Best of Sydney
The most romantic restaurants in Sydney
Start with Osteria Mucca in Newtown for gnudi with brown butter and sage, Bennelong in Sydney Opera House and Cafe Sydney. Here are all 4, with why each one is worth it.
- Osteria MuccaNewtown · Italian, pasta
Get: Gnudi with brown butter and sage; T-bone steak; lamb tartare; cassata dessert
Newtown Italian osteria in Sydney known for handmade pasta and a warm, buzzy neighborhood feel.
- BennelongSydney Opera House
La Liste 2025 #37 (tied) · Modern Australian. Iconic fine diner inside the Sydney Opera House sails, known for refined modern Australian menus and theatrical sandstone dining room.
- Cafe Sydneyseafood fine dining
Upscale rooftop style dining above Circular Quay, known for harbour views, seafood and a polished special occasion feel.
- RagazziItalian
Lively CBD lane Italian spot known for handmade pasta, natural wine and a buzzy aperitivo vibe.
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What are the romantic restaurants in Sydney?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Osteria Mucca (Newtown), Bennelong (Sydney Opera House) and Cafe Sydney. All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
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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