The 5 Best Restaurants in Darlinghurst (Sydney) to Visit in 2024
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Darlinghurst offers a big variety of restaurant options, from fine dining to cheap and cheerful. The list below offers a section of high-end Italian (Fermento) , elegant Japanese (Gaku Roberta), Modern Australian (Farmhouse), Modern Indian (Malabar) and drinks, dancing and food (Sonora).
Have a look at our recommendations. We’ve tried to find something excellent for all tastes.
Fermento
If you are looking for a charming Italian neighbourhood spot with top quality menu you have found it with Fermento.
Small restaurant with a diverse menu not your typical Italian. All choices sampled so far have been excellent including meat, pasta, and fish. And the Pizza—superb! Service is perfect, friendly greet at door, tables small be well spaced so not squashy or too loud.
Menu is wide ranging and supplemented with regular specials. Wine list is very good.
You leave happy and full—prices reasonable too.
Website
https://www.fermentosydney.com.au/
Address
379 Liverpool St Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales 2010 Australia
Telephone
Bookings
https://www.fermentosydney.com.au/bookings
Farmhouse House Restaurant
At Farmhouse everything is kept simple.
Farmhouse offers a single four course set menu for everyone. However, if you make arrangements prior special dishes can be created and offered to suit requirements. The menu completely changes every 4 weeks.
There are two seatings per night either 6:00pm to 815PM or 8:30PM onwards from Thursday to Saturday. On Sundays there is a 2pm lunch and a 6:30pm dinner.
There is one communal table inside and 5 or 6 small outdoor tables. The communal table is large and easy to share space between groups
The food is made of fresh seasonal ingredients and is served with style on rustic tables and tableware.
Recent menus have included Hervey Bay Scallops, 10-day dry aged Cowra Lamp Rump and potato gratin, Nduja (spicy, spreadable pork sausage from the region of Calabria in Southern Italy., bitter leaves and herbs, and dessert of Kalamansi, Hazelnut, White Chocolate, Pistachio and Cacao. Yum.
A night out at Farmhouse is perfect for 2 people or groups –after arrival the only decision to be made is what to drink.
Farmhouse is fully licensed; wine list is all French and Australian with no BYO.
Farmhouse is located on the lower and quiet end of Bayswater Road, in a small store front.
Bookings essential
Website
https://farmhousekingscross.com.au/
Address
4/40 Bayswater Rd, Rushcutters Bay, NSW, 2011
Telephone
0448 413 791
Malabar South Indian Restaurant
Malabar Darlinghurst Restaurant opened its doors in 2003. Featuring floor to ceiling murals of vintage India, solid timber chairs and a cuisine filled with healthy fresh traditional choices, Malabar pays homage to its South Indian heritage. The sharing style menu features a selection of South Indian specialities such as Barramundi Varuval, Dosai and the signature Goan Fish Curry.
The restaurant seats approximately 100 people, and the carpet and table placement makes the experience not too loud. Malabar offers a range of dining options from large group tables, through to intimate tables for two and takeaway.
Located within an easy 2 min walk of Coca-Cola sign, it is perfectly placed for a quick lunch, a feast dinner, large celebratory events and family get-togethers.
Website
https://malabarcuisine.com.au/darlinghurst/
Address
274 Victoria St., Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Telephone
9332 1755
info@malabarcuisine.com.au
Bookings strongly advised, but you can get lucky on the day.
Gaku Roberta Grill
Owner chef Haru and Shimon are making dishes with fancy ingredients and a mixture of Japanese and French cuisine techniques.
Gaku Roberta is a small and very elegant Japanese restaurant, beautiful traditional Japanese interior. Chefs work away behind the counter in the middle.
Gaku Roberta is open for lunch and dinner. Lunch is limited to a range of Ramen, (only 40 or so serves are available each day and usually sold out). The range usually includes rich umami Chicken Tonkotsu; Duck Yuzu and Asari Soy but subject to change on the day.
The dinner menu offers an extensive range of gorgeous grilled meat and vegetable offerings. Each dish is beautifully presented, and each has been terrific (in our opinion). Gaku Roberta also offers extensive sushi, sashimi and rolls.
A small spot with limited seating, bookings essential.
Website
https://www.gakurobatagrill.com.au/
Address
2/132 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Telephone
02 9380 2145 / 0426 229 254
gaku.robata@gmail.com
Sonora Restaurant
Sonora is a high-end Mexican restaurant and mezcal bar inspired by the cuisine of Sonora, Mexico.
Mexican food is so much more than tacos and margaritas – although Sonora’s version of these is truly excellent. Anchored by an open kitchen, and boasting a slick modern interior, Sonora delivers a full range of Mexican cuisine and drinks in an elegant atmosphere.
Sonora’s menu has options ranging from swordfish to lamb shoulder, all the way to vegan options.
Great fun, great food, good night out.
Website
https://sonora-mexican.com.au/
Address
37 Bayswater Road, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Telephone
Bookings
Criteria
Criteria to select this list included:
- Tasty food, nice space, good service.
- Well priced
- There is something memorable about it.
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