Where to Eat in Sydney's CBD and Inner City

Sydney's city centre has a way of changing the plan: a late lunch becomes chewy noodles in Haymarket, a hidden lift opens onto rooftop cocktails and an old basement restaurant brings back memories of long lunches and suited-up dealmakers. Browse my restaurant stories by area, from the CBD and harbour precincts to Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Redfern and the inner-city neighbourhoods beyond.

Just Opened: The Iconic All'Antico Vinaio Lands in Sydney
Latest Story Just Opened: The Iconic All'Antico Vinaio Lands in Sydney

All'Antico Vinaio has just landed in Australia with its very first Sydney branch. The iconic Italian sandwich shop with the enormous queues has 61 stores around the world. Find out what is on offer at the Sydney store!

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Sydney CBD 128 reviews Barangaroo 25 reviews The Rocks 29 reviews Circular Quay 33 reviews Darling Harbour 8 reviews Haymarket 51 reviews Chippendale 32 reviews Darlington 2 reviews Eveleigh 7 reviews Walsh Bay 5 reviews Millers Point 2 reviews Surry Hills 157 reviews Darlinghurst 93 reviews Woolloomooloo 24 reviews Potts Point 66 reviews Kings Cross 57 reviews Redfern 36 reviews Alexandria 21 reviews Waterloo 15 reviews Zetland 4 reviews