Restaurant in Bondi Beach
A long-standing, intimate BYO Mediterranean bistro a block back from the sand on Curlewis Street, serving seasonal Italian- and French-leaning plates since 1995.
This is one of Bondi's genuine old-timers — a small, candlelit neighbourhood bistro that has quietly outlasted most of the beachfront's churn since 1995. We'd choose it when we want a proper sit-down dinner with warm, personal service rather than a scene, and the BYO policy makes it one of the better-value ways to have a special meal near the beach. The kitchen leans Mediterranean, with Italian and French influences over local seasonal produce.
Seasonal Mediterranean plates and the house fish pie it's long been known for; the weekend Sunday roast if you're in mid-afternoon.
Intimate, warm and unhurried — a small dining room plus a newer al fresco area.
Local tip: It's BYO, so bring your own bottle and save on the markup — grab wine from a nearby Bondi bottle shop on the way. The room is small, so book ahead via SevenRooms rather than risk a walk-in.
Worth knowing: It's set back on Curlewis Street with no ocean view, and the room is small, so it's about the food and intimacy rather than the beach scene.
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Italian · Bondi Beach
The hatted, ocean-front Italian fine-diner perched above the Bondi Icebergs pool, serving hand-rolled pasta and seasonal seafood with the best beach view in Sydney.
Best for: Milestone celebrations and long lunches with a view
Gelato · Bondi Beach
The Bondi outpost of Sydney's most celebrated gelato maker, tucked into the Hall Street hub a short walk back from the sand.
Best for: A post-beach dessert walk on Hall Street
Modern Australian · Bondi Beach
The original bills, the Hall Street cafe where Bill Granger reinvented Sydney brunch, still turning out its ricotta hotcakes and creamy scrambled eggs a couple of minutes back from the sand.
Best for: A landmark Bondi brunch a short walk from the beach