Best Casual Restaurants in Bondi

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AbbotsfordAlexandriaAnnandaleArtarmonBalgowlahBalmain

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

269 restaurants available nearby

1. Iberica

4.9

Exceptional(124)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Bondi

Booked 9 times today

Spanish Mediterranean Restobar paying homage to the Balearic Islands

2. Makaveli

4.6

Exceptional(55)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bondi Beach

Booked 13 times today

An Italian inspired eatery promising to serve as a home away from home. Makaveli provides a warm and welcoming space for a morning coffee, an afternoon bite, or a lively evening out. The carefully curated menu includes a selection of snacks and shareable plates, designed to complement an innovative beverage selection which features locally sourced coffee and creative cocktails. The menu at Makaveli is a tribute to the joy of sharing food, with an emphasis on communal dining. Key menu highlights include Burrata, Kingfish Crudo, and Stracciatella di bufala. Makaveli will also emphasise supporting local, independent wineries, showcasing their unique flavours and craftsmanship.

3. Pellegrino 2000

4.7

Exceptional(1063)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 50 times today

A busy neighbourhood trattoria & wine bar in Surry Hills.

4. 10 William St

4.7

Exceptional(138)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Paddington

Booked 39 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.

A photo of The Shop & Wine Bar restaurant

5. The Shop & Wine Bar

4.9

Exceptional(17)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Bondi Beach

Booked 16 times today

At The Shop you can expect to find the same customers that have been coming since day one. The Shop is like being welcomed into the home of a favourite relative and the food that comes out of the kitchen is like they have preformed magic. We like to focus on comfort food and all locally sourced.Everything is made from scratch, including the dressings, relishes and pickled vegetables.Most of our wines are organic and always have a preservative free wine. Cocktails available if your feeling colourful.. Sharing plates and seasonal specials available.Huge colourful salads, burgers and meatballs.The heart and the soul of the owners and locals oozes out of The Shop!

A photo of CARMELA Nonna of Piccolina restaurant

6. CARMELA Nonna of Piccolina

4.7

Exceptional(38)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Double Bay

Booked 12 times today

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD + WARM ITALIAN VIBES Nonna style, casual dining. Welcome to our home.

7. Bondi Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(48)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Bondi Beach

Booked 22 times today

Looking over Australia's most famous beach, Bondi Trattoria has been serving locals and tourists alike for over 35 years. The menu is modern Italian, with a mixture of traditional and contemporary dishes including bugs in garlic & chilli butter with mozzarella, and spaghetti with crab and cuttlefish. We aim for a quality dining experience that is relaxed, professional & professional. Soak up the view from inside or on the terrace.

8. Wagyuto

4.8

Exceptional(15)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Clovelly

Booked 17 times today

Wa Gyuto is the name for Japanese version of classic Western Chef’s knife.Our devotion is to serve the tradition and preserve the authenticity of Japanese culinary art and dishes. The dishes convey our interpretation of modern Japanese and Australian cooking.We carefully select our suppliers and meticulously choose our ingredients, mainly sourced locally.

A photo of Next Door Double Bay restaurant

9. Next Door Double Bay

4.6

Exceptional(137)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Double Bay

Booked 37 times today

Next Door is the sister restaurant of Margaret, which, quite literally, sits next door to it at the corner of Bay St and Guilfoyle Avenue. Featuring a rolling 12-hour lunch-to-dinner menu, the bar brings you a selection of specially curated small plates such as Woodfire Grilled Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes with Oregano, Braised Zucchini with Mint, Chilli and Pecorino, as well as an amazing selection of Consorcio, Cuca, Pollastrini, Ortiz and Real Conversas tins with some freshly baked sourdough from Baker Bleu. It's also home to the famous Perry hamburger."It's just a place to get some really nice hospitality, chill out and enjoy your day," Neil Perry. Sandwiched between Baker Bleu and Margaret, the indoor dining area is cosy and comfortable, with marble-top tables and an open bar and kitchen.

10. The Potting Shed

4.4

Awesome(3872)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandria

Booked 96 times today

The Potting Shed is a place to meet, eat, drink, relax and chat your day and night away – where hanging plants, terracotta pots and timber beams meet brass, brick and iron. Where you can plant yourself down on the swing seat, bench or at the bar and feel like you are on your family’s porch.It’s a lively place where you can hoe into fresh, locally harvested produce, delivered by our shed-hands. The same hands that will deliver you good-natured banter, craft beers on tap, great tasting wines and unique cocktails.The menu offers cozy share options for groups, three course substantial meal choices for those wanting to make an evening of it and a fun selection of nibbles for people wanting a light after-work snack with their cocktails or a share jug amongst friends.Plus, enjoy exclusive after-dark access to The Grounds of Alexandria's latest laneway attractions when you dine in!

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Magdalena
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic restaurant with delicious Italian menu and great wines. Highly recommend it.
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10 William StPrice: Expensive• Italian• Paddington
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4.7
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Nicola
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Lovely ambience, relaxed, funky but not pretentious. The service was spot on and the food delicious.
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IbericaPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Bondi
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4.9
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Aileen
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
The food and service was amazing, I had my birthday dinner there and they were so accommodating and friendly. I highly recommend their Focaccia e burro and Prosciutto e burrata and their Pappardelle al Pomodoro, definitely will be going back.
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Pellegrino 2000Price: Expensive• Italian• Surry Hills
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4.7
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Geoff
Vancouver / British Columbia •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
What a great restaurant. The vibe was awesome. The service was perfect. The food was delicious. Highly recommend sitting at the bar to watch the action. Best meal I had at Bondi
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MakaveliPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bondi Beach
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4.6
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Aislinn
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 16, 2025
The pasta and glass of wine that we done on Sunday was outstanding. Still dreaming of that vodka pasta.
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The Shop & Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Australian• Bondi Beach
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4.9

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