Inspired by Chinatowns all around the world, this casual Chinese joint by chef-couple Big Sam Young and Grace Chen serves comforting classics like sweet and sour pork, lemon chicken and honey king prawns.

The former Raja space has been reimagined as a “come as you are” diner pumping out retro plates and disco tunes to a brief that prioritises value over haute cuisine aesthetics.

The Caravin team’s cosy neon-lit Mexican joint looks like it’s been there forever – and the tacos are strong contenders for the best in the city.

Head to this Euro-inspired wine bar for French fare with a twist, and a wine list that balances natural drops and classic French ones.

This fun-loving Korean eatery and karaoke bar has two rules: no requests and no Daryl Braithwaite. It's a joyful spot otherwise, where you can feast on bulgogi and Korean fried chicken before belting out The Backstreet Boys and Madonna.

The team behind some of Sydney’s best Mexican restaurants have swapped their usual schtick for Spain at this sumptuous wine and tapas bar. Flit around a menu that includes roasted scallops in saffron butter, and cheesy croquetas, and dip into a wine list championing NSW growers and women producers.

Sumptuous takes on north-eastern Spanish flavours are at the heart of this warm and intimate fine diner. The tapas-inspired menu features Australian produce prepared with a Catalonian twist, with plenty of seafood cooked over a charcoal Josper grill.

A spot at Kisuke’s six-seat omakase counter is the closest you’ll get to Tokyo without leaving the city. Chef Yusuke Morita prepares raw and hibachi-grilled dishes before you as you dine. You’re in his hands, and all the better for it.

A 15-seater in Potts Point serving just five styles of pasta, by a former Metisse head chef.

A restaurant and bar inspired by the cuisines and the Middle East and East Mediterranean. Find next-level hummus, whole flatheads marinated in chickpea miso and baklava ice-cream sandwiches.

You won't find any sugar skulls or sombreros here. This eatery and mezcal bar is inspired by the coastal state of the same name and the executive chef's heritage, flour tortillas are preferred – and they're used to make Wagyu burritos.

Settle in for bocadillos, sobrasada and cured meats.

The menu at this handsome French brasserie channels the country’s Mediterranean coastal havens, where long lunches and elegant dinners are a way of life.

Sophisticated yet accessible Rex is one of the pillars of Potts Point’s French dining scene. It’s a place of Gallic standards done well, but the acclaimed wine list sees this Parisian-style bistro punching well above its weight.

From The Butler’s large and leafy terrace you get an unbeatable vantage point to the city skyline above Woolloomooloo and The Domain. But after some South American-inspired snacks and a seasonal Margarita or two, you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world.

A homage to the grungy izakayas of Fukuoka, Japan. It’s a little more refined than that, but the yakitori is on-point, the beer is ice-cold, and the light is low enough to obscure the fact that you’re dining at the Paris end of Potts Point.

A fresh take on Japanese izakaya dining.

Sydney’s first fine-dining restaurant devoted to plants.

Cured meats are the star at this tiny Italian diner.

Although it’s only about as big as a takeaway container, the aptly-named Dumpling & Noodle House in Potts Point is bursting with delights - and people enjoying them.

Tasty Greek share plates.

Cantonese with a modern twist.

The best elements of Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and American cuisine combined.

Whether you’re stopping in for that iconic lasagnette bolognaise or just a snack, Frat Paz nails it every time. Its groundbreaking wine list introduced the city to many minimal-intervention styles we're now obsessed with.

It’s Grumpy by day, Grumpy by night – with a happy hour in between. The beloved bakery’s day-to-night spot is serving up brekkie classics and Middle Eastern food later in the evening including challah, tahini eggplants and more.

An Italian wine bar in Potts Point from the Fratelli Paradiso team.

Inside a former adult bookstore, this female-led distillery makes gin, whisky and vodka that you can store in your own personal “spirit locker” between visits. To eat, it’s Mediterranean snacks and share plates.

The sister venue of Love, Tilly Devine is perfect for a date night of snacks and wine.

With cocktails dedicated to local figures.

Potts Point’s Fei Jai scores the lease next door for a dumpling and cocktail bar.

The every-person’s new local.

The Eau De Vie team's second great bar has a Prohibition theme, and a far more substantial food menu that most.

Linger at a table below leafy trees over a continental plate loaded with cold-cuts, house-made pickles, olives and baguette, or a serving of fried eggs with black pudding and mortadella.

From Neil Perry to Josh Niland, top chefs love this heaving spot and its "everyday" brunch fare for good reason. Soaking up the European vibe in Llankelly Place with a plate of eggs and caponata is peak Sydney.

This petite, takeaway-focused sandwich shop at the leafy end of Potts Point offers no-nonsense sangas, strong coffees and a few bits and bobs for the pantry. There’s also a good range of salads, sweets and pastries.

A menu that doesn’t sacrifice flavour to achieve its nourishing tag, and a drinks list that’s all about fermentation.

This is more showroom than cafe, with coffee from one of Sydney's most experienced baristas.

Great coffee and a Thai-influenced menu.

For house-roasted coffee and uncomplicated food.

An even smaller version of Redfern's favourite hole-in-the-wall.

Delicious, uncomplicated food all day.

Relaxed and polished with cafe cred.

Don’t be fooled by this cafe’s modest appearance – it can do plenty in its tiny kitchen.

An Elizabeth Bay institution curated by book lovers and loved by local readers. Devotees of the crime genre, take note: there’s a book club here just for you.

Sydney's top fromagerie is the one-stop shop for the world’s best handmade and farmhouse cheeses and its accoutrements.

So much more than just meat.

A beautiful florist selling local flowers in an art-deco building.

A shoe addict's haven in Potts Point.