Restaurants in Redfern, NSW 2016

Attenzione! Food & Wine is a dim, relaxed Italian-leaning restaurant and wine bar in Redfern. Regulars come for the atmosphere, attentive service and a broad wine list, and it suits an evening after work or a slower weekend lunch. Jack Floyd Reserve is about a minute's walk away.

★ 4.6 · 344 Google reviews

Bamboo Thai Restaurant is a casual Thai and Asian restaurant on Chalmers Street in Redfern, with a friendly, neighbourhood feel. It is best for a relaxed curry, noodle or stir fry, whether you eat in, take away or get it delivered. Redfern Park is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.4 · 494 Google reviews

Bistro St Jacques is a cosy French bistro in a terrace on a tree-lined street in Redfern. It has a back dining room and outdoor seating. Regulars keep ordering roasted scallops and steak frites, and visitors praise the friendly service. Douglas St Peoples Playground is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 664 Google reviews

Calico - Cafe, Restaurant, Pizzeria & Bar is a cosy Redfern spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with its own wood-fired pizza oven running all day. Diners describe it as cosy and chill, and visitors praise the attentive service. Hugo Street Reserve is about a minute's walk away.

★ 4.6 · 563 Google reviews

Deccan Flavours redfern surry hills serves Hyderabadi and Indian food on Cleveland Street in Redfern, and its chicken biryani is the dish visitors praise most. It suits a casual lunch or a family dinner, with a kids' menu and vegetarian dishes. Chelsea Street Park is about two minutes' walk away.

★ 3.8 · 411 Google reviews

Erciyes Turkish Restaurant is a family-run Turkish restaurant in a lively room that seats 120. It has been part of Surry Hills for more than 40 years. Diners go for freshly baked pide and grills, and the service draws praise. Belly dancers perform on Friday and Saturday nights. Marriott Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 1,700 Google reviews

Flyover Fritterie is a casual vegetarian and vegan Indian street food spot in Redfern, with a window onto Regent Street and a funky, contemporary look. It is best at snacks and chaat, and suits a quick lunch or a longer dinner. Jack Floyd Reserve is a one-minute walk away.

★ 4.4 · 933 Google reviews

Fontana is a small Italian-inspired restaurant up a staircase on Redfern Street in Redfern. The room is cosy, and the staff are the feature diners praise most, explaining each dish. The garlic bread with homemade ricotta is the dish diners mention most. Jack Floyd Reserve is a one-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 309 Google reviews

Huxtaburger in Redfern is a casual burger spot on Regent Street, with a menu built around burgers and fried chicken. Visitors say the burgers are the draw, and they suit a quick, relaxed meal. For fresh air after eating, Jack Floyd Reserve is a one-minute walk away.

★ 3.8 · 568 Google reviews

Juan Bowl & Tea is a compact, contemporary Japanese restaurant on Pitt Street in Redfern, serving izakaya-style dishes and an extensive tea menu. Regulars say the food is carefully cooked and the service is consistently good. The Douglas St Peoples Playground is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.3 · 916 Google reviews

Kepos Street Kitchen is a modern Mediterranean cafe on Kepos Street in Redfern, open for breakfast and lunch seven days. Visitors describe a relaxed morning feel, with tables out front and a garden-side outlook. It does its best work with breakfast plates and friendly service. Edmund Resch Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 1,453 Google reviews

Khao Yum Thai is a casual Thai restaurant on Redfern Street in Redfern, offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery. One diner describes the atmosphere as chilled, a place where you can sit and lose track of time. It is best known for crispy pork and stir-fries, and it opens late for dinner. Jack Floyd Reserve is one minute's walk away.

★ 4.0 · 295 Google reviews

Ko-Ko Chicky Licky is a casual fried chicken spot on Bourke Street in Redfern, with a relaxed dining room that suits a quick meal. Diners come for the crispy wings, the dish they name most often, and describe the service as friendly and quick. Chelsea Street Park is a one-minute walk away.

★ 4.7 · 27 Google reviews

La Coppola is a neighbourhood Sicilian woodfired pizza restaurant in Redfern, with a short menu of pizzas, entrées and salads and a wine list that changes often. It is best known for its dough and gluten-free pizza, served with friendly service in a relaxed room. Jack Floyd Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 612 Google reviews

La Dea Pizza in Redfern serves Roman-style pizza by the slice, with a wide range of flavours to choose from. It suits a quick lunch or a shared meal, and visitors praise the dough most. Jack Floyd Reserve is about a minute's walk away.

★ 4.8 · 314 Google reviews

Lo Presti's Restaurant is a dining room on Level 1 in Redfern with indoor tables, a warm, lively feel and a balcony for warm days. It is best for a long dinner, a birthday or a relaxed lunch outside, with cocktails and cooking that visitors praise. Redfern Park is about 2 minutes' walk away.

★ 5.0 · 49 Google reviews

Maya Da Dhaba is an Indian restaurant on Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, with dine-in and takeaway. Visitors describe a warm, lively room that suits casual dinners and group celebrations, with friendly, quick service and generous portions at moderate prices. Chelsea Street Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.0 · 2,012 Google reviews

Mezepotamia is a Middle Eastern and Turkish meze restaurant on Redfern Street in Redfern, built around shared plates of charcoal-grilled meats, smoky dips and house-made pickles. It suits date nights and catch-ups with friends, and groups tend to order a spread to share. Douglas St Peoples Playground is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.8 · 585 Google reviews

Mjølner Sydney is a Viking-themed restaurant and whisky bar on Cleveland Street in Redfern, with a discreet entrance. Visitors say the theme and tavern-style feel make the night feel like a feast, and it suits a long, meat-forward dinner for special occasions. Great Buckingham Street Reserve is about a minute's walk away.

★ 4.6 · 3,174 Google reviews

Olympus Dining is a modern Greek restaurant in Redfern with a relaxed, polished dining room and a courtyard under a retractable roof, built around a large tree. Regulars come for the lamb, and visitors describe the service as friendly and attentive. Marriott Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.4 · 1,536 Google reviews

RaRa is a ramen bar in Redfern with an industrial look, sidewalk tables and a lively feel, suited to a quick lunch or a longer dinner. It does best rich, creamy broth with well-textured noodles, and regulars keep coming back for the ramen. Jack Floyd Reserve is about a minute's walk away.

★ 4.2 · 2,363 Google reviews

Redfern Fish & Chips is a traditional fish and chips shop on George Street, Redfern, with takeaway, delivery and a few outdoor tables. Visitors come for crisp battered fish, big portions and chips cooked to order at low prices. Jack Floyd Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.4 · 436 Google reviews

Regina La Pizzeria is a contemporary Italian pizzeria in Redfern, where an open kitchen lets you watch the pizzas being made. Its strength is the dough, which diners describe as light, thin and crunchy. Marriott Street Reserve, a two-minute walk away, is the nearest park.

★ 4.5 · 405 Google reviews

RK San Japanese Restaurant in Redfern serves modern Japanese food built on fresh seafood, from sashimi to a salmon cigar pastry. The room is dim and low-lit, with a sushi counter, and it suits a date or a longer dinner more than a quick stop. Regulars say the sashimi is the thing to order. Chelsea Street Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.7 · 2,197 Google reviews

Sofia on Cleveland is a Southern Mediterranean restaurant on level 1 above Bar Cleveland in Redfern, set in a newly imagined heritage building. It feels polished yet family-friendly, suited to date nights and larger dinners. It is best at grilled and seafood dishes, and Chelsea Street Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.9 · 344 Google reviews

Suburgia is a casual burger bar on Chalmers Street in Redfern, known for its burgers, chips and sides. Visitors describe a quick, friendly stop, with a plain, worn room that suits takeaway or a relaxed lunch. Great Buckingham Street Reserve is about three minutes' walk away.

★ 4.3 · 493 Google reviews

Sushi Suma is a relaxed Japanese restaurant on Cleveland Street, Surry Hills. It is at its best for fresh sashimi and sushi in generous portions at a moderate price. Recent visits have often found the room quieter than before, so it suits an unhurried meal. Chelsea Street Park is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.3 · 425 Google reviews

Tany's Japanese Restaurant is a small, casual Japanese spot on Redfern Street where the room is quiet and cosy enough for a relaxed dinner or a quick lunch. It is best at fresh sushi and sashimi, generous servings and friendly service. Redfern Park is a 3-minute walk away.

★ 4.5 · 275 Google reviews

Vitelli's Upstairs is an Italian-American restaurant and bar in Redfern, reached by stairs into a moody, candlelit dining room with music. It suits date nights and long lunches, and it does best with fresh pasta and attentive service. Marriott Street Reserve is a two-minute walk away.

★ 4.6 · 152 Google reviews

Wilson's Lebanese Restaurant is a long-running Lebanese restaurant on Pitt Street in Redfern. The room is cosy and relaxed, suited to a sit-down dinner rather than a quick stop. Regulars come for home-style mezze and grills. Redfern Park is a three-minute walk away.

★ 4.4 · 238 Google reviews

WOK MAN is a casual Redfern restaurant open for lunch and dinner, with indoor seating only and a relaxed feel. Its strength is value: diners say the portions are big for the price, and the bao and fresh stir-fries stand out. Jack Floyd Reserve is about two minutes' walk away, handy for taking a meal outside.

★ 4.8 · 182 Google reviews