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Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Inner West

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighbourhood gems in Inner West? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Miz Tutti
4.9
4.9 (161)
$A41 to $A100
Italian
Mortlake
About the restaurant
Miz Tutti aims to connect the neighborhood to a casual Italian dining experience in the same way ingredients are connected to food.

Passion brought us here with over 20 years experience serving food and drinks, our team are dedicated to take you on a journey of good food, good wine and real flavors.


Top review
Rob
Dined on 15 Sept 2026
Terrific authentic Italian food. Great friendly and efficient service. Good range of standard and special menu items and drinks. Reasonable prices given quality and good size servings. Basic fitout provides casual vibes but can be noisy when full.
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Famelia
4.9
4.9 (40)
$A41 to $A100
Wine Bar
Newtown
About the restaurant
Famelia is a boutique wine bar and bottle shop that features wines made exclusively by women! The wine list changes monthly, featuring 12 wines by the glass. A Famelia signature wine flight - 3 half glasses of your choice of wines from the list - is a great way to explore new varietals, and challenge your palate. The wines are complemented by delicious grazing-style dishes.

Famelia holds many wine-related events, from Winemaker tasting evenings to fun and informative education events - check out all the upcoming events here!

As a bottle shop, shop in store or online for women-made wines, or perhaps start a subscription...

Join Famelia's loyalty program 'The Extended Family' and earn points when you dine or purchase from our online store and receive unique experiential rewards.

I look forward to welcoming you to Famelia soon!
Amelia Birch - Owner, Famelia
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Laurel
Dined 3 days ago
What a perfect evening! We all did the 3 taste wine flight and “girl dinner”! Every wine was interesting and delicious. The food super yummy and abundant. It’s such fun to explore really different wine varietals and to learn the back story of winemakers. It says everything when we were already making plans to come back before we even finished the evening!
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STANDARD BOOKING | 1 Hour
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Osteria di Russo & Russo
4.8
4.8 (1260)
$A41 to $A100
Contemporary Italian
Enmore
About the restaurant
Enmore's Osteria di Russo & Russo is a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its modern take on classic Italian flavours, served in its warm and charming restaurant. As snacks to start, the fiore di zucchini fried zucchini flower with goat's milk ricotta and lemon aspen and the cannolo filled with a duck liver parfait, date and hazelnuts are sensational selections.

Some of Osteria di Russo & Russo's specialty dishes include the saltbush gnocchi with pork sausage ragu and pecorino, the chargrilled beef flank with green garlic, nasturtium and smoked eggplant and the slow cooked freemantle octopus with chickpea, salsa rossa and native bush tomato, as well as vegetarian dishes.

Osteria di Russo & Russo's strawberry sorbet, davidson plum meringue and limoncello custard is the perfect dessert with which to finish your meal.

Top review
Richard
Dined 3 days ago
Very attentive staff, owner was very welcoming and knowledgeable, enjoyed all courses, fantastic wine selection
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La Botte D'Oro
4.8
4.8 (246)
$A40 and under
Italian
Leichhardt
About the restaurant
Authentic Italian Cuisine Since 1977, La Botte D'oro has been combining the best of modern and traditional Italian cooking and service into a tantalising restaurant experience. Come enjoy Nonna's handmade pasta and our wood fired pizzas.
Top review
Zandy
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent food and excellent service from Bronx will definitely visit again
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Wednesday Special: Pizza e Vino!
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"Pranzo" (Lunch) Club
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Bottomless Bellissimo - Sip & Sociale
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Abhi's Indian Restaurant
4.7
4.7 (43)
$A40 and under
Indian
North Strathfield
About the restaurant
Welcome to Abhi's Indian Restaurant, where culinary traditions from India's diverse regions harmoniously unite to create a modern masterpiece. Since 1990, Abhi's has stood as an epitome of culinary excellence, using only the finest produce and skillfully balancing classical recipes with contemporary innovations to bring you an unforgettable dining experience. Step into our warm and welcoming ambiance, allow our attentive service style create a memorable and enjoyable culinary journey, and taste the magic that awaits you at Abhi's Indian Restaurant
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Peter
Dined 3 days ago
Abhi's continues its long reign as our favourite Sydney restaurant.
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Banquet 2 (Minimum 4 guests)
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Pepito's
4.7
4.7 (44)
$A41 to $A100
Peruvian
Marrickville
About the restaurant
Welcome to Pepito's – a vibrant Peruvian culinary journey in Sydney's Marrickville. Our family-run taberna offers an authentic atmosphere where people gather to eat, drink, and share memorable moments.

Founded in 2020 by Peruvian-born José Alkon as a tribute to his father, Pepito's showcases an edgier, more local side of Peru. We bridge traditional and innovative cuisine using local Australian produce.

Join us for a unique experience where every dish tells a story. Whether for casual dinner or festive celebration, Pepito's delivers the warmth of Peruvian hospitality with vibrant energy.

¡Salud Pepito's! – where Sydney meets the soul of Peru.
Top review
Giordana
Dined on 23 Oct 2026
After not being there for some time, the food has only gotten better
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¡Ay, Qué Rico! Set Menu
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Pisco Sour on arrival
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Sour Hour
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Rising Sun Workshop
4.6
4.6 (483)
$A40 and under
Asian
Newtown
About the restaurant
Our restaurant & workshop share space, but more important are the views we share - that if we can make it ourselves, we will. That traditions guide but do not rule. Rising Sun Workshop does not support factory farming, what we buy in we buy local, from roasters, smokers, brewers, growers, winemakers & distillers who share our philosophies - our mates.

We’re here for your crazy & not so crazy dietaries, not all things are possible but with a little notice they might be.
Top review
Lori
Dined on 25 Oct 2026
Live music, delicious food, and great service with a full house! Well done, team 😁
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Take a flight! Sake tasting
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Sippenham
4.6
4.6 (137)
$A41 to $A100
Italian
Sydenham
About the restaurant
Sippenham is a vibrant Pasta Bar in Sydenham, blending the cool vibes of East London with the laid-back spirit of Sydney. With great food, fantastic wine, and the best tunes, it's the perfect spot to unwind and socialize. Come for the pasta, stay for the vibe – Sippenham is your new local hangout.

Top review
Jessica
Dined 3 days ago
Order the lasagna with vodka pasta sauce - 10/10!!
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Shinmachi Newtown
4.5
4.5 (131)
$A41 to $A100
Japanese
Newtown
About the restaurant
Japanese small plates, sushi and ramen served in a modern, wood-lined space with tablets for menus.
Top review
Mark
Dined on 11 Sept 2026
First time visitor. 4 of us. It’s second storey with a side street entrance. The decor was great. The vibe was great. We had a booth with heaps of room. Staff were very helpful and knowledgable. Our food (Ramen) was excellent. Some Sake was a top accompaniment too. Definitely recommend here for Japanese
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Bistro 18 - Strathfield Golf Club
4.5
4.5 (46)
$A41 to $A100
Bistro
Strathfield
About the restaurant
At the heart of the clubhouse sits the Bistro, a sleek new 130+ seat bistro with a stunning alfresco outlook. The menu features classic dishes with a modern twist.

With indoor and al fresco dining options, the club bistro is the perfect spot for a long family lunch on the sunny deck as you take in the tranquil surroundings with a glass of wine. The bistro offers a range of dining experiences, from a Sunday afternoon with friends accompanied by live music to cozy nooks for an intimate date night.
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Jose
Dined on 19 Sept 2026
The food was very nice and servings are generous. Will go back to sample more of the menu items.
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GROUP DINING MENU #1 - Family style Pizza menu
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GROUP DINING MENU #2 - Casual catch up
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