The Best Restaurants in Barangaroo for a Foodie Feast

With glittering harbourside views and a slew of stellar eateries, Barangaroo is known for its premium dining at some of the best restaurants in Sydney. A waterfront haven of world-class gastronomy, this gourmet hub has earned serious food credentials, with a bar/restaurant/bistro/cafe on every corner.

Foodies are spoilt for choice with mouth-watering delights inspired by cuisines from all over the world. From neighbourhood haunts to award-winning fine diners, our edit of the best restaurants in Barangaroo will take you from Italy, Spain and France to sumptuous seafood in the flash of a frying pan.

Bottega Coco

A restaurant, patisserie and cellar committed to exceptional Italian cuisine, decadent sweets and delightful drops, Bottega Coco brings style and class to Barangaroo.

Stop in for breakfast with fresh juice and coffee, or opt for a feast come lunch or dinner, with the shared banquets taking you on a journey through the flavours of Italy. For a fun date night, book in for a pizza, pasta or cocktail making masterclass to learn some new tricks from the pros, and check out the gift shop for a little take-home treat.

300 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Tsuzumi

For a refined and immersive journey through traditional Japanese cuisine, Tsuzumi is a must. The omakase experience unfolds at an intimate 10-seat counter, where guests are treated to a meticulously curated multi-course menu crafted by expert chefs. 

Each dish highlights the finest seasonal ingredients with a focus on fresh seafood and delicate flavours. The experience blends artistry and precision, offering a personalised dining adventure that changes with the seasons, ensuring every visit is unforgettable.

Shop C2.07/3 Sussex Street, Barangaroo

Saisons

A slice of France in the heart of Sydney, Saisons is a modern French bistro and wine bar serving delicious cuisine and boutique wines.

Whether visiting for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you can always expect a vibrant atmosphere and a menu of classic dishes and sides. Start the day with eggs your way or bircher muesli, and for lunch or dinner, pick from Wagyu burgers, fish of the day, mushroom risotto or confit duck. Charcuterie and cheese boards are available when you need something small and simple to pair with your wine.

Ground Floor, 400 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

a’Mare

a'Mare beckons with the charm of Italy at the picturesque Barangaroo waterfront. Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Alessandro Pavoni, in his quest to revive the lost art of gueridon or trolley service, has brought a touch of Venice and Milan to a'Mare. Dishes are thoughtfully finished tableside with utmost care and attention - a nod to the rich traditions of Italian dining.

Taking its name from the Italian word “a’mare," meaning "by the sea," it perfectly captures the essence of its stunning waterfront setting and seafood-centric Italian menu. From the mouthwatering Wagyu beef tartare to the tableside preparation of trofie al pesto, each dish is a story from the chef’s childhood in Northern Italy retold through flavours. A 15-page wine list complements the menu, featuring wines from Australia to Italy, premium spirits and cocktails.

Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Avenue

Woodcut

Another fine eatery perched in Barangaroo's Crown Tower, Woodcut offers an innovative dining experience. With a sprawling space offering panoramic Darling Harbour views, it features four open kitchens that showcase elemental cooking techniques: steam, fire, seafood, and pastry.

Breaking away from traditional menus, Woodcut's offerings are categorized by these elements for an immersive dining experience. Start with wood oven-baked bread and make your way through Woodcut's signature Stone Axe 9+ Wagyu sirloin, expertly grilled over an open flame. Complete the journey with a glass of wine (or two) from Woodcut’s cellar.

Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Avenue

Meat & Wine Co

Meat & Wine Co does two things exceptionally well. No prizes for guessing what! This modern steakhouse serves the goods in the most opulent setting with its renowned dry-aged steaks epitomising the pinnacle of luxury dining. Our pick? The butter-aged Southern range rib-eye is encased in beef dripping butter infused with black Australian winter truffle. 

Ground Level, International Tower One, 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo 

love. fish

The fish bar with a green heart, love.fish serves Australian seafood in the most sustainable and approachable way possible. Be it snapper ceviche, sardines on toast or an entire whole roasted fish of the day, love.fish will delight and impress from the get-go. Their Australian-only spirit offering makes choosing drinks a lesson in patriotism too.

Wulugul Walk, 7/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Nobu

Nobu needs absolutely no introduction. Celebrity Chef Nobu Matsuhisa has become synonymous with high-end Japanese cuisine served in the stylish dining room. Opening up at Crown Sydney, people have been flocking to taste the iconic menu. To try it all order the Sydney Seven Course Omakase, you won't regret it.

Crown Sydney, Level 2, 1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Born by Tapavino

Taking cues from the Tapas bars and restaurants dotting the streets of Barcelona, Tapavino’s latest venue is a Friday night favourite for the famished suits. A healthy selection of Jamon is complemented by Spanish classics and more inventive takes on the favourites. Take our word for it - the Manchego churros are outstanding.

9A/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Lotus

Wander down Barangaroo’s tree-lined Wulugul Walk, and you’ll stumble across Lotus. The modern Chinese restaurant boasts glorious waterfront views and fabulous outdoor seating. Seafood is the star of the menu here, as are dumplings with both traditional and creative fillings. The lobster, scallops, prawns and squid ink dumplings are not to be missed!

8/9 Wulugul Walk, Barangaroo

Zushi

Sashimi, bento boxes and bimbimbam are the mainstays of Barangaroo’s sushi staple, Zushi. The tataki and substantial roll selection are a perfect quick-lunch combo, while larger dishes – the mussels and clams or wagyu steak, for instance – are our pick for when you have more time on your hands to indulge.

13/33 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Anason

A taste of Turkey helps round out the worldly cuisine selection at Sydney’s Harbourside precinct, with the Anatolian fare brought in by the chef behind Balmain’s acclaimed Efendy, Somer Sivrioglu.

The sardines on toast with tarama, salmon roe and chives, and rock oysters with tarama, squid ink cracker and beach succulents are winning picks at Anason. 

5/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Oncore by Clare Smyth

Set 26 levels above Sydney Harbour, with one of the best views in the city, Oncore is a world-class restaurant from Clare Smyth, the only British female chef with three Michelin stars.

Oncore, her first international restaurant, pays homage to Core, Smyth’s UK restaurant and highlights sustainable ingredients. With a seven-course tasting menu setting you back $350, this is a welcome addition to Sydney’s high-end dining scene. Save this one for a special occasion!

Level 26, Crown Sydney, 1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

NOLA Smoke House & Bar

Bringing New Orleans Southern hospitality to Sydney’s CBD, NOLA is the go-to for lip-smacking American BBQ, American whiskey, live music and good wine. The fit-out has been perfected, and you’ll feel right at home. All meats are cooked over charcoal and native Australian ironbark for an impressive flavour profile. Take your pick from dark beer, cornbread, scotch fillet and pork shoulder cooked over the live fire.

T1.13/100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

The Butcher’s Block

The Butcher’s Block is right at home in Sydney’s harbourfront playground, with an all-day menu, creative cocktails and curated wine lists. 

Fuel your day with a crab omelette or polenta porridge, and for lunch, it's all about pasta, fresh produce and hearty mains of lamb shoulder and chicken burgers.

Shop 2, 100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Muum Maam

If you're looking for a fast and delicious feed during your lunch hour, the Thai street fare served at Muum Maam always hits the spot. The restaurant changes pace for the evening sitting, with more intricate signature dishes including a massaman coconut curry of wagyu beef taking centre stage.

6/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

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