Last updated: October 2026. Every venue below was confirmed as open on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count is the live Google figure.
The best restaurants in Waterloo in 2026 are led by Johnny Gio’s Pizza Waterloo, with 2,558 Google reviews and a 4.8★ rating, followed by Zoo Family (1,186 reviews). This guide covers 15 restaurants in Waterloo, NSW 2017, ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, so you can see at a glance where the neighbourhood actually eats.
Each listing below includes the address and one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website — or tap the name for its full MealFinder page.
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- 1. Johnny Gio’s Pizza Waterloo
- 2. Zoo Family
- 3. Cuppa Flower
- 4. Urban Thai
- 5. Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot Pot
- 6. Sup Thai Restaurant
- 7. Rice Hub
- 8. Ooshman Waterloo
- 9. Ora Restaurant
- 10. Take Sushi
- 11. Super Nash Brothers Waterloo
- 12. Pizza Deli
- 13. The One BBQ Skewers
- 14. Nem Kitchen
- 15. Wah Wah Lounge
Sydney’s Best Waterloo Restaurants at a Glance
Ranked by Google review count — most-reviewed first. Every venue was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count below is the live Google figure.
| Restaurant | Suburb | Google rating | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Gio’s Pizza Waterloo | Waterloo | ★ 4.8 (2,558) | pizza with plenty of non-tomato options |
| Zoo Family | Waterloo | ★ 4.6 (1,186) | shared dishes such as spicy fish with lotus roots |
| Cuppa Flower | Waterloo | ★ 4.3 (1,129) | cafe food with matcha French toast and rice bowls |
| Urban Thai | Waterloo | ★ 4.7 (1,035) | classic Thai meals with gluten-free options |
| Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot Pot | Waterloo | ★ 5.0 (873) | Chaoshan-style fresh beef hot pot |
| Sup Thai Restaurant | Waterloo | ★ 4.8 (860) | Thai dishes like prawn tom yum dumplings |
| Rice Hub | Waterloo | ★ 4.7 (769) | spicy Chinese dishes like Gong Bao chicken |
| Ooshman Waterloo | Waterloo | ★ 4.5 (767) | Lebanese-inspired pizzas, manoosh and wraps |
| Ora Restaurant | Waterloo | ★ 4.7 (647) | Japanese omakase and sashimi in a warehouse space |
| Take Sushi | Waterloo | ★ 4.3 (616) | sushi bar with a conveyor belt, bento and ramen |
| Super Nash Brothers Waterloo | Waterloo | ★ 4.6 (610) | Nashville hot chicken sandwiches and tenders |
| Pizza Deli | Waterloo | ★ 4.5 (590) | gourmet pizza and pasta |
| The One BBQ Skewers | Waterloo | ★ 5.0 (485) | Chinese BBQ skewers |
| Nem Kitchen | Waterloo | ★ 4.0 (446) | Hanoi-style Vietnamese pho and noodle soups |
| Wah Wah Lounge | Waterloo | ★ 4.6 (396) | cafe breakfast and coffee with gluten-free options |
1. Johnny Gio’s Pizza Waterloo — Waterloo
4.8★ (2,558 Google reviews) · Known for: pizza with plenty of non-tomato options
📍 Shop 6/22 Crystal St, Waterloo NSW 2017
Johnny Gio’s Pizza on Crystal Street is rated 4.8★ from 2,558 Google reviews, the most of any venue in Waterloo. Reviewers praise the pizzas, including non-tomato options like the Irishman, and the fast, attentive service.
2. Zoo Family — Waterloo
4.6★ (1,186 Google reviews) · Known for: shared dishes such as spicy fish with lotus roots
📍 21 Archibald Ave, Waterloo NSW 2017
Zoo Family on Archibald Avenue is a restaurant rated 4.6★ from 1,186 Google reviews. Reviewers mention generous portions, fresh flavours, the spicy fish with lotus roots and attentive staff.
3. Cuppa Flower — Waterloo
4.3★ (1,129 Google reviews) · Known for: cafe food with matcha French toast and rice bowls
📍 Unit 1/15 Allen St, Waterloo NSW 2017
Cuppa Flower on Allen Street is a well-lit cafe with dried-flower decor and wooden tables, rated 4.3★ from 1,129 Google reviews. Reviewers mention the matcha French toast, the rice bowls and the coffee.
4. Urban Thai — Waterloo
4.7★ (1,035 Google reviews) · Known for: classic Thai meals with gluten-free options
📍 3/7 Potter St, Waterloo NSW 2017
Urban Thai on Potter Street is a glass-fronted eatery with rustic wood accents preparing classic Thai meals for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. It is rated 4.7★ from 1,035 Google reviews, and reviewers mention decent portions and gluten-free options.
5. Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot Pot — Waterloo
5.0★ (873 Google reviews) · Known for: Chaoshan-style fresh beef hot pot
📍 8 Allen St, Waterloo NSW 2017
Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot Pot on Allen Street is rated 5.0★ from 873 Google reviews. Reviewers praise the thin-sliced fresh beef, the flavourful broth and the oyster omelette.
6. Sup Thai Restaurant — Waterloo
4.8★ (860 Google reviews) · Known for: Thai dishes like prawn tom yum dumplings
📍 Unit 12/1 Crystal St, Waterloo NSW 2017
Sup Thai Restaurant is a small shopfront on Crystal Street, rated 4.8★ from 860 Google reviews. Reviewers praise the flavourful, generous dishes, including the prawn tom yum dumplings.
7. Rice Hub — Waterloo
4.7★ (769 Google reviews) · Known for: spicy Chinese dishes like Gong Bao chicken
📍 12 Gadigal Ave, Waterloo NSW 2017
Rice Hub on Gadigal Avenue is a Chinese restaurant rated 4.7★ from 769 Google reviews. Reviewers praise the spicy pork with chillies and the Gong Bao chicken, and mention a warm atmosphere and fast service.
8. Ooshman Waterloo — Waterloo
4.5★ (767 Google reviews) · Known for: Lebanese-inspired pizzas, manoosh and wraps
📍 Shop 83/788 Bourke St, Waterloo NSW 2017
Ooshman on Bourke Street bakes Lebanese-inspired pizzas, manoosh, wraps, sides and desserts to order, with pickup and delivery. It is rated 4.5★ from 767 Google reviews, and reviewers mention the garlic prawn pizza and friendly staff.
9. Ora Restaurant — Waterloo
4.7★ (647 Google reviews) · Known for: Japanese omakase and sashimi in a warehouse space
📍 8 Danks St, Waterloo NSW 2017
Ora is a Japanese restaurant on Danks Street set in an industrial warehouse, offering omakase and freshly cut sashimi. It is rated 4.7★ from 647 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the space, the omakase portions and the free street parking.
10. Take Sushi — Waterloo
4.3★ (616 Google reviews) · Known for: sushi bar with a conveyor belt, bento and ramen
📍 R1/8 Allen St, Waterloo NSW 2017
Take Sushi on Allen Street is a bustling sushi bar with a conveyor-belt option, also serving bento lunches, ramen and udon. It is rated 4.3★ from 616 Google reviews, and reviewers mention the fresh fish and the snow prawn signature roll.
11. Super Nash Brothers Waterloo — Waterloo
4.6★ (610 Google reviews) · Known for: Nashville hot chicken sandwiches and tenders
📍 29 Amelia St, Waterloo NSW 2017
Super Nash Brothers on Amelia Street serves Nashville hot chicken for pickup and delivery, open seven days. It is rated 4.6★ from 610 Google reviews, and reviewers praise the juicy, crispy chicken and the spicy honey sauce.
12. Pizza Deli — Waterloo
4.5★ (590 Google reviews) · Known for: gourmet pizza and pasta
📍 1/356 George St, Waterloo NSW 2017
Pizza Deli on George Street is a gourmet pizza bar with dine-in and takeaway, rated 4.5★ from 590 Google reviews. Reviewers praise the fresh ingredients, the prawn and supreme pizzas and the pasta.
13. The One BBQ Skewers — Waterloo
5.0★ (485 Google reviews) · Known for: Chinese BBQ skewers
📍 54 O’Dea Ave, Waterloo NSW 2017
The One BBQ Skewers on O’Dea Avenue is rated 5.0★ from 485 Google reviews. Reviewers praise the tender beef and lamb skewers and the smoky grilling, and one notes some dishes can be salty.
14. Nem Kitchen — Waterloo
4.0★ (446 Google reviews) · Known for: Hanoi-style Vietnamese pho and noodle soups
📍 20A Danks St, Waterloo NSW 2017
Nem Kitchen on Danks Street specialises in Hanoi cuisine, and reviews are mixed at 4.0★ from 446 Google reviews. Reviewers who liked it mention the beef brisket pho, the spicy beef noodle soup and the crab Hanoi spring rolls.
15. Wah Wah Lounge — Waterloo
4.6★ (396 Google reviews) · Known for: cafe breakfast and coffee with gluten-free options
📍 859 Bourke St, Waterloo NSW 2017
Wah Wah Lounge on Bourke Street is a cafe rated 4.6★ from 396 Google reviews. Reviewers praise the coffee, the friendly owner and the gluten-free breakfast options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant in Waterloo?
By Google review count, Johnny Gio’s Pizza Waterloo is the most-reviewed restaurant in Waterloo with 2,558 reviews and a 4.8★ rating. Zoo Family is next with 1,186 reviews at 4.6★.
Which Waterloo restaurant has the highest Google rating?
Among the restaurants in this guide with at least 100 Google reviews, Ben Niu Fresh Beef Hot Pot has the highest rating at 5.0★ from 873 reviews.
What kinds of food can I find in Waterloo?
This guide includes Johnny Gio’s Pizza Waterloo (pizza with plenty of non-tomato options), Zoo Family (shared dishes such as spicy fish with lotus roots), Cuppa Flower (cafe food with matcha French toast and rice bowls) and Urban Thai (classic Thai meals with gluten-free options), along with 11 more Waterloo restaurants. Each entry says what the venue is known for.
How are these Waterloo restaurants ranked?
They are ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, with each venue’s Google star rating shown alongside. Review count is a public, checkable figure, and it shows which places a lot of diners have chosen.
How many restaurants are in this Waterloo guide?
15 restaurants in Waterloo, with 12,967 Google reviews between them. Each was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing.
Where can I find the address and phone number for a Waterloo restaurant?
Every listing in this guide shows the street address and has one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website where one is available. Tap a restaurant’s name for its full MealFinder page.
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