Best Cozy Restaurants in Annandale, Sydney

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AlexandriaBalmainBarangarooBroadwayChippendaleCircular Quay

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1. Shinmachi Newtown

4.4

Awesome(118)

$$$$

• Japanese • Newtown

Booked 27 times today

Japanese small plates, sushi and ramen served in a modern, wood-lined space with tablets for menus.

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2. Osteria di Russo & Russo

4.8

Exceptional(1261)

$$$$

• Contemporary Italian • Enmore

Booked 13 times today

Enmore's Osteria di Russo & Russo is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its modern take on classic Italian flavours, served in its warm and charming restaurant. As snacks to start, the fiore di zucchini fried zucchini flower with goat's milk ricotta and lemon aspen and the cannolo filled with a duck liver parfait, date and hazelnuts are sensational selections.Some of Osteria di Russo & Russo's specialty dishes include the saltbush gnocchi with pork sausage ragu and pecorino, the chargrilled beef flank with green garlic, nasturtium and smoked eggplant and the slow cooked freemantle octopus with chickpea, salsa rossa and native bush tomato, as well as vegetarian dishes.Osteria di Russo & Russo's strawberry sorbet, davidson plum meringue and limoncello custard is the perfect dessert with which to finish your meal.

3. Pellegrino 2000

4.6

Exceptional(1366)

$$$$

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 36 times today

Pellegrino 2000 is described as 'cosy' and 'intimate' by many reviewers, with a vibe that's 'warm and vibrant' and 'great music that suits the space'. The restaurant has a charming ambiance, with an 'eclectic vintage feel' and a 'great ambience and service' that makes it 'perfect for a date night'. The decor, which includes 'gorgeous old bottles', adds to the coziness of the place.

4. Ester

4.8

Exceptional(150)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • Chippendale

Booked 22 times today

Ester is a restaurant powered by fire in a pared back, industrially inspired room in Sydney's Chippendale. Head chef Mat Lindsay's produce led approach to food - with an emphasis on native ingredients - is paired with a thoughtful wine list of natural wines from Australia and around the world.

5. Goryon San

4.5

Awesome(542)

$$$$

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 26 times today

We are a neighbourhood restaurant in Surry Hills, Sydney. The brand "Goryon San" is from Japan. We serve Japanese yakitori, Ramen, Sake and also beer, wine.

A photo of BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter restaurant

6. BRAZA Churrascaria - Darling Quarter

4.5

Awesome(3286)

$$$$

• Brazilian • Darling Quarter

Booked 85 times today

Braza Churrascaria is an authentic Brazilian Barbeque house that serves world-renowned Australia meats. We are an “all you can eat” restaurant, with typical Brazilian service style known as “Rodizio” where Passadores (meat carvers) rotate from table to table serving more than 20 different types of skewers. “Braza" means the sizzling charcoals of the fire and "Churrascaria" is the restaurant specialised in Barbeque or Brazilian style steakhouse restaurant.Our purpose is to provide you with an Authentic Brazilian experience where you can explore the many mouth-watering flavours of our Barbeque.

7. Morena

4.1

Excellent(77)

$$$$

• Latin American • Sydney CBD

Booked 26 times today

Morena, in the historic GPO Building in Martin Place celebrates the traditions and unique flavours from across Latin America, whilst showcasing warm hospitality and authentic ingredients. Offering lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday, Morena provides the perfect location to celebrate with friends, have a romantic date or do business over a unique meal. Our menu includes dishes from Alejandro Saravia’s native Perú as well as from Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina and Brazil.Our drinks list features a curated selection of New World and Old World wines, alongside signature cocktails which focus on Latin American spirits.

8. Tokyo Bird

4.8

Exceptional(649)

$$$$

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 11 times today

Tokyo Bird is a Japanese inspired small bar located in Belmore Lane, Surry Hills, serving Japanese whisky and beer, cocktails, sake and yakitori – chicken and other delicious morsels on skewers, grilled Japanese style.Tokyo Bird combines the best of Tokyo’s yakitori-ya and izakaya with classic cocktail bars in an intimate Sydney laneway small bar. We look forward to welcoming you to Tokyo Bird!

9. Saga Bar

4.8

Exceptional(504)

$$$$

• International • Chippendale

Booked 12 times today

A mythical island oasis containing a magical hybrid of different influences from India, the Middle East & South East Asia. SAGA brings together the best of all things beautiful and delicious about these regions and combines them all in one unforgettable establishment. Let SAGA whisk you away to a haven where you can enjoy the world’s finest and most exclusive wines, unique and mouth-watering cocktails, and a perfectly seasoned and matching food menu to tie it all together.

A photo of Elements Bar and Grill Pyrmont restaurant

10. Elements Bar and Grill Pyrmont

4.3

Awesome(260)

$$$$

• Australian • Pyrmont

Booked 42 times today

Elements Bar and Grill has become a dream destination among connoisseurs who appreciate taste of fine food over anything else. No matter what the weather is like around you, you will find it right at home with our cozy seating arrangement and homey ambience. You will be surrounded with smell of freshly cooked steaks, close glimpse of elegant wine and vibe of euphoria coming from our staffs who don’t bother to go extra miles to bring the best food you truly deserve.Whenever you are waiting for your food to come to your table, you may as well take a sneak peak at our meat fridge which is nothing but a teaser of what’s cooking inside. Our customers have fallen in love with this place, its people and what we offer.

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Cath
Sydney •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great at every level. I'm sure to add this to my go to Sydney places.
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Shinmachi Newtown$$$$• Japanese• Newtown
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4.4
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Darren
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Had an awesome night here with a group of 6. We went with the Texas BBQ package and it was absolutely well worth it! Plenty of food, great variety, and everything was cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was fantastic, service was friendly. We’ll definitely be back!
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Roast Republic$$$$• Steakhouse• Sydney CBD
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4.7
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Cheerson
Sydney •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Exceptional food. Great service. A little hidden gem definitely.
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Ester$$$$• Modern Australian• Chippendale
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4.8
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Janelle
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2026
Excellent food, ambience and staff. Highly recommend this restaurant and is my new favourite in Sydney. Will definitely be back!
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Osteria di Russo & Russo$$$$• Contemporary Italian• Enmore
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4.8
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shreya
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2026
We were very grateful for the restaurant as they decided to still keep our booking even though it was the last day before they shut down temporarily for renovations. Regardless of them dealing with a lot, we were served with great fresh food and they made sure to accomodate us as much as possible! Everything was super delicious
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La Favola$$$$• Italian• Newtown
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4.6

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