Restaurants in Darlinghurst, NSW 2010

Avia Restaurant is a warm, modern European restaurant on the corner of Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, built around handmade pasta and shared plates. It feels relaxed on quieter evenings and has outdoor tables as well as indoor seating. It suits a slow meal over several plates. Albert Sloss Reserve is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.7 · 193 Google reviews

Bat + Bun is a small Vietnamese restaurant on South Dowling Street in Darlinghurst, serving pho, banh mi, rice bowls and salad bowls at low prices. It feels casual and quick, with friendly staff and pavement seating outside. It suits a cheap, relaxed breakfast or lunch. Rose Terrace Park is two minutes' walk away.

★ 4.7 · 308 Google reviews

Bay Hong Food + Wine is a Modern Vietnamese restaurant on Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. The room is dim and intimate, with a wine list chosen by a sommelier, which suits a quiet dinner or a special night out. Visitors say the barramundi and the attentive service stand out. Rose Terrace Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.7 · 415 Google reviews

Burger Bros Sydney is an American-style burger spot on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, serving smash burgers, Nashville chicken and loaded fries. It feels casual and quick, with friendly staff, and it trades late on most nights. Regulars come for the burgers, which they describe as fresh and full of flavour. Rose Terrace Park is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.8 · 520 Google reviews

Five Star Kebabs is a casual counter for kebabs, pizza and pide on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, with coffee also on offer. It suits a quick takeaway or late-night bite. Regulars come back for the juicy doner meat and garlic sauce, and staff are described as friendly and quick. Albert Sloss Reserve is about three minutes' walk away.

★ 3.5 · 365 Google reviews

ICONIC KEBABS AND DESI FUSION is a casual kebab and Desi fusion spot on Crown Street in Darlinghurst, suited to a quick meal at any hour of the evening. Visitors say the food is fresh and full of flavour and the staff are friendly. There are outdoor tables, and James Hilder Reserve is about three minutes' walk away.

★ 4.1 · 237 Google reviews

India Times Oxford St is a casual Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, suited to a quick, good-value meal. It is halal and has good vegetarian choices. Visitors praise the generous portions and fair prices, though some say the curries can lack flavour. Albert Sloss Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 3.4 · 91 Google reviews

Kenny's Pork Rolls is a lunch spot on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, built around crispy roast pork rolls. Regulars say the crispy pork roll is the one to order, and it suits a quick meal or a delivery order. It has outdoor tables. Albert Sloss Reserve is about three minutes' walk away.

★ 4.7 · 301 Google reviews

La Pizza Bella is a New York style pizza shop on Crown Street in Darlinghurst. Its counter sells whole pizzas and slices for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. It suits a quick meal or a takeaway pizza night more than a long sit-down. Regulars praise the thin, tasty bases and generous sizes. The nearest park is James Hilder Reserve, about 3 minutes' walk away.

★ 4.4 · 688 Google reviews

North Indian Cuisine on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst is a casual, affordable place for a quick curry, a takeaway or a relaxed dinner. Its butter chicken draws the most praise. Albert Sloss Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.1 · 776 Google reviews

Origami Cafe is a small Japanese cafe in Darlinghurst where the food feels like home cooking. It is a cosy, relaxed spot for lunch or an easy early-evening meal, built around bento boxes, udon soup and rice dishes. One visitor says the room feels like a cafe in Japan. Prices sit in the $1–20 range, and Rose Terrace Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.8 · 269 Google reviews

Paski Vineria Popolare is a wine bar and restaurant on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, open evenings from 5pm. Visitors describe a warm, intimate room with exposed brick and wine bottles on display, a small menu of well-seasoned dishes, and friendly, attentive service. It suits date nights and quiet dinners. Rose Terrace Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.7 · 264 Google reviews

Santorini Gyros Bar is a Greek street food counter on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, serving gyros, pita wraps and bowls to eat on the go or take away. Regulars come for the lamb gyros and the friendly staff, and visitors describe the room as clean and comfortable. Albert Sloss Reserve is about 3 minutes' walk away.

★ 4.0 · 252 Google reviews

Santorini On Oxford is a Greek restaurant on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst. It feels lively and friendly, with attentive staff, and suits a relaxed dinner with friends or a group. Grilled fish and generous Greek plates are what it does best. Rose Terrace Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 599 Google reviews

Surly's American Tavern is a casual American tavern in Surry Hills, set in a funky, distressed-brick space with vintage beer signs. It serves smoked BBQ, burgers and craft beer, and suits a long dinner with friends or a drink before a night out. Its smoked brisket is the dish diners name most. James Hilder Reserve is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.3 · 2,124 Google reviews

Thai Nesia Restaurant on Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, serves classical Thai food in a BYO room with ground floor and upstairs dining. Regulars say the food is fresh and the staff are friendly. It suits a relaxed dinner more than a quick bite. Rose Terrace Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 376 Google reviews