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The Best Restaurants Open on Monday Night in Sydney
We're calling it: Monday night is the new Friday when it comes to eating out in Sydney.
Let’s be honest: nobody likes Mondays. A weekend full of fun is over (and we’re all exhausted because of it), it’s time to go back to work and the harsh realities of being an adult are staring us in the face.
Typically, the first business day of the week is a slow one for the food scene, with diners less likely to want to head out after a packed weekend social calendar, and hospitality workers getting a well-deserved night off. But in recent times, there’s been a resurgence in restaurants, bars and eateries powering through and keeping doors open, giving us good reason to get out of the house on a Monday night.
Whether it’s a casual catch-up, a new spin on date night or a drink after an in-office day, Monday nights are about to become the new Fridays.
Here are our picks of the best restaurants open on a Monday night in Sydney.
Pellegrino 2000
If it’s good enough for Taylor Swift, it’s good enough for us — and this Surry Hills favourite also happens to be open seven nights a week. The perfect spot to brighten your Monday mood, Pellegrino 2000‘s popularity means the first day of the working week may be your best chance to nab a table and enjoy signature dishes like Bufala e Fichi, Rigatoni alla Carbonara and Steak Tagliata.
80 Campbell Street, Surry Hills
Sunset Sabi
A Japanese feed by the beach on a Monday evening? Sounds like the perfect start to the week, if you ask us. Manly’s Sunset Sabi serves up modern twists on Japanese favourites (think sashimi and sushi rolls, gyoza and Karaage chicken) and has an excellent cocktail menu to match. The vibe is energetic and friendly, making it the place to be on the Northern Beaches for a Monday night feed.
26/28 Pittwater Road, Manly
Ragazzi
Nothing cures the Monday blues quite like carbs (at least, that’s what we keep telling ourselves), and pasta favourite Ragazzi‘s location smack bang in the middle of the city makes it a perfect choice for a post-work feed. Debrief on the emails already filling up your inbox over handmade ravioli pillows filled with butternut pumpkin, or feast on tangles of tagliatelle during a first date — no matter the occasion, Chef’s Scott McComas-Williams ever-changing menu packed with freshly-made pastas is sure to impress.
Shop 3, 2-12 Angel Place, Sydney
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The Dolphin Hotel
A Monday night pub feed, but with an elevated, modern twist, The Dolphin is a firm favourite for menu items that entice the palate. Think delectable antipasti share plates, chicken cacciatore, spaghetti with blue swimmer crab, and perfectly crispy wood-fired pizzas. The kitchen is open seven days a week from midday til late, and with three floors of seating to choose from, you can always pull up a chair.
412 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Osteria Mucca
No need to miss out on top-tier service, the finest cocktails and bowls of handmade Italian pasta just because it’s Monday. Head on into Osteria Mucca (who serve dinner daily btw) for the full shebang — from charcuterie to decadent Italian desserts.
212 Australia Street, Newtown
Bobby’s
It’s not just the city catching on to the Monday night crowd: Bobby’s in Cronulla caters for all your foodie needs, serving coffee all day and Spritz’s, snacks and dinner until well after sunset. The Mediterranean-led seafood restaurant has fast become a local favourite, and with a menu that includes brioche prawn rolls, Cantabrian anchovies on toast and a lemon tiramisu that has to be tried at least once, it’s a spot worth visiting any day of the week.
6R The Esplanade, Cronulla
The Apollo
The best cure for Monday-itis? The honey and oregano-drizzled slice of heaven that is The Apollo‘s Saganaki Cheese. The iconic Greek spot is a Potts Point institution, and offers an affordable set menu that showcases their very best dishes for just $78 a person. A Monday dining destination that’s easy on the wallet? We’ll be there.
44 Macleay Street, Potts Point
Golden Century
You can satisfy your Golden Century cravings every night of the week, Mondays included. Whether you’re popping in for a quick plate of XO pipis, or celebrating something special, you can expect consistently excellent Cantonese with the view to match. If you’ve arrived with a humongous appetite (and a few pals) consider the banquet menus, which give you a taste of some of their most beloved dishes from the past few decades.
Level 3, Crown Sydney
Island Radio
Vibrant South East Asian curries and noodles meet tropical cocktails and coconut-laced desserts at Island Radio. What better way to kick off a Monday? The colourful interiors serve as an added dopamine boost. If you’re looking for something more low-key, head to the noodle bar for cut-price snacks and a curated noodle menu.
Want to add more dining destinations to your must-visit list? Check out our guide to the best dining deals in town right now, or hit up one of the best new bars in Sydney for a celebratory cocktail.
