Everywhere good to eat in North Sydney

A foliage-filled rooftop restaurant oasis awaits hungry diners at Green Moustache.

Enter a tranquil, green-house-inspired rooftop space above the hustle and bustle of North Sydney’s CBD. Dine amongst lush tropical palms and hanging plants while enjoying panoramic treetop views through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

In the kitchen, former Chin Chin chef Pete Fitzsimmons’ sustainably sourced menu is big on bold flavours. He combines modern Australian cuisine with pan-Asian influences and a pinch of the Mediterranean for good measure.

Dinner menu highlights include a succulent pork belly with Balinese spicy chilli, fresh market fish in Japanese koji-dashi broth and handmade gnocchi with roast butternut pumpkin and truffle butter.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Seafood linguine ($48)

The new kid on the block in North Sydney, Rafi is sure to be a north side dining hotspot this summer.

Sunny, alfresco dining is the main attraction here. Sit out on the wraparound terrace with banquette seating, bright umbrellas and lush foliage. This is the place to be when summer hits!

Executive Chef Matias Cilloniz’s menu makes use of locally sourced, sustainable produce taking inspiration from Sydney’s coastal climate.

Begin with Sydney rock oysters with apple mignonette before moving to main standouts like toothfish with koji and lemon salsa or Murray cod fillet with pepita pesto.

Meat lovers will want to sink their teeth into the Angus ribeye with jus, fermented chilli and horseradish.

Dish Cult’s top pick: BBQ South Coast octopus with chilli, oregano and lemon ($30)

Bowls, beers, bites and beautiful harbour views make for guaranteed good times at this North Sydney restaurant.

The Greens is a delicious slice of pastoral heaven, equal parts casual lawn bowls battleground and foodie sanctuary. Opt for the picturesque outdoor dining space with palm trees, roaring fire pits and million-dollar Sydney Harbour vistas. Or head inside to enjoy the modern, chic decor and stretch out on the communal tables.

Prepare to be bowled over by a menu chock full of scrumptious modern Australian dishes. Choose from mains like snapper with Asian greens and garlic coconut butter, pork cutlet with apple sauce and cider jus or eggplant schnitzel with coconut yoghurt.

Dish Cult’s top pick: The Greens burger ($26)

American-style burgers and shakes are the names of the game at Five Points Burgers.

Located in sleek, industrial digs in the heart of North Sydney, Five Points’ menu is the brainchild of consulting chef Tomislav Martinovic, formerly of three Michelin-star restaurant Fat Duck.

This burger joint rocks a menu that is short and to the point, in true American style. Pick from five NYC-themed burger options – Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

Match them with naughty but nice sides like beer-battered chips, thick cut with a perfectly crisp outside and fluffy insides. Wash them down with three creamy milkshake flavours – vanilla, chocolate and salted caramel. They’re housemade and the perfect ice-cold tonic on a hot summer’s day.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Manhattan burger ($15)

Head to Lobby Boy for mouth-watering eats and a calm respite from the commotion of North Sydney’s busy CBD.

Step into a serene dining space of relaxing green and pink hues, moody lighting, warm wood flooring and plush seating. It’s the ideal spot for an intimate night out with close friends or a romantic dinner.

Enjoy a contemporary menu sprinkled with international elements. Start with a condimental platter to share, full of tasty bite-sized Middle Eastern morsels, including falafels, olives and hummus dip, before moving on to the heavy hitters.

Slice into a juicy Wagyu rump steak with porcini mushroom sauce, or go for a heaping bowl of spinach and ricotta tortellini with shaved parmesan and crunchy garlic bread.

Dish Cult’s top pick: Chicken schnitzel ($27)