We’ve combed HMAS Platypus, HMAS Waterhen, Lavender Bay, McMahons Point, North Sydney, North Sydney Shoppingworld, and Waverton for the best reviewed restaurants in the area where people waxed lyrical about their dining experience and what they love most about it. Here’s our list!
1. Antica Dining
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4.8 Google Rating
196 Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060
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Alison Therese Chan
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Our first time to Antica and we had the best meal, perfectly cooked and presented. Excellent and attentive service as well. My rating on atmosphere is not about the restaurant as it was lovely & cosy and we were given a nice window seating, unfortunately we were seated near an extremely loud Asian lady whose grating voice will ensure my husband always remembers his birthday dinner here (and probably for the other diners in earshot)! Otherwise a really fantastic restaurant we will definitely return to!!
Dan King
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This place is a vibe. Great staff, great food. I come here for happy hour after work mainly. You can’t beat $2 oysters and $12 cocktails.
Their dinner is beautifully finessed, I recommend the prawn starters and lobster main. Can’t believe they’ve only been here a year, it feels like they’re firmly part of the food culture of Sydney.
Garry S
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Antica deserves more than 5 stars. This was my third time to enjoy an exceptional fine dining experience. I commented to my group that it gets better and better everytime we visit. The staff are friendly, welcoming and highly trained in providing outstanding service. All were outstandingly well presented in suit coats and some with ties. Highly professional and extremely attentive, without hovering. Antica is a very ‘classy’ establishment in a beautiful heritage building with amazing decor, right opposite the northern exit from Victoria Cross Metro Station in North Sydney. The Glasshouse Bar is a great place for pre dining cocktails and drinks with large, relaxing lounge chairs. The food was amazingly presented, flavoursome and substantial. Obviously there are outstanding chefs in the kitchen. Congratulations to everyone who works at Antica, and to the management for providing such an awesome dining experience. Will certainly be returning.
2. Poetica Bar & Grill
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4.8 Google Rating
Mezzanine Level/1 Denison St, North Sydney NSW 2060
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Dayle Z
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I had a fantastic experience dining at this restaurant. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how clean and well-maintained the space was. The environment feels fresh and welcoming, with a stylish but comfortable atmosphere that makes it perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. One of the highlights of the meal was definitely the beer and oyster pairing (such a creative idea! The oysters themselves were incredibly fresh, and the touch of jalapeño added a surprising kick that elevated the flavor beautifully. It’s not something you come across every day, and I really appreciated the boldness of the combination. It worked amazingly well.
You can tell that the staff put a lot of care into the whole experience& they were attentive, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for quality food, great drinks, and a clean, comfortable setting. I’ll definitely be back to try more next time!
Mark Cheung
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I had an incredible night at Poetica yesterday. While searching for the perfect restaurant, I struggled to find a place that ticked all the boxes—vibe, food, and location.
Then I came across Poetica, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. The pricing was reasonable, especially considering the quality of the meat and other dishes, which were exceptional.
The snapper was superb and the wood fired oven was to die for!
I recommend All my friends to visit and we are more than happy to visit again with our loved ones. Thank you for an awesome experience!
Ksenia Efrimidi
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We had several things, grilled fish and meat, everything was tasty but my top dish was grilled cabbage with quite refreshing source with a great touch of pickles.
Service was also very lovely as well!
3. Marlie’s Eatery – North Sydney
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4.9 Google Rating
2/2 Elizabeth Plaza, North Sydney NSW 2060
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Bryan
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Well that’s a full flavoured food fusion.. Bahn mi rolls (and wraps) straying from the traditional Vietnamese meats to American-style smokey BBQ and I must say, very impressive Marlie’s. I had to try, now I have to come back to try it again.
If you haven’t popped in, do yourself a flavour and give Marlie’s a go, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed
Sonia
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behind the stairs / next to elevator, easy to miss
well worth the hype ✨
popular corporate lunch spot 🧑💼
⭐ BUSSIN big Joe salad bowl & rolls 🥗 🥪 👍 – juicy tender brisket 🐮, Asian pickled veges 🥕🌿
friendly service 😊
north Sydney prices tho 💰
Robert McDougall
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Do yourself a favour and grab a bite from here. I had the Bad Boy wrap, it was delicious, so full of flavour and great value. They have great combos all ready to go on the menu, but awesome knowing you can modify along the way for that personal touch. Really nice vibe as well, where staff and owners are super nice, cheerful and friendly. Bonus with seating to relaxing out the front if you wish. Highly recommended, I’ll be back!
4. Missing Spoon North Sydney
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4.7 Google Rating
1 Denison St, North Sydney NSW 2060
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Diwa Venkata
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Great food. Loved the vibe and the healthy options. Freshly served and delicious. I tried the teriyaki salmon salad and absolutely loved it. Also has Japanese katsu curry that I want to try again next week. Place is very tidy and modern.
Rayland Luiz
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This place is the best place ive eaten so far in North Sydney or Sydney in general. If you are looking for a perfectly seasoned lunch, breaky, salad, bowls this is the place to be. Very reasonable price and food is just 11/10. The owners are very nice too! Love it!!
Fatmat wilson
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Really nice and fresh food… prices are also really good.. the staff are always friendly …
5. Glorietta
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4.4 Google Rating
Upper Ground Floor, 100 Mount St, North Sydney NSW 2060
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katherina raharja
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Service was seriously awesome, super friendly and helpful staff. The place feels really comfy and chill. Food was sooo good, my nephew loved the kids Margherita! Oysters were super fresh, and all the cocktails we had were amazing. Definitely coming back!
erinxeats
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Really enjoyed this spot, especially the zucchini flowers and wood fired bread. The lamb was also fabulous!
Ralf Geisel
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After a business meeting we selected this restaurant for dinner. The pizza looked very delicious, so we ordered different style and shared. It is really delicious and the service also good and friendly.
Nice place.
