The 23 best wine restaurants in Sydney 2026
Wondering where to go in Sydney when you want to eat a nice meal accompanied by some great wine? Here is the guide for you!
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![Saint Peter, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 (02) 8937 2530
Address: 161 Underwood St, Paddington
Seafood and Sydney are a quintessential pair but ask any local where the best fish is, and the answer is guaranteed to be Saint Peter. The only Australian restaurant to make the World’s 50 Best Restaurants long list in 2024 (it edged in at #98), Saint Peter – and more specifically, chef and co-owner Josh Niland – has been awing diners with an innovative and (frankly) mind-blowing approach to seafood since opening in 2016. In 2024, Josh and (wife and Saint Peter co-owner) Julie Niland upgraded from their original, very intimate Oxford Street digs to the heritage-listed Grand National Hotel, no...
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![Infinity at Sydney Tower, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 1300 391 808
Address: 108 Market Street, Sydney
At 81 floors above Pitt Street in the heart of the Sydney CBD, Infinity’s revolving floor offers guests the very best views of the Harbour and surrounds available. The Modern Australian menu champions local and seasonal produce in a comfortable and stylish setting. It’s quite literally a feast for all the senses. This is a list of classic proportions, with an appropriate emphasis on local producers, with no shortage of blue chip options, including a 10-year Grange vertical. To counterbalance, Group Sommelier Louella Mathews has also put forward some of Australia, New Zealand, and Europe’s mo...
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![Kipling's Garage Bar, a restaurant and wine bar in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 (02) 9440 4088
Address: 2 Eastern Road, Turramurra
Housed in a former mechanic’s garage, Kipling’s is a beacon for Sydney’s affluent yet sleepy upper North Shore, providing CBD-level service against far leafier surrounds. The focus here is on simplicity of ingredients and a relaxed, convivial atmosphere: arguably the perfect foundation for a stellar wine list, which continues to be one of the finest offerings north of the Harbour Bridge. The 20-page list impressively targets both weight and variety, offering plenty of perusal material for a proudly casual-chic venue. The smart selection of 375ml carafes is a winner for both indecisive and exp...
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![Nomad Sydney, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 (02) 9280 3395
Address: 16 Foster Street, Surry Hills
Arguably the beating heart for the revered Foster Street precinct, Nomad opened in 2013 and very quickly gained a loyal following, with its cavernous interior and industrial aesthetic providing the foundations for fire-cooked, Middle Eastern-inspired dishes and a positively boisterous atmosphere. The format has proven itself time again since, and continues to be one of the inner city’s most popular venues. Nomad’s wine list has long been a celebration of minimal intervention and earth-friendly practices, and always with an emphasis on Australia (but the great regions of France, Germany and Ne...
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![Palazzo Salato, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 (02) 9044 2556
Address: 201/203 Clarence Street, Sydney
The Roman trattoria-inspired venue from the team behind Love, Tilly Devine, Palazzo Salato is a star in its own right – and pretty sophisticated, too. Situated in a heritage-listed building on Clarence Street, Palazzo is at once brooding, warm and refined and you’ll have settled in comfortably in no time. Even at just over one year in operation, the wine list, assembled by sommelier Julie Barbero-Lesage, is one of the finest in this part of the CBD. The only hard part is making a decision; at around 100 pages, with close to 800 bottles to choose from, you’ll be forgiven for taking your time....
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![Franca Sydney, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 (02) 9167 2921
Address: Shop 2/81 Macleay Street, Potts Point
Ornate with parquet floors, red velvet seating and plush green banquettes, Franca is a step above your classic French brasserie. The menu covers Paris bistro classics in addition to more Mediterranean-inspired dishes, all assembled with sustainable and high-quality local ingredients. France is (naturally) high on the list of priorities, and there’s an admirable emphasis on Alsace, the Loire, Jura, Savoie and Languedoc, in addition to the behemoths of Burgundy and the Rhône. It doesn’t stop there, however, with sommelier Riley O’Doherty offering a well-curated selection of some of Australia a...
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![Shell House Dining Room & Terrace, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 (02) 9158 4000
Address: 37 Margaret Street, Sydney
Fastidiousness, in both service and decor, defines Shell House’s Dining Room and Terrace, a chic and natural light-filled haven nine floors above Sydney’s bustling CBD. Overseen by ex-ARIA chef Joel Bickford, the food menu is fine and impressive, worthy of an equally arresting wine list. Clear your schedule – this is a place for lingering and whiling away a couple of blissful hours. At 62 pages, Shell House’s list is bordering on tome levels, seamlessly balancing traditional and contemporary classics. There’s a noted emphasis on sustainable viticulture and wines that convey distinctive terro...
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![Woodcut, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 (02) 8871 7171
Address: Crown Sydney, Level 1/1 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Situated in the waterside Barangaroo precinct, the 260-seater Woodcut is one of Sydney’s more ambitious fine diners. Brought to life by chef-restaurateur couple Ross and Sunny Lusted, the menu revolves around the concepts of steam, fire, smoke, and ice – and there’s a kitchen dedicated to each method of preparation. High-quality Australian produce is at the core of everything here, from seafood to steak, with a seasonal focus, too. With its high walls and immaculate decor, Woodcut is one for making an impression. The wine list is comprehensive and unapologetically classic (in the best way...
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![Yellow, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 (02) 9332 2344
Address: 57 Macleay Street, Potts Point
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Named in honour of its saffron façade, which originally fronted an art gallery, Yellow has been the Eastern Suburbs’ go-to plant-based bistro since 2016. The kitchen team, headed by chef Brent Savage, continues to plate up the pinnacle of vegan cuisine with a stellar wine list to match. The comprehensive list packs a lot into three pages, naturally centred on vegan-friendly wines without forsaking sommelier Nick Hildebrandt’s well-honed taste for the rare, fine and eclectic. Expect the very best of Europe, New Zealand, and Australia, with an emphasis on progressive and low-interventionist pro...
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![Famelia, a restaurant and wine bar in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 0423 134 973
Address: 55 Enmore Road, Newtown
One of the most charming spots along Newtown’s buzzy Enmore Road strip, Famelia ticks all the neighbourhood wine bar boxes: cosy, atmospheric and welcoming, with top notch drinks and equally excellent food. Established by owner and sommelier Amelia Birch in 2023, the concept for (cleverly-named) Famelia was to hybridise the wine bar and bottle shop models – choose a glass or flight from the printed menu or peruse the walls to select a bottle, either to take home or to sit down with and enjoy alongside a few snacking plates. The wine list is strong and changes each month, reflecting Amelia’s...
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![Interior of Attenzione! Food & Wine, Redfern, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 423 976 942
Address: 180 Redfern Street, Redfern
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Redfern’s Attenzione! Food & Wine is built around captivating bottles and a seemingly effortless but energetic sense of hospitality. There’s a strong European thread in co-owner and sommelier Felix Colman’s wine list (with Italy at its core, as the venue’s name suggests) but the selection moves comfortably across styles and regions, including Australia and New Zealand – and more than one page of exceptional sparkling styles. You’ll find familiar benchmarks alongside more exploratory bottles, with enough by-the-glass options to encourage a bit of curiosity and conversation. The venue itself is...
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![Kitchen at Bessie's, Sydney, Australia.]()
Address: 111-115 Albion St, Surry Hills
Taking over the site of a former industrial kitchen supply shop on Albion Street in Surry Hills, Bessie's – or Bessie's and Alma's, if you include the cocktail bar on the same site – was opened in late 2024 by the team behind the neighbourhood-famous Bar Copains, just 150 metres down the road. The site hums with charm and already feels well lived in. It's a great vibe. The wine list – overseen by Group Sommelier Ishan Kaplish – is sharp and exciting. By the glass, it’s kept tight but ultimately tuned for discovery – something of a gateway to the equally snug but epic bottle selection. An en...
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![ESQ at the QVB, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 (02) 8023 7609
Address: Shop 1- 4 Level 2/455 George Street, Sydney
If we’re led to believe that 1920s speakeasies were as luxe and well-fitted as ESQ Bar + Dining, then perhaps Prohibition might have (just) been bearable. Dim lighting, leather booths and parquetry floors are all accentuated by jazz music, bistro dishes and an exceptional selection of wine, whiskey and cocktails. The wine list is comprehensive and detailed, arranged by variety with charming selections of “Obscure Delights”. The by-the-glass selection is all poured with Coravin, allowing for some particularly special liquid to end up in your glass for a very fair price.
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![6HEAD, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 (02) 8629 8866
Address: Bay 10 & 11, Campbell’s Stores, 7/27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks
A steak restaurant with waterfront views of the Sydney Opera House? Yes, please. Restaurants in this part of the city can be notoriously touristy but it’s not the case with 6HEAD – this is one of Sydney’s most premium steakhouses, complete with an in-house dry-ageing program and access to some of the finest cuts of beef available in Australia. Naturally, the wine list is equally impressive and is geared towards what’s on your plate. Assembled by talented Head Sommelier Vincensius Wijaya, it encompasses a refined selection of just about everything from Champagne to Central Otago, with plenty o...
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![Window view at restaurant Pendolino, Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 (02) 9231 6117
Address: Suite 301 412-414 George Street, Sydney
One of Sydney’s most active and admired proponents of Italian wine since it opened in 2008, The Restaurant Pendolino is nothing short of a city institution. Tucked away above George Street in the heritage-listed Strand Arcade, Pendolino – founded by food writer, restaurateur and olive oil expert Nino Zoccali – celebrates the very best of Italian flavours in its classically dimly-lit, timber-hued, white-tableclothed mode. The wine list traverses the country by grape variety, Australian versions included: expect everything from crisp Langhe Riesling and textural Greco di Tufo, to detailed Verdi...
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![Annata, a wine bar and restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 2 9437 3700
Address: 69 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
Annata is a small restaurant and bar located on the high street of Crow’s Nest in Sydney. Part cocktail bar, part wine bar, part restaurant, this little venue has a lot to offer and brings inner city buzz to the North Shore. It’s a long, narrow, split-level space, with bare brick walls and dark wooden floors. Wine racked against the walls lends a semi cellar aesthetic, red leather banquettes add warmth, and a splashy marble bar below adds a sense of grandeur. Large arched windows look out onto the street side terrace, and offer a spot to perch and people watch. Regulars prop themselves up at...
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![Bistro Rex, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 2 9332 2100
Address: 50 MacLeay Street, Potts Point
Set in an old bank building on Macleay Street in Potts Point, Bistro Rex has all the grandeur one expects from the genre. Marble accents, high ceilings and beautifully detailed floors make for an impressive setting, the large space broken up by curved leather lounges. Splashes of copper across booth backs and doors bring warmth, in a playful nod to the old copper pots of the French kitchen. Rex may be shiny and beautifully maintained, but the offering remains decidedly down to earth. The classics like chicken liver parfait, tartare, and steak frite are well executed, and the menu offers luxur...
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![Bentley Restaurant & Wine Bar, a wine bar and restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 2 8214 0505
Address: 27 O'Connell Street, Sydney
When Bentley moved into the grand dining room of the Radisson Blue Hotel in Sydney city, it evolved from neighbourhood wine bar to CBD heavy hitter, and now oozes style and confidence. The restaurant is very much it's own space within the hotel – black steel scaffolding lends a moody yet polished warehouse vibe that’s worlds away from the hotel lobby. The offering is multifaceted; you can sit at the bar and sample from a short snacks menu, or opt for the main dining room and choose between à la carte or degustation. Slick industrial design, inventive food and an extensive wine list ensure it...
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![Bibo, a restaurant and wine bar in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 2 9362 4680
Address: 7 Bay Street, Double Bay
Located in Double Bay, Bibo is a restaurant-cum-wine bar serving up Portuguese inspired cuisine in a dark and moody atmosphere. The wine list takes an all rounder approach to varieties, regions and styles. 50% of the 450 bins are devoted to Australian listings - with a good portion of these given over to iconic producers - and the remainder covers the heavy hitters across Europe. With about 30 wines by the glass, and a decent offering of aged wine, this list offers plenty of choice within the world of classic wine.
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![Interior of Café Paci, Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 2 9550 6196
Address: 131 King Street, Newtown
What began as Pasi Petänen’s pop-up restaurant has grown into one of Sydney’s most acclaimed bistro-style eateries. And the wine list follows suit, spanning the serious to the playful and always chosen with food and season in mind. Expect to find boundary-pushing Australian producers alongside benchmark boutique Europeans, with a slight bent to natural and minimal-intervention winemaking styles. Versatility is key: the food (and it is exceptional) riffs on Nordic, Asian and Italian influences – sometimes all at once – and is heavily focused on seasonal availability. While some signature dishe...
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![Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant, a wine bar and restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 2 9232 2767
Address: 111 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
After years spent working as a sommelier in London, Stuart Knox returned to open Fix, an eclectic wine bar and restaurant on Elizabeth Street in Sydney’s business district, just opposite St James station. In a decidedly corporate market, where tastes tend towards the conservative, Fix offers individuality and personality. The offering is split between the wine bar, lower streetside, and the restaurant, tucked upstairs. There’s a high bar for solo drinkers and chatters, and small tables for twos and threes looking for a slightly more intimate experience. A terrace offers views of Hyde Park an...
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![Ormeggio, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 2 9969 4088
Address: D’Albora Marinas, Spit Road, Mosman
Ormeggio is an Italian fine dining restaurant situated at The Spit, overlooking Middle Harbour on Sydney’s North Shore. Set on the D'Albora Marina, this restaurant aspires to bring the Italian Riviera to Sydney. Large open bi-fold windows allow for a wonderful view of the water and the glittering multimillion-dollar mansions across it, interrupted only by sleek yachts and powerboats bobbing on the tide. If you’re looking to vacation via a long lunch and indulge in a bit of La Dolce Vita, then Ormeggio is the place to do it. Specialising in seafood, this two hat restaurant does some of Sydney...
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![Sixpenny, a restaurant in Sydney, Australia.]()
Phone: +61 2 9572 6666
Address: 83 Percival Road, Stanmore
Set in the unassuming neighbourhood of Stanmore in Sydney’s inner west, Sixpenny is a small fine dining restaurant. With just 34 seats in total, and only one sitting per night, this little restaurant has been making waves in the dining scene since opening in 2012, and now serves a single seven-course degustation menu. Housed in a federation building, the interior of the restaurant is surprisingly contemporary. Wooden tables are left unclothed, and the aesthetic is pared right back. The white walls are hung with simple artworks of Australian natives, and a single large copper basin, serving...
