Seemingly dozens of restaurants open and close weekly. The neighborhoods of Darlinghurst and Newtown have a concentration of vegetarian and Asian restaurants. Italian places are found all over, but particularly in Paddington, Woollahra, Darlinghurst and Leichhardt. Australia's seafood ranks among the best in the world, from calamari and smoked trout to rock oysters and the much respected, but rarely afforded, barramundi. Australia's wines are winning international gold medals, and samples of the country's renowned vintages are widely available.
Licensed establishments serve their own alcohol.
Below is a sampling of restaurants in town. This restaurant is blessed with one of the most dramatically spacious dining rooms in town, with soaring green marble columns, mirrors and comfy Spanish chairs. The French and other European cuisine is delicious and as eye pleasing as the surroundings. Most major credit cards. 53 Martin Place, Sydney.