• News

    Coming Soon: Darling Glebe Will Revive One of Sydney's Most Storied Dining Rooms — with French Omakase and a Late-Night Martini Bar

    The dramatic sandstone grotto beneath a heritage-listed Glebe Point Road property is preparing for its next chapter.

  • News

    Sun, Sand, and Seafood: St Siandra's Beachfront Deck Chairs Return for Summer 2026

    Soak up a Sydney summer thanks to St Siandra's beachside deck chairs.

  • News

    Homer Rogue Taverna Is Serving a Gourmet Greek Take on a Filet-O-Fish This Summer

    This glorious mini gyro isn't your grandad's filet-o-fish.

  • News

    Sydney's Most Memorable Dishes, According to Chef Andrew Minutillo — Who Specialises in Weird and Wild

    The Creator of George Street RSL and dinner party extraordinaire introduces us to his favourite off the beaten track restaurants around Sydney.

  • News

    Pierogi and Vodka: The Polish Club Offers a Taste of Europe in the Heart of Ashfield

    Two years after its redevelopment, the Polish Club is redefining what a community club can look like.

  • News

    Wingstop Is Opening Its Second Australian Store in Penrith With Free Wings and Exclusive Merch for Early Visitors

    From Eastern Suburbs to Outer West, Wingstop is expanding its sauce-drenched domain across Sydney's chicken scene.

Latest Guides
  • Guide

    The Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit

    Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.

  • News

    ButterBoy Is Opening Its Fifth Permanent Store, and Its First Ever Store Outside of Sydney

    With four Sydney stores well established, the brand is hitting the road to begin its master plan for national cookie domination.

  • News

    Sydney Fish Market Announces New Site Tours and Lunar New Year Offerings for 2026

    Start the Year of the Horse with the freshest seafood feast you'll find in the city.

  • News

    How Sketch Manly Made Curry and Craft Beer a Northern Beaches Staple

    "Sketch became our family project before it ever became a restaurant."

  • News

    How a Melbourne Hospo Veteran Opened the Bistro of His Dreams in Box Hill

    Hospitality veteran, Sam Hatherley saw a gap in his suburb of Box Hill and turned it into a cafe-cum-bistro.

  • News

    This Just in: Matt Moran Launches Proper Burgers, Bringing His Philosophy of 'Simple Food, Done Properly' to a Soft Milk Bun This Summer

    On the menu, classic burgers, snacks and sides are all designed to reflect Moran's commitment to top-quality produce.

Latest Places
  • Restaurant

    The Tropic

    2 Scenic Highway, Terrigal

    Terrigal Pavilion's sun-washed Mediterranean-inspired dining room is home to some of the best views on the Central Coast.

  • Restaurant

    Manly Fish & Chips

    East Esplanade, Manly

    This nostalgic shack by the Felons crew dishes up fish and chips, prawn rolls and RTDs on Manly Wharf.

  • Restaurant

    Osteria Luna

    68 King Street, Sydney

    A moody underground osteria serving Italian classics with a touch of red-sauce swagger.

  • Restaurant

    Aambra

    518A Old South Head Road, Rose Bay

    Housed inside a heritage-listed former church, this Rose Bay restaurant serves refined, flame-kissed Levantine fare.

  • Restaurant

    KODA Sydney

    20 Curtin Place, Sydney

    This high-energy, Japanese-influenced grill in the former Monopole site slings lasagne gyoza, caviar chicken tenders and robata-fired seafood.

  • Restaurant

    Flaminia

    61 Macquarie Street, Sydney

    Giovanni Pilu's long-awaited follow-up to his celebrated Freshwater restaurant celebrates the great port cities of Italy.

  • Restaurant

    Grill Americano

    1 Chifley Square, Sydney

    Melbourne restaurateur Chris Lucas' celebrated Venetian-inspired steakhouse has landed in a historic Sydney location.

  • Cafe

    Manteiga

    169 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst

    With an ex-Bentley chef at the helm, this Darlinghurst spot puts a fine-dining spin on classic brunch fare.

  • Restaurant

    Rick Stein at Coogee Beach

    242 Arden Street, Coogee

    The beloved British chef brings his legendary love of seafood to one of the city's most beautiful stretches of sand.

  • Restaurant

    MAGMA by Dany Karam

    1 Bartley Street, Canley Vale

    The acclaimed chef's long-awaited return brings destination dining to a dramatic, marble-clad space in Sydney's south west.

  • News

    Hospitality Legends on Where They Head After Their Shift

    "It has music loud enough to reset your brain and cocktails good enough to make you forget how tired you are."

  • News

    The Specials Board: These Are Sydney's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for December

    New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.

  • News

    Messina Is Serving Its First-Ever Breakfast Gelato, Combining Honey Ice Cream with Brookfarm's Toasted Macadamia Muesli

    Creamy yet crunchy, this limited-edition brekkie-inspired scoop is both the ideal sweet start to the day or late-night treat.

  • News

    Sydney Seafood School Has Unveiled Its New Look and Upgraded Offering for 2026

    Guests have new gadgets, a dedicated oyster bar, stunning views and brand new classes to look forward to at the culinary institute in 2026.

  • News

    This Just in: You Can Now Use Your Favourite Take-Out App to Book Exclusive Tables at Otherwise Fully-Booked Restaurants

    This innovative new feature means that your go-to app for dining in can now be used for dining out.

  • News

    Now Open: Sweethearts Terraza Is the Potts Point Hotel's New Rooftop Hangout, Serving Yucatan Cuisine and Spice-Forward Cocktails

    Mexico's coastline comes to Sydney, as this reimagined rooftop now serves contemporary cuisine and innovative cocktails above Kings Cross.

Latest Events
  • News

    This Just In: Ms. G's, Sydney's Home of Cheeseburger Spring Rolls, Is Closing After 15 Years in Potts Point

    Helmed by executive chefs Dan Hong and Jowett Yu since 2010, this much-loved Potts Point spot proudly broke the rules around pan-Asian cuisine.

  • News

    Char'd Is Sydney's Charcoal Chicken Upstart Looking to Rise Above Your Average Suburban Chook Shop

    Learning the trade from within takeaway giants, this 29-year-old stepped out on his own to raise the bar on Sydney's neighbourhood chicken shops.

  • News

    Square Is Teaming up with Chef Joel Bennetts to Explore Sydney's Neighbourhoods

    Watch a Sydney chef peel back the curtains on some of our city's most viral spots.

  • News

    One Day Only: Pizza Hut Locations Across Australia Are Exchanging Your Old Pizza Boxes for a Free Pepperoni Pizza

    Don't bin that greasy pizza box just yet — this pizza icon is exchanging them for garlic- and cheddar-filled goodness across Australia this month.

  • News

    Now Open: Salad Days Has Sprouted a Second Location in Alexandria, Featuring a New Menu From the Team Behind Room Ten and Pina

    This new-age fast-food spot is officially serving its veggie-focused bowls in Alexandria, this time in collaboration with a pair of Sydney hospo heavyweights.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Rick Stein at Coogee Beach Has Revealed an Opening Date — and Bookings Are Now Live

    The beloved British chef will bring his produce-driven seafood to the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach this summer.

  • News

    The Century-Old Georges River Sailing Club Ushers in a New Era, Featuring Med-Inspired Dining and Exclusive Maybe Sammy Cocktails

    Building upon almost 100 years of history, this historic sailing club's recent renovation adds a standout restaurant with an exclusive cocktail collaboration.

  • News

    Just In: The Team Behind the Burleigh Pavilion Is Coming to the Central Coast, Launching the Terrigal Pavilion This November

    Brimming with three venues for every occasion, this multi-level landmark will soon be ripe for oceanfront bevvies, easygoing dining and quick sunrise takeaways.

  • News

    Inflation Means The Price of Everything Is Going Up — Except Your Morning Coffee

    Inflation is back on the rise, but at least you can expect coffee prices to stop increasing in 2026.

  • News

    Coming Soon: KODA Is the "No-Attitude Destination" Bringing Playful Cocktails and Robata-Grilled Good Times to the Former Monopole Site

    In an exclusive interview with 'Concrete Playground', restaurateur Matt Yazbeck lifts the lid on his upcoming CBD venture.

  • News

    Now Open: Haus of Wendy Is the US Burger Chain's Biggest Aussie Launch to Date, Opening in the Heart of Brisbane CBD

    Spanning two brightly coloured levels, this huge Wendy's highlights the brand's ambitions to take over Aussie fast food.

  • News

    This Mosman Venue Has a Private Beach — So You Can Have Your Euro-Summer Destination Wedding Without Leaving Sydney

    This Sydney venue marries city luxury with beachfront views reminiscent of a Euro-summer destination wedding.

  • News

    This Just in: the New Sydney Fish Market Will Open in Early 2026, with New Venues From Junda Khoo and Luke Nguyen, and a Last Hurrah 36-Hour Seafood Marathon at Pyrmont

    The reimagined Sydney Fish Market will bring together old favourites and new vendors to create a vibrant waterfront landmark.

  • News

    CP Staff Picks: Where Our Team Is Dining Out This Month — With 50 Percent off the Bill

    Dine Out with Uber Eats unlocks exclusive discounts at Sydney's best restaurants. Here's where the CP team is heading.

  • News

    ButterBoy Is Serving Fresh Cookies and Milk in the CBD With a Pitt Street Pop-Up

    Sydney's best cookies are popping up in the CBD for two weeks only.

  • News

    "Pivot with Purpose": Japanese Cafe Kahii on the Importance of Staying Flexible in Hospitality

    We asked Kahii's director, Matthew Wong, the pros and cons of flexibility in hospitality.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Grill Americano's Glamorous Sydney Debut Now Comes with Exclusive New Dishes and an Opening Date

    The Melbourne hotspot is bringing its famed bistecca, handmade pasta and new seafood creations to a heritage-listed CBD site this November.

  • News

    Three Flavour-Packed Meals That Win the Race Against Mid-Week Takeaway

    From missing items to cold meals, the dream of a takeaway is often tastier than the reality. Here are three quick and flavoursome recipes—without the takeaway tax.

  • News

    Who's Still Eating Out? Research Shows Millennials and Gen Zs Are Carrying Australia's Dining Scene

    New research shows Millennials and older Gen Zs are continuing to dine out several times a week, keeping Australia’s restaurants and cafes busy despite cost-of-living pressures.

  • News

    Hosts With the Most: Small Business Owners on Making Your Business Stand Out From the Crowd

    With wine bars, celebrity chef pop-ups, and legacy pubs, how do you stand out in Sydney’s food scene? Ennui's director shares his tips.

  • News

    Now Open: Frango Is Serving Its Portuguese Chicken in Caringbah, Bringing Its Birds and Burgers to the Shire for the First Time

    Serving as the family-run chain's 16th location, these cherished Portuguese chicken maestros have kept Sydney stuffed since 1989.

  • Feature

    FasterFoods

    It's time to answer a burning question: how do you get the bold, crave-worth flavours of takeaway favourites in your own kitchen?

  • News

    Coming Soon: Solaré Is Bringing a Superyacht Restaurant, Cocktail Bar and Beach Club to Sydney Harbour This October

    World-first Solaré sets sail in October — a 150-foot classic superyacht with a coastal Italian restaurant, cocktail bar and beach club.

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