50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney

1. Gelato Messina

9.2

389 Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW

Ice Cream Parlor · 136 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Salted caramel gelato (2 scoops, of course)

Chur Burger is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

2. Chur Burger

48 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW

Burger Joint · 96 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Pulled-pork with red slaw & fennel mayo

The Eight 八樂居 is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

3. The Eight 八樂居

6.2

Market City, Haymarket, NSW

Dim Sum Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Weekend yum cha

Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐 is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

4. Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐

8.5

644 George St, Sydney, NSW

Taiwanese Restaurant · Central Business District · 147 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Soup dumplings

Miss Chu is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

5. Miss Chu

135 William St. (Bourke St.), Sydney, NSW

Vietnamese Restaurant · Darlinghurst · 44 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Peking duck pancakes

Sensory Lab is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

6. Sensory Lab

75-79 Hall St, Bondi, NSW

Coffee Shop · 12 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Latte with site-roasted beans

Porch & Parlour is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

7. Porch & Parlour

7.6

100-102 Brighton Blvd., Bondi Beach, NSW

Café · 42 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Green Breaky Bowl; kale, spinach, coriander, mint, parsley, eggs & avocado

Marquee is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

8. Marquee

5.4

80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont, NSW

Night Club · 21 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Friday lunch #likemarquebutcheaper

Beach Burrito Company is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

9. Beach Burrito Company

6.4

1A Bedford St, Newtown, NSW

Mexican Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Chipotle chicken burrito

Reuben Hills Coffee Roastery & Café is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

10. Reuben Hills Coffee Roastery & Café

8.1

61 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW

Coffee Roaster · 188 tips and reviews

Traladadie: “Dirty Bird” brioche burger

Mr Crackles is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

11. Mr Crackles

7.9

155 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, NSW

BBQ Joint · 61 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Crispy pork nacho fries (at 2am!)

Marrickville Pork Roll is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

12. Marrickville Pork Roll

8.7

236A Illawarra Rd, Marrickville, NSW

Sandwich Spot · Inner West · 47 tips and reviews

Traladadie: BBQ pork roll Bánh mì

The Bucket List is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

13. The Bucket List

1 Queen Elizabeth Dr, Bondi Beach, NSW

Lounge · 49 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Bucket of fish ‘n' chips

Toko is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

14. Toko

490 Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW

Japanese Restaurant · 118 tips and reviews

Traladadie: tuna tartare with truffle, yuzu & lotus root

Adriano Zumbo Pâtissier is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

15. Adriano Zumbo Pâtissier

Shop 1, Cafe Court, 80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont, NSW

Cupcake Shop · Pyrmont · 41 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Zonut from Adriano

Billy Kwong is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

16. Billy Kwong

3/355 Crown St., Potts Point, NSW

Asian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Sung Choi Bao

Bills is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

17. Bills

7.8

359 Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW

Café · 129 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Ricotta hotcakes, banana & honeycomb butter

Longrain Restaurant & Bar is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

18. Longrain Restaurant & Bar

85 Commonwealth St., Surry Hills, NSW

Thai Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Caramelised pork hock with five spice & chilli vinegar

Ms. G's is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

19. Ms. G's

8.4

155 Victoria St, Potts Point, NSW

Asian Restaurant · 123 tips and reviews

Traladadie: “Stoner’s Delight 2.0”; doughnut ice cream with other deliciousness

Red Lantern is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

20. Red Lantern

545 Crown St., Surry Hills, NSW

Vietnamese Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Salt & pepper Spencer Gulf King Prawns

Three Blue Ducks is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

21. Three Blue Ducks

141-143 Macpherson St. (St Thomas St), Bronte, NSW

Breakfast Spot · 67 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Scrambled eggs that'll change your life!

Bourke Street Bakery is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

22. Bourke Street Bakery

8.6

633 Bourke St, Surry Hills, NSW

Bakery · 178 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Pork and fennel sausage roll

Three Williams is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

23. Three Williams

8.1

613a Elizabeth St, Redfern, NSW

Café · 72 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Beef Brisket narnie

Black Star Pastry is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

24. Black Star Pastry

277 Australia St, Newtown, NSW

Bakery · 125 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Strawberry and watermelon cake

Mary's is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

25. Mary's

8.2

6 Mary St, Newtown, NSW

Bar · 134 tips and reviews

Traladadie: "The Mary" with trashcan bacon & a side of fried chicken

Hugos is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

26. Hugos

8.7

1 E Esplanade (at Manly Wharf), Manly, NSW

Bar · 51 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Fig Pizza with a view

Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

27. Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel

6.7

1 Military Rd, Watsons Bay, NSW

Pub · 31 tips and reviews

Traladadie: A dozen pacific oysters

Saké Restaurant & Bar is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

28. Saké Restaurant & Bar

8.2

12 Argyle St, The Rocks, NSW

Japanese Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Popcorn shrimp with creamy spicy sauce

Rockpool Bar & Grill is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

29. Rockpool Bar & Grill

8.5

66 Hunter St, Sydney, NSW

Steakhouse · Sydney City Center · 123 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Wagyu burger with bacon, Gruyère cheese & Zuni pickle

Pasticceria Papa is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

30. Pasticceria Papa

7.8

145 Ramsay St, Haberfield, NSW

Bakery · 38 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Cannoli Alla Ricotta

MoVida is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

31. MoVida

50 Holt St (at Gladstone St), Surry Hills, NSW

Spanish Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Air-cured Wagyu Beef with truffle foam & poached egg

Spice Temple is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

32. Spice Temple

6.7

10 Bligh St, Sydney, NSW

Chinese Restaurant · Sydney City Center · 59 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Guangxi-style crisp roast pork belly

The Apollo is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

33. The Apollo

8.8

44 Macleay St, Potts Point, NSW

Greek Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Taramasalata mullet rose dip

North Bondi Fish is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

34. North Bondi Fish

7.7

120 Ramsgate Ave, Sydney, NSW

Seafood Restaurant · Ben Buckler · 16 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Crab linguine

Aki's Indian Restaurant is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

35. Aki's Indian Restaurant

1/6 Cowper Wharf Rd, Woolloomooloo, NSW

Indian Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Railway Goat Curry

Tetsuya's is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

36. Tetsuya's

8.0

529 Kent St., Sydney, NSW

Japanese Restaurant · Sydney City Center · 54 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Ten-course degustation

Méjico is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

37. Méjico

5.9

105 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW

Mexican Restaurant · Sydney City Center · 80 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Signature guacamole smashed tableside

The Boathouse is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

38. The Boathouse

9.0

Barrenjoey Boathouse, Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach, NSW

Café · Palm Beach · 53 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Beer battered flathead and chips

Quay is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

39. Quay

7.9

Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney, NSW

Australian Restaurant · The Rocks · 78 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Custard apple snow egg

Opera Bar is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

40. Opera Bar

9.4

Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW

Cocktail Bar · Circular Quay · 246 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Mushroom arancini with aioli & thyme

El Jannah is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

41. El Jannah

8.8

4-8 South St, Granville, NSW

Lebanese Restaurant · Parramatta · 78 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Lebanese charcoal chicken with garlic sauce

Iron Chef Chinese Seafood Restaurant is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

42. Iron Chef Chinese Seafood Restaurant

6.7

84 Broomfield St, Cabramatta, NSW

Chinese Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Special crispy garlic pork ribs

The Pie Tin is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

43. The Pie Tin

7.8

1A Brown St, Newtown, NSW

Pie Shop · 68 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Tender steak, cheese & smokey bacon pie

Pinbone is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

44. Pinbone

3 Jersey Rd (at Tivoli St), Paddington, NSW

Café · 22 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Adult-style Fairy Bread

Ester Restaurant is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

45. Ester Restaurant

8.4

46-52 Meagher St (Chippen St), Sydney, NSW

Australian Restaurant · Chippendale · 44 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Blood sausage sanga

Hickson Road Bistro is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

46. Hickson Road Bistro

Hickson rd, Millers Point, NSW

Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Kingfish ceviche

Fat Rupert's is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

47. Fat Rupert's

249 Bondi Rd, Bondi, NSW

Australian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Traladadie: “Yeezy Burgers”

Icebergs Dining Room & Bar is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

48. Icebergs Dining Room & Bar

7.1

One Knotts Ave, Bondi Beach, NSW

Italian Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Traladadie: 18 month-old prosciutto

Nomad is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

49. Nomad

9.1

16 Foster St, Surry Hills, NSW

Australian Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Jersey milk haloumi

Fratelli Fresh is one of 50 meals you should have eaten in Sydney.

50. Fratelli Fresh

6.9

11 Bridge St, Sydney, NSW

Italian Restaurant · Sydney City Center · 73 tips and reviews

Traladadie: Lasagnetta