Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Hornsby

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ItalianSeafoodIndianJapaneseChineseSpanish

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Inner WestNorthern BeachesRyde and surroundsSydney City

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BarangarooBelroseCircular QuayDrummoyneManlyPyrmont

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Belrose Hotel

4.4

Awesome(812)

$$$$

• Pub • Belrose

Booked 26 times today

Welcome to The Belrose Hotel! One of the northern beaches’ largest hotels and the family-friendly go-to pub for the local community. Boasting Sydney’s largest indoor playground, and a spacious bistro serving a lengthy menu of upmarket pub-fare, as well as a comfortable lounge area with lofty bar, The Belrose Hotel is the perfect venue for whatever you’re planning!Brunch: 10am – 11amLunch: 11am – 2.30pmDinner: 5pm-9pm.Bar Menu: Mon-Thu; 11am-9pmAll Day Menu: Fri, Sat & Sun; 11am-9pm

2. Suminoya

4.7

Exceptional(40)

$$$$

• Japanese • Sydney CBD

Booked 14 times today

Suminoya is a Japanese BBQ restaurant in Sydney, serving authentic yakiniku since 2000. With a stylish loft setting, it offers a relaxed dining experience. Our all-you-can-eat buffet is a favourite, featuring a variety of carefully selected meats and seafood grilled over charcoal. For those who prefer a la carte, we have an extensive menu with plenty of options. We also have a unique individual extraction system to keep your clothes fresh while you enjoy the smoky BBQ flavours. To satisfy your sweet tooth, don’t miss our range of desserts. Whether you're having a casual lunch with friends or celebrating a special occasion, Suminoya is the perfect place to enjoy authentic Japanese BBQ.

A photo of The East Chinese Restaurant restaurant

3. The East Chinese Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(142)

$$$$

• Chinese • Circular Quay

Booked 9 times today

The East is Sydney’s leading fine dining Chinese restaurant by the Opera House, Circular Quay. With both indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, we proudly serve authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse and delicious menu inspired by rich Chinese history.Our menu is very extensive, with dishes that are hot and powerful to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavors, or steamed natural aromas, or perhaps exotic herbs and spices, The East has dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

A photo of Georges Mediterranean restaurant

4. Georges Mediterranean

4.5

Awesome(443)

$$$$

• Greek • Barangaroo

Booked 8 times today

Step into Georges Mediterranean Bar & Grill, where a taste of the Med meets Sydney’s sparkling waterfront. Here, food is about connection: plates made for sharing, long conversations, and the joy of eating together.Our kitchen celebrates the Mediterranean way of life. Simple, honest cooking with the freshest local seafood, premium meats, and vibrant seasonal produce. Crispy squid fried to perfection, souvlaki fresh from the grill and the freshest Market fish. Gather around a table laden with mezze nd let the abundance, colour, and warmth of the Mediterranean transport you.

5. Mezza Via

4.9

Exceptional(328)

$$$$

• Pizzeria • Ryde

Booked 7 times today

At Mezza Via Italian Cuisine, we’re renowned for our freshly made pizzas and pastas. Operating for over 11 years, we are a family owned Italian Restaurant that offers online ordering, delivery, pick up and dine in options. We deliver to the surrounding suburbs of Denistone. Please refer to our map for more information. Our hope is to bring you a casual home-style dining experience, whether you choose to dine-in or take away. For your convenience, we have ample parking along with outdoor and indoor dining options. We welcome group bookings and functions for up to 80 guests and offer a great variety of set menus. We cater for Birthday Celebrations, Christenings, Anniversaries, First Holy Communions, Confirmations, Christmas Parties, Farewells and Corporate Lunches. Phone us or come in to discuss your next function with one of our friendly staff members. We promise to create a memorable occasion for you!

6. Spiced

4.1

Excellent(74)

$$$$

• Indian • Barangaroo

Booked 18 times today

A long history in fine Indian cuisine. For over 25 years, we have catered for well travelled internationals and local foodies alike. A restaurant designed to provide healthy and tasty Indian food in a homemade style. Now, at the Barangaroo, Spiced brings classical North Indian cuisine to the Sydney CBD.Our curated team of chefs excel at highlighting the complexity and depth of flavours associated with fine Indian food. We showcase inventive Indian dishes by complementing powerful flavours and traditions from India with local ingredients and techniques.

7. LuMi Dining

4.7

Exceptional(24)

$$$$

• Italian • Pyrmont

Booked 11 times today

Lumi (masc.) noun: Italian for small lights.LuMi evokes warmth, intimacy, and the delicate interplay of elements.Beneath a multitude of pendent lights, we invite you to discover a dining journey shaped by seasons, stories, and flavours.Led by Chef Federico Zanellato, LuMi reflects his formative experiences across Italy, Japan, and global kitchens, marrying discipline with imagination.We believe that cuisine should surprise and comfort in equal measure – a balance of precision, depth, and heart.

8. Neptune Palace

4.6

Exceptional(115)

$$$$

• Halal • Circular Quay

Booked 18 times today

Sydney’s Leading Malaysian & Chinese Ha’lal Fine Dining Restaurant.Our menu is very extensive, offering dishes that are hot and powerful, to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavours, or creamy coconut milk fragrances, or perhaps aromas of lemongrass and exotics herbs and spices, Neptune Palace has dishes that will tantalise your taste buds. We also serve an expansive wine list to complete your experience.

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9. Balcon by Tapavino

4.6

Exceptional(195)

$$$$

• Spanish • Sydney CBD

Booked 11 times today

Balcon by Tapavino is a contemporary Spanish restaurant in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.With 500 Spanish Wines and one of the city’s most bespoke outdoor dining areas, Balcon takes its cue from the rustic & refined dishes of Northern Spain.

10. Ecco Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(550)

$$$$

• Italian • Drummoyne

Booked 2 times today

Ecco Ristorante is a spectacular waterfront venue in Drummoyne specialising in a la carte dining, weddings, cocktail functions, corporate and group events. Come in and enjoy our top class italian dishes, range of local/Italian wines & desserts served in beautiful surroundings with a stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

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Sanjoy
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2026
We were traveling to Visit Sydney from Melbourne and meet up with friends for dinner on 22nd May 26. We booked a table for 4 in The East Chinese restaurant at circular Quay Sydney Opera facing harbour bridge ( and on RHS Sydney Opera house) It was a fantastic location and food was excellent. Service was very fast and serving was good.Overall very satisfactory and w shall definitely Visit AGAIN!
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The East Chinese Restaurant$$$$• Chinese• Circular Quay
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4.5
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Eric
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2026
i had great experience with my friends there. with great view and delicious food. fabilous drinks. nice.
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Georges Mediterranean$$$$• Greek• Barangaroo
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4.5
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Heidi
Sydney •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2026
Service was excellent and food was to die for. We enjoyed the night here and everyone had an enjoyable time. Thank you for making my so sons birthday so memorable he enjoyed it.
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Mezza Via$$$$• Pizzeria• Ryde
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4.9
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Sandra
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2026
Great friendly greeting on arrival, quick service and wait staff cleaned up table quickly.
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Belrose Hotel$$$$• Pub• Belrose
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4.4
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Lynn
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 25, 2026
Wonderful meal here- the corporate lunch menu was real value for money. Well worth a visit. Service also excellent. The staff were so friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend this restaurant if you want a delicious Indian meal.
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Spiced$$$$• Indian• Barangaroo
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4.1

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