The Best New Restaurants in Sydney
“What good new restaurants should I try?”
It’s a question Broadsheet’s editors field daily. It comes from friends, family, colleagues and strangers. And there’s always pressure to deliver an excellent recommendation. While we’d just as soon point you towards one of Sydney’s long-standing institutions, the pull of a hot new place is hard to deny. These are our picks of the new restaurants capturing the attention of the city right now. Updated regularly.
Words by Dan Cunningham
Updated on 19 August 2026
Restaurant
Arthur
An ambitious yet down-to-earth restaurant from former Farmhouse and Dead Ringer chef Tristan Rosier. And the focus here is all on Australian produce.
Restaurant
Kim’s Bop
A permanent home in Glebe for a former market stall. Inside the charming space, you’ll find a one-man kitchen pumping out comforting, homestyle Korean plates.
Restaurant
Ashe
A Southeast Asian grill from the Bentley Group and Khanh Nguyen. Here, his experience combines with lessons from travels across Vietnam, alongside Thai and Malaysian influences.
Cafe
Ca Phe Mai
Vietnamese cafe by day, wine bar by night. There’s not much like Ca Phe Mai in Sydney. It’s fresh, energising and new – without being unrecognisable or difficult to navigate.
Restaurant
Besa
This moody tapas bar serves Spanish-inspired cocktails and plenty of seafood. It draws particular inspiration from Madrid and the Basque region, fitting for the venue’s Bondi location.
Restaurant
Piqu
The fit-out at this Newtown restaurant is restrained, the food is anything but. Expect contemporary takes on Thai dishes, cooked with Italian technique. The through line? Piquant flavours.
Restaurant
Dinner With Tinsae
Tinsae Elsdon invites guests into her Blue Mountains home every month. The Ethiopian menu changes often – each course reflects Elsdon’s memories of growing up.
Restaurant
Hamsi Taverna
Turkish seafood is the focus at this Fish Market restaurant. The main ingredient is charcoal – everything is cooked over coals with minimal intervention.
Restaurant
Tam Jiak
Ho Jiak restaurateur Junda Khoo is behind this Sydney Fish Market restaurant, where Chinese Malaysian flavours meet Surf’n’turf.
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Taco & Vino
This Potts Point restaurant is about two things. The first is the gaonera: beef that kisses the grill then hits a soft tortilla with salt and a squeeze of lime. You can guess the second thing.
Restaurant
Riceface
This operation is a departure from what you might expect at a typical food court kiosk. Everything is made in the on-site kitchen (shared with Chat Thai), and your food arrives in a proper bowl.
Restaurant
Joy Korean Fried Chicken
This little Korean shop on Enmore Road serves some of the city’s favourite fried chicken. It comes sweet-and-spicy with a glossy, scarlet coating – and it’s worth queuing up for.
