Sydney's Dining Scene Shifts as Good Food Guide 2025 Unveils New Hat Winners

The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2025 highlights emerging culinary hotspots and honors standout restaurants in its latest awards.

Marrickville and Newtown have emerged as new dining destinations, with several restaurants in these areas gaining recognition in the Good Food Guide 2025.
Saint Peter in Paddington achieved three hats and was named Restaurant of the Year, marking a significant achievement in Sydney's culinary landscape.
The Guide saw a mix of rises and falls, with some iconic restaurants losing hats while others like Bathers' Pavilion gained recognition with additional hats.
The awards spotlighted the impact of Sydney's new Metro and more affordable rents as factors contributing to the rise of new culinary talent in the inner-west suburbs.
The Good Food Guide 2025 also celebrates its 40th edition by reflecting on four decades of Sydney's evolving dining culture through iconic dishes.