The Best Cafes and Restaurants to Visit In Potts Point

From the newbies to the old favourites.

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The Best Cafes and Restaurants to Visit In Potts Point

It's been a bumpy decade for inner city suburb Potts Point. The area has been rocked by lockout laws, COVID-19 restrictions and the closure of some big-name restaurants. But it's bouncing back. Exciting and innovative restaurants are popping on almost every street, 'for lease' signs are being replaced by new bars and archaic liquor licence restrictions are being overturned. The area is abuzz with potential. That said, there are still plenty of old favourites that've survived the ups and downs worth visiting. So, we've rounded up the best of the best. The newbies worth checking out for the first time and the golden oldies worth returning to for a 50th saganaki or tiramisu.

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Chaco Bar

A new yakitori joint in Potts Point from the team behind Sydney’s favourite ramen.
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Sonora Mexican

Wagyu burritos, handmade tortillas and lots of mezcal in Potts Point.
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Chester White Cured Diner

Dig into moreish cured meats, cheese-wheel cacio e pepe and braised beef cheeks at this charming converted cottage.
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Ms.G's

Purposely ‘street’, achingly cool, a bit punk and absolutely delicious.
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Room Ten

A Melbourne-style laneway espresso bar serving Mecca coffee and featuring an ever-changing mural.
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Ezra

This Tel Aviv-inspired restaurant in Kings Cross is run by three Sydney hospitality legends.
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Sunday

Morgan McGlone’s Potts Point bar and eatery celebrates the humble roast chook.
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Fratelli Paradiso

Pair one of the dozen Italian classics on the blackboard menu with one of its wines off the 100 percent Italian list.
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Ria Pizza + Wine

Pair one of the dozen Italian classics on the blackboard menu with one of its wines off the 100 percent Italian list.
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Cho Cho San

You’ll enjoy Japanese cuisine in a reimagined izakaya style at this minimalist, well-designed restaurant.
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The Apollo

Greek taverna comfort food that never goes out of style.
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Chula

Offering regional Mexican dishes in wicker chairs and a packed menu of tequila and mezcal cocktails.
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Yellow

The owners of Bentley and Cirrus are serving up vegetarian fine dining in Potts Point.
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Franca Brasserie

The former Fratelli Fresh site is now home to an elegant French bistro with steak frites, truffle ice cream and 250 wines.
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Busshari

An unassuming Potts Point eatery serving up some of the city’s best Japanese.

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Small's Deli

A Potts Point hole-in-the-wall slinging A-plus sandwiches.
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The Butler

Feast your eyes on this luscious French Caribbean terrace restaurant and bar.

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Métisse

French fine dining that won’t break the bank.dear
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Dear Sainte Éloise

Snack on pasta and choose from over 350 wines at this Potts Point restaurant and bar.
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Bistro Rex

A lavish but casual French bistro in Potts Point where you can have truffle shaved over everything.