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1. Dear Sainte Eloise
4.7
Exceptional(13)
$$$$
• Contemporary European • Elizabeth Bay
Booked 12 times today
“Dear Sainte Éloise, if you exist, please send me some money. I don’t ask for much — just enough to buy some bread and a bottle of wine.” George Orwell, Down and Out in Paris and London, 1933.We too understand the happiness that simple pleasures can provide, when a solitary glass of wine can change your entire day. Dear Sainte Éloise is at its heart, a place for nice wine and things to eat.Dappled by sunlight throughout the day, and shimmering in candlelight by night, Dear Sainte Éloise is a wine bar and restaurant, with an award-winning wine list and a beautiful, seasonally chaning menu from Head Chef Tom Cleland. Our team is on hand to guide you through the thoughtfully curated wine list, and chat through snacks like our anchovy brioche, 'Fish on Chip', fish crudo, fried cauliflower, whole fish, steaks and much more. Choose to sit along the bar, in our Sunken Dining Room, perched in the windowsill or outside, watching the world pass by.
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2. 10 William St
4.8
Exceptional(214)
$$$$
• Italian • Paddington
Booked 26 times today
WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME!We are a little wine bar with food, a casual and unique place with an energy created as much by the food, wine and music as it is by the staff-customer interaction. Please note we only accept reservations are for those dining.
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3. Pellegrino 2000
4.6
Exceptional(1366)
$$$$
• Italian • Surry Hills
Booked 36 times today
Pellegrino 2000 is a romantic restaurant. The reviews praise its 'intimate', 'warm and vibrant' ambiance, with some even calling it 'very romantic'. The Italian cuisine and excellent service are also noted. It's the perfect place for a date night with its 'delicious food and wine' and 'great ambience'.
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4. Bartiga
4.6
Exceptional(134)
$$$$
• Australian • Double Bay
Booked 16 times today
Bartiga is a modern Australian restaurant/ and wine bar on a leafy corner in the centre of Double Bay. With comfortable booth seating inside and a sunny outdoor terrace it's the perfect spot for a long lunch or cosy dinner.Our menu is inspired by modern Australian cuisine with a contemporary Asian influence, and our dishes are designed to be shared.
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5. Neptune's Grotto
4.8
Exceptional(488)
$$$$
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 54 times today
Neptune’s Grotto, a basement Italian restaurant in the CBD.
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6. Ester
4.8
Exceptional(150)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Chippendale
Booked 21 times today
Ester is a restaurant powered by fire in a pared back, industrially inspired room in Sydney's Chippendale. Head chef Mat Lindsay's produce led approach to food - with an emphasis on native ingredients - is paired with a thoughtful wine list of natural wines from Australia and around the world.
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7. Civico 47
4.8
Exceptional(165)
$$$$
• Italian • Paddington
Booked 11 times today
Civico 47 ("House Number 47") is located at the iconic 47 Windsor Street in Paddington overlooking . Chef Matteo Zamboni showcases the best of Australian produce in a menu filled with seasonal inspiration from Italy’s most famous regions (try; Beef Carpaccio, Prawn Mafalde, Mandarin Duck). Sommelier extraordinarrie Luke Collard helps you to captivate the essence of your meal with a profound wine selection. Civico has garnered a Chef's Hat & two Wine Goblet's in each year of operation but with it's casual-fine dining interior feel and style, it is perfectly suited for an intimate dinner for two, for larger catch ups or group lunches/dinners with family and friends. Civico 47, is your home away from home and we look forward to having you!
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8. Restaurant Moon
4.7
Exceptional(65)
$$$$
• Asian • Darlinghurst
Booked 5 times today
Located in Darlinghurst, Restaurant Moon offers a unique, changing degustation menu aimed at reimagining Thai cuisine through avant-garde dishes that surprise the eyes and taste buds of guests.Using European cooking techniques, Chef Aum shares his innovative take on Thai cuisine. Artfully presented degustation menus are crafted to surprise guests through flavour and presentation.With the belief that cooking should have no boundaries, Restaurant Moon was created as a place to show innovation, change and surprise. To highlight food in a different light, Restaurant Moon focuses on transforming ingredients in unimaginable ways.
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9. Poly
4.8
Exceptional(235)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Darlinghurst
Booked 15 times today
Poly is a wine bar by Mat Lindsay and the team from Ester. We take reservations but always save space for walk-ins. If you cant find a reservation online please give us a call or walk in!Bookings are online only, please use the widget to check availability.
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10. Grandfather's
4.6
Exceptional(308)
$$$$
• Chinese • Sydney CBD
Booked 73 times today
Grandfather's Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. Angel Place, Sydney.
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  • Ashleigh
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great experience as always! Looking forward to visiting again soon.
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    Dear Sainte Eloise$$$$• Contemporary European• Elizabeth Bay
    •
    4.7
  • Daniel
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Great experience! Food was delicious, had a bottle of interesting Italian wine. Will be back!
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    Pellegrino 2000$$$$• Italian• Surry Hills
    •
    4.6
  • Lydia
    Yorkshire •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Incredible ambiance, incredible food, incredible service. We've found our favourite place in Sydney!
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    10 William St$$$$• Italian• Paddington
    •
    4.8
  • Gray
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on May 21, 2026
    It was a truly impressive experience, and the quality of every dish was exceptional. The duck dish especially made it very clear why it was introduced as the main course — it was outstanding. The wine pairing service was also incredibly refined and complemented the food perfectly. If you're looking for a place with great food, a wonderful atmosphere, and a memorable experience for a special occasion, I would absolutely recommend it.
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    Civico 47$$$$• Italian• Paddington
    •
    4.8
  • Vikki
    Sydney •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 19, 2026
    A great place for lunch. I had the crispy duck salad which was excellent and one of the best salads I’ve eaten. My friend had the roast vegetable salad and loved it. Staff were very accommodating when she asked for an egg on top. We will definitely be back to try the other salads. The Japanese inspired salad nicoise looked delicious.
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    Bartiga$$$$• Australian• Double Bay
    •
    4.6

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