

4.7

Exceptional(201)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Yakitori • Potts Point

Booked 19 times today

Japanese Izakaya in the heart of Kings Cross / Potts PointYakitori and charcoal grilling specialist. Step into a warmly lit restaurant to enjoy some hot BBQ paired with a glass of cold sake from our carefully curated beverage list. 30 Seconds walk from Kings Cross Station.

2. The Waratah

4.7

Exceptional(110)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Darlinghurst

Booked 18 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.

3. Figo Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(415)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rushcutters Bay

Booked 10 times today

Casual Italian Restaurant with Friendly service and traditional food. Bar seating and dining tables with two different rooms. We are a small but vibrant place.

4. Teddy

4.7

Exceptional(65)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Potts Point

Booked 6 times today

Teddy offers a fresh and approachable take on the modern Aussie bistro, filled with familiar favourites seen through fresh eyes. The menu is curated by widely acclaimed Chef Ben Sears (Melbourne), and the kitchen is overseen by Head Chef Nicole Coelho who brings her culinary flair to strike the right balance between old and new school favs.Teddy is the perfect space for all season and all reasons. Gather the crew for the next big event or just drop in for a weeknight-wine on the way home from the daily grind. Double Daily Happy Hour is from 4pm-6pm Wednesday to Sunday (and it's well worth sneaking out of work early for!)The Teddy courtyard offers a killer private event space and is the perfect area to book out for you up to 25 of your favourite people. Pour yourself into a bar stool, order some freshly shucked Sydney rocks with a glass of Aussie bubbles, tap your feet along with the back2back 80s bangers and settle in for some of the best people watching in the hood.

5. Takam

4.7

Exceptional(40)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Filipino • Darlinghurst

Booked 1 time today

A Filipino food forward offering to the funky and vibrant Darlinghurst.Takam’s philosophy is about #filipinofoodforward which showcases to their culture, nostalgia and passion for the traditional flavours and techniques of Filipino cuisine, but delivers in a elavated, harmonious and personalized manner. Takam are also inspired by the native Australian produce at Sydney’s doorstep, using native ingredients in their traditional cuisine and honouring both, will be at their forefront. A hybrid concept bought to life from lifelong friends, Francis Dela Cruz, Aileen Aguirre and Lesley Roque.

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6. bills Darlinghurst

4.5

Awesome(27)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Darlinghurst

Booked 4 times today

We don’t take bookings for breakfast and lunch over the weekend – please just come along and we’ll look after you.Every Bill Granger’s restaurant reflects the spirit we like to think of as ‘Australian’: sunny, easy-going and generous.Bill opened his first restaurant in Sydney’s Darlinghurst in 1993. It soon became loved for its legendary breakfasts, served at the famous central communal table, where locals and travellers, families and friends, continue to be welcomed. Thirty years later, Bill’s relaxed, friendly and infectious joy in good, fresh food has become truly global, and is enjoyed at his restaurants in Sydney, Seoul, Tokyo and London.

A photo of Chester White Cured Diner restaurant

7. Chester White Cured Diner

4.9

Exceptional(75)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Potts Point

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to your home away from home. The locals' lounge room.Where new and old friends from around the globe gather for organic charcuterie, house-made pasta + European and Australian wine.Owner Stu and his team enjoy meats of Europe, the pastas of Italy, and wines from off the beaten track. The restaurant comes together over a love of pork and swill (and country music).The kitchen team spends afternoons pickling, rolling gnocchi, making focaccia and keeping an eye on our beloved cured meats and pecorino cheese wheels. By nightfall the show is on, the house is full and the atmosphere is swinging.So come on in and let us guide you through our menu. Welcome to our Diner!!

8. Divino Osteria

4.5

Awesome(21)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Elizabeth Bay

Booked 7 times today

WELCOME to Divino Osteria!Nestled in the heart of Elizabeth Bay, Divino Osteria is a humble celebration of Italy's vibrant culinary heritage, offering a warm, family-style atmosphere with a touch of modern flair. Whether you're a lover of Italian food or simply seeking a cozy yet refined casual dining experience, Divino Osteria promises to captivate your senses from the moment you walk through the door. Founded by Anthony Alafaci, whose Italian roots inspire a love for sharing exceptional food and wine, whilst our Head Chef Andrea Di Stefano from Sicily, ensures our kitchen focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients. ‘Divino’ means ‘divine’ in Italian, ‘Osteria’ refers to a traditional Italian restaurant, typically more casual and focused on offering local, home-style dishes. At Divino Osteria, our mission is simple: To artfully serve bold, authentic flavours with genuine hospitality, creating a dining experience that feels like sharing a meal at a friend’s home.

A photo of Cheekys Pizza + Bar restaurant

9. Cheekys Pizza + Bar

4.4

Awesome(5)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Darlinghurst

Booked 2 times today

Indulge in a unique culinary experience with Cheekys Pizza + Bar - a fusion of Australian and Italian cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy our delicious sourdough pizzas, made with fresh ingredients and baked to perfection in our wood-fired oven. Complement your meal with our expertly curated selection of wines, carefully chosen to enhance the flavors of your dish. And, to top it off, revel in the playful, cheeky atmosphere that our restaurant is known for. Come and join us for an unforgettable dining experience!

10. Bang Tang

4.6

Exceptional(1)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Potts Point

Booked 2 times today

NAT, our executive chef who has a passion for cooking with his Le Cordon Bleu studied from patisserie to cuisine and many years of experience in the Australian fine-dining restaurant such as Sailor Thai. More importantly, he always spent time in the top hat restaurant not only in Australian but also around the world. He was into in various cuisines and started learning by himself. He is the very talented self-learner as he had learnt about cuisine and accepted from people who had tried his delightful dishes.

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From verified diners like you

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inga
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Teddy was fabulous! Service, food, decor & ambience all on point. We were a group & got a room to ourselves which made it even better. Finally, the service is some of the best I've had in Sydney.
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TeddyPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Potts Point
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4.7
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anthony
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic authentic food and great service. Perfect portions size mains, large selection of wines from all over Italy. Highly recommended
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Figo RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rushcutters Bay
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
We had such a good time at the Waratah from the service to the food everything was amazing!
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The WaratahPrice: Expensive• Australian• Darlinghurst
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4.7
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Doreen
Sydney •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
An authentic Japanese restaurant reflecting the many fine meals we enjoyed in that country. Inspiring food and great ingredients, freshly prepared and presented with flair. The Spanner Crab Chawanmushi was a stand out, as was the range of yakitori and the yuzu coconut icecream for dessert. All washed down with a sparkling lychee spritz!
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Chaco BarPrice: Expensive• Yakitori• Potts Point
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4.7
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Miro
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Feb 2025
The Valentine's Day feast was delicious and each course perfectly complemented each other!
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TakamPrice: Expensive• Filipino• Darlinghurst
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4.7

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