Best Surry Hills Restaurants
From fine dining to casual eats, these are Surry Hills’ best
Squeezed into a suburb just 1.32 km², Surry Hills packs in dozens of incredible restaurants. Most of the best restaurants in Surry Hills sit within just a few blocks of each other, from Crown Street’s run of wine bars and pasta joints to laneway diners tucked behind Cleveland and Bourke.
This is the suburb that taught Sydney how to eat well without dressing it up too much and it hasn’t slowed down since. We’ve eaten our way through it so you don’t have to guess where to book.
Spanning everything from fine dining institutions like Firedoor and Nomad to casual share plates at Shaffa and Gildas, there’s something for everyone in this adjacent ‘hood.
Armorica brings timeless charm and glamour to Surry Hills You’ve probably already heard of delicious European-inspired restaurants, Franca and Parlar, opened by Andrew Becher. The restaurateur has now opened his third, Armorica Grande Brasserie, in Surry Hills. Drawing on classic Parisian Brasserie culture and contemporary cuisine, Armorica is named after the ancient Celtic region that…
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Bar Copains is Surry Hills’ cosy new wine bar offering a relaxed ambiance & French-inspired dishes that will keep you coming back for more. Bar Copains is becoming a popular afternoon hangout in the vibrant Surry Hills neighborhood. This cozy new wine bar offers a relaxing ambiance, a rotating menu of French-inspired dishes, and an…
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Arthur Restaurant Surry Hills, rebuilt from the ground up and betting on the Australian prawn Arthur Restaurant in Surry Hills has opened an entirely new restaurant, rebuilt from scratch. The only thing carried over is the name and the all-Australian philosophy, and even that has been pushed further than before. Every ingredient on the menu…
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Mille Vini Surry Hills - a thousand wines and proper Italian pasta on Crown Street Mille Vini is Crown Street's grown-up Italian, the one you book when the occasion calls for proper pasta and a wine list that rewards a bit of bravery. Housed in a heritage-listed 1840s stonemasonry building, the venue is part of…
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He’s spearheaded a culinary movement across the nation and pocketed third place on the list of the World's Best Steak Restaurants, and now Hastie is casting his culinary net to the Northern Shores of sunny Spain. Having opened Firedoor in 2015 in partnership with Fink, the restaurant group behind Quay and Otto Ristorante, Hastie is…
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The Blue Door has established a lofty precedent for sustainability in the Sydney dining scene, offering a true farm-to-table experience in Surry Hills. Along Waterloo Street, an alluring blue door offers a glimpse into one of Sydney's most profound dining experiences. Over the past two years, The Blue Door has rekindled the connection between diners…
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Rosie Campbell's Surry Hills- a Jamaican jerk diner and rum bar built for good times Rosie Campbell's is a Caribbean jerk diner and rum bar on the corner of Crown and Campbell Streets in Surry Hills, from the team behind The Soda Factory. It's a bright, colourful space of palm-leaf patterned tables, flags strung across…
What you need to know about the Surry Hills location of Melbourne's famed restaurant Anyone who's ever walked down Flinders Lane in Melbourne from 5pm would have spotted a snaking queue of people waiting for a seat at Chin Chin restaurant. The restaurant, renowned for its modern Asian food and awesome cocktails is housed in…
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Perfect for those long, warm evenings on Crown Street Pair your cocktails with wood-fired pizzas and classic plates. The fortnightly pizza specials keep things interesting, with the current rotation featuring a Prosciutto and Peach combination that balances sweet and savoury beautifully. The venue also offers signature snacks and carefully curated wines for those who prefer…
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Make sure you Don't Tell Aunty, but this Indian restaurant is doing things a little differently. From the moment you walk into Don't Tell Aunty, it feels only natural to bust out some Bollywood hip popping manoeuvres. The distinctive Indian music joyfully fills the space, while brightly painted walls, mismatched gold, silver and copperware and teal…
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Where there’s smoke, there’s Gogyo's burnt ramen. Burnt ramen? The Japanese restaurant group Gogyo, renowned for their signature ‘burnt kogashi ramen’, has opened their first Australian restaurant in Surry Hills. Located on Albion Street the Japanese bar and restaurant has taken over the old Salaryman site. There are four Gogyo restaurants in Japan, one in Hakata,…
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Nour has stood the test of time as one of Sydney’s most iconic dining destinations, and after our recent visit, we had a delicious reminder why. Nestled in the heart of Surry Hills, this restaurant has long been celebrated for its fresh take on Middle Eastern cuisine. Named after the AWoodfired stuffed mussels with pine…
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Nomad Surry Hills - fire, smoke and Mediterranean flavours in a Foster Street warehouse Tucked into the backstreets of Surry Hills, Nomad has been one of Sydney's most consistently celebrated restaurants for the better part of a decade, taking out an SMH Good Food Guide chef hat every year since 2015. The kitchen draws on…
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Poly Surry Hills- a natural wine bar with a coal-fired kitchen and cult status snacks Poly is a restaurant and natural wine bar on the ground floor of the Paramount House building in Surry Hills, from chef Mat Lindsay and sommelier Julien Dromgool, the team behind acclaimed fine diner Ester. It bills itself as a…
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There’s no denying Porteño’s impact on Sydney’s dining scene - but now, the world is taking note. Founded by the powerhouse trio Joe Valore, Elvis Abrahanowicz and Ben Milgate, Porteño first opened on Cleveland Street in 2010, igniting the city’s appetite for bold, fire-cooked fare. Their signature parilla grill and unwavering commitment to quality quickly…
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Shaffa Surry Hills- bold Middle Eastern flavours hidden underground, waiting to be discovered Shaffa Surry Hills is a one-hatted Middle Eastern restaurant and bar tucked down a laneway at 80 Albion Street, framed by two heritage-listed sandstone buildings from the circa-1855 Appletree Inn. From bold nishnush at the marble chef's bar to refined shared mains…
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For the Love of Pasta... A love of pasta inspired Giulia Treuner to open Giuls, Surry Hills' newest Italian restaurant. Giuls is the first restaurant venture for Giulia however she is no stranger to the hospitality business, having spent half a decade with Rockpool. Together, with Esmeralda Perez (who was the Head Chef at Bondi’s…
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Welcome to the Surry Hills neighbourhood Itō. The team behind Nour & Lilymu have given us another dining experience to covet in the Japanese Izakaya space. Sydney has received a delightful infusion of Japanese cuisine with the arrival of Itō. This exciting new establishment, brought to you by ESCA Group, has taken over the cherished…
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Same great location, fresher than ever style! Surry Hills has a familiar friend back in its fold. The White Horse, a longstanding pub that's been a fixture on Crown Street for years, has undergone a dramatic transformation. Gone are the days of worn furniture and predictable pub fare. Stepping past the iconic white facade today…
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For a unique dining experience, head straight to Surry Hills' Firedoor Restaurant. With no gas or electricity in the kitchen, every dish is cooked over two wood-fired ovens, three grills and a wood-burning hearth. Firedoor has won multiple industry awards, and chef Lennox Hastie was featured in the wildly popular Netflix series, Chef's Table.
As Australia's only certified organic pasta brand, restaurant and cooking school, expect nothing short of exceptional at Surry Hills' Pasta Emilia. From beautiful sauces to hand-made pasta dishes, you'll want to come hungry to this delicious spot.
It might only seat a handful of tables, but SANG is undeniably serving up some of Sydney's best home-style Korean dishes. Pull up a stool at the bar, grab a glass of vino and let this family-run restaurant serve you refined Korean dishes you've never tasted before.
Having only opened in January 2022, Pellegrino 2000 is quickly making its name as one of the best Italian restaurants in Surry Hills. From the founders of Bistrot 916 in Potts Point comes this neighbourhood trattoria serving up Italian classics like spaghetti vongole and lamb shoulder ragu pappardelle, complete with their own signature touches.
You'll find Spice I Am on any good best Thai restaurants in Sydney list, and it's easy to see why. The always bustling, unpretentious BYO joint is a favourite amongst locals and is certainly one of our personal favourites. The menu is filled with flavour-packed, spicy dishes that are hard to top!
This award-winning Japanese restaurant in Surry Hills is a must-visit. The Izakaya menu is made to share, featuring a selection of nigiri, baby sushi rolls, hot dishes such as the tuna belly karaage, and grilled dishes. With amazing service and an impressive selection of sake and Japanese beer.
