11 Best Restaurants in New South Wales, Australia

There's a reason why there's always a queue snaking down the street. This is undoubtedly the best gelato in Sydney, with unique flavors that change all the time. There's now many Gelato Messina parlors across Sydney but this is the original. DIY sundaes available. No seating so grab and walk down the tree-lined Victoria Street.

For almost 60 years, The Famous Berry Donut Van has been just that, a famous must-visit spot for those visiting Berry. The quality of their cinnamon doughnuts is unrivaled. They are made-to-order so are always piping hot. Collin and Shirley London toured the doughnut van around Australia in the 1960s but once they arrived in Berry, they decided it was home. Best bit? They're open every day from 9 am until 6 pm, come summer or winter.

Blackbird Café is great place to take a break while exploring Darling Harbour. The weekday lunch specials are all under A$20 and a good value. There are great views from the balcony, so try and nab a table there. The à la carte menu includes starters of haloumi and vegetable stack or grilled prawns and crab, and there's a wide range of pizza, pasta, burgers, and grills.

This Belgian chocolate shop has an on-site café offering ice-cold chocolate milk shakes, frothy hot chocolates, and plenty of sweet treats. Circular Quay is packed with restaurants, but this is only one of a few cafés in the area and with views of the harbor if you get a window seat. Open everyday until 6 pm.

Manned by a dog named Albert, and frequented by locals who declare it serves the best burger in town, this beach-vibe café has exactly what's needed after a full day of activities in Jervis Bay. This is a casual eats spot, for a great breakfast or lunch. Takeaway options available. No dinner service.

Considered the best pie shop in the Blue Mountains National Park, just over 500 pies are served here every day. There’s 35 different pies to choose from. From traditional Aussie beef and cheese to vegetarian  and sweet, there’s a total of 40 pies to choose from. And baked fresh each morning. Coffee and huge milk shakes available. Seating inside and out.

Founded by two Australians who had been on a road trip to the United States, the pair returned and launched Pancakes on The Rocks in the 1950s. Seven decades later and it's still an iconic eatery in Sydney. There's a huge array of pancakes available, and each are American-style, arriving with eggs, bacon, and syrup.

During peak season in the Hunter Valley, the queue here snakes around the building. That's all down to the extensive array of desserts available. Each day, there's over 30 different cakes to choose from. And each are made on-site daily. And you can grab a coffee but there's also dessert wines to choose from. Dine in or takeaway.

Found within the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, this is a popular choice from breakfast all the way up to a late dinner. There are three menus in total, with brunch, main meals, and cocktails with light bites. But each is Italian inspired, with hearty risottos, wood-fire pizzas, and plenty of pasta dishes. On weekends, there's bottomless brunch which is four courses and as many mimosas as your heart desires.