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The complete list of Michelin star restaurants in Sydney

If Michelin stars came to Australia - by Lottie Dalziel
  • 28 Oct 2019
The complete list of Michelin star restaurants in Sydney

In Sydney, we’re spoilt for choice with some of the best restaurants in Australia (and the world). From Japanese infusion to modern Australian even contemporary Italian, there’s something for every occasion and palette.  

Not familiar with the Michelin Guide? The Michelin star system, created in 1900, was a simple little red guidebook created to help encourage more motorists to take to the road and stop off and enjoy delicious meals as they go. The guide has grown to include over 30,000 restaurants and has sold over 30 million copies.  For international travellers, in particular, it can be a difficult decision on choosing one without a guide, if you’re after a ranking system try the Australian Good Food Guides Chef Hat's. 
As the Michelin Star rating system is yet to hit Aussie shores, we decided to write a list of all of the Sydney restaurants that are Michelin Star standard. 

1\ Tetsuya

Location: Sydney CBD Price: $240 Specialty: Australian/Japanese/French
Head chef: Tetsuya Wakuda
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Coral trout, smoked macadamia, dashi cabbage and red amaranth. Photo: @tnmcreativemedia #tetsuyas #relaischateaux
Tetsuya is owned and operated by Tatsuya Wakuda it is known for using only the freshest of local Australian ingredients. Wakuda combines French culinary skills and a Japanese twist to create one of Sydney’s best degustation menus. Our pick is their signature dish, the Tasmanian Ocean Trout.
For bookings: https://tetsuyas.com/

2. William Blue Dining

Location: The Rocks
Price: $46.50 Cuisine: Varies
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We have some new additions to our menu @williambluedining - Duck Breast, Swiss Chard, Forest Mushroom Ragout, Dutch carrot, smoked corn purée #williambluedining #TheRocks #finedining #newmenu #sydney #sydneyfood
Looking for high-end dining at affordable prices? Look no further than William Blue Dining. Run by the students of the William College of Hospitality Management, William Blue Dining allows the students to learn upmarket food and beverage service skills in a real-life environment.  For bookings: https://www.williamblue.edu.au/about/william-blue-dining

3. Mr Wong

Location: Sydney Cuisine: Modern Cantonese Head chef: Dan Hong
Ambience: Lavish French colonial dining room, featuring generously-sized share-plates.
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Stop everything you're doing. It's dumpling time 💫 . . . #mrwong #mrwongsydney #sydney
Part of the Merivale Group, Mr Wong’s is one for the senses. This lavish French Colonial spans two levels, oozing with ambience and packed with flavour. Our pick is the King crab with golden soup, crystal dumpling. 

4. Aria Restaurant Sydney

Location: Potts Point Price: $210 with matching wine $355
Specialty: Modern Australian Head chef:Chris Yan
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king george whiting * jamón ibérico * yabbies * peas | 2008⁠ ⁠ A beautiful celebration of 20 years of Aria, as part of our 20th Birthday Tasting Menu * #AriaRestaurant #Aria20
No list of Sydney’s top restaurants would be complete without Aria. Head Chef, Matt Moran, is one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs with Aria just celebrating its 20th birthday. Take in the magnificent views of the harbour with exquisite Australian creations paired with beautiful wines. For bookings:https://www.ariasydney.com.au/

5. Sokyo 

Location: Pyrmont Cuisine: Japanese fusion Head chef:Chase Kojima
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You'll need to be quick with this one... Chef's Maguro Tataki with Carbonized Leek Aioli, Asparagus & Smoked Ponzu.🥢 #SOKYO
Sokyo’s sophisticated style is like no other. Head chef, Chase Kojima mixes fresh sashimi with delicious cocktails this restaurant and lounge bar should be added to your next list. For bookings: https://www.thedarling.com.au/food/sokyo

6. Bistro Guillaume

Location: Sydney Cuisine: French cuisine
Head chef: Guillaume Brahimi
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Don't let the weather get in the way of a good lunch! Tucked away out of the wind. See you soon!
Tucked away just outside of the city Bistrot Gavroche pays homage to Parisian cuisine. Co-owners Frederic Colin (head chef) and Lionel Richard (sommelier) bring a touch of Paris cuisine and beautiful Australian and French wines to their diners.
For bookings: https://gavroche.com.au/

10. Ormeggio at the Spit

Location: Mosman
Cuisine: Contemporary Italian Head chef: Victor Moya
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*10* *10 YEARS 10 DISHES* (Featured images from past menus) The final event of our 10th birthday celebrations! A 10 course degustation menu consisting of our signature dishes from the last 10 years! Tell us what your favourite dish has been since we opened in 2009 and help us create the menu of our most loved dishes! @alexpavoni @moyasky #ormeggiothespit #10yearsoformeggio #pastdishes #ormeggiobirthday #thespit #mosman #alexpavoni #victormoya
Situated north of the bridge at the Spit, Ormeggio has one of the best views and menus in Sydney. Head Chef, Victor Moya brings an Italian flair to the bay after working previously for starred restaurants all over the world. 

11. Quay

Location: Sydney CBD
Price: $240 - $295 Specialty: Modern Australian Head chef:Peter Gilmore
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A taste from our 10 course menu: young pea, cultured cream, liquorice kombu tart #quay #quayrestaurant #petergilmore #restaurantaustralia
Designed and crafted by one of Australia’s most famous chefs Peter Gilmore, Quay is not to be missed. The bone marrow pasta with white asparagus, koji and garum butter is a once in a lifetime experience. For bookings: https://www.quay.com.au/

12. Sixpenny

Location: Stanmore Price: 7 courses $160, with matched wines $265
Specialty: Modern Australian
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Mandarin braised greens with black eyed beans and prawn #sixpenny
Drawing inspiration from Sydney’s rich history, sixpenny is named after the sixpence restaurants that operated in the late 1800s. Making the most of fresh, ethically-sourced local ingredients, Head Chef Daniel Puskas has created an innovative seven-course tasting menu.
For bookings: https://www.sixpenny.com.au/
Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who lives and breathes the Better Homes and Gardens brand. When she isn't reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything, you can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.

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