The best Restaurants in Castlecrag ranking of January 2025

13 restaurant menus in Castlecrag, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)

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Martha's Restaurant

88/100 (1459 ratings)

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"I enjoyed a really lovely lunch today at Martha's with my sister. The food was excellent and the service superb. The restaurant had a great ambiance...."

Sue McGuinness

"PSA: this is a place you MUST eat at. Go for the self mix steak tartare, perfectly cooked calamari and the Eton Mess to die for. Everything is great..."

Bernadette Yim

"Martha's put on a brilliant 100th Birthday luncheon for our 34 extended family members. Drinks and mouth-watering canapes on arrival were followed..."

Brian D

"Their bathroom was funny, I hadn't seen anything this pretentious before, even in Sydney. Food was fine, service was slow. Décor seemed..."

Owen Miller

"A great dining experience shared with treasured friends for over many decades. The food options which appear to change daily set up a cuisine which..."

Grahame Thompson

Apera

86/100 (598 ratings)

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Australian

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Roast Chicken

Lamb

Sit down

Australian

Reservations

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Dinner

Mid-range

"Food / Drinks list / staff / venue all spot on... deff worth the drive over from the south..."

Dave Stuart

"Great new local with cosy hip vibe. The food is warming and delicious. Beautiful roast meats with vegetables that play equal partners to the meal,..."

Aviva Lowy

"Really cool space to eat and have a drink. Service was first class and the food was amazing. Highly recommend the lamb shoulder and cauliflower...."

Darren Gorrel

"good food and atmosphere with friendly and casual staff. the vego options are all that and a bag of chips, so kudos to..."

Elliott Armour

"Great layout and awesome food. Simple and delicious menu with a great cocktail list. Try the beetroot..."

Matt Jenkins

"Such an amazing space and atmosphere! Staff and food were both incredible, exceeded all expectations. Could not recommend this place more. We will be..."

Manon Shillam

"Amazing food, service, venue....just everything! Lunch menu is fantastic and the dessert is to die..."

Scott James

"This is the best place for me to meal in night was greatest one to..."

Jeff Jumanji Jeffreys

"Really impressed. Great menu focusing on local produce, attentive staff, cozy little spot. Stoked to have such a good option so close to..."

Steve Krowitz

"Amazing atmosphere and food recommend the lamb and cauliflower. Great wine..."

Matthew Pitt

"Such a cosy place, fab food and had a lovely whisky based cocktail. Service was super. All in all a wonderful..."

Anshul Shroff Bhatia

"Fantastic space, delicious food, excellent service, amazing wine menu. Looking forward to a return..."

Victoria Sharp

"Had a great last night at Apera! Massive shout out to them for the best meal out I’ve had in a while. Everything from starter to main amazing and..."

Marion Lingard

"Really tasty menu and great service. Beautiful dining experience..."

Gabrielle Abela

"The best food ever !!! Pork, Lamb, salads and dessert..."

Ju Zabow

"A beautiful restaurant in castlecrag - lovely staff and ambience! We ordered the fried cauliflower, pork rack and roasted eggplants. All were nicely..."

Eunifoodie

"The modern Australian cuisine on offer at newcomer Apera has injected a buzz into the burgeoning restaurant scene in Castlecrag on the lower North..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"These PIPIES got me GOING NUTS. Wood fried juicy chewy babies then tossed in nduja, wowsers this is tasty . juicy DELISH crackling porcetta ,..."

Eatsydney

"We've ordered food from apera a few times now and were impressed every single time. The flavours the chefs are able to put into and coax out of even..."

Markus Wagner

"Absolutely delicious food! We had the wood fired trout with sea greens, heirloom tomatoes with smoked ricotta and a superb eggplant dish. Really..."

Aviva Lowy

"We’ve eaten at apera twice. It’s a good local neighbourhood eatery in Castlecrag. The food is delicious, cooked in either the wood fired oven or..."

Fiona Carter

"A local gem. The service - fantastic. The waitress was so polite, helpful and attentive - such a delight. The food was also amazing. For 4 people, we..."

Kevin Lee

"Beautifully tucked in castlecrag, this place rocks freshness and clean eating. The staff are friendly and the food is just super yummy. The only..."

Michelle Lin

"Have visited around 5 times over the years and have thoroughly enjoyed apera's offering. As the menu changes seasonally, you are ensured a great..."

Aaron Wong

"Food was delicious. We are so impressed with the lamb as it was so tender and melted in our mouth. Service was really good too. Highly..."

Huong Duong

Bistro Mekong

81/100 (544 ratings)

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"Fabulous food, attentive staff, a great addition to Castlecrag. If you are a local and haven’t checked it out already do so.... you won’t be..."

Jane Townsend

"Such tasty food and very attentive service! Will return with kids next time as kids menu also looks..."

Tanya Taylor

"Highly recommended! Love the stir fry seafood curry..."

Rupa Chandran

"This is a superior restaurant on the lower north shore. It’s conveniently located in the little Quadrangle Shopping Village in Castlecrag, on the..."

Artforartssake

"Bistro Mekong has a delicious South East Asian menu and currently have a delicious sharing menu which is inspired by the flavours of Myanmar. Bistro..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"Bistro Mekong is a quiet Vietnamese restaurant situated within Castlecrag. The staff are polite and very attentive. The food was amazing being..."

Cheungandchives

"This place is casual and friendly, with a large alfresco dining area and a small but stylish interior. Situated in a leafy shopping courtyard, it is..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Great flavours - highly recommend the crab Marsala! I also recommend getting the entree platter so you can get a taste of everything! Good ambience..."

Eunifoodie

"I was super surprised by the diverse menu here- Thai, Cambodian, Vietnamese and more. The food here is incredible; large portions, extremely..."

Kristen Chan

"It’s the middle of winter in Sydney and if you’re looking for a lovely meal to nourish the soul in a warm, inviting and cosy ambience, Bistro..."

EdeliciouS

"The music is great at Bistro Mekong. Massive Attack, Janis Joplin, Genesis and Zero Seven all feature on the diverse playlist, but, if you ask Victor..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Royal Amok Curry – Signature curry with king prawns, scallops, and barramundi served in a coconut shell ($30). BISTRO MEKONGin Castlecrag is all..."

Ellen Ehrhardt Smith

"Located inside the quadrangle of Castlecrag, Bistro Mekong has a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere (mostly outside however heating is not an issue..."

Matt_Eats

"After much success at their Kensington Street restaurant in Chippendale, Mekong restaurant have opened a new restaurant in the North Sydney suburb of..."

Thewhereto

Bai Yok Thai Restaurant

85/100 (520 ratings)

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"Bai Yok is the BEST Thai restaurant in Sydney! It is our favourite restaurant for all the family and has been for 34..."

Linda Taneja

"We had a great evening here, it’s a lovely upmarket Thai restaurant with good ambiance. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was..."

L-J Bradley

"Good Take Away Thai, lovely Fried Rice n Pad..."

Justin Holden

"I went there to savour the reputable dish - roti duck, recommended by the owner's son. The roti had a multi - layered texture that was delightfully..."

Alex Zhu

"Bai Yok is a great relaxed neighbourhood Thai restaurant in the Castlecrag strip. Their food, both dine in and take away, is always good. Staff are..."

Fiona Carter

Motza Pizza

89/100 (518 ratings)

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Pizza

Wine Bar

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Italian

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"Great service and delicious food. Coupled with a relaxed atmosphere. It's a stylish place with dishes to die for. The cheese in the antipasti was the..."

Tiffany Gierke

"Seriously good pizza, great service and a beautiful restaurant. Great for families and nice that they provide colouring in books for the kids. Will..."

Francis Care

"Food is amazing, staff was..."

Jessie

"Wonderful local pizzeria & restaurant. We've done T/A a couple of times on recommendation from family friends in Castlecrag & Willoughby. We dined..."

Paul Sadler

"Really really good - probably the best Pizza I've had in Sydney. Dough was super soft and thin. The ingredients - just wow - they actually use San..."

Marry Lande-Marlow

"So good, delicious authentic pizza! Great service..."

Joseph Barbagallo

"Ever since we got the flyer in our mailbox (we're in Willoughby) at the start of the lockdown, pizza Motza has become our favourite pizza place...."

Robert J. P. (Rob Tiggacom)

Cento 22

90/100 (1319 ratings)

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Italian

Dinner

"We had a wonderful dinner for our anniversary at Cento 22! The food was really good. We ordered the zucchini flowers, a risotto porcini and a seafood..."

Chiara Fois

"Our second time to Cento 22 and it certainly won't be our last. From the moment you walk through the doors, you get a sense that these are people..."

Lance Redgrave

"With up market prices, you expect up market meals and Cento 22 delivered. Nice ambiance, reasonable wines, all Mains were full of flavour and well..."

Erin Mikan

"Great food; refined Italian , elegantly presented and executed. Every dish from Entree to Main dishes to desserts , all simply delicious! Service is..."

Belinda Chen

"I used to come here when it was "Casa Mia Casa Tua". The chef is a great guy and very talented with food. The new owners are nice people too, let's..."

Sean Freitas

"Great local restaurant. Food is delicious. Pasta is hand made and very authentic. Service by Libby and Chris is always fantastic. And best of all we..."

Tracy Tresidder

"We were invited to a special birthday celebration at Centro 22 and were so impressed with every aspect of the restaurant. The staff were warm and..."

Rachel Matheson

"We travelled from Manly as we had heard good things about this restaurant under its new owners and acclaimed British Chef Alastair Little. We were..."

Carol Young

Ganache Patisserie Francaise

83/100 (321 ratings)

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Baguette

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Pan Au Chocolate Croissant

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Black forest cake

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Cappuccino Soy Latte and Croissant

Chocolate Macadamia Cake

Bowl of Coffee and Almond Croissant

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"We got two cakes: macadamchoco and le tout fraise. Both were really great options to satisfy different tastes.I prefer more indulgent..."

Hungriestsam - Samantha

"Must be the best kept secret of the patisserie scene. Have never seen them get mentioned in any top cakes & pastry lists from all the "lists" sites,..."

Manz

"The best baguettes and croissants in town.Having breakfast here is such a delight.Get in early or you won't have any breads to..."

Constructively Critical

"Sneaky little chocolate cake before lunch - great display cabinet in here and was hard to pick which I'd eat first. We got the cake, a friand and a..."

Issac_eatsalot

"Very nice cakes, Melted very quickly unfortunately, but the cakes are really nice, they are made with real fruits which enhance the flavour..."

Cheungandchives

"I've been coming here regularly for almost 10 years. I think this is the best French bakery in Sydney for pastry and French baguette.The..."

Connoisseurc

"Didier Sockeel, formerly from La Renaissance, is the man behind this French patisserie in North Shore area.. His croissant is always sold out before..."

Let's Nomnom

"Coming from someone who ordinarily doesn't really like to eat cake (unless it's a $4 Coles mudcake or a $90 opera cake), or will be absolutely..."

Hullohelen

"Local Patisserie. I live in the area so frequent this gem. Almond croissants are amazing, as are most of their cakes. Ask the staff what is best-..."

Chowccecila

"I stumbled across this place looking for a cake shop to take a cake to a friends place. I was very impressed by a special white chocolate cake that I..."

MrsKermit

"Without a doubt the best bakery in Sydney!! Make sure to get in early and I can personally voush for their almond..."

Brad Piitt

"No doubt about their double-baked almond..."

Iheartfood

"Great place for cakes, pies and pastries if you are in the area. I would recommend to do take away as there is limited seating and it’s a bit dated..."

Daniel K

"Best pies and pastries! Been coming here for 15 years!! Whenever I'm around the area I always drop in for a couple of pies...They are Soo..."

Jerry W

"Croissants and pastries were much tastier (and cheaper) compared to other bakeries I have been in my local areas. It’s so nice to buy and enjoy..."

Akiko Fraval

"The most amazing wedding cake ever! Everyone absolutely adored it. I couldn't recommend more highly! Thanks..."

Mariola Klich

"Thanks for making our Wedding Croquembouche, it was truly a work of art and our guest were blown..."

Matthew Beardsley

"Sensational coffee, and pastry brunch. We took a cake to our lunch with friends and it was sensational (mouse on dark choc cake base wrapped in..."

Amanda Wilson

"Very nice and very rich cake. Personally loved it but was too sweet for my parents. Their croissants are amazing not too sweet, very buttery and also..."

Callum Murray

"We ordered the Croquembouche for my sons christening and were delighted. It looks gorgeous and tasted even better. Thank you for helping us create a..."

Leah O'Gorman

Four Saints - Espresso & Kitchen

95/100 (163 ratings)

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Coffee & Tea

Middle Eastern

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Cafe

Lunch

Brunch

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Café

Australian

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Canton Kitchen

88/100 (104 ratings)

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Jia Home

93/100 (156 ratings)

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Chinese

Asian

Chinese

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Dumplings

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Cantonese

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Chinese

Parking Available

Accepts Credit Cards

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Street Parking

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Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

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Mid-range

Holy Duck!

75/100 (66 ratings)

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Asian

Chinese

Dinner

Dumplings

Pancakes

Duck

"A nice restaurant in a nice area, I booked this restaurant through Dimmi. The service was good, water was refilled very often and the cutlery was..."

Linna

"Surprisingly, being a Chinese person who..gasp..isn't particularly fond of Chinese food... I found this place AMAZING. Not that the cuisine wasn't..."

Kristen Chan

"We ordered the crispy duck, tofu and crispy pork. The definitely recommend the tofu! The crispy duck was good too but not enough wraps were provided..."

Eunifoodie

"The newly re-vamped Quadrangle Shopping Village in Castlecrag is set to become one of lower North Shore’s hottest foodie destinations with all the..."

EdeliciouS

"Holy Duck, what a great name for a restaurant! Specialising in Modern Chinese cuisine, and that oh my, that duck. This is what you come for...."

Thewhereto

"Holy Duck has expanded and is also now located in Castlecrag in addition to its original store in Chippendale. Holy Duck is best described as Modern..."

Weekendfoodescapes

"This place is quite new and tucked away in a quiet shopping village in Castlecrag. There is a menu out the front with such tempting pictures you..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Had dinner here last weekend it's one of the best modern chinese restaurants on the lower north shore! The best crispy duck around, crunchy and..."

Gerald Liew

"Had the full crispy duck, and it was amazing! The pancakes that came with the dish were so soft and thin too. Big fan of the duck fried rice - very..."

Alison Chan

"Relaxed Chinese restaurant with a twist on the traditional.Loved this place, not your standard neighborhood Chinese restaurant. Crispy duck..."

Sam Crawford

"Very impressive meals at this establishment, much like it's Chippendale sibling. A more refined and clean look to it but the same delightful staff..."

Amanda Nelson

"Came here when I went to visit my family last weekend. Great restaurant to go in a group! Plenty of delicious dishes to share like the signature..."

Erin Archer

"Loved the contemporary twist on Chinese cuisine when I visited last week. The crispy duck with chinese pancakes are definitely recommendable. Seafood..."

Chloe Lau

"This is our first visit. The staff were super friendly and helpful. We loved the food. The duck is crispy and not oily. The drunken fish was a hit..."

Teresa Lam

"Holy Duck, what a great name for a restaurant! Specialising in Modern Chinese cuisine, and that oh my, that duck. This is what you come for...."

Sarah charles (Thewhereto)

"Me and my wife used the delivery for Castlecrag last night, great service all round. The food came quickly and was still hot on arrival. We shared..."

Kevin Ma

"My friend recommended this place to me, and I’m very glad that he did! Came in for the notorious signature holy duck (delicious by the way) and..."

Michael Nguyen

"Food is great, one of the better Chinese redtraunts in the north shore, great Chinese BBQ and duck. However deco is dated - think the new owner..."

Daniel Huang

"Tasty food and attentive service. It's not a picturesque view, but it is nice to look down into the winding street below and out across the..."

Matthew Smiley

Cottage And Coast

88/100 (14 ratings)

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Australian

Café

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Mid-range

"Lovely little shop and cute little place to grab a coffee or light lunch. The Mocha coffee was very..."

Trudy Costagliola

"Just had the most delicious, freshly-made roast vegetable salad with haloumi and other goodies... thank..."

M St

"Nice and quiet cafe inside up the back. Excellent..."

Manuel Caldis

"Great place to grab a coffee and look at wonderful homeware..."

lets go

"Very nice and cosy wonderful..."

Zachary Ryan Dück

"Best omelette Iv had..."

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El Javes

100/100 (6 ratings)

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