#1
Primi Italian
4.8
4561 reviews · Score: 91/100
Primi Italian 4.8(4,561) · A$40–80Italian · 168 Clarence StHearty fare in a roomy, informal venueOpen · Closes 9 PM
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2026 Rankings
Best Restaurants in Sydney CBD
Compare the top restaurants in Sydney CBD & Sydney, NSW — ranked by our composite reputation score.
Updated July 2026 · Based on 32,132 real Google reviews across 16 restaurants
Top Restaurants in Sydney CBD & Sydney, NSW
We've analysed 32,132 real Google reviews to rank the best restaurants in Sydney CBD. Businesses are ranked by our composite reputation score combining Google ratings, review volume, and online presence — last updated July 2026.
The best restaurants in Sydney CBD, NSW are Primi Italian (4.8★, 4561 reviews), Hustlers.Syd (4.8★, 1029 reviews), The Spice Room (4.6★, 3886 reviews), Ho Jiak Town Hall - Junda's Playground (Enter from York Street) (4.7★, 2779 reviews) and Aria Restaurant Sydney (4.5★, 2412 reviews). Each is ranked by an independent reputation score from real Google reviews (32,132 reviews analysed across 16 businesses) — see the full top 16 below. Rankings last updated July 2026.
#2
Hustlers.Syd
4.8
1029 reviews · Score: 91/100
Hustlers.Syd 4.8(1,029) · A$60–140Asian Fusion · · LG, 24 York StOpen · Closes 10 PM
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#3
The Spice Room
4.6
3886 reviews · Score: 79/100
The Spice Room 4.6(3,886) · A$20–60Indian · · The Quay Building, 2 Phillip StUpscale Indian food & old-world decorOpen · Closes 10 PM
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#4
Ho Jiak Town Hall - Junda's Playground (Enter from York Street)
4.7
2779 reviews · Score: 79/100
Ho Jiak Town Hall - Junda's Playground (Enter from York Street) 4.7(2,779) · A$20–120Malaysian · · 125 York StOpen · Closes 10 PM
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#5
Aria Restaurant Sydney
4.5
2412 reviews · Score: 79/100
Aria Restaurant Sydney 4.5(2,412) · A$200+Fine Dining · · 1 Macquarie StAustralian fine dining amid glass wallsOpen · Closes 10:30 PM
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#6
Esteban
4.7
1873 reviews · Score: 79/100
Esteban 4.7(1,873) · A$60–180Mexican · · 1 Temperance LnChic choice for Mexican delicaciesOpen · Closes 11 PM
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#7
Bopp & Tone
4.6
1859 reviews · Score: 79/100
Bopp & Tone 4.6(1,859) · A$60–180Restaurant · · 60 Carrington StRetro eatery with char-grilled specialsOpen · Closes 11 PM
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#8
Roast Republic
4.7
1791 reviews · Score: 79/100
Roast Republic 4.7(1,791) · A$40–120Steak · · 174 Clarence StOpen · Closes 9 PM
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#9
Palazzo Salato
4.7
1220 reviews · Score: 79/100
Palazzo Salato 4.7(1,220) · A$80–160Italian · · 201/203 Clarence StOpen · Closes 12 AM
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#11
Santa Catarina: Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcal Bar Sydney
4.6
863 reviews · Score: 79/100
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#12
Kazan Japanese Dining
4.7
690 reviews · Score: 79/100
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#14
Infinity at Sydney Tower
4.5
3997 reviews · Score: 73/100
Infinity at Sydney Tower 4.5(3,997) · A$200+Modern Australian · · Westfield Sydney, Level 4/108 Market StPosh revolving eatery for views & grillsOpen · Closes 11 PM
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#15
Chat Thai - Sydney
4.4
3534 reviews · Score: 67/100
Chat Thai - Sydney 4.4(3,534) · A$20–40Thai · · Level 6/188 Pitt StHip spot for street food & satay skewersOpen · Closes 9 PM
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Common questions about restaurants in Sydney CBD.
Who are the best restaurants in Sydney CBD?
We've ranked the top 16 restaurants in Sydney CBD, NSW based on our composite reputation score combining Google ratings, review volume, and online presence. Our rankings are updated daily.
How do you rank restaurants in Sydney CBD?
Our rankings use a composite reputation score that weighs Google star rating, review volume, and online presence (website + contact details). This gives a more complete picture than star ratings alone.
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We track hundreds of restaurants across Sydney CBD and the wider NSW area. This page shows the top 16 based on their online reputation.
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