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WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK Non-smoking legislation is
in place for indoor dining areas
of all restaurants, pubs and
clubs. However, venues can
provide a separate, designated
outdoor area for smokers.

How to Pay
Most restaurants accept a range
of credit cards as well as debit
cards linked to an international
card network (such as Cirrus or
Maestro). Only the smallest
restaurants and some cafés are
cash-only. Others require a
minimum spend (usually A$10)
for credit or debit cards. Authentic Indian food at Maya, in Surry Hills (see p196)
Vegetarians
offer separate child ren’s menus.
Tax and Tipping Affordable and convenient Almost all restaurants and
A 10 per cent goods and services options for families include any cafés in Sydney have several
tax (GST) is inclusive in prices. of the numerous cafés, Chinese, vege tarian options on the menu.
While tipping is not com pul sory, Thai or noodle bar restaurants, There are also a number of
most customers leave 10 to or the cheap pasta eateries like specialist vegetarian and
15 per cent of the total bill as a Bill and Toni’s (see p192) in East vegetarian-only restaurants,
reward for good service in Sydney, where children are including the highly regarded
restaurants. Cafés often have a always welcome. Harry’s Café Yellow (see p194) and Govinda’s
tip jar at the counter. de Wheels (see p193) next to (see p193). You will find vegan
the Finger Wharf is a cheerful cafés, especially in the Glebe
roadside pie cart. Many and Newtown areas, as well as
Dress Codes
restaurants offer good-value in the city centre, such as Bodhi
Dress standards in Sydney children’s menus, usually fea- in the Park (see p187), while
restaurants are quite relaxed, even turing burgers, fish and chips, many eateries also list gluten-
in the upmarket establishments. and pasta, a drink and ice cream. free options.
Smart-casual dress is the Many shopping centres have
safest option. Jackets and ties inexpensive food halls, includ ing
are uncommon unless the The Galeries on George St (see Wheelchair Access
wearer has come straight from pp198–9) or Market City food Most restaurants in Sydney
the office or is conducting a court in Haymarket, Darling provide wheelchair access and
business meeting over a meal. Harbour. They offer a variety of toilet facilities for the disabled.
casual eating places featuring a However, it is always best to check
range of cuisines in one complex, the facilities available in advance.
Eating with Children
with a central seating area. Casual
Children are welcome in pub bistros offer menus with
restaurants, although fine-dining plenty of choices for children and Recommended
Restaurants
establishments do not generally also serve alcohol for the adults.
The restaurants listed in this
guide are among the best in
Sydney. They have been
selected for their reliably good
food, loca tion, service, value or
a combi nation of these. The
listings cover a variety of
cuisines and eateries, from
pubs, bistros and cafés to top,
award-winning restaurants.
Establishments labelled
DK Choice have been selected
because they are outstanding
in some way. They may offer
superb cuisine, a stunning
setting, great value or a
Decorative saucers on the walls at Lucio’s Italian restaurant, in Paddington (see p195) combination of these.

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