The Best Restaurants and Cafes to Visit In Potts Point
From the newbies to the old favourites.
It's been a bumpy decade for Sydney's inner suburb Potts Point. The area has been rocked by lockout laws, a global pandemic and the closure of some big-name restaurants. But now, it's well and truly bounced back. Exciting and innovative restaurants are popping up on almost every street, 'for lease' signs are being replaced by new bars and archaic liquor licence restrictions are being overturned. Plus, there are plenty of old favourites that've survived the ups and downs. The area is abuzz with potential. So, we've rounded up the very best restaurants and cafes in Potts Point. The newbies worth checking out for the first time and the golden oldies worth returning to for a 50th saganaki or tiramisu.
Image: Sonora
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RestaurantChaco Bar
186-188 Victoria Street, Potts Point
A new yakitori joint in Potts Point from the team behind Sydney’s favourite ramen.
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RestaurantSonora Mexican
37 Bayswater Rd, Potts Point
Wagyu burritos, handmade tortillas and lots of mezcal in Potts Point.
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BarChester White Cured Diner
3 Orwell Street, Potts Point
Dig into moreish cured meats, cheese-wheel cacio e pepe and braised beef cheeks at this charming converted cottage.
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RestaurantEzra
3 Kellett Street, Potts Point
This Tel Aviv-inspired restaurant in Kings Cross is run by three Sydney hospitality legends.
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RestaurantSunday
1/95 Macleay Street, Potts Point
Morgan McGlone’s Potts Point bar and eatery celebrates the humble roast chook.
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RestaurantFratelli Paradiso
12-16 Challis Avenue, Potts Point
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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RestaurantCho Cho San
73 Macleay Street, Potts Point
You’ll enjoy Japanese cuisine in a reimagined izakaya style at this minimalist, well-designed restaurant.
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BarThe Apollo
44 Macleay Street, Potts Point
Greek taverna comfort food that never goes out of style.
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RestaurantChula
Shop 7, 33 Bayswater Road, Potts Point
Offering regional Mexican dishes in wicker chairs and a packed menu of tequila and mezcal cocktails.
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RestaurantYellow
57-59 Macleay Street, Potts Point
The owners of Bentley and Cirrus are serving up vegetarian fine dining in Potts Point.
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RestaurantFranca Brasserie
Shop 2/81 Macleay Street, Potts Point
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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RestaurantBusshari
119 Macleay Street, Potts Point
An unassuming Potts Point eatery serving up some of the city’s best Japanese.
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CafeSmall's Deli
166 Victoria Street, Potts Point
A Potts Point hole-in-the-wall slinging A-plus sandwiches.
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BarThe Butler
123 Victoria St, Potts Point
Feast your eyes on this luscious French Caribbean terrace restaurant and bar.
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BarDear Sainte Éloise
5/29 Orwell Street, Potts Point
Snack on pasta and choose from over 350 wines at this Potts Point restaurant and bar.
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RestaurantBistro Rex
50 MacLeay Street, Potts Point
A lavish but casual French bistro in Potts Point where you can have truffle shaved over everything.
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RestaurantBones Ramen
51-57 Bayswater Road, Rushcutters Bay
Choose from four bowls of ramen at this tiny 20-seat ramen bar tucked away down Bayswater Road.
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RestaurantLlankelly Thai
38 Llankelly Place, Potts Point
A local Thai restaurant perfect for a group feast.
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RestaurantDiana
28 Macleay Street, Potts Point
This Korean eatery is offering late-night karaoke, sashimi salad and house made kimchi in Potts Point.
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CafePrimary Coffee Roasters
9 Ward Avenue, Potts Point
A sleek, minimalist espresso bar that serves a premium cuppa joe (and not much else).
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RestaurantParlar Restaurant
81 Macleay Street, Elizabeth Bay
This Catalan-inspired fine diner from neighbouring French brasserie Franca specialises in tapas and shared plates.
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RestaurantIzgara
215 Clarence Street, Sydney
Lively wine bar energy meats elevated Turkish street eats at this CBD eatery for post-work dates or a lively gathering with your crew.
