Best New Restaurants in Sydney 2024
Looking for date night dinner inspiration? We’ve tasted our way across the city to bring you the hottest new eateries — these are the best new restaurants in Sydney to know about!
Whilst we're still tasting our way through 2023's bumper year of openings, 2024 has seen a lot of exciting restaurant news. French fare continues to shine whilst more than a few waterfront restaurants have made their debut. Keeping up is a full-time job but one we're very happy to take on. Not sure where to start? Scroll on for the best new restaurants opening in Sydney. Trust us, they are absolutely worth a visit!
Best New Restaurants in Sydney: November
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
The Grill
One of three new venues making up The International, The Grill has arrived with a flourish of mid-century interiors, marble floors and premium fire-cooked dishes. Seasonality and providence are the guiding ethos behind the succinct menu that covers everything from pearl meat to 18- day dry aged Bistecca Florentina and Blackmore Wagyu tongue.
25 Martin Place, Sydney
Best New Restaurants in Sydney: October
CANVAS
Aside from having one of the most enviable views in Sydney, CANVAS is also host to an exciting new approach to dining. Each season they'll be introducing a new 'in-residence' chef who will contribute to the restaurant's dynamic and ever revolving menu.
Adhering to the surrounds, all aspect of CANVAS' design has been considered from the uniforms and soundscape to the restaurant's signature scent
Josh Raine (Ex-Tetsuya's) will be taking the helm for the launch with a menu combining the best of the season with unique flavour combos. Think asparagus with nori, poached egg, lemon & prawn and tomato essence risotto with fennel, chervil & chervil.
Level 4, MCA Sydney
Tilda
Elegant, sophisticated and uniquely Australian, Tilda has nailed the elegant modern Australian aesthetic and the dishes to match. Start with Tilda’s already iconic bread and butter service before delving into luxurious bowls of handcrafted pasta and fresh plates of seasonal seafood cooked over charcoal.
61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney
Delta Rue (Image Credits: Steven Woodburn)
Delta Rue
Straight from our favourites behind Lana and Grana, House Made Hospitality's latest opening can be found within Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. The brief? The old-world glamour of Hanoi. There are plenty of delights to uncover at Delta Rue including an intimate champagne bar — with seven by-the-glass pours — a bánh mì trolley serving bite-sized portions of the Vietnamese classic and aromatic dishes aplenty.
Level 5, 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney
Opening Friday 25th October
Prefecture 48 (Image Credits: Anson Smart)
Prefecture 48
Dreams really do come true. If a trip to Japan isn't on the cards for the minute, we've got some exciting news for you. Sydney is now home to a three-storey Japanese precinct consisting of six venues - the backdrop to what we can imagine will be many a delicious progressive dinner.
Nestled inside a heritage-listed Victorian warehouse, this brand-new precinct is home to six distinct venues, each offering a unique dining experience. Discover Ibushi, a robata grill restaurant; Dear Florence, a patisserie; Whisky Thief, an intimate whisky bar; Garuku, a Kaiseki fine-dining haven; Five, a modern European eatery; and Omakase by P48, where artistry takes centre stage. With impeccable service and an unforgettable atmosphere, this is one spot you’ll want to keep coming back to.
Prefecture 48, 230 Sussex Street Sydney
Best New Restaurants in Sydney: September
Songbird
The latest opening from beloved Australian chef Neil Perry, Songbird serves up classic Cantonese dishes using fresh Aussie produce and the result is a bit lovely. Having scored a hat within mere months of opening, this Double Bay newbie is already proving to be a favourite. Shallot and saltbush pancake with sweet soy, Peking duck with hoisin sauce and mandarin pancakes and stir-fried Copper Tree beef fillet with cumin and leeks are just a few of the divine dishes being served up.
24 Bay Street, Double Bay
Ennui
It's undoubtedly the year of French restaurants in Sydney but with French cuisine being a stalwart in the culinary world, that's no bad thing. Plus, this one is touching down with a Thai and Japanese twist. Ennui has made its home within a heritage-listed Haymarket build and you can expect a signature duck dish (a cross between Peking duck and duck a l'orange) and chicken liver parfait-stuffed eclairs as well as fusion-style dishes littered with local ingredients like wallaby crusted with Szechuan pepper and steamed Pacific oysters with Champagne sauce and ginger lime. The two-storey venue is also home to a lively bar on the bottom floor with a selection of rare whiskies and fusion cocktails - perfect for a post-dinner tipple.
461 Pitt Street, Haymarket
Bistro Grenier
A new Odd Culture Group opening is akin to an adult Christmas. Serving French Bistro realness, Bistro Grenier will take a playful approach to the classic cuisine. Soak up French oak and deep burgundy styling whilst sipping on a wine list stacked with greats from the Loire Valley, Southern Rhône, and Burgundy.
Upstairs, 266 King Street, Newtown
The Cut Bar & Grill
Iconic steakhouse, The Cut Bar & Grill, is back with a new look and elevated feel, courtesy of Hunter Hospitality Group (Rockpool Bar & Grill, Saké Restaurant, Bar Patrón). Located in a former bond store in the Argyle precinct, the venue boasts a sleek subterranean setting with beautiful wooden booths, marble tables, and two distinct dining and drinking areas, catering to 130 guests whilst still feeling intimate and cosy.
Meat is the name of the game here and you won't want to go past the signature prime rib that melts in your mouth. Slow-cooked overnight and served tableside with horseradish cream or red wine sauce. The menu also features a creative take on ‘surf and turf’ with roast beef, beef fat potato, and caviar, alongside small plates such as white sturgeon caviar with potato hash brown, tuna aguachile with avocado, and steak tartare with potato crisps.
16 Argyle Street, The Rocks
Iconic steakhouse, The Cut Bar & Grill, is reopening its doors on September 20 in The Rocks with Hunter Hospitality Group (Rockpool Bar & Grill, Saké Restaurant, Bar Patrón) at the helm. Located in a former bond store in the Argyle precinct, the venue boasts a dramatic subterranean setting with beautiful wooden booths, marble tables, and two distinct dining and drinking areas, catering to 130 guests.
Executive Chefs Santiago Aristizabal (Rockpool Bar & Grill), Shimpei Hatanaka (Saké), and Andy Evans (Spice Temple) have crafted a menu inspired by New York steakhouse classics. Highlights include The Cut’s signature prime rib, slow-cooked overnight and served tableside in 300g or 450g portions with horseradish cream or red wine sauce. The menu also features a creative take on ‘surf and turf’ with roast beef, beef fat potato, and caviar, alongside small plates such as white sturgeon caviar with potato hash brown, tuna aguachile with avocado, and steak tartare with potato crisps.
16 Argyle Street, The Rocks