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Updated on 2023-12-05

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Price: Expensive

Contemporary Italian

WE AIN'T NONNA'S! It's a simple as that. We love and appreciate all the Nonna's out there and the beautiful food they create. We don't want to compete with your Nonna's cooking, so we won't.
This is our take on home style Italian cooking.

A photo of Osteria Fiume restaurant

Price: Expensive

Osteria - a small eatery serving simple food enjoyed with wine
Based in the historic township of Bellingen on the mid north coast the restaurant is located in the original bank of NSW built in 1926. We offer simple rustic dishes that reflect the simplicity of an Italian osteria.
Open for lunch and dinner. Also offering small share plates to enjoy with a drink on the verandah.
Both indoor and outdoor dining options

A photo of our chow restaurant

Price: Moderate

Brunch, hearty lunches, snacks and a boutique wine and beer menu in our relaxed, family friendly environment. Great food, coffee and wine, ample space for the kids to play and plenty of off-street parking, all only 3 minutes from town. pets welcome. Burrundulla winery is adjacent to our restaurant space.

Price: Expensive

Rookie Eatery offers diners contemporary Australian cuisine in a casual context. A produce-driven menu centres on modern Australian food, as the kitchen serves an eclectic mix of local ingredients with multicultural influences. At Rookie, we believe that ‘Australian cuisine’ is a multicultural phenomenon that exists nowhere else in the world and so we aim to provide a contemporary interpretation with the local ingredients on offer. The result is a diverse inspiration of eastern and western cultures brought together with fragrant and fresh flavours. An on-site herb garden provides the kitchen with a range of indigenous and introduced herb species, whilst a commitment to strong supplier relationships sees the South Coast’s best produce showcased.

A photo of The Oaks Ranch restaurant

Price: Expensive

Blessed by our organic surrounds, NSW south coast produce is brimming with colour, flavour and quality. Drawing from the Pacific Ocean and the coastal lands, dining at The Oaks Ranch offers a delicious experience.

A photo of Karkalla restaurant

Price: Expensive

Modern Australian

Karkalla reflects the essence we believe to be truly Australian- coastal, sun kissed, relaxed, and most importantly generous.
We are known and loved for our relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, use of native indigenous ingredients and love of locally sourced seasonal produce.
Our signature dishes include Native Green Curry, Sashimi with Native Nam Jim and Kangaroo Curry Pie.
Jingiwallah - hello and welcome locals, travellers, families, and friends alike. At Karkalla we keep half of our tables for walk-ins so please stop by if you can not get a booking.
We respectfully acknowledge the past and present traditional owners of the land of the Indigenous people, the traditional custodians of this land, and respect their culture and identity which has been interwoven with the land and sea for generations.

Osteria Morelli

Top-rated hospitality

Price: Expensive

Osterias have always been a staple of Italian dining culture. Back in the day, it used to be a place serving wine and simple food.
In the last 30 years, with the introduction of the slow food movement, Osteria got a relevant role in the Italian dining scene. Emphasis shifted to food made with local produce, shot menus and specialities such as house-made pasta, served to share in the middle of the table.
Our aim at Osteria Morelli is to showcase all the beautiful produce of the Northern Rivers, using Italian techniques and principles. On our menu, you will find homemade pasta, daily baked focaccia, fruit and veggies from amazing local farmers and only the best meat and fish available on the day.

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Ridgeview Restaurant

Price: Expensive

Contemporary Italian

RidgeView showcases a modern Italian menu with a seasonal focus on fresh and local produce. Utilising native ingredients and estate grown organic produces from the kitchen garden, we have developed a menu which brings the unique flavours of our region to the table. Whether it's a relaxed long lunch overlooking the vineyards or an intimate dinner you will leave with a lasting impression. Located just fifteen minutes north of the Hunter Valley gardens, RidgeView offers a relaxed alfresco experience in the heart of the valley.

A photo of Il Toscano Long Jetty restaurant

Il Toscano Long Jetty

Price: Moderate

Il Toscano means “The Tuscan”, and is a perfect representation of everything I am, and all that I love about my home land in Italy.
My name’s Matteo – head pasta maker, chef and owner of il Toscano. I was born and raised in the countryside of Tuscany, and although I’ve now lived in Australia for over 9 years, my passion for all things Italian has never been stronger.
Nor has my passion for sharing it with Australia and the Central Coast. I noticed that while there are a lot of outlets serving Italian food up here, they’re largely not hitting the mark when it comes to quality, authenticity and traditional local Tuscan food.
Our mission is to bring people together for an amazing Italian experience with good food, wine and good times and share with you my strong passion and our local traditional cuisine as if you were in Tuscany.

Price: Very Expensive

Modern Australian

A boutique family owned gastronomic restaurant on the South Coast of NSW. We operate a 2 or 3 course lunch menu (from $69pp) and a 6 course set menu dinner ($120pp).
Head chef Jan Semmelhack is a unique creator, focused on the superb local produce of the South Coast which results in a unique dining experience. Originally from Germany, Jan was the head pastry chef in two Michelin star restaurant in Berlin. Be sure to try his exceptional desserts to complete your Mimosa sensory adventure!
Our wine list has been curated to highlight snippets of the best of Australian & New Zealand wines. We showcase small, up and coming producers, as well as some of the more established winemakers. Due to our continued commitment to sustainability, we favour growers who embrace organic & biodynamic farming practices.

A photo of Glasshouse restaurant

Price: Expensive

Modern Australian

Lead by Head Chef Jarrod Smith, Glasshouse is proud to serve a variety of expertly prepared, locally sourced dishes, in a phenomenal venue.
Goonoo Goonoo Station is undoubtedly the New England regions finest destination for accommodation, dining, and events.
Please note:
At Glasshouse, we have seatings options for groups from 2 - 50 people.
Bookings are currently limited to groups of 10 persons maximum.
If your desired time is does not show, unfortunately that time is not available.
Bookings prior to 6:30pm are for 2 hours only.

A photo of The Mez Club restaurant

Price: Expensive

Inspired by Moroccan architecture and the Greek Islands, The Mez Club opened its doors in September 2016 and is renowned for its beautiful styling and feel good vibe. The Mez Club was designed to offer locals and tourists alike a beautiful and feel good meeting place which has a flexible menu, that works for both grazing and dining. The upstairs space known as The Souk has been designed specifically to care for parties and group events. We welcome you and your friends to join us in enjoying our restaurant and of course, beautiful Byron Bay.

The Old Brewery - Tipsy Camel

Great budget-friendly spot

Price: Moderate

Schnitzel House and Tapas! 0ver 20 Schnitzel toppings to choose form for our house made chicken and beef schnitzels, plus try out range of delicious tapas and pizzas! Check out our Vokda Bar with a large range of Vodkas and vodka based Cocktails!

A photo of Ichi restaurant

Price: Expensive

From day one, we have had to evolve and develop in these epoch times
As we grow, Ichi will become a part of Port culture.
A place for all to Meet, Eat, Drink, and be as one

A photo of Bar Monti restaurant

Price: Expensive

Casual Italian eatery down the laneway, 6/11 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula NSW.

Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in New South Wales is Superette

The best vegan restaurants in New South Wales are 99 On Park, Maew Maew and Earp Distilling Co.

The best vegetarian restaurants in New South Wales are Mollymook Golf Club, Maew Maew and Earp Distilling Co.

The restaurants with the best service in New South Wales are Superette, King Tide Brewing and Cafe Marjorie

The restaurants with the best ambiance in New South Wales are Superette, Roy's Restobar and Elsewhere

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