Best of Sydney
The best new restaurants in Sydney
Start with All'Antico Vinaio in CBD, Brothers Ben Atelier in Petersham and Sugo. Here are all 12, with why each one is worth it.
- All'Antico VinaioCBD
Get: Florence-style sandwiches, notably the Paradiso with mortadella, stracciatella and pistachio
Florence-style sandwiches, notably the Paradiso with mortadella, stracciatella and pistachio
- Brothers Ben AtelierPetersham
Get: The London Cake, a chocolate-caramel layer cake from a Great British Bake Off winner's recipe
The London Cake, a chocolate-caramel layer cake from a Great British Bake Off winner's recipe
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- Lua
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- Piqu
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- Tera Bar
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Where is the best new restaurants in Sydney?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with All'Antico Vinaio (CBD), Brothers Ben Atelier (Petersham) and Sugo. All 12 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At All'Antico Vinaio, get florence-style sandwiches, notably the Paradiso with mortadella, stracciatella and pistachio. At Brothers Ben Atelier, get the London Cake, a chocolate-caramel layer cake from a Great British Bake Off winner's recipe.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Sydney: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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