Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in New South Wales

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Bonito Peruvian Eatery

4.9

4.9 (156)

$41 to $100

Peruvian

Wollongbar

About the restaurant

Bonito brings together the many flavours of Peruvian cuisine and combines them with fresh, local ingredients. Never tried Peruvian food? Keep reading.
Peruvian cuisine harmoniously weaves together flavours from various corners of the globe. Influenced by its rich history and cultural diversity, the culinary tapestry of Peru reflects flavours from Spain, Italy, Japan, China and beyond. Peru’s unique landscape consists of an expansive Pacific coastline, the Andean mountains and the Amazon rainforest – providing access to vibrant and diverse ingredients – varieties of potato, corn, seafood, chilli, fruits and grains are used extensively in Peruvian cooking. Fish ceviche and lomo saltado are two of our classic dishes, come give it a try!

Top review

Julie

Dined 1 day ago

An excellent first dining experience at Bonitos.. tried several dishes and all fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. Staff and owners attentive and helpful and am happy to consider going again.

No Bones Byron Bay

4.9

4.9 (1243)

$41 to $100

Vegan

Byron Bay

About the restaurant

No Bones is the brainchild of Tahlia, Yasmina and Laurie. In an attempt to change the way we think about what we put in our mouths, we opened our doors in April 2018 with a vision of bringing meat eaters and vegans together over good plant-based food. With each passing year, No Bones has evolved, driven by the determination to do better for both our community and the environment.

We are part of a plant-based movement and invite you to join us on our expedition to save the Earth one Brussels sprout at a time.

#brusselsnotbeef

Spread the word

@nobonesrestaurants

Top review

Emily

Dined 1 day ago

Food was delicious and the place lovely, service friendly and efficient

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Experience

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT NO BONES - 3 - 5:30pm

Experience

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT NO BONES - 12 - 2:30pm

Byng Street Nights

4.9

4.9 (40)

$40 and under

Australian

Orange

About the restaurant

We are delighted to announce that Byng Street Nights are back. We’re setting the perfect mood and it’s your invitation to unwind and embrace the good vibes.

We are open Wednesday to Saturday, featuring a fresh menu each week to tantalise your taste buds. Don’t miss out—secure your reservation from 5:30pm onwards.

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Minty

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely food and polite, helpful waiters. My friend and I had dinner here, the setting was relaxing and quiet (we arrived before 6, after 6 it became a bit louder and more cheerful). Would definitely recommend Byng St Nights to anyone.

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Experience

Valentine’s Dinner @ BYNG

Il Toscano Long Jetty

4.8

4.8 (404)

$40 and under

Italian

Shelly Beach

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

George

Dined 6 days ago

Food,service and accomodating. Definitely worth going.

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Popular dish

Rigatoni Amatriciana

Mimosa Wines

4.9

4.9 (423)

$100 and over

Modern Australian

Bermagui

About the restaurant

A boutique family owned gastronomic restaurant on the South Coast of NSW. We operate 3 course lunch menu ($99pp) and a 6 course set menu dinner ($130pp).

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.

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Cath

Dined 7 days ago

We really enjoyed this wonderful flavourful meal. Beautiful location, splendid room. All just perfect for an unusual pre-Christmas treat. Local ingredients were showcased, couldn’t really ask for a more delightful lunch.

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Experience

6 Course set menu

Bar Monti

4.7

4.7 (212)

$41 to $100

Italian

Merimbula

About the restaurant

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

Monti’s menu is seasonal with a focus on fresh pasta. We aim to use the best local and Australian produce to reinterpret Italian classics.

We offer a modern approach to an authentic Italian dining experience- a space for family and friends, tasty food, fine wine and good times.

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Abby

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic food, great service, beautiful venue. We will be back!

Stick

4.8

4.8 (123)

$41 to $100

Global, International

Port Macquarie

About the restaurant

Over 18 only. Stick is a restaurant focusing on food that can be cooked over a wood fire and has a selection for all diets. Most global cuisines have a specialty food served on a stick and that is the predominant menu theme, amongst another delicious tapas ideal for group sharing. The bar team at “Stick” will also be serving high quality cocktails that are now one of the latest revival beverage/bar trends. The cocktail recipes will follow the Codex system that simplifies the concept behind complex recipes. Stick also has a selection of craft and non-craft beer, as well as a selection of sommelier chosen wines. Nestled down a secret alley, it's a suave space dimly lit by antique lights and flickering candles, perfect for groups, couples, or individuals.

Top review

Richard

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

Great food, great atmosphere, the staff were amazing. Loved it, and I'll be back!

Ain't Nonna's

4.8

4.8 (300)

$41 to $100

Contemporary Italian

Wollongong

About the restaurant

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.

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Renata

Dined 1 day ago

Great value for even better food. Thanks Ain’t Nonna’s staff for a very enjoyable Christmas celebration.

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4.7

4.7 (704)

$41 to $100

Australian

Wollongong

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

David

Dined 2 days ago

Terrific lunch the best atmosphere in Wollongong and great food and service

Valentina

4.7

4.7 (845)

$41 to $100

Australian

Merimbula

About the restaurant

Valentina serves up a one of a kind dining experience of over the picturesque surrounds of Merimbula lake.
Now more than ever, Valentina values the feeling of being transported. The space has been curated to satisfy all of your Mediterranean beach holiday cravings.
Floor to ceiling glass takes you outside, and the coastal produce of the lake comes inside onto your plate.
Valentina’s dishes are designed to be shared with friends and family, served one after the other from the kitchen while diners lounge comfortably on abundant soft furnishings.
Everything about Valentina’s lulls you into a sweet long lunch holiday vibe.

Top review

AntheaC

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

OMG it was so good. The food was amazing, the cocktails were a 10/10 (the jalapeño margarita-esque cocktail was the real star). We ended up going twice even though we only had two nights in town. Absolutely loved it.

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Experience

$90pp Set Menu (7+guests Large group booking)

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