The Best Restaurants In Paddington
From wine bars to Mexican cantinas, discover the best restaurants in Paddington.
From the bustling thoroughfare of Oxford Street to the leafy suburban backstreets, Paddington has it all. And for foodies, this is one suburb that doesn’t disappoint. Whether you’re looking for upscale pub fare, imaginative fusion cuisine or authentic Italian eats, you’ll find it all at the best restaurants in Paddington.
Set in the former home of Sydney institution Lucio's, Civico 47 channels a modern European sensibility under Executive Chef Matteo Zamboni. Expect refined, seasonal Italian dishes like beef carpaccio and hand-made pasta, perfect for long lunches or intimate dinners on Windsor Street.
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Bringing a taste of Italy to Paddington, Barbetta is a family-run spot for classic Italian fare from breakfast through dinner. Come for the best-ever lasagne, award-winning avocado toast or a pasta-making class, all delivered with warmth from the Cipri family.
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Ready for a fun, flavourful dining experience? Chubby Cheeks delivers modern Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine designed for sharing, with a menu of contemporary dishes and a well-curated cocktail list. It's also BYO on select nights, for the perfect cheap eats experience.
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Serving up farm-to-table eats at its best, Fred's is one of Paddington's most refined restaurants, centred around an intimate open kitchen. Expect a hearty menu of fresh, seasonal, sustainably farmed and fished produce, paired with organic wine and refined home cooking at its best.
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Speaking of Paddington institutions, we can't go past Paddo Inn, a lively neighbourhood pub since 1814. The kitchen is now run by Il Baretto, serving homemade-style Italian food at the back of the pub, alongside an impressive selection of wine, beer and spirits.
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Once Tequila Mockingbird, this heritage-listed Five Ways terrace has reopened as tqm, a sunny South American eatery led by Michelin-rated Venezuelan chef Jose Garcia. Expect bold, personal dishes drawing on his family roots, plus the classic Tequila Mockingbird Margarita, still on the menu.
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The Paddington might be part pub, part restaurant and part cocktail bar, but this destination is all parts delicious. Guided by executive chef Ben Greeno, it's famous for juicy, sticky-skinned Bannockburn chickens off the custom rotisserie, plus lighter shared meals and a late-night menu.
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For lovers of seafood, Josh Niland's Saint Peter is a must, now settled into the heritage Grand National Hotel with a bigger dining room, bar and boutique rooms. Expect his signature nose-to-tail seafood cooking, sustainably sourced, alongside a stellar Australian wine list.
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A firm Paddington institution since 2011, this tiny wine bar and restaurant remains a guaranteed pasta party. Expect the beloved pretzel with whipped bottarga, seasonal pasta and tiramisu, paired with an all-natural, largely Italian wine list, and walk-ins always welcome.
Since opening in 1987, Buon Ricordo has remained a Paddington institution. The team, now led by Head Chef and Owner David Wright, serves authentic Italian dishes alongside an evolving seasonal menu, backed by over 600 wines in a warm, unforgettable dining room.
