Best Dishes to Eat in Sydney

10/04/2023

We do the hard job of eating at the most exciting restaurants all over Sydney so we can pass it on to you. These are the meals we keep coming back to.

Anna Lisle

Chiswick Woollahra
Woollahra, Sydney, New South Wales

Straight from the Moran family farm in the Central Tablelands, just south of Bathurst, this lamb tastes like the type of lamb that my Dad produces. The lamb is wood roasted for 4 hours, infusing a rich, smoky flavour and the meat literally falls off the bone in strings. Doused in a vibrant mint sauce, with a side of roasted pumpkin and baby carrots ($66, to share), this epitomises, to me, the perfect Sunday night meal.
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Hotel Centennial
Woollahra, Sydney, New South Wales

Once only used by Italian restaurants serving authentic pizza, wood fire cooking is now popping up in some of Sydney's finest establishments, including newcomer Hotel Centennial. Unbeknown to many, the wood fire is tricky to use but once mastered, it's a formidable tool. You can't go past this old favourite: roast chicken, complete with roast gravy, greens and thyme (serves 2-3 people, $54).
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The Grounds of Alexandria
Alexandria, Sydney, New South Wales

Steamed black mussels swim in a fragrant tomato sofrito with chunks of chorizo that provide an unusual contrast to the slipperiness of the mussel meat. The sofrito itself is a little too sweet especially with the mussels but the saltiness of the chorizo and the garlicky garlic bread counterbalance the dish with an aftertaste that leaves you wanting more and more and more. I want to eat the dish twice as fast as I physically can, a sure sign it's a winner?
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Kepos Street Kitchen
Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales

More than a café, Kepos Street Kitchen delivers inventive Middle Eastern fare that will pleases from breakfast to dinner. It's hard to choose a favourite but Israeli born chef Michael Rantissi combines crunchy morsels of falafel with a smooth, not-too-garlicky hummus, and a piquant tabouleh to create a winner dish.
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Featured Locations

Chiswick Woollahra

Located in the stunning surrounds of Chiswick Gardens in Woollahra, CHISWICK is the mastermind of Matt Moran, with kitchen lead by Head Chef Taylor Cullen. The menu embraces a simple approach with a range of dishes – from seafood to Matt Moran's famous lamb – designed for sharing. The menu features produce predominantly from local suppliers and the CHISWICK kitchen garden, with many dishes utilising the kitchen's custom-built wood fire oven.

Open lunch and dinner daily. All day dining Saturday-Sunday 10am-late

For more information on Head Chef Taylor Cullen visit:

https://www.bestrestaurants.com.au/be-inspired/best-eats/how-to-plate-up-instagrammable-food-with-taylor-cullen-head-chef-at-chiswick/

Modern Australian, Seafood

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Hotel Centennial

Hotel Centennial offers contemporary menus focusing on seasonal produce in an elegant atmosphere with luxe furnishings. Chef Ben Greeno's Mediterranean-inspired creations highlight the best local ingredients with simple yet elegant flavours. Situated in Woollahra, opposite Centennial Parklands, it's a favourite among the eastern suburbs community for its light-filled, relaxed ambiance. The menu features wood-roasted octopus, red pepper tart, lavish bouillabaisse, and whole roast duck, complemented by an extensive wine list curated by Master Sommeliers. Afterward, unwind in the plush velvet lounge with a digestif cocktail and dessert.

Photography: Courtesy of Hotel Centennial

Mediterranean, Modern Australian

$$$$ - $$$$

The Grounds of Alexandria

One of Sydney’s most popular weekend destinations, The Grounds of Alexandria is home to a café, coffee roastery, artisan bakery, florist, small animal farm, weekend markets and a stunning event space in Sydney's west while. The café is encased in a rustic, industrial and heritage-listed warehouse while ingredients on the menu are sourced from their own organic kitchen garden. Expect to wait for a table on the weekends or relax in the garden and order from one of the various food and drink carts dotted throughout the venue. The Grounds of Alexandria is extremely child-friendly, with farm animals and open areas for the kids to roam free.

Modern Australian, High Tea