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1. Cartel
4.5
Awesome(25)
Price: Moderate
• South American • Chippendale
Booked 8 times today
Begin your journey through Latin America, one dish at a time.Latin American cuisine is immensely varied, with a dish for every climate and occasion. With dishes inspired by Latin America’s rich cultural history, each plate brings with it a unique set of flavours. From Peruvian ceviche to Argentinian sirloin and, of course, tapas and tacos.Cartel is the perfect place to enjoy a night out with friends over delicious food and Latin American themed cocktails.
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2. The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
4.5
Awesome(30)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Millers Point
Booked 6 times today
Sydney’s oldest continually licensed hotel, located in the historic Rocks precinct and home of Australia's oldest pub brewery. The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation.The Lord is recognised around the world for its award-winning beers, wine list, food and accommodation. Come see for yourself and experience it all!
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3. Roast Republic
4.7
Exceptional(114)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sydney CBD
Booked 12 times today
Welcome to Roast Republic, where we bring the authentic flavours of American BBQ to Clarence Street Sydney, inspired by the rich culinary tradition originating in the Southern United States.Our Beef short ribs, USA Pork & Lamb ribs a quintessential part of American cuisine are applied two culinary pillars that are the key to unlocking a symphony of flavors. The art of the dry rub and homemade BBQ sauce that is bold, layered and unique. These essential components infuse the meat with layers of complexity and adding a punch of flavor in every bite, then slow cooked, and enjoyed as a delicious communal dining experience. Experience true American BBQ flavours with our signature boards perfectly crafted to share as a delicious communal dining experience. Whether you're craving classic comfort food or looking to indulge in savory Southern favourites, our menu has something for everyone. Join us at Roast Republic for family-style servings and experience comfort food of American BBQ.
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4. Wingboy Darling Square
4.6
Exceptional(143)
Price: Moderate
• American • Haymarket
Booked 25 times today
Wingboy is the creation of two mates, Mike and George, who teamed up through their love of hot wings, cold bevs and good times. The boys have worked in multiple bars and kitchens over the last 12 years to bring you the ultimate wing experience, Wingboy! Wingboy is big on flavour, an electric atmosphere and casual service. They have created 13 kick-ass sauces which are made daily, coating crispy wings, juicy boneless tenders or cauliflower bites. Come on down and join the boys at your local Wingboy.
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5. Gavroche Chippendale
4.7
Exceptional(313)
Price: Expensive
• French • Chippendale
Booked 16 times today
Gavroche Chippendale is your little corner of Paris in the heart of Sydney. It brings not only classic French cuisine to Sydney, but also an accoutrement from the culinary epicentre of the country – like an imposing oakwood entrance from Lyon’s venerable Brasserie Georges, brass-railed banquette seating, oversized carved wooden bar and hand-painted tiled walls for an authentic Parisian experience. Taste your way through our classic Parisian menu by French-born Chef Batiste Gouraud and his team, from escargots de bourgogne, steak frites and canard confit to the classic crème brûlée. With an array of classic dishes that capture the Parisian spirit, and a wine list with a mix of hand-selected French and Australian wines, you’ve got the buzz of Paris in the heart of Sydney!Located inside the heritage-listed historic Old Rum Store located on the bustling Kensington Street in Chippendale. In close proximity to Sydney's Central Station and University of Technology.
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6. Buffalo Dining Club
5.0
Exceptional(152)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Darlinghurst
Booked 3 times today
We revolve our dishes around the amazing Pecorino Romano cheese wheel, imported once a month, fresh from Sardinia, Italy. Other cheeses such as our much loved Buffalo Mozzarella also make an appearance on the menu as well as pasta's, prosciutto, salads and dessert.Come in and let our friendly staff guide you through a dining experience that we have lived with our whole lives.Hope to see you all soon and welcome to the Buffalo Dining Club™.
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7. The Shop & Wine Bar
4.9
Exceptional(19)
Price: Moderate
• Australian • Bondi Beach
Booked 12 times today
At The Shop you can expect to find the same customers that have been coming since day one. The Shop is like being welcomed into the home of a favourite relative and the food that comes out of the kitchen is like they have preformed magic. We like to focus on comfort food and all locally sourced.Everything is made from scratch, including the dressings, relishes and pickled vegetables.Most of our wines are organic and always have a preservative free wine. Cocktails available if your feeling colourful.. Sharing plates and seasonal specials available.Huge colourful salads, burgers and meatballs.The heart and the soul of the owners and locals oozes out of The Shop!
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8. Wingboy Newtown
4.6
Exceptional(52)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newtown
Booked 8 times today
Wingboy is the creation of two mates, Mike and George, who teamed up through their love of hot wings, cold bevs and good times. The boys have worked in multiple bars and kitchens over the last 12 years to bring you the ultimate wing experience, Wingboy! Wingboy is big on flavour, an electric atmosphere and casual service. They have created 13 kick-ass sauces which are made daily, coating crispy wings, juicy boneless tenders or cauliflower bites. Come on down and join the boys at your local Wingboy.
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9. Belly Bao
4.8
Exceptional(350)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Newtown
Booked 10 times today
Belly Bao is a located ion King Street, Newtown - Sydney's cultural hub. Sydney's first dedicated home of Bao, we specialise in hand made Bao creativity. It's important to us that you enjoy our love for food paired with great drinks and friendly service in our fun, casual restaurant that offers a hint of old Chinese restaurant nostalgia.Taking from the traditional chinese pork bun (pork bao), we pride ourselves on our hand made bao, and introducing our asian heritage to our Australian home.We hope you enjoy our love for Bao as much as we do.
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10. City Oltra
4.8
Exceptional(54)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Haymarket
Booked 3 times today
A semi permanent pizza bar underneath the tracks of Central Station. Hot pizza and cool drinks. Your friendly neighbourhood pizza bar. nice slices, wines, music and people. pop in or stay for a while…

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  • Daiana
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing, rich french food! Very good service, professional and friendly. Ease to access, just a few steps from Central station in a cosy European style lane. We had the set menu and it was well served. Will definitely come back!
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    Gavroche ChippendalePrice: Expensive• French• Chippendale
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    4.7
  • Marcus
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Had such a great experience here tonight. The food was absolutely delicious—full of flavour and clearly made with care. The staff were super friendly and made us feel really welcome, which just added to the relaxed, comfortable vibe. It's the kind of place you leave already thinking about your next visit. Highly recommend!
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    Wingboy Darling SquarePrice: Moderate• American• Haymarket
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    4.6
  • Gerald
    Sydney •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 27, 2025
    The food is amazing - probably some of the tastiest burgers, wings, ribs, slaw and chips I have had. The great food was matched only by the service of the staff - I query whether the older men were owners, because that was the kind of feel. The attentiveness was akin to white linen fine-dining but without the stiffness. Great venue for a boys night out, though my wife and daughter would likely want to muscle in on the action. I’ll be back to try their tomahawk.
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    Roast RepublicPrice: Expensive• American• Sydney CBD
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    4.7
  • Sharon
    New South Wales •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 21, 2025
    Outstanding dining and customer experience, thank you.
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    The Lord Nelson Brewery HotelPrice: Moderate• Australian• Millers Point
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    4.5
  • Courteney
    New South Wales •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 13, 2025
    Great value and delicious tacos. The Tuesday night $38 all you can eat special with 2 for 1 cocktails is a bargain!
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    CartelPrice: Moderate• South American• Chippendale
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    4.5

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