Best Casual Restaurants in Lane Cove

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302 restaurants available nearby

1. Encasa Lane Cove

4.8

Exceptional(32)

££££Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Lane Cove

Booked 10 times today

Translating to “at home”, Encasa operates with the vision of providing Sydney with an authentic Spanish experience. You can find us in Sydney CBD or Lane Cove, in the North Shore.

2. La Piazza

4.7

Exceptional(26)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lane Cove

Booked 6 times today

Father and son duo Peter and Dino Doulakis have proudly dished up traditional Italian and Mediterranean inspired meals to the Lane Cove community for over 40 years. La Piazza Lane Cove has become a popular meeting place for families, offering a unique Al Fresco- Outdoor Mediterranean dining experience in the heart of Lane Cove’s Plaza. Come and visit us today!

3. Bistro Kai

4.8

Exceptional(66)

££££Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Chatswood

Booked 20 times today

Bistro Kai - 316 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067

4. Yakitori Yurippi

4.6

Exceptional(58)

££££Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Crows Nest

Booked 44 times today

Yurippi is a Japanese Yaktiori restaurant designed to provide a homely and comfortable atmosphere where locals and visitors to Crows Nest can relax and unwind, while having a good time. The menu is seasonal and will be updated regularly in order to deliver the freshest ingredients throughout the year.

A photo of The Grounds of the City restaurant

5. The Grounds of the City

4.3

Awesome(3640)

££££Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 70 times today

The Grounds of the City, the second outpost from the team behind The Grounds of Alexandria, is bringing soul back to the CBD with old-school service and charm. Located in the heart of the CBD and bustling with activity, The Grounds of the City is tailor-made for a marvellous time; no matter the occasion. Start your day right as our baristas expertly serve up The Grounds house-roasted espresso and filter coffees, or end it in the best possible way and cosy in with our selection of cocktails and a dinner menu that features something for everyone. You’ll find our coffee sommelier at The Barista’s Bar ready to take you through a tailored coffee experience, and our tea lady roaming the room with a trolley adorned with fresh coffee, our selection of ethically sourced teas and cakes.

6. Roast Republic

4.7

Exceptional(88)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Sydney CBD

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Roast Republic, where we bring the authentic flavours of American BBQ to Clarence Street Sydney, inspired by the rich culinary tradition originating in the Southern United States.Our Beef short ribs, USA Pork & Lamb ribs a quintessential part of American cuisine are applied two culinary pillars that are the key to unlocking a symphony of flavors. The art of the dry rub and homemade BBQ sauce that is bold, layered and unique. These essential components infuse the meat with layers of complexity and adding a punch of flavor in every bite, then slow cooked, and enjoyed as a delicious communal dining experience. Experience true American BBQ flavours with our signature boards perfectly crafted to share as a delicious communal dining experience. Whether you're craving classic comfort food or looking to indulge in savory Southern favourites, our menu has something for everyone. Join us at Roast Republic for family-style servings and experience comfort food of American BBQ.

7. Bathers’ Bistro

4.5

Awesome(123)

££££Price: Expensive

• Australian • Mosman

Booked 54 times today

Unwind and relax in Bathers’ Bistro where Head Chef, Perry Hill delivers seasonal and fresh dishes paired with a panoramic view every day of the year.Come join us for a full breakfast, quiet morning coffee with the paper, a leisurely brunch with friends, or a fuss-free weeknight dinner with the family.Overlooking the Balmoral Beach promenade, the buzzing, bold, and bright bistro space is a mix of booth seating, cane chairs and pops of colour. The ambiance reflects the approachable and casual coastal style of Bathers’ Bistro.

A photo of love.fish - Barangaroo restaurant

8. love.fish - Barangaroo

4.5

Awesome(1854)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Barangaroo

Booked 37 times today

How many restaurants offer premium Australian seafood and waterfront dining at an everyday price point? love.fish is a casual Australian seafood restaurant located on the waterfront in harbour-side Sydney. Now in its thirteenth year, the love.fish Barangaroo restaurant takes Sydney seafood and our founders passion for authentic, accessible seafood dining to the next level. With a 17 metre harbour frontage and 175 seats, we offer a wider selection of Australia’s best locally-sourced oysters, raw fish, whole fish, platters, and crustaceans. All in a world-class waterfront location with the soul and values of a family owned restaurant. Our Barangaroo restaurant offers the provenance and quality of Australian seafood in a relaxed waterfront setting. We’re all about sustainable, local seafood that doesn’t cost the earth, because it doesn’t need to!

A photo of Pony Dining The Rocks restaurant

9. Pony Dining The Rocks

4.6

Exceptional(131)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Rocks

Booked 11 times today

Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.

10. Fratelli Paradiso

4.8

Exceptional(194)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Potts Point

Booked 32 times today

WALK-INS ALWAYS BENVENUTI!Italian food and imported wine in a bustling space with exposed-brick walls and a blackboard menu.

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OpenTable DinerVIP
London •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service were excellent. The restaurant was very noisy - hard to hear the wait staff or hold a conversation.
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The Grounds of the CityPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.3
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Pei-Yeh
Brisbane •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
nice place with nice food and drink as always. looking forward for new menu!
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Bistro KaiPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Chatswood
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4.8
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Ness
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
I’ve been going to Encasa for years. It’s consistently great food and equally great friendly service. The garlic prawns are a speciality.
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Encasa Lane CovePrice: Expensive• Spanish• Lane Cove
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4.8
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Clement
Sydney •1 review
4.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
Family dinner to celebrate birthday of my dad Staff are extremely helpful, caring and sincere. They were so wonderful to prepare complimentary dessert for our old dad. Atmosphere here was quite good, very happenings Pity that food was salty to us, as we have been tooo used to plain food
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Yakitori YurippiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Crows Nest
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4.6
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Tom
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Feb 2025
A great location and very well made pizza and pasta. The salads were delicious, although a bit pricey at almost $30, including protein. Excellent wine list with some good value bottles. Beer was nice and chilly.
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La PiazzaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lane Cove
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4.7

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