Best Gelato in Cockatoo Island

"Head to King Street and you’ll find Mapo, a sustainable artisan gelateria. This top-notch spot crafts delicious gelato from raw and fresh ingredients with a curated selection of top-notch flavours that change seasonally."

"Mapo Gelato uses natural ingredients and avoids artificial additives. The shop screams simplicity yet cozy and inviting. It has a rustic style that adds to its minimalist ambience."

"Restaurants Ice cream and gelato Newtown"

"While some places go for a modern approach, others love to simply capture an era gone by. Doughbox Diner is your go-to if you need to indulge in authentic 60s America, all the way down to the tables. They’re also famous for their handheld crepe cones, but we drool for their banana splits!"

"​This little shop off a Chatswood side street offers big flavours and gondolier-inspired decor (owner Luca Zanini is originally from Venice) with a pretty interesting point of difference: a vertical gelato machine (the only one in Sydney) that makes a tiny six litres per churn. So while there are fixed points on the menu (chocolate-lychee, blood orange-choc chip!), the small batches gives the ex-chef room to experiment. Pass the macadamia panna cotta."

"Don’t be fooled by its humble exterior for this slightly kitsch gelateria certainly punches above its weight in terms of quality. Producing gelato fresh daily, day after day, Gelateria Gondola excels at combining unique flavours and textures, like their Gelato Panettone Xmas special and their ‘Gondola’ – a blood orange and Aperol offering that’s been described as an Aperol Spritz in dessert form."

"It may look ordinary from the outside, but this Chatswood gelateria is wholly wonderful. All the gelatos are made fresh in house and they aren't afraid to mix rich, creamy flavours with seasonal fruit. Try a pear and chocolate, passionfruit and marscapone, or boysenberry lavender crumble."

"Scoring a window seat at Mimi’s is the restaurant equivalent of releasing 100 white doves into the air to the sound of Barry White. For a night to remember, start your evening with an ice-cold martini and a bump of caviar, and follow up with the salt-baked crab which is theatrically cracked at the table. Executive chef Jordan Toft has a passion for great produce, so whatever you order – be it meat, seafood or vegetables – you can expect it to be the best of the best."

"If you're on the hunt for a nice Sydney restaurant to host your celebrations, head to Coogee, where you'll find the seafront fine dining spot Mimi's. This exclusive eatery screams luxury, with gorgeous muted interiors and a trolley dedicated to all things caviar."

"Restaurants Modern Australian Coogee"

"What makes it special: You get a full view of Sydney without having to leave your seat or your food!. Make your way around the city without moving your feet; located in the Centre Point tower, 360 Bar and Dining is the only revolving restaurant in Sydney. Whether you’re a devout Sydney Sider local or a tourist fresh off the plane, the breathtaking views of the beautiful, ever-exciting city will make you fall for Sydney like never before."

"It may be booked up until next winter, but if you manage to secure a table at Tetsuya’s, you’re in for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience. The venue is geared towards special occasions on account of its ambitious central dining concept: a 12 course, $220 set menu for groups of ideally four to six people. Chef Tetsuya’s kitchen takes natural, seasonal Australian and Japanese ingredients (including fresh waterlily directly flown in from Japan, a unique flavor in Sydney) and employs classic French techniques to execute world class dishes."

"Tetsuya’s nine-course degustation ($250) is a balancing act of Japanese and European flavours that is elegantly minimalist and best taken at a leisurely place. In an art-filled restaurant that is light-dappled by day and moodily dramatic at night, Tetsuya’s overlooks a glorious Japanese garden and is a masterclass in fine dining. Long term favourites are the Confit Ocean Trout with salad of apple and witlof and sumptuous Chocolate Stone with Honey & Milk – divine!"

"Turning cooking into creation, Tetsuya’s serves a fusion of Japanese and French cuisines turned into a tasteful degustation menu. The moment you walk in you’ll see a grand, spacious room filled with awaiting tables, beckoning for you to begin your night. Outside, you’ll see a very traditional Japanese garden, perfect to set the mood."