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12 of Sydney’s best hatted Italian restaurants from the Good Food Guide

The Emerald City’s top spots for pasta, pizza and all things pomodoro from the Good Food Guide 2026.

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Hot & new

Here’s your June dining hit list, Sydney (featuring this insanely puffy pizza)

From a UN-approved wonton noodle soup to the incredible, gravity-defying pizza putting Sydney’s Little Italy back on the map, catch up on all the hot, new, coming soon and just-reviewed places around town.

Vivid Sydney

Retro food favourites make a comeback at an immersive Sydney dinner party

Plus, Vivid’s Fire Kitchen has a new home, a NSW food and wine party with Hey Rosey, and top regional chefs come to the big smoke, including EXP’s Frank Fawkner.

Erina Starkey

Sandwich watch

This toastie sounds like it shouldn’t work. But just wait until you try it

The star of the sandwich is the deeply flavoursome rendang – and, of course, that big cheesy pull.

Isabel Cant

Cheesy birria tacos at Taquila's in Manly.

Specials board

Sydney, it’s taco time. Here’s where to find the best birria on a budget

$3 tacos, bottomless margaritas and a 12-hour slow-cooked birria sandwich: the Mexican restaurants serving up the best deals during Cinco de Mayo (and beyond).

Erina Starkey

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Here’s your May dining hit list, Sydney (featuring one of the city’s best vanilla slices)

From a BYO Polish restaurant in Surry Hills to a hot brunch spot in Merrylands, catch up on all the hot, new, coming soon and just-reviewed places around town.