Sydney's Most Popular Restaurants of 2018
The new openings and old favourites you flocked to this year.
Whether you're craving Japanese eats or just really like an Italian feast, Sydney has just what you're looking for. From old favourites to new hotspots, this fair city of ours knows how to cater to your stomach's every whim.
That's what you went searching for in 2018, and these are the results. Our most-viewed restaurants and cafes of the year provide a snapshot of your recent faves and a roadmap of places to visit (either for the first time or the fifth). Mosey along to one, head back to your pick of the bunch and say cheers to Sydney's most popular dining dens as chosen by your busy clicking fingers. Use this list to plan your first 2019 meals.
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CafeThe Potager Mount Tomah - CLOSED
Bells Line Of Road, Mount Tomah
A hidden cafe up in the Blue Mountains with a view worth road tripping for.
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RestaurantQuanjude - CLOSED
Shop 10.41, World Square Shopping Centre, 644 George Street, Sydney
Come for the famed peking duck, stay for the Bian Lian and tea pouring performances.
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RestaurantPizza Hut
7 Archibald Avenue, Waterloo
The chain's new 'concept store' serves surprisingly good pizza.
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RestaurantDainty Sichuan - CLOSED
Shop 10, 19B World Square, 644 George Street, Sydney
Get ready for the numbness — one of Melbourne's best Sichuan eateries is now serving up spicy Chongqing noodles in Sydney.
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RestaurantDistrict 8
1 Bartley Street, Canley Vale
Cabramatta's huge all-day food court specialising in Southeast Asian street food.
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RestaurantGaku Robata Grill
132 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst
A Sydney ramen joint by day, an innovative Japanese restaurant by night.
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RestaurantFire and Brimstone
273 Old Northern Road, Castle Hill
The Hills has a new rooftop eatery serving up American-style barbecue.
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RestaurantGogyo Surry Hills
52-54 Albion Street, Surry Hills
The chain's famed burnt ramen has arrived in Surry Hills.
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RestaurantGami Chicken & Beer - CLOSED
Lower Ground Floor, Central Park Mall, 28 Broadway, Chippendale
Melbourne's home of Korean fried chicken is now serving its goods to Sydneysiders.
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RestaurantAnnata
69 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
A hatted Crows Nest gem stepping up the North Shore's fine dining game with a seriously impressive wine list.
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RestaurantKatsumi Japanese Restaurant - CLOSED
58 Tennyson Road, Mortlake
A stunning Japanese fine-diner in an lesser-known inner west suburb.
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RestaurantFratelli Fresh Crows Nest - CLOSED
118 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
The lower north shore now has its own version of the Italian eatery.
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RestaurantKickaboom
6 Ross Street, Glenbrook
A sleek cafe serving up the best brews in the Blue Mountains.
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RestaurantMalabang - CLOSED
Shop 9.05, World Square, 644 George Street, Sydney
Make-you-own hot pot at World Square.
