16 Best Potts Point Restaurants You Need to Try

Potts Point punches well above its size when it comes to food. Just minutes from the city, this small Sydney suburb is packed with standout restaurants, from long-time local favourites like The Apollo and Fratelli Paradiso, to more recent additions like Ezra, Chaco Bar, and Dear Sainte Eloise. Whether you’re after vegan fine dining (Yellow), spicy tacos (Chula), or a romantic BYO dinner (Macleay St Bistro), there’s something here to suit every craving. Here’s our curated list of the best restaurants in Potts Point, what they’re known for, and why they’re worth the visit.

Best Restaurants in Potts Point Overview

Looking for a TLDR version? Here’s an overview of the best restaurants in Potts Point:

• Best overall: The Apollo
• Best vegan in Potts Point: Yellow
• Best Potts Point restaurant for a date: Ezra
• Best Potts Point restaurant BYO: Macleay St Bistro
• Best for gluten-free options: Chula

Now that we’ve looked at our favourites, let’s check out the complete list of Potts Point’s best restaurants below.

Best Restaurants in Potts Point Full List

1. The Apollo

• Known for: One of the best dining spots in Potts Point
• Why visit: A long-standing local favourite serving bold Greek flavours in a modern, minimalist space. Great for share plates and long lunches with mates.
• Address: 44 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2010
• Phone: (02) 8354 0888
• Hours: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-12am, Fri-Sun 12pm-12am

The Apollo has claimed its place as the number-one go-to restaurant in Potts Point. Inspired by the design of the Parthenon, the eatery has become a Sydney dining hotspot, dishing up the likes of succulent lamb shoulders, little glass jars of creamy taramasalata, calamari and zucchini tossed in chickpea flour as well octopus with a hit of charcoal, chilli, oregano and pickled cucumber served with a savvy drink of your choice. The Apollo embodies the flavours of Greece, a lively ambience and matchless hospitality.

The Apollo

2. Ezra

• Known for: Down to Earth vibes
• Why visit: Think Tel Aviv meets Sydney, inventive food, warm service, and plenty of personality
• Address: 3 Kellett St, Potts Point NSW 2011
• Phone: (02) 8322 0929
• Hours: Tue-Thu 5-10:30 pm, Fri & Sat 12-3:30 pm, 5-11 pm, Sun 12-3:30 pm, 5-9 pm

Put simply, Ezra brings the zest of Tel Aviv to Potts Point. Head chef Ben Sears has toyed with Mediterranean and Ashkenazi flavours to offer customers a unique taste of the Orient. The menu favourites include falafel and tahini snacks. But be sure to try the crowning glories of the menu: chicken baked in a vine leaf, lamb shoulder and prune tagine and roast cauliflower with halloumi, almond milk panna cotta and an ice cream baklava sandwich dessert.

Ezra

3. Chest White Cured Diner

• Known for: Duck pâté, salumi boards, spicy nduja
• Why visit: A chilled-out diner with European-style snacks, pickles and house-cured meats
• Address: 3 Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011
• Phone: (02) 9332 3692
• Hours: Mon-Thurs 5-11 pm, Fri 3-11pm, Sat 12-11 pm

Ever feel like dining eloquently but can’t be bothered leaving the comfort of your home? Then look no further. Because Chester White Cured Diner is all about great food and comfort. This tiny spot began as a wine bar and is currently one of the best restaurants in Potts Points. Expect an impressive selection of succulent salami, buttery pork salumi, spicy nduja and smoky, lean speck with cheese, green olives, bread and some huge house-pickled veggies.

Chester White Cured Diner

4. Franca Brasserie

• Known for: Spanner crab tagliatelle, wagyu bavette, shared lamb racks
• Why visit: Classy but not stuffy – a great all-rounder for lunch or dinner dates
• Address: 81 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011
• Phone: (02) 9167 2921
• Hours: Tue-Fri 5:00 pm-11 pm, Sat 12-10.30pm, Sun 12–3 pm, 5:30–10 pm

Franca Brasserie is simply splendid. The brasserie dishes up a classic French menu with an undercurrent of Mediterranean zests. Head chef Alexis Besseau presents the likes of spanner crab tagliatelle, duck breast with eggplant and freekeh, and smoked swordfish with brandade and endive. But the true champion on the menu is the spanner crab tagliatelle, wagyu bavette and shared plates stacked with a rack of lamb or a bouillabaisse pasta.

Franca Brasserie

5. Ms.G’s

• Known for: Cheeseburger spring rolls, fried chicken, Maggi mushroom stir fry
• Why visit: Loud, fun and full of flavour. If you want big energy and big portions, this is your spot
• Address: 155 Victoria St, Potts Point NSW 2011
• Phone: (02) 9114 7342
• Hours: Mon & Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri 5-11pm, Sat 12-11pm, Sun 12-9pm

Ms. G’s prides itself in having no culinary borders and being flamboyantly adorned. Expect Maggi sauce mixed with butter in wok-fried mushrooms; variegated drinks and a breakfast menu that can be ordered for dessert. And regulars can’t pass on the cheeseburger spring rolls; and boneless fried chicken with spicy sauce. The sweet and sour ribs are mouthwatering and come with a hint of black vinegar. This ethos is what gives the restaurant its dynamic vibe and flavoursome foods.

Ms.G’s

6. Yellow

• Known for: Vegan degustation, sweet potato tortillas, seasonal produce
• Why visit: One of Sydney’s best vegan restaurants – everything is veg-forward and beautifully plated.
• Address: 57 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011
• Phone: (02) 9332 2344
• Hours: Wed-Fri 6-11 pm, Sat-Sun 12-2:30 pm, 6-11 pm

If you’re favouring a vegetarian or vegan meal, then Yellow is the restaurant for you. Chef Brent Savage and his talented team have created menus with a myriad of vegetables sourced from local suppliers. Expect pristine plates with simple combinations. The mini tortillas are the speciality of the restaurant: crisp sweet potato, blackberry and lime yoghurt are a lesson in balancing seemingly disparate elements. Yellow also offers a five and seven tasting menu for any of you gluttons.

Yellow

7. Fratelli Paradiso

• Known for: Bolognese lasagna, ricotta Danish, Italian wines
• Why visit: A Potts Point staple since 2001 – great for lunch or dinner
• Address: 12-16 Challis Ave, Potts Point NSW 2011
• Phone: (02) 9063 8180
• Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-9pm

Whether it’s lunch or a late-night meal, Fratelli Paradiso is the Italian restaurant in Potts Point that’s got you covered. This gem opened its doors in 2001 in Potts Point’s prestigious Paris quarter and has since become a destination for fine dining. If you’re up early at the restaurant, try the classic Italian breakfast of juice, coffee and cherry-and-ricotta Danish. Be sure to request one of the coveted street-facing seats and treat yourself to an alfresco feast on the lasagna Bolognese.

Fratelli Paradiso

8. Bistro Rex

• Known for: Cheese soufflé, French onion soup, chicken liver parfait
• Why visit: Live jazz music on Wednesday & Sundays
• Address: 50 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011
• Phone: (02) 9332 2100
• Hours: Mon-Wed 5:30-10:30 pm, Thu-Sat 12-3 pm & 5:30-10 pm, Sun 12-8.30pm

Situated in the very centre of Potts Point, Bistro Rex offers up a sophisticated Sydney take on a Modern Parisian Bistros style. Their talented head chef Jo Ward and her team create modern dishes and French Bistro favourites: French onion soup, steak, cheese soufflé and chicken liver parfait with specials added daily. Caviar, freshly shucked south coast oysters, cheese soufflé, French onion soup, chicken liver parfait and sirloin steak are some of the favourites to try at the Rex.

9. Chaco Bar

• Known for: The best ramen in Sydney
• Why visit: Small, smoky, and packed with flavour – s go-to for Japanese comfort food
• Address: 186-188 Victoria St, Potts Point NSW 2010
• Phone: (02) 8593 4567
• Hours: Tue-Thurs 5pm-9pm, Fri & Sat 5–9:30 pm, Sun 5–8:30pm

Hands down, the best Japanese restaurant in Potts Point is Chaco Bar. This eatery focuses on yakitori (a Japanese type of skewered chicken). The special dish here is Fukuoka-style charcoal-grilled skewers of chicken thigh, hearts, gizzards, liver, pork belly, lamb shoulder, zucchini and hunks of miso eggplant, Numbing Chicken Wing Gyoza that comes with John Dory, Tiger Prawn Stuffing, Karasumi Aioli. Some simple side dishes include “tsukune” (Japanese meatballs served with semi-boiled egg).

Chaco Bar

10. Dear Sainte Eloise

• Known for: Mussels on toast, rotating produce-led menu, natural wine list
• Why visit: Ever-changing plates in a dimly lit, intimate space – perfect for low-key nights.
• Address: 5/29 Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011
• Phone: (02) 9326 9745
• Hours: Mon-Wed 5pm-12am, Thurs 3pm-12am, Fri & Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12-10pm

Dear Sainte Éloise is not your typical go-to restaurant for a proper meal. The menu changes every few days, influenced by seasons and produce availability. Anticipate dishes such as burrata with fresh mint and charred bread; snake beans with pecorino; and sphere-shaped potato rosti with a dollop of peachy mullet roe on top. And for the love of God, try the smoked mussels on toast. The juicy broth, paired with the crunchy carrots, fresh parsley and the mussels make every bite ever so heavenly.

Dear Sainte Eloise

11. Chula

• Known for: Snapper tacos, red and green salsa, mezcal margaritas
• Why visit: A lively Mexican restaurant and coeliac-friendly menus
• Address: 33 Bayswater Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011
• Phone: (02) 9331 0126
• Hours: Tues – Fri 5-10pm, Sat 12-11pm, Sun 2.30pm-10pm

Without a doubt, Chula is the best Mexican restaurant in Potts Point and one of the best in Sydney, thanks to its head chef, Alvaro Valenzuela. Unlike other Mexican eateries, this gem bears food like snapper, deboned and dressed in a green tomatillo sauce on one side of the spine and smoky red salsa on the other. Expect savoury tacos loaded with juicy meat, medium-rare slices of scotch fillet, adorned in red onions, and coriander, and served in a corn tortilla. Not to mention 95% of the menu is naturally gluten free (but all meals can be made gluten free too – how good?!)

Chula

12. The Butler

• Known for: Lamb barbacoa, octopus, rooftop terrace
• Why visit: One of the best skyline views in Sydney, with great cocktails and share food
• Address: 123 Victoria St, Potts Point NSW 2011
• Phone: (02) 8354 0742
• Hours: Mon-Tue 4-11 pm, Wed & Thu 12-11 pm, Fri-Sat 12-12 am, Sun 12-10 pm

Why not enjoy a panoramic view of Sydney city skyline from the terrace with exquisite cuisine? The Butler is a sanctum for South American foods made by head chef, Amber Doig. This restaurant brings a wealth of experience to your platter. Try the slow-cooked Wagyu with swede and kohlrabi or octopus with dill and burnt apple. Side dishes include a myriad of cheeses or tuna tartare with edamame and quinoa.

The Butler

13. Room Ten

• Known for: Best coffee in Kings Cross area
• Why visit: A local favourite for breakfast, lunch or a quick takeaway.
• Address: 10 Llankelly Pl, Potts Point NSW 2011
• Phone: 61 432 445 342
• Hours: Mon-Sun 7am-3pm

Not many restaurants can hold a candle to Room Ten. This is the perfect breakfast and lunch spot in Potts Point: a place for coffee, healthy breakfast bowls, delightful brunch dishes or an appetising lunch. Scarf down a menu favourite: a slow-cooked brisket with onion jam, cabbage slaw, pickles, rocket and mustard. And if you’re opting for a salad, try their Ziad; chickpeas, avocado, fattoush, red capsicum, sultanas and pistachio dukkah.

Room Ten

14. Macleay St Bistro

• Known for: Saturday and Sunday roast
• Why visit: A charming French-Australian bistro that’s been doing it right for 30+ years
• Address: 73A Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011
• Phone: (02) 9358 4891
• Hours: Mon-Sun 12:30–3:30 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm

Got a hankering for a fine French dinner at Potts Point? Then Macleay St Bistro should be in your cross-hairs. This bistro has been open for over 30 years and is renowned by locals and tourists for turning out dishes that might include free-range Riverina lamb backstrap, the much-loved classic style steak tartare, or pan-fried salmon with courgettes and asparagus, bringing together classic French and Contemporary Australian dining. It’s BYO mind you – $14 a bottle. However, it’s free corkage on Sundays! Talk about a good deal.

Macleay St Bistro

How We Curated This List of Best Potts Point Restaurants

Using a mix of first-hand experience and online reviews, we’ve rated these restaurants based on food and drink offerings, price, ambience, and value. Our comprehensive list aims to guide you to the best restaurants Potts Point has to offer – you’re welcome!

Updates to this list

• 21 July 2025: We removed Monopole as it’s now moved to the CBD (16/20 Curtin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000). We also removed Et Al. Restaurant as it’s permanently closed. We updated each venue’s opening hours.

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