Best Seasonal Restaurants in Rushcutters Bay

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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BaysideBondi AreaCapital RegionEastern SuburbsInner SouthInner West

Neighborhoods

AlexandriaBalmainBarangarooBardwell ParkBondiBondi Beach

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

95 restaurants available nearby

1. Figo Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(415)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rushcutters Bay

Booked 11 times today

Casual Italian Restaurant with Friendly service and traditional food. Bar seating and dining tables with two different rooms. We are a small but vibrant place.

2. The Waratah

4.7

Exceptional(110)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Darlinghurst

Booked 16 times today

The Waratah is a neighbourhood friendly bar, located in the heart of Darlinghurst. Our ground floor features a friendly and easy-going public bar designed for walk-ins only. Upstairs is open for bookings, with a vibrant terrace bar complete with a stunning sun-draped rooftop and wrap-around veranda.Our focus is on cocktails and great food. The Waratah is our love letter to all that makes Australia unique: small & independent producers, local growers, native produce and a diverse and singular landscape.Welcome to The Waratah, let’s explore Australia together.

3. Divino Osteria

4.5

Awesome(21)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Elizabeth Bay

Booked 7 times today

WELCOME to Divino Osteria!Nestled in the heart of Elizabeth Bay, Divino Osteria is a humble celebration of Italy's vibrant culinary heritage, offering a warm, family-style atmosphere with a touch of modern flair. Whether you're a lover of Italian food or simply seeking a cozy yet refined casual dining experience, Divino Osteria promises to captivate your senses from the moment you walk through the door. Founded by Anthony Alafaci, whose Italian roots inspire a love for sharing exceptional food and wine, whilst our Head Chef Andrea Di Stefano from Sicily, ensures our kitchen focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients. ‘Divino’ means ‘divine’ in Italian, ‘Osteria’ refers to a traditional Italian restaurant, typically more casual and focused on offering local, home-style dishes. At Divino Osteria, our mission is simple: To artfully serve bold, authentic flavours with genuine hospitality, creating a dining experience that feels like sharing a meal at a friend’s home.

A photo of Sonora Mexican – Potts Point restaurant

4. Sonora Mexican – Potts Point

4.1

Excellent(10)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Potts Point

Booked 5 times today

Sonora, located in Potts Point and owned by Roy McVeigh (Hatted, Michelin + award winning chef), is a reimagined Mexican dining experience that goes beyond traditional expectations. Rooted in a seasonal and ingredient-focused philosophy, the restaurant takes inspiration from some of the best Mexican eateries in Mexico and across the globe. McVeigh emphasizes sustainable practices, incorporating local ingredients and often-overlooked plant parts to craft innovative dishes that surprise and delight. Standout items like Barramundi collars, a Wagyu taco with chickweed, and a dessert featuring goat cheese cream illustrate Sonora's dedication to unique flavors and a thoughtful approach to modern Mexican cuisine.

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5. Buffalo Dining Club

4.4

Awesome(144)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Darlinghurst

Booked 7 times today

We revolve our dishes around the amazing Pecorino Romano cheese wheel, imported once a month, fresh from Sardinia, Italy. Other cheeses such as our much loved Buffalo Mozzarella also make an appearance on the menu as well as pasta's, prosciutto, salads and dessert.Come in and let our friendly staff guide you through a dining experience that we have lived with our whole lives.Hope to see you all soon and welcome to the Buffalo Dining Club™.

6. 10 William St

4.7

Exceptional(138)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Paddington

Booked 30 times today

WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME!We are a little wine bar with food, a casual and unique place with an energy created as much by the food, wine and music as it is by the staff-customer interaction. Please note we only accept reservations are for those dining.

7. Fratelli Paradiso

4.8

Exceptional(194)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Potts Point

Booked 34 times today

WALK-INS ALWAYS BENVENUTI!Italian food and imported wine in a bustling space with exposed-brick walls and a blackboard menu.

8. Neptune's Grotto

4.9

Exceptional(109)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sydney CBD

Booked 68 times today

The Pellegrino 2000 Team to Open Neptune’s Grotto, a Basement Italian Joint in the CBD.

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9. Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

4.4

Awesome(108)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Bondi

Booked 37 times today

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar is about the ocean, the beach, the sky, it's about Sydney.With an ever evolving menu focused on modern Italian cuisine and celebrating seasonal produce, the intimate and elegant Dining Room is the beating heart of Icebergs Dining Room and Bar.Arranged to take in the famous view of Bondi by day or night, it makes an unforgettable backdrop to a menu inspired by Maurice Terzini’s Italian heritage. The menu is designed to give you a seasonally changing opportunity to sample dishes that reflect the depth of Italian cuisine, created with Australia's best produce.For reservations of up to 9 people, our Dining Room offers a Fixed Price Choice Set Menu at $130pp for 2 courses and $155pp for 3 courses.For reservations of 10 guests and above we serve a selection of Feasting Menus, don't hesitate to contact our Event Coordinator at reservations@idrb.com should you wish to enquire.

10. CATALINA

4.8

Exceptional(107)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern Australian • Rose Bay North

Booked 38 times today

Catalina is an iconic harbourside restaurant, family owned and operated since 1994. It is a light airy modern space with wonderful views, floor to ceiling glass, and outdoor balcony seating. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired and features sustainable seafood from the best producers Australia-wide, and grass fed and free range meat and poultry. The wine list is one of the best wine lists in Australia, featuring over 800 wines, and receiving a 3 Goblet rating every year in the Wine List of the Year Awards. The service is welcoming, friendly, informal and yet, professional. An ideal venue for all occasions: from everyday dining, to business lunches, to celebrations, to wedding receptions and events. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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anthony
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic authentic food and great service. Perfect portions size mains, large selection of wines from all over Italy. Highly recommended
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Figo RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rushcutters Bay
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4.8
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Lou
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I live locally in Potts Point and went with friends. The food was delicious, the service was great and good value too. I would highly recommend!
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Divino OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Elizabeth Bay
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
We had such a good time at the Waratah from the service to the food everything was amazing!
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The WaratahPrice: Expensive• Australian• Darlinghurst
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4.7
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Greg
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 19, 2025
Lovely dinner catch up with friends. Beautiful food and service every time. Good wine list too.
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Buffalo Dining ClubPrice: Expensive• Italian• Darlinghurst
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4.4
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AlanVIP
Sydney •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Has changed hands in the past year but the food is just as good as ever - if not better!
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Sonora Mexican – Potts PointPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Potts Point
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4.1

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