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We've compiled the best of the best in Greater Sydney - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Located on a jetty that juts out into the ocean, this café is a favorite with Sydneysiders who travel up on weekends and tuck into hearty breakfasts, like poached eggs on sourdough with avocado and pesto, and its trademark coffee that comes with a cocoa anchor on top. It's licensed, with many enjoying a long champagne lunch with fresh seafood. A great spot for spotting Australian celebrities.
This northern beaches gem is most popular on Tuesday nights, when a hearty slab of lasagne is on special at just A$20 a slice until the restaurant runs out (and they always run out). This neat Italian restaurant is meticulous in creating the very best hand-rolled pasta including a kale pesto spaghetti adorned with walnuts, soft cured yolk, and truffle pecorino, as well as duck ragù stracci pasta with currants and lemon thyme. Start your meal with the irresistible focaccia and a selection of antipasti, such as kingfish crudo and gnocchi fritto. The interiors are modern, the space a little cozy and it is BYO or you can choose from the extensive wine list of Italian wines.
Housed in a beautiful sandstone building that served a number of military purposes for more than 130 years, the Tea Room Gunners Barracks has breathtaking views of the harbor and the surrounding gardens and bushland. Their traditional afternoon tea is a great way to relax after exploring the armaments of Middle Head.
