Best New Restaurants in Sydney 2025

The bumper openings of 2024 will be a tough act to follow in Sydney's culinary scene, but it doesn't look like things will be slowing anytime soon. There's never been a better time to taste your way around the city. Not sure where to start? Scroll on for the best new restaurants opening in Sydney. Trust us, they are absolutely worth a visit!

Solaré (Image Credit: Jason Loucas) 

Solaré

A restaurant and three cocktail bars are set to open this summer. Where you ask? On a 150ft yacht. Solaré invites guests to sip and dine on one of the most beautiful harbours in the world — ours! Multiple price points will be available from the $185 set menu at The Dining Room (headed up by Executive Chef Pablo Tordesillas) to the more casual middle deck. For those looking for a Mediterranean beach club experience, the members only sundeck is the place to be, complete with day beds and group booths. Stay tuned!

Coming February 

Bessie's 

One of the first openings of 2025 and we've been treated with a brand-new restaurant from the talented pair behind Bar Copains. The same attention to detail will be applied to this fire-fuelled restaurant with all dishes being served on handmade ceramics. Bessie's is a homage to the duo's grandmas and the early love of food they fostered. 

111 Albion Street, Surry Hills 

Olympus (Image Credit: Nikki To) 

Olympus 

From the team behind The Apollo and Cho Cho San comes this Greek taverna championing warmth, communal feasts and ancient cooking techniques. With some of the most glorious restaurant architecture we've seen, Olympus is designed around a central oculus ceiling and features limestone and travertine textures. 

Head Chef Ozge Kalvo's (ex-Baba’s Place, Ester) menu revolves around a large charcoal oven where delicacies such as grilled sardines, king prawn saganaki and wood-roasted quail are cooked. As for the wine list, Greek drops are the star of the show with a wider focus on Mediterranean wines. Book us in!

2 Baptist Street, Redfern

Cibaria Manly

An all-day Italian dining destination Cibaria Manly is set to take guests from their morning espresso at the caffetteria to gelato at the champagneria and all the way to a pasta feast at the spaghetteria. And behind it all? None other than celebrated restauranteurs Alessandro and Anna Pavoni of a'Mare and Ormeggio at the Spit. 

This multi-venue Italian 'piazza' will open within the Manly Pacific Hotel and host a number of different spaces including a spaghetteria, a bisteccheria (where dishes are cooked over coals and embers) and a pasticceria full of Italian desserts. Other highlights include a gorgonzola trolley, lobster rolls and Nutella bombolone. 

Coming Monday 16th December 

Manly Pacific Hotel, Manly

Island Radio (Image Credits: Steven Woodburn)

Island Radio

A part of Sydney's buzzing new precinct Wunderlich Lane, Island Radio might be one of the year's last openings, but it's also one of the most exciting. A Sydney-esque take on Southeast Asian Street food, it's the energy that will hit your first at this new spot. Picture this: You're sipping on a pandan cocktail, reggae tunes are playing, and you've got an adobo chicken bun on the way. Life is good! 

Swing by the noodle bar for bowls starting from $15, or, if you're feeling something slightly fancier, head to the eating house for vibrant interiors, and flavoursome, out of the box dishes. Got an upcoming event? Book the 12-seat dining room and you'll score a private karaoke room, too! 

Corner of Baptist and Cleveland Street, Redfern 

Neptune's Grotto

Neptune's Grotto has been teased all year and in extra fab, pre-Christmas news, their doors are finally open. This mysterious spot is from the talented team behind Pellegrino 2000 and will focus on providing Sydney with top-tier Northern Italian cuisine. As for the grotto? Situated underneath Clam Bar, the subterranean space's interiors boast cosy banquette seating and a decadent marble bar. Northern Italian wines have been hand-selected to accompany the house-made pasta and regional specialities that form the menu. If you want a seat, we recommend booking this one quick smart. 

Corner of Young Street and Bridge Street, Sydney 

Suki 

Mona Vale's newest hotspot, Suki, has nailed the laid-back Asian fusion brief. A meeting spot for everything from mid-week dinners to, bottomless brunch and Sunday yum-cha sessions, this fun spot is already set to be a local institution. Expect thoughtful details like their signature chilli sauce, crafted from homegrown chillies, and a huge drinks list with a little something for everyone. 

Sitchu Tip: Take the need for decision making out of your evening and get the chef's selection set menu for just $89.

18 Barrenjoey Road, Mona Vale

Looking for more of the best new restaurants in Sydney to road test? From edgy Chinese restaurants and festive Mexican eateries to group dining favourites and BYO gems, there are so many cool restaurants in Sydney to visit. Browse our extensive collection here.